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CrayonIQ says APAC CX buying shifts to AI strategy
Digital Transformation

CrayonIQ says APAC CX buying shifts to AI strategy

Enterprises are increasingly judging CX vendors on AI governance, cloud infrastructure and pricing transparency rather than contact centre features alone.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
Synthflow AI & Avant strike exclusive voice AI deal
Software-as-a-Service

Synthflow AI & Avant strike exclusive voice AI deal

The tie-up could speed customer service automation for regulated sectors, with first joint deals already closed and roll-outs due in weeks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
8x8 launches AI Routing for broader customer service
Software-as-a-Service

8x8 launches AI Routing for broader customer service

Customer queries can now be directed to experts beyond the contact centre, as 8x8's new tool uses data to match issues in real time.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Zoom adds AI tools to Virtual Agent for customer service
Software-as-a-Service

Zoom adds AI tools to Virtual Agent for customer service

Customer service teams can now build and monitor AI agents more easily, with Zoom adding testing, quality controls and outcome-based pricing.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Zendesk contact centre voice passes 100 contact centers customers
Software-as-a-Service

Zendesk contact centre voice passes 100 contact centers customers

High call volumes and stalled omnichannel upgrades are driving firms to Zendesk's AI voice tools, which secured 100 sales opportunities in a year.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
8x8 boosts workforce management adoption with free tools
Software-as-a-Service

8x8 boosts workforce management adoption with free tools

Mid-sized contact centres can now cut spreadsheets and manual scheduling as 8x8 folds workforce management into its platform at no extra charge.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Tech Data & AnywhereNow team up for ANZ Microsoft Teams
Software-as-a-Service

Tech Data & AnywhereNow team up for ANZ Microsoft Teams

Channel partners in Australia and New Zealand gain Microsoft Teams-based customer service tools, as Tech Data adds AnywhereNow to its portfolio.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
NiCE & Konecta partner to expand AI customer service
Software-as-a-Service

NiCE & Konecta partner to expand AI customer service

Clients could get faster deployments as the tie-up pairs AI workflows with sector rules and human support across global contact centres.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026
NiCE named among Fast Company's most innovative firms
Software-as-a-Service

NiCE named among Fast Company's most innovative firms

Recognition should bolster NiCE's AI push, after Fast Company ranked it 11th in Applied AI and cited its Cognigy deal.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
NiCE appoints Nigel Lindsay-Smith to lead ANZ growth
Digital Transformation

NiCE appoints Nigel Lindsay-Smith to lead ANZ growth

Australia and New Zealand businesses are spending more on AI customer service, with NiCE targeting bigger contracts and partner-led expansion.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Tata Communications acquires Commotion stake to boost AI push
Unified Communications

Tata Communications acquires Commotion stake to boost AI push

Tata Communications acquires 51% stake in Commotion to enhance AI-driven customer interaction solutions across its global digital platforms.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Talkdesk unveils CXA platform for autonomous AI customer journeys
Customer Relationship Management

Talkdesk unveils CXA platform for autonomous AI customer journeys

Talkdesk launches CXA platform using autonomous AI agents to streamline and personalise customer journeys, aiming to transform CX across industries.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
NICE & ServiceNow partner on AI to unify customer service
Customer Relationship Management

NICE & ServiceNow partner on AI to unify customer service

NICE and ServiceNow partner to launch an AI-powered platform by Q4 2025, uniting customer service and enterprise operations for faster, seamless fulfilment.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Genesys named leader in Forrester Wave CCaaS platforms report
Unified Communications

Genesys named leader in Forrester Wave CCaaS platforms report

Genesys leads Forrester's Wave report for Q2 2025 in CCaaS platforms, excelling in AI, innovation, and strategy for customer experience solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Zendesk to acquire Local Measure, boosting AI voice services
Unified Communications

Zendesk to acquire Local Measure, boosting AI voice services

Zendesk has unveiled plans to acquire Local Measure, an Australian provider of voice solutions, enhancing its AI-powered services by 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
NICE recognised as 2024 Gartner Customers' Choice for CCaaS
Unified Communications

NICE recognised as 2024 Gartner Customers' Choice for CCaaS

NICE has been recognised as a Customers' Choice in the 2024 Gartner Peer Insights for Contact Center as a Service, marking its second accolade.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024

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RingCentral debuts customer journey analytics for Australian users
Unified Communications

RingCentral debuts customer journey analytics for Australian users

RingCentral has launched Customer Journey Analytics for Australian users of its RingCX platform, enhancing visibility across unified communications and contact centres.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Royal Holloway partners with IPI for Clearing support
Unified Communications

Royal Holloway partners with IPI for Clearing support

IPI is collaborating with Royal Holloway, University of London, to bolster its Contact Centre during the crucial Clearing and Confirmation period.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024