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Freshworks launches Freddy AI Agent Studio for autonomous support
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Freshworks launches Freddy AI Agent Studio, enabling businesses to deploy autonomous AI agents for faster, no-code customer and IT support solutions.
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Skillsoft & Salesforce launch AI learning for support teams
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Skillsoft partners with Salesforce to launch AI-powered training within its platform, aiming to close skill gaps in customer support teams and enhance service quality.
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AI boosts customer service happiness as global wellbeing falls
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Global happiness falls to 58% in 2025, yet customer service satisfaction rises, boosted by growing trust in AI-powered support worldwide.
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RingCentral debuts customer journey analytics for Australian users
2 days ago
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RingCentral has launched Customer Journey Analytics for Australian users of its RingCX platform, enhancing visibility across unified communications and contact centres.
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Rethinking CRM: How generative AI Is breaking down silos and redefining the future of customer service
3 days ago
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Generative AI is transforming CRM, breaking down silos across teams to deliver seamless, personalised customer experiences and boost business agility.
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Bolt enters Auckland to challenge ride-hailing market leaders
3 days ago
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Bolt has launched its ride-hailing service in Auckland, aiming to challenge market leaders with more driver-friendly terms and affordable fares.
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HubSpot launches direct connector for ChatGPT CRM insights
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HubSpot has launched a direct ChatGPT connector for CRM insights, enabling users to analyse customer data with natural language queries and no coding.
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Ventrica invests GBP £4.2 million to boost CX with Zendesk
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Ventrica has launched Ventrica Digital with a GBP £4.2 million investment to enhance customer experience using Zendesk’s platform and services over three years.
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Adobe unveils AI agents to streamline marketing & support
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Adobe launches AI agents to help marketers and support teams streamline workflows and improve customer experience across its Experience Platform.
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Contact centres use AI to balance staffing & wellbeing needs
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Contact centres are using AI to flexibly scale staffing in real time, enhancing customer service while protecting employee wellbeing amid rising demand.
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3 essential steps to scaling conversational AI for customer engagement
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Conversational AI market valued at USD $5.8 billion in 2023 is set to reach USD $31.9 billion by 2028, revolutionising customer engagement across sectors.
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UK executives see AI as key, but only 16% feel ready to lead
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While 92% of UK executives see AI's industry impact, only 16% feel ready to lead its adoption, risking their firm's competitive edge.
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EastWest chooses Temenos SaaS to upgrade banking platform
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EastWest Banking Corporation partners with Temenos to adopt a SaaS core banking platform, boosting digital transformation and operational efficiency.
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Sinch named top vendor for RCS messaging in global ROCCO report
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Sinch is named a Tier 1 vendor in ROCCO’s 2024 RCS Messaging Market Impact Report, praised by operators in 64 countries for technical strength and reliability.
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StarHub unveils lifestyle-inspired flagship shop at Paragon
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StarHub has launched a lifestyle-themed flagship store at Paragon, Orchard Road, offering a relaxed tech experience with exclusive offers for its 25th anniversary.
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How South Africa is unlocking better customer experience for UK businesses
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South Africa's contact centres blend skilled agents and tech, helping UK firms enhance personalised, empathetic customer experiences amid rising digital demands.
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Circles.Life offers free GPT-4.1 on app for subscribers
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Circles.Life now offers free, unlimited access to OpenAI's GPT-4.1 through its app for all mobile plan subscribers in Singapore, excluding data-only users.
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Zyxel Networks achieves top customer ratings for firewall & VPNs
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Zyxel Networks secured Champion status for its firewalls and VPNs in techconsult's 2025 survey, praised for usability, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
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Building trust with conversational AI: How to avoid common pitfalls
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Businesses must build trust in conversational AI by setting clear goals, ensuring transparency, reducing bias, and continuously improving customer interactions.
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NICE & AWS join forces to deliver AI-powered customer service
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NICE and AWS have teamed up to offer NICE's CXone Mpower AI on AWS Marketplace, enhancing AI-driven customer service with unified, scalable cloud solutions.