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Zendesk launches AI-powered voice agents & analytics upgrades

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Zendesk unveils AI-powered Voice Agents and advanced analytics, aiming to boost customer service efficiency and reach USD $200m AI revenue this year.
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NTT DOCOMO Ventures invests in HappyRobot's AI worker platform

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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NTT DOCOMO Ventures has invested in US firm HappyRobot, whose AI Worker platform automates tasks like calls and emails, boosting enterprise efficiency.
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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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Snowflake debuts Cortex AI to unify data for financial services

Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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Snowflake unveils Cortex AI for Financial Services to unify data ecosystems, enabling secure AI model deployment and integration with top industry platforms.
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Australian insurers using AI to manage extreme weather claims

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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Australian insurers face over AUD $1.8bn in weather claims in early 2025 amid rising extreme events, boosting AI use to manage surges and fraud.
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Moreton Bay launches free digital tools for 1,000 businesses

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Moreton Bay offers 1,000 local businesses six months of free access to Xero and Constant Contact digital tools with training to boost growth and profits.
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OutSystems launches Agent Workbench for unified enterprise AI

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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OutSystems launches Agent Workbench, a platform enabling enterprises to deploy and manage AI agents, improving workflows and digital experiences across sectors.
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Australian consumer loyalty hinges on trust & service quality

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Australian consumer loyalty relies heavily on trust and high-quality service, with 86% likely to abandon brands after poor customer support experiences.
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How to choose the right AI contact centre platform in 2026

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Choosing an AI-powered contact centre platform in 2026 is vital for businesses aiming to enhance customer experience and support future growth effectively.
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Regulations & AI reshape customer experience in Australia

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Recent APRA rules and rising outages have pushed Australian firms to prioritise reliable, AI-driven customer experiences over mere interface design.
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Australian businesses use AI to halve call centre waiting times

Sun, 21st Sep 2025
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Australian businesses are leveraging AI technology to halve call centre waiting times, boosting customer service and employee satisfaction across the sector.
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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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Samsung expands remote appliance service to 122 countries worldwide

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Samsung has rolled out its Home Appliances Remote Management service to 122 countries, supporting 17 languages for smarter, remote appliance care.
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NiCE named leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for CCaaS

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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NiCE has topped the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for CCaaS, leading in both Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision for the first time.
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Exclusive: Zoho eyes long-term ANZ growth with privacy-first push

Tue, 9th Sep 2025
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Zoho reports 20% growth in Australia and New Zealand, attributed to long-term strategy, product innovation, and focus on small businesses.
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Exclusive: Zoho backs smaller enterprise LLMs for AI future

Tue, 9th Sep 2025
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Zoho unveils domain-specific AI models focused on enterprise productivity, privacy and cost control, steering clear of general-purpose chatbots.
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Supersonik secures USD $5 million to launch AI demo agent

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Supersonik raises USD $5 million to launch a multilingual AI agent that instantly delivers personalised live product demos via video calls worldwide.
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AI-powered chat tools gain ground in Australian businesses

Mon, 1st Sep 2025
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Over a third of Australian businesses use AI chat tools for customer service, with another 39% planning adoption to boost satisfaction and accessibility.
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How AI sentiment reveals what customers think before they say it

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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AI-driven sentiment analysis reveals customer feelings in real time, enabling contact centres to improve service quality and agent coaching effectively.
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Salesforce unveils AI tools for Australian government expansion

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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Salesforce launches AI tools for public sector and expands in Canberra, enhancing digital services as Australia ranks seventh in global AI readiness.