Nuance to Release Second Quarter 2006 Financial Results on May 9, 2006

Live Audio Webcast Scheduled to Begin at 4:30 p.m. ET

BURLINGTON, Mass., May 2, 2006 – Nuance Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: NUAN) today announced that the Company plans to release its fiscal second quarter 2006 results after the market close on Tuesday, May 9, 2006.

In conjunction with the announcement, Nuance will broadcast its quarterly conference call over the Internet at 4:30 p.m. ET. Those who wish to listen to the live broadcast should visit the Investor Relations section of the Company’s Web site at www.nuance.com at least 15 minutes prior to the event and follow the instructions provided to ensure that the necessary audio applications are downloaded and installed.

The conference call can also be heard via telephone by dialing (800) 288-8961 or (612) 288-0340 five minutes prior to the call and referencing conference code 828105. A replay of the call will be available within 24 hours of the announcement. To access the replay, dial (800) 475-6701 or (320) 365-3844 and refer to access code 828105.

About Nuance Communications, Inc.

Nuance (Nasdaq: NUAN) is the leading provider of speech and imaging solutions for businesses and consumers around the world. Its technologies, applications and services make the user experience more compelling by transforming the way people interact with information and how they create, share and use documents. Every day, millions of users and thousands of businesses experience Nuance's proven applications. For more information, please visit www.nuance.com.