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SuperDial secures USD $15M to expand healthcare voice AI
Artificial Intelligence

SuperDial secures USD $15M to expand healthcare voice AI

SuperDial has raised USD $15 million to expand its voice AI platform automating healthcare administrative calls, aiming to cut costs and boost efficiency in US providers.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025

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Voice AI stories

UK customers still prefer human agents, but lower prices boost use
Customer Experience

UK customers still prefer human agents, but lower prices boost use

New survey finds 83% of UK customers prefer human agents for service, but 34% may switch to AI if it means lower prices, especially in London.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Zendesk launches AI-powered voice agents & analytics upgrades
Unified Communications

Zendesk launches AI-powered voice agents & analytics upgrades

Zendesk unveils AI-powered Voice Agents and advanced analytics, aiming to boost customer service efficiency and reach USD $200m AI revenue this year.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Tata Communications launches Voice AI for real-time fintech chats
Fintech

Tata Communications launches Voice AI for real-time fintech chats

Tata Communications unveils Voice AI platform for real-time, multilingual fintech chats, enhancing speed, security, and seamless automation in financial services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
SambaNova debuts Hume AI voice models for emotional speech AI
Large Language Models

SambaNova debuts Hume AI voice models for emotional speech AI

SambaNova launches Hume AI voice models on SambaCloud, offering enterprises real-time, multilingual, emotionally responsive speech AI in 11 languages by June 2024.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
HappyRobot raises USD $44 million to boost AI for supply chains
Customer Relationship Management

HappyRobot raises USD $44 million to boost AI for supply chains

Supply chain startup HappyRobot has raised USD $44 million to enhance its AI workforce platform, aiming to transform enterprise operations with advanced automation.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
AI voice platform Huckleberry transforms workplace feedback
Customer Experience

AI voice platform Huckleberry transforms workplace feedback

Huckleberry, an AI voice platform, revolutionises workplace feedback by enabling quick, accessible 360-degree reviews without HR involvement.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 14th 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
Cloudflare launches Realtime suite for AI app development
Unified Communications

Cloudflare launches Realtime suite for AI app development

Cloudflare has unveiled Cloudflare Realtime, a new suite aimed at simplifying the development of real-time audio, video, and AI applications for developers.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
AI revolutionises customer service in Australia by 2025
Customer Experience

AI revolutionises customer service in Australia by 2025

Zendesk's report reveals that 57% of Australian consumers prefer AI interactions with human traits, signalling a major shift in customer service expectations driven by technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
SuperDial acquires MajorBoost to enhance voice AI in US
Voice AI

SuperDial acquires MajorBoost to enhance voice AI in US

SuperDial has announced its acquisition of MajorBoost, enhancing its voice AI to streamline phone call automation in the US healthcare sector.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
AI innovations to transform customer experience by 2025
Customer Experience

AI innovations to transform customer experience by 2025

Matthias Goehler of Zendesk forecasts that by 2025, enterprises will require stringent AI governance amid a 250% surge in shadow AI usage.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Dec 2024
Vapi secures USD $20 million for AI voice agent expansion
Customer service

Vapi secures USD $20 million for AI voice agent expansion

Voice AI platform Vapi secures USD $20 million in Series A funding, aiming to enhance its voice agent deployment across diverse industries.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024
Zendesk report reveals CX benefits of adopting AI in APAC
Digital Transformation

Zendesk report reveals CX benefits of adopting AI in APAC

A new Zendesk report reveals that companies adopting AI are crucial for enhancing customer experience, with APAC seeing up to 63% rise in cross-selling revenue.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

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Voice AI stories

Edgehax secures INR ₹1.39 crore to expand edge AI hardware reach
Robotics

Edgehax secures INR ₹1.39 crore to expand edge AI hardware reach

Edgehax raises INR ₹1.39 crore seed funding led by Inflection Point Ventures to boost production and expand its Edge AI hardware globally.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
Two Canadians raise USD $6.3 million for AI automation in 911 calls
Artificial Intelligence

Two Canadians raise USD $6.3 million for AI automation in 911 calls

Hyper launches AI technology to manage non-emergency 9-1-1 calls, easing dispatcher workload, after raising USD $6.3 million funding.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Omnisenti launches Voice AI platform for small Australian firms
Artificial Intelligence

Omnisenti launches Voice AI platform for small Australian firms

Omnisenti launches a Voice AI platform tailored for Australian small and mid-sized firms, enhancing customer service and operational efficiency with secure voice automation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025