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Five9 & Google Cloud launch unified AI contact centre CX

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Five9 and Google Cloud unveil a joint AI-powered CX platform, unifying contact centre workflows and customer data across all channels.
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Babeltext unveils MC-ML-AI to turn chats into actions

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Babeltext debuts MC-ML-AI, a standard to turn multilingual, multichannel customer chats into completed bookings, transactions and cases.
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RingQ & Snom forge global cloud telephony partnership

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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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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AI-fuelled cyber onslaught to hit critical systems by 2026

Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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AI-driven hackers are tipped to ramp up attacks on critical infrastructure and governments by 2026, exploiting ageing industrial systems.
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Exclusive: AWS outlines agentic AI strategy for enterprises

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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AWS is ramping up autonomous AI agents, chips and on-prem AI factories as it bets agentic systems will redefine everyday enterprise work.
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Retailers hit by 'Christmas Returns Hangover' surge

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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Retailers brace for a “Christmas Returns Hangover” as eDesk reports a 45% spike in return requests from 26 December, denting profits.
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UiPath & Talkdesk unite agentic AI for healthcare CX

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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UiPath and Talkdesk are teaming up to fuse agentic AI, streamlining document-heavy healthcare contact centre workflows and cutting errors.
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Contact centre agent burnout costs top AUD $20 million yearly

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Contact centre agent burnout costs Australian firms over AUD $20 million annually, driven by high turnover and costly operational challenges.
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AI-driven platforms drive efficiency & service quality gains

Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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Organisations using NiCE's AI-driven CXone Mpower platform report faster response times, better service quality, and improved staff efficiency across sectors.
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Consilium expands AI apps for Webex Contact Centre worldwide

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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Consilium Software has launched new AI-powered apps for Webex Contact Centre, enhancing quality management and voice automation across North America and Asia Pacific.
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Customer Science launches AI tool to boost contact centre accuracy

Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
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Customer Science unveils Knowledge Quest, an AI tool enhancing Australian contact centres with real-time, accurate information to boost efficiency and satisfaction.
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CommScope, DvSum launch AI platform to boost network analytics

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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CommScope and DvSum have teamed up to launch ServAssure NXT AI, a platform combining AI and analytics to boost network monitoring and customer service efficiency.
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Exclusive: New Zealand's most connected data centre eyes rapid growth

Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
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Datacentre220, Auckland's most connected data centre with 90 network partners, plans rapid national expansion to meet soaring demand for edge connectivity.
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How to turn the contact centre grind into interesting and rewarding work for your agents in 2025

Wed, 7th May 2025
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AI-powered tools are transforming contact centres by easing agents' workloads, boosting job satisfaction, and cutting staff churn in 2025.
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One Nexus unveils DRIVE, enhancing OEM & dealership services

Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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One Nexus Group launches One Nexus DRIVE, aimed at improving dealership services and customer loyalty with its dual SaaS and Operations segments.
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Three reasons contact centres are embracing Open CcaaS

Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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With exceptional CX now the norm, businesses are increasingly adopting Open CCaaS due to its focus on digital channels, support for AI innovation, and preference for best-of-breed applications.
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BroadSource selects Ribbon Communications for secure credit card payment solution

Wed, 13th Dec 2023
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BroadSource partners with Ribbon Communications to enhance SecureCall, a solution for secure telephonic credit card payments.
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Leading with innovation

Thu, 1st Dec 2011
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In a blend of lateral thinking and innovation, Palmerston North and Horizons Councils' adaptive call centre earned the 2011 Initiative of the Year award.