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NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) has announced a partnership with MedQuest Associates, a manager of outpatient imaging facilities, to implement the NICE CXone Essentials Suite. This collaboration aims to enhance patient interactions and improve operational efficiency through new automations and self-service options. MedQuest operates over 50 imaging centers in the southeastern United States and will utilize CXone's features like intelligent call routing and sentiment analytics to optimize customer service. This initiative reflects NICE's commitment to transforming customer experiences in healthcare.

NICE Actimize has been recognized as a top KYC/CDD Technology Leader by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions in its SPARK Matrix™ report. The report highlights NICE Actimize's CDD-X solution, which uses AI and machine learning for accurate customer risk scoring, enhancing compliance risk management. Key features include data intelligence, identity resolution, and comprehensive customer lifecycle risk coverage. The company aims to expand its capabilities for dynamic onboarding and enriched customer profiles, reinforcing its leadership in financial crime compliance solutions.

Forcepoint has appointed Beth Gaspich, Chief Financial Officer at NICE, as an independent director and Chairperson of the Audit Committee, effective immediately. Gaspich brings over 30 years of experience in finance and operations, having played a key role in NICE's transition to a cloud-based business with 30% growth. Her expertise will enhance oversight of financial reporting and compliance at Forcepoint. CEO Manny Rivelo highlighted her transformational leadership as vital at this crucial moment for the company, as it aims to strengthen its unified cloud-native security platform.

NICE has partnered with the Champaign County State’s Attorney’s Office in Illinois to implement NICE Justice, powered by the Evidencentral platform. This solution is designed to improve the management of digital evidence for over 6,000 cases annually, ensuring fair and timely justice. With the increasing volume of digital evidence, NICE Justice automates evidence management, speeding up access for attorneys and streamlining case preparation. This collaboration will enhance the overall efficiency of the criminal justice process while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

The NICE Actimize Fraud Insights Report 2022 highlights a 41% increase in attempted banking fraud, leveraging insights from transactions worth over $110 trillion. The report reveals that mobile channels faced the most fraud, with 61% of attempts being Account Takeovers. Fraudsters target older devices, resulting in three times more fraud attempts compared to newer ones. Notably, 46.9% of fraud originated from card-not-present transactions, indicating a shift in fraud patterns as P2P fraud saw a 63% increase.

NICE reported Q1 2022 results with total revenues of $527 million, a 15.9% year-over-year increase. Cloud revenue surged 29% to $295 million. Gross margin stood at 68.3%, up from 67.5% last year, while operating income rose by 8.9% to $72 million. The company generated $193 million in operating cash flow. NICE raised guidance for the full year 2022, projecting revenues between $2,160 million and $2,180 million and EPS between $7.25 and $7.45.

NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) will host Interactions Live 2022 on May 24-25, focusing on enhancing customer experiences through a unified CXi framework. The event features notable guests, including former President George W. Bush and actor George Clooney, alongside immersive VR experiences. In addition, a Virtual Investor Day will occur on May 24, where NICE executives will present innovative strategies. The conference aims to eliminate friction in customer interactions, essential for brand loyalty and success in the digital age.

NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) will announce its first quarter 2022 results on Thursday, May 12, before the opening of the NASDAQ Stock Exchange. Management will conduct a conference call on the same day at 8:30 AM Eastern to discuss these results. Participants are encouraged to dial in 15 minutes early using the provided toll-free numbers. The call will also be available via a live webcast on the company's website. NICE is known for providing enterprise software solutions that improve customer service and compliance across various sectors globally.