Cerence Inc. is a provider of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered assistants for connected and autonomous vehicles. The Company builds AI-powered virtual assistants for the mobility/transportation market. Its software platform is used to build virtual assistants that can communicate, find information and take action across an expanding variety of categories. Its software platform has a hybrid architecture combining edge software components with cloud-connected components. Its Edge software components are installed on a vehicle’s head unit and can operate without access to external networks and information. Its Cloud-connected components comprise certain speech and natural language understanding-related technologies, AI-enabled personalization and context-based response frameworks, and a content integration platform. Virtual assistants built with its software platform address user requests across various categories, such as navigation, control, media, communication, and more.