Cerence Inc.

Cerence develops conversational and agentic AI solutions designed to simplify technology interaction. The company specializes in voice, AI, and edge-to-cloud engineering, providing voice-powered interfaces for leading automakers, transportation original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), consumer brands, and technology companies. While primarily focused on the automotive market, Cerence's solutions also apply to other transportation sectors like two-wheeled vehicles and trucks, as well as non-automotive products such as televisions, smartwatches, and voice-powered kiosks. Cerence's automotive customer base includes nearly all major automobile OEMs globally, such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, the Volkswagen Group (Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, and other brands), Stellantis, Renault, Toyota, Ford, General Motors, BYD, Great Wall Motor, and NIO. They also collaborate with tier-one suppliers including HARMAN, EcarX, Bosch, Continental, Denso Ten, and Aptiv. Cerence delivers its solutions on a white-label basis, allowing customers to create customized virtual assistants with unique, branded personalities. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of solutions, including conversational and generative AI, as well as audio and communications AI. Their conversational and generative AI solutions encompass a full-stack generative AI-based voice assistant, featuring voice activation, natural voice input and output, and hybrid conversational services for automotive and general tasks. Audio and communications AI solutions include audio applications that improve in-car experiences by reducing environmental noise and facilitating seamless interaction with vehicles.