Medical transcription company Transcend acquired by Nuance
Leading US medical transcription firm Transcend has been bought by Nuance Communications, the voice recognition software giant.

Leading US medical transcription firm Transcend has been bought by Nuance Communications, the voice recognition software giant.
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