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NICE has unveiled 1CX, an advanced Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) solution priced at $5 per user per month. Seamlessly integrated with NICE's CXone platform, 1CX aims to simplify communication and collaboration across organizations. This new solution offers a comprehensive cloud PBX with omnichannel support, including voice, messaging, and video services with standard CRM integration.

1CX eliminates the need for multiple applications by unifying UCaaS and CCaaS functionalities. It supports both hard and soft phone capabilities, allowing for number porting and new number creation. Currently available in the USA, 1CX will be rolled out to select international markets soon. Barry Cooper, President of NICE's CX Division, touts 1CX as a future-proof solution that enhances organizational efficiency and customer experience.

NICE announced securing its largest-ever CXone deal in the APAC region, valued over $100 million. The 8-digit annual contract value deal signifies NICE's market leadership and innovative CX AI capabilities. The client chose NICE’s CXone platform to replace multiple legacy systems, citing its unified, scalable suite of CX applications as superior in delivering exceptional customer and employee experiences across digital and voice channels. This deal highlights the growing trend of AI-driven cloud adoption and NICE's strong partner strategy and domain expertise.

NICE (NASDAQ: NICE) has announced a new $500 million share repurchase program. The company will also accelerate its current $300 million buyback. This decision aims to enhance shareholder value and demonstrates the company's confidence in its business strength and long-term growth prospects. The share repurchases will be executed through various methods, including open market purchases and privately negotiated transactions, following U.S. securities laws. NICE intends to fund these repurchases with its strong cash flow and financial strength. The program's timing and amount will depend on business, economic, and market conditions, among other factors, and can be modified or discontinued at any time.

On Tuesday, June 11, 2024, NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) will webcast its Financial Analyst and Investor Day live from Las Vegas. This event will be held in conjunction with the company's annual Interactions user conference. The webcast is scheduled from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm ET and can be accessed through NICE's official website.

NICE has launched advanced WFM capabilities to enhance CX workforce management by integrating front and back-office operations. The new features, including Inventory Insights and True-To-Interval (TTI), facilitate omni-channel and back-office merge into a common planning interval, revealing cross-department efficiencies.

This integration aims to improve staffing accuracy by adjusting in real-time to digital interaction requirements, ultimately boosting operational efficiency and bottom-line performance. According to the 2024 Contact Center and AI Goals and Investment Priorities survey by DMG Consulting, using AI to improve CX and integrate operations is a top priority for business leaders.

Barry Cooper, President of NICE's CX Division, emphasized the company's innovative leadership in the digital era, while Donna Fluss, President of DMG Consulting, highlighted the evolving needs of modern contact centers and the necessity for enhanced WFM solutions.

NICE Actimize has announced ENGAGE 2024, the premier financial crime and compliance risk management event, to be held on June 4-5 at New York's Jacob Javits Center. The event will focus on AI and its role in shaping future strategies, featuring over 30 sessions and dedicated tracks on anti-money laundering, fraud prevention, trade surveillance, and more. Keynote speakers include Sallie Krawcheck, CEO of Ellevest, and David Rowan, founding Editor-in-Chief of WIRED UK. More than 200 companies and 500 executives from global and regional financial institutions are expected to attend, providing a platform for discussing trends, innovations, and best practices in financial crime fighting.

NICE announced that Italy's Carabinieri, one of the world's largest police forces, will deploy NICE Inform across 514 emergency communication centers. This system, part of NICE's Evidencentral platform, will modernize and enhance the reliability of voice recording and incident reconstruction for over seven million annual emergency calls. NICE Inform enables efficient data capture, rapid incident reconstruction, and automated quality assurance, providing a streamlined system for emergency responses, investigations, and training. The system offers centralized management and instant access to incident data, improving the Carabinieri’s operational efficiency.

NICE Actimize, a business under NICE (NASDAQ: NICE), has been named the winner in the 'Suitability' product category by the 2024 WealthBriefing European Awards. This marks the third consecutive year NICE Actimize has received this award. The recognition highlights the firm's AI-powered SURVEIL-X Suitability solution, which leverages behavioral analytics to address evolving regulatory requirements and consumer protection needs. The solution offers easy onboarding, managed services, and robust security protections. According to Chris Wooten, EVP Vertical Markets at NICE, the solution helps automate oversight and supervision, reducing risk exposure and enhancing client-advisor relationships. Additional benefits include increased efficiency, transparency, and risk mitigation.

NICE (NASDAQ: NICE) reported a 27% year-over-year growth in cloud revenue for Q1 2024, reaching $468.4 million.

Total revenues increased by 15% to $659.3 million.

GAAP operating income rose by 30% to $121.4 million, while Non-GAAP operating income increased by 22% to $199.8 million.

Net income grew by 38% to $106.4 million (GAAP) and by 26% to $171.6 million (Non-GAAP).

Non-GAAP EPS exceeded guidance, increasing by 27% to $2.58. Operating cash flow hit a record high of $254.5 million, up 30% year-over-year.

The company anticipates 14% growth in Non-GAAP Q2 2024 revenues and 21% growth in Non-GAAP EPS.

Full-year 2024 guidance projects 15% revenue growth and a 21% rise in Non-GAAP EPS.