Telephony stories
Sinch unveils AI agent tools to orchestrate customer interactions across messaging, email and voice, promising flexible, channel-agnostic deployment.
Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3 deliver impressive ANC, comfort and crisp audio, though simplistic touch controls and lack of earbud volume may irk.
Genspark rolls out its AI call agent to over 40 countries using Twilio voice tech, handling bookings, support and multilingual calls at scale.
Start Tech leader Ian Groves wins second three-year term on GTIA's UK and Ireland Executive Council, strengthening his role in the IT channel.
CommBox launches Era AI Voice, promising to automate most routine call centre conversations while keeping tight enterprise controls.
Enreach and Cataleya team up to launch a white-label UCaaS platform for APAC service providers, targeting booming cloud comms demand.
Yealink's WH64 Hybrid Dual UC DECT headset delivers crisp calls, strong music performance and all-day comfort for busy open-plan offices.
Odigo's takeover of Akio deepens its ALE Connect alliance with Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, accelerating hybrid CCaaS and agentic AI innovation.
Salesforce and Google deepen AI partnership with Agentforce 360, integrating Gemini Enterprise to boost productivity and streamline workflows across Google Workspace.
Zoom and Mitel have unveiled a new hybrid communication solution that merges Zoom's collaboration features with Mitel's telephony systems, catering to enterprises' evolving needs.
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has won the Best Use of Telephony / Unified Communications in Cloud Computing at the 2024/25 Cloud Awards, showcasing excellence in innovation.
Marking 150 years since Bell's first call, UK tech leaders say AI is sparking a communications revolution to rival the telephone and internet.
8x8 and KCOM join forces to deliver a UK public sector-focused cloud CX platform, uniting network, contact centre, voice and AI services.
ConvoZen launches a unified multilingual AI voice stack for India, debuting Akshara and Ragini speech models tuned to real call-centre audio.
GoTo adds AI Receptionist, deeper Tekion links and real-time reporting to its automotive platform to cut missed calls and speed service.
Simwood launches on-net conversational AI agents for carriers and MSPs, embedding voice and WhatsApp bots directly into UCaaS networks.
Journey Beyond deploys RingCentral-powered cloud stack and in-house AI chat to run South Australia's new Monarto Safari Resort in four months.
Austin Technology has acquired Perth-based Lumity to bolster AI, automation, cloud, and telephony services for Australian businesses, expanding its tech capabilities.
NFON has unveiled its ambitious NFON NEXT 2027 strategy, aiming for market leadership in AI-driven business communications and significant revenue growth.
Gamma plans to acquire STARFACE Group from Maxburg to strengthen its foothold in Europe's cloud communications market, pending regulatory approval.
