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David Owasi on turning missed calls into an AI business

4 days ago
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After losing his job, David Owasi grew OutreachGenius into an AI call-handler for trades - and now has his sights set on space technology.
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Genspark expands AI call agent globally with Twilio

5 days ago
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Genspark rolls out its AI call agent to over 40 countries using Twilio voice tech, handling bookings, support and multilingual calls at scale.
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Exclaimer unveils Brand Kits for multi-channel control

Last week
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Exclaimer launches Brand Kits to centralise multi-brand control across email signatures and video meetings, aiming to cut inconsistency at scale.
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NFON launches modular licences & unified AI partner plan

Last week
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NFON unveils modular licences and a unified AI-focused partner plan as it accelerates its NFON Next 2027 communications strategy in Europe.
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TELUS, RingCentral boost Business Connect with AI tools

Last week
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TELUS and RingCentral will infuse Business Connect with AI assistants, receptionists and insights tools, rolling out to users in early 2026.
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BT to power easyJet crew devices with eSIM network

Last month
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BT will equip 23,000 easyJet crew and ground devices with eSIM connectivity across 35 countries and 150-plus European airports.
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iwGROUP names John Horsman Account Director for iwCONNECT

Last month
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iwGROUP appoints telecoms veteran John Horsman as Account Director to spearhead iwCONNECT, its integrated telecoms and technology division.
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Gamma & Red Cactus expand CRM-UCaaS links in Europe

Last month
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Gamma and Red Cactus have agreed a Europe-wide tie-up to bring Bubble-powered CRM and ERP integrations to Gamma’s UCaaS partner network.
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Spectralink launches S1000 DECT platform for Teams

Last month
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Spectralink’s new S1000 DECT platform brings serverless, site-wide voice to frontline workers with direct Microsoft Teams integration.
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Yealink debuts hybrid work audio gear at Officeworks

Last month
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Yealink launches SP92 speakerphone and BH71 Pro headset at Officeworks, targeting hybrid workers needing clearer calls in noisy spaces.
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Journey Beyond builds cloud tech stack for safari resort

Last month
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Journey Beyond deploys RingCentral-powered cloud stack and in-house AI chat to run South Australia’s new Monarto Safari Resort in four months.
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RingQ & Snom forge global cloud telephony partnership

Last month
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RingQ and Snom have sealed a global cloud telephony partnership to streamline IP phone provisioning and unified communications for businesses.
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Spitfire launches PSTN switch-off migration service

Last month
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Spitfire launches PSTN migration service to help UK firms leave legacy copper lines ahead of BT and Openreach’s revised 2027 switch-off.
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Hands-on review: Yealink WH64 Hybrid Dual UC DECT wireless headset

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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Yealink’s WH64 Hybrid Dual UC DECT headset delivers crisp calls, strong music performance and all-day comfort for busy open-plan offices.
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Odigo acquisition boosts ALE Connect hybrid CCaaS push

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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Odigo’s takeover of Akio deepens its ALE Connect alliance with Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, accelerating hybrid CCaaS and agentic AI innovation.
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Gamma unveils GammaUCX to unify cloud voice estates

Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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Gamma has launched GammaUCX, a single voice layer to unify mixed cloud and legacy telephony estates across more than 20 countries.
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The Great British switch-off: Why UK SMEs need to future-proof their communications

Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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With the UK’s PSTN network ending in 2027, over 5.5 million SMEs must urgently switch to digital communications to avoid disruption and boost resilience.
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Spain leads unified communications surge as EU market grows

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Spain leads the EU unified communications surge with a 104% revenue rise, driven by education demand and renewed projects as the market grows in Q4 2025.
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Kordia to deliver Dialpad’s AI-powered contact centres locally

Mon, 3rd Nov 2025
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Kordia is now a Managed Services Partner to deliver Dialpad’s AI-powered contact centre solutions in New Zealand, enhancing local support and customer engagement.
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Email breaches cost Australian firms AUD $436,307 on average

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Australian firms face average costs of AUD $436,307 from email breaches, with slow responses increasing ransomware risks, says Barracuda report.