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Zoom expands agentic AI to automate workplace tasks

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Zoom is rolling out agentic AI across Workplace, Phone and CX, turning meetings and calls into automated workflows and custom AI agents.
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Zoom unveils Virtual Agent 3.0 for complex CX tasks

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Zoom launches Virtual Agent 3.0 to automate complex, end-to-end customer journeys, promising higher first-contact resolution and transparency.
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UiPath secures five spots in G2 2026 Best Software Awards

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UiPath lands five places in G2's 2026 Best Software Awards, spanning AI, development, IT management and global seller categories.
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Sigma opens Sydney APJ hub & appoints Bede Hackney

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Sigma has launched an Asia Pacific and Japan hub in Sydney, naming veteran sales leader Bede Hackney as regional vice president.
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Logitech unveils Rally AI cameras for hybrid boardrooms

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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Logitech launches Rally AI cameras with in-wall mounting, multi-camera Teams and Zoom support, and automated framing for hybrid boardrooms.
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Exclaimer nears USD $100 million ARR with global push

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Email branding specialist Exclaimer nears USD $100 million ARR as new products and hires fuel global expansion across major markets.
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How identity verification could have stopped a $300M Crypto scam

Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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North Korean hackers stole USD $300M via fake Zoom calls; robust identity checks could have broken the scam's chain of trust.
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Zoom launches AI Companion 3.0 with agentic workflows

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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Zoom unveils AI Companion 3.0, adding agentic workflows, a browser hub for work orchestration and standalone access from USD $10 a month.
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Riverbed unveils AI tool to automate workplace IT support

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Riverbed launches Aternity Self-Service, an Agentic AI tool that automates diagnosis and fixes for common workplace IT issues.
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Phishing attacks surge as criminals exploit trusted platforms in 2025

Wed, 12th Nov 2025
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Phishing attacks surged in 2025, with a 67% rise exploiting trusted platforms like Zoom and PayPal, and a 449% increase in phone-based vishing incidents targeting businesses.
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Second Nature raises USD $22 million to boost AI sales training

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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Second Nature has raised USD $22 million to expand its AI-driven sales training platform, helping businesses boost performance and reduce onboarding times.
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Plaud unveils omnichannel AI platform to automate notetaking

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Plaud launches an omnichannel AI platform providing APIs and SDKs to automate and analyse notetaking across in-person and online business conversations.
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Zoom unveils AI upgrades for sales, service & event platforms

Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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Zoom rolls out AI upgrades across sales, service and events platforms, enhancing automation, personalised engagement and operational efficiency by 2026.
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HPE unveils agentic AI upgrades to Juniper for self-driving IT

Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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HPE enhances its Juniper Networking portfolio with agentic AI, boosting autonomous IT operations and AI-driven troubleshooting across wired, wireless, and data centre networks.
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Zoom expands AI agent to phone, launches hub & boosts AI tools

Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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Zoom has integrated its AI Virtual Agent with Zoom Phone, launched Zoom Hub, and enhanced AI tools to streamline meetings and workplace collaboration worldwide.
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Abnormal AI launches updated Microsoft 365 security solution

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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Abnormal AI unveils an enhanced Security Posture Management solution, using AI to protect and prioritise risks in Microsoft 365 environments.
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Zoom AI Companion expands integrations & features for productivity

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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Zoom's AI Companion now integrates with 16 apps including ServiceNow and Jira, enhancing productivity by automating tasks within its platform and beyond.
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Zoom debuts AI features for business workflows across apps

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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Zoom launches AI Companion add-on linking 16 apps like ServiceNow and Jira to streamline tasks and boost productivity across business platforms.
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AI deepfakes drive surge in cyberattacks, threatening trust online

Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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AI-driven deepfakes fuel a rise in cyberattacks, tricking users with fake ads and video calls, risking billions in financial losses worldwide.
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Zoho unveils Zia Hubs to enhance AI business data analysis

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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Zoho launches Zia Hubs within WorkDrive to simplify analysis of unstructured business data, enhancing AI-driven insights across varied file formats globally by late 2025.