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Retailers in Australia & New Zealand embrace AI but lack trust
Customer Experience

Retailers in Australia & New Zealand embrace AI but lack trust

While 82% of Australian and New Zealand retailers have adopted AI, only 9% trust it to manage customer interactions without human oversight, study finds.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025
NiCE completes Cognigy deal to boost global AI customer experience
Unified Communications

NiCE completes Cognigy deal to boost global AI customer experience

NiCE has acquired Cognigy, merging their AI to enhance global customer experience platforms with advanced conversational and agentic AI technology.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025
Zoho ANZ sees 20% customer growth, unveils new offerings & AI
Data Analytics

Zoho ANZ sees 20% customer growth, unveils new offerings & AI

Zoho's ANZ customer base grows 20% with new AI-powered solutions including Zoho Solo and Zoho for Nonprofits, boosting regional impact and innovation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Zoom expands AI agent to phone, launches hub & boosts AI tools
Artificial Intelligence

Zoom expands AI agent to phone, launches hub & boosts AI tools

Zoom has integrated its AI Virtual Agent with Zoom Phone, launched Zoom Hub, and enhanced AI tools to streamline meetings and workplace collaboration worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
8x8 reports surge in AI-powered CX adoption & unveils new tools
Unified Communications

8x8 reports surge in AI-powered CX adoption & unveils new tools

8x8 reports a 150% rise in AI-powered customer interactions and unveils new tools enhancing CX with AI-driven insights and secure payment options.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Genesys unveils AI Studio to power safe, scalable virtual agents
Unified Communications

Genesys unveils AI Studio to power safe, scalable virtual agents

Genesys launches Cloud AI Studio with AI Guides, enabling firms to build scalable, ethical virtual agents for complex customer interactions without coding.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025
Cosmetic UI updates to Ava spark 243% jump in Edible Beauty orders
Customer Experience

Cosmetic UI updates to Ava spark 243% jump in Edible Beauty orders

Cosmetic UI updates to Decidr's Ava led to a 243% surge in Edible Beauty orders, boosting revenue and engagement without changing its AI capabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
Survey finds trust, safety & security key for CX in 2025
Digital Transformation

Survey finds trust, safety & security key for CX in 2025

A global survey reveals enterprises plan to boost investment in trust, safety and security for customer experience amid rising compliance and fraud challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 5th May 2025
OneShot.ai unveils Execution OS to unite AI & human sales teams
Software-as-a-Service

OneShot.ai unveils Execution OS to unite AI & human sales teams

OneShot.ai has launched Execution OS, a platform combining AI with human expertise to improve sales and marketing go-to-market strategies.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Genesys Cloud AI drives a rise in annual revenue in 2025
Unified Communications

Genesys Cloud AI drives a rise in annual revenue in 2025

Genesys has reported that its Genesys Cloud AI drove over 10% of new business in fiscal year 2025, with annual recurring revenue reaching USD $1.9 billion.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
Talkdesk launches AI-driven tool to enhance knowledge bases
Generative AI

Talkdesk launches AI-driven tool to enhance knowledge bases

Talkdesk has launched its Knowledge Creator feature, leveraging generative AI to transform customer service knowledge bases and improve agent support.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Contact centres face challenges with AI in customer care
Unified Communications

Contact centres face challenges with AI in customer care

A recent Calabrio report finds that while 98% of contact centres utilise AI, 61% of leaders struggle with balancing efficiency and empathy in customer interactions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025
Talkdesk launches AI agents for advanced voice self-service
Customer Relationship Management

Talkdesk launches AI agents for advanced voice self-service

Talkdesk has launched a new AI solution aimed at transforming customer self-service with voice-powered agents, promising human-like interactions and 24/7 support.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2025
Adobe & AWS join forces to enhance digital marketing
Hyperscale

Adobe & AWS join forces to enhance digital marketing

Adobe has announced a significant partnership with Amazon Web Services, aiming to enhance marketing and creative capabilities for businesses through advanced cloud integrations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025

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Exclusive: Chris Donato on Zendesk's AI shift in CX strategy
Software-as-a-Service

Exclusive: Chris Donato on Zendesk's AI shift in CX strategy

Exclusive: Zendesk's Chris Donato says AI now drives customer loyalty, urging firms to adopt 'human-centric AI' or risk falling behind in CX.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
How South Africa is unlocking better customer experience for UK businesses
Digital Transformation

How South Africa is unlocking better customer experience for UK businesses

South Africa's contact centres blend skilled agents and tech, helping UK firms enhance personalised, empathetic customer experiences amid rising digital demands.

By Hans Zachar • 4 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Creating a lead generation flywheel with AI and data at the core
Customer Relationship Management

Creating a lead generation flywheel with AI and data at the core

AI-driven lead qualification is transforming sales, enabling brands like Driva to boost conversion rates by 5% and streamline customer interactions.

By Twilio • 5 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Sinch wins Adobe partner award for third consecutive year
Customer Experience

Sinch wins Adobe partner award for third consecutive year

Sinch has been awarded the Adobe Digital Experience Unified Customer Experience Technology Partner of the Year for 2025, its third consecutive win in this category.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025