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NiCE Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2026
HOBOKEN, N.J., March 24, 2026--NiCE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced that it has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2026. This year’s list shines a spotlight on businesses that are shaping industry and culture through their innovations. NiCE ranked 11th in the Applied AI category in this list, alongside a total of 720 recognized honorees across 59 sectors and regions.
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