Nuance Communications, the Burlington-based speech-to-text pioneer acquired by Microsoft in a nearly $20 billion deal, is laying off an unspecified number of employees as part of its ongoing integration with the tech giant. The cuts, announced internally in late February 2024, come as the company sharpens its focus on the healthcare market amid broader macroeconomic pressures and shifting customer needs. While the exact scale of the layoffs wasn't disclosed, Nuance had approximately 7,000 employees at the time of the acquisition announcement in 2021. The move reflects strategic adjustments within the technology and healthcare IT sectors as Microsoft consolidates its operations post-purchase.
