Speaking exclusively to Benzinga, FBR Capital Markets Managing Director and Senior Analyst Daniel Ives said given that Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:

) has a laser focus on the cloud, he doesn't see takeover of Nuance Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:

) as likely. If that was part of Nuance's strategic plan, Ives believes the company -- or at least pieces of it -- would be a better fit for Samsung or a private equity player. “Right now, Nuance -- it's investors -- want to see good execution without the speed bumps seen of late,” according to Ives.