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NICE has partnered with Nichols College to establish the Center for Intelligent Process Automation (CIPA). This initiative aims to address the growing demand for robotic process automation (RPA) developers by providing hands-on education and training. CIPA will serve as a hub for training, research, and consultation, enhancing career prospects for students while meeting market automation needs. According to NICE, this collaboration is critical in shaping a workforce equipped with essential skills in RPA, benefiting educational institutions and businesses alike.

NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) has partnered with NTT Marketing ACT, a leading BPO in Japan, to implement NICE Nexidia and Enlighten for automating quality management processes. This collaboration will enhance the assessment of agent behaviors impacting customer satisfaction (CSAT) by utilizing AI technologies tailored for the Japanese market. The new standards will enable NTT Marketing ACT to automate two-thirds of interaction quality assessments for 200 clients, improving productivity and customer experiences. This marks a significant innovation in BPO services in Japan.

NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) recently held its 2021 DEVone Partner Conference, recognizing outstanding partners who enhance customer experience through innovative integrations with the NICE CXone platform. Awards included the Impact Award for Textel, Rising Star Award for Lucency Technologies, Connection Award for Surfly and SpiceCSM, and Innovator Award for Customer Dynamics. The DEVone Ecosystem, comprising over 400 APIs, aims to meet evolving customer needs by enabling seamless digital interactions across diverse platforms.

NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) has enhanced its Workforce Management (WFM) solution to better address the complexities of digital channel management. Version 7.4 introduces advanced capabilities aimed at improving forecasting accuracy, scheduling efficiency, and employee engagement. According to an Aberdeen report, such upgrades can lead to 3.6x greater YoY growth in agent productivity. Enhanced features include digital concurrency modeling and automated scheduling adjustments, allowing organizations to achieve their service goals and improve customer satisfaction.

NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) has partnered with Google Cloud to enhance customer self-service systems by integrating NICE's AI-powered CXone with Google Cloud's Contact Center AI (CCAI). This collaboration aims to offer businesses advanced tools for customer engagement across various platforms. Research by NICE indicates that 84% of consumers prefer companies with self-service options, yet only 61% find these options easy. The CXone Virtual Agent Hub allows quick integration of Google Cloud Dialogflow bots, enhancing self-service capabilities.

NICE has been recognized as a leader in the 2021 SPARK Matrix™ for Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) with its CXone platform. The Quadrant Knowledge Solutions report rated it highest in technology excellence and customer impact among 23 vendors. CXone stands out for integrating omnichannel routing, analytics, workforce optimization, and AI on an open cloud foundation. NICE aims to meet rising customer demands for effortless service across digital channels, expanding their innovative product offerings for improved business outcomes.

NICE Actimize has launched its IFM-X Dark Web Intelligence solution aimed at aiding financial service organizations (FSOs) in combating fraud. Given the rise in complex fraud schemes on the Dark Web, this offering enhances FSOs' capabilities to detect and prevent account takeovers and card fraud, ultimately improving customer experience. The solution integrates behavioral technology with three curated data feeds, providing actionable insights on compromised accounts and fraud patterns. NICE Actimize continues to support financial institutions in safeguarding customer assets.

NICE reported strong third quarter results for 2021, achieving 20% year-over-year revenue growth with GAAP revenue at $490 million and Non-GAAP revenue at $494 million. Cloud revenue surged by 28% to $258 million, while digital revenues rose 78%. Operating income increased to $64 million with a 3.6% increase year-over-year. However, diluted EPS fell slightly to $0.70. NICE raised its full year Non-GAAP revenue guidance to $1,899 million to $1,909 million, and EPS guidance to $6.43 to $6.53, emphasizing its leadership in cloud and digital solutions.