NICE CEO Scott Russell Assures No Job Cuts in Israel Despite Stock Decline
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Globes · Jul 8, 2026
What happened
Scott Russell, CEO of Israeli software firm NICE, addresses investor concerns amid a sharp stock decline, emphasizing strong revenue growth, AI integration, and no planned job cuts in Israel. Despite market fears about AI disrupting traditional CRM models, NICE is expanding its AI capabilities and expects improved profitability. The company serves major global clients and maintains a significant development center in Israel.
- 01NICE’s stock fell sharply in 2025 and early 2026 despite strong revenue growth and customer base.
- 02CEO Scott Russell highlights NICE’s $3 billion revenue forecast and 25,000 global customers.
- 03Investors fear AI will disrupt CRM software, but NICE leverages 40 years of expertise to scale AI solutions.
- 04NICE acquired AI startup Cognigy for $1 billion to enhance voice-based AI customer service agents.
- 05Russell assures no workforce reductions in Israel and expects improved profitability despite AI investments.
- 06NICE is considering selling its Actimize fraud detection unit for $2 billion but remains financially strong.
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