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CNCF launches new certification for cloud native engineers
Virtualisation

CNCF launches new certification for cloud native engineers

The CNCF has launched the Certified Cloud Native Platform Engineer credential to certify advanced platform engineering skills for enterprises.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025
Orbit Analytics unveils AI suite to boost business intelligence
Data Analytics

Orbit Analytics unveils AI suite to boost business intelligence

Orbit Analytics launches AirQuery Augmatica, an AI-powered suite boosting business intelligence by enabling faster, self-service analytics across enterprises.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
AI set to transform customer experience & loyalty in 2025
Digital Transformation

AI set to transform customer experience & loyalty in 2025

In 2025, AI will revolutionise customer experience, with 86% of US consumers recognising its value and a shift towards faster, digital-first service.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
Lallemand adopts self-service portal to end costly legacy orders
Platform-as-a-Service

Lallemand adopts self-service portal to end costly legacy orders

Lallemand has launched a new B2B self-service portal powered by commercetools, replacing traditional ordering to boost efficiency and global scalability.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
AI hallucinations challenge customer experience strategy
Customer Experience

AI hallucinations challenge customer experience strategy

Coveo's latest CX Relevance Report reveals that 49% of customers experience AI hallucinations, prompting scepticism and a demand for better digital experiences.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
Oracle boosts HCM with new employee engagement features
Human Capital Management

Oracle boosts HCM with new employee engagement features

Oracle has introduced new employee engagement features to its Fusion Cloud HCM platform, enhancing internal communication and event management capabilities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2025
NICE named leader in IDC's 2024 conversational AI report
Unified Communications

NICE named leader in IDC's 2024 conversational AI report

NICE has been recognised as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Conversational Intelligence and Analytics 2024, showcasing significant market innovation.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
NICE unveils CXone Mpower Orchestrator for service AI
Unified Communications

NICE unveils CXone Mpower Orchestrator for service AI

NICE has launched CXone Mpower Orchestrator, claiming it as the first solution for complete end-to-end automation in customer service via a single AI platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
IDeaS launches API portal to enhance tech collaboration
Unified Communications

IDeaS launches API portal to enhance tech collaboration

IDeaS has unveiled an API data integration developer portal aimed at boosting collaboration among hospitality technology providers and streamlining connections.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025

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The symbiotic relationship between AI-driven CX and EX
Customer Relationship Management

The symbiotic relationship between AI-driven CX and EX

AI-driven customer service boosts customer experience, but investing in employee experience is key to lasting loyalty and staff retention.

By Ian Tickle • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025
Goodbye Bots, Hello Conversations: How GenAI is Transforming Telco Customer Service
Digital Transformation

Goodbye Bots, Hello Conversations: How GenAI is Transforming Telco Customer Service

GenAI is revolutionising telco customer service by replacing rigid bots with natural conversations, enhancing personalisation and speeding up support resolution.

By Amir Mehmood • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
AI & contextual intelligence redefine UK customer expectations
Data Analytics

AI & contextual intelligence redefine UK customer expectations

Zendesk's report reveals UK consumers expect faster, personalised service combining AI, data and human insight to solve issues on first contact.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Three signs your company is heading for the customer support squeeze
Customer Experience

Three signs your company is heading for the customer support squeeze

Businesses face a customer support squeeze as rising effort, agent overload, and scale pressures threaten growth and customer loyalty.

By Simon Hayward • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025
Australian businesses use AI to halve call centre waiting times
Customer Experience

Australian businesses use AI to halve call centre waiting times

Australian businesses are leveraging AI technology to halve call centre waiting times, boosting customer service and employee satisfaction across the sector.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 21st Sep 2025
Salesforce launches Agentforce 3 to boost enterprise AI
Customer Relationship Management

Salesforce launches Agentforce 3 to boost enterprise AI

Salesforce unveils Agentforce 3, enhancing control and visibility for enterprises to efficiently scale AI agents across operations amid rising global adoption.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025
Superloop Partner Program aims to boost IT channel engagement
Unified Communications

Superloop Partner Program aims to boost IT channel engagement

Superloop has unveiled its Partner Program, offering IT channel companies new tools via the Krypton portal to boost benefits and competitiveness.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Singaporeans spend 40m hours on hold, report reveals
Unified Communications

Singaporeans spend 40m hours on hold, report reveals

Singaporeans have spent a staggering 40 million hours on hold for customer service, as revealed by a ServiceNow report highlighting ongoing service challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Long wait times & vague answers frustrate UK customers
Customer Experience

Long wait times & vague answers frustrate UK customers

Research by Cirrus reveals long wait times and vague responses in UK customer service provoke discontent, with older customers demanding faster resolutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025