BURLINGTON, Mass., Feb. 8,
2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuance Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUAN)
today announced the acquisition of Saykara, Inc., a like-minded
startup focused on developing a mobile AI assistant to automate
clinical documentation for physicians. The acquisition underscores
Nuance's ongoing expansion of market and technical leadership in
conversational artificial intelligence (AI) and ambient clinical
intelligence (ACI) solutions that reduce clinician burnout, enhance
patient experiences, and improve overall health system financial
integrity.
"The complementary technology built by the Saykara team aligns
strongly with our technology portfolio and growth strategy as well
as the needs of our clients," said Joe
Petro, Nuance Executive Vice President and Chief Technology
Officer. "This acquisition welcomes some familiar and highly
respected technology leaders whom I am excited to have join our
research and development team, which consists of the best and
brightest minds in applying AI and machine learning to healthcare.
With a shared vision, we will continue our aggressive focus on
innovation, growth, and on delivering industry-leading AI-powered
solutions that meaningfully address the compelling business
problems that our healthcare clients and their clinicians face
every day."
Saykara was founded in Seattle
in 2015 by Harjinder Sandhu, PhD, a
serial entrepreneur who previously served as an executive in
Nuance's R&D division. Sandhu and Saykara's team of leading
engineers, machine learning experts, and experienced technology
executives will join Nuance's research and development team.
"I welcome the opportunity to rejoin the market leader in
conversational AI and ambient clinical intelligence, and the
impressive Nuance research and development team – especially at
this important juncture in the development and adoption of these
AI-powered healthcare innovations," said Saykara Founder and CEO
Harjinder Sandhu. "We are very
familiar with Nuance's advanced technology, domain expertise, and
world-class technical team and share the company's mission to make
what matters to alleviate the clinical documentation burden on
clinicians around the world."
About Nuance Communications
Nuance
Communications (NASDAQ: NUAN) is a technology pioneer with
market leadership in conversational AI and ambient intelligence. A
full-service partner trusted by 90 percent of U.S. hospitals and 85
percent of the Fortune 100 companies worldwide, Nuance creates
intuitive solutions that amplify people's ability to help
others.
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