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Fergus appoints Hugh Walker as Head of Customer Experience

Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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Fergus has appointed Hugh Walker as Head of Customer Experience to lead customer teams and enhance its job management software platform globally.
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Klearcom automates global number testing for United World Telecom

Mon, 25th Aug 2025
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Klearcom's AI-powered platform now automates United World Telecom's global number testing, boosting service reliability across 100+ countries and time zones.
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Australian SMEs rush into AI adoption without clear strategies

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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Most Australian SMEs adopt AI tools without strategies, risking missed growth opportunities despite urgent investments and competitive pressures.
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Agoda launches AI chatbot to boost instant answers for travellers

Sat, 16th Aug 2025
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Agoda introduces the AI-powered Property AMA Bot to provide travellers with instant, accurate hotel information across all its platforms, enhancing booking ease.
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Why a confidence-inspiring contact centre is one of your organisation's greatest assets

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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A responsive, seamless contact centre is vital for Australian firms to rebuild customer trust amid rising cyber threats, says Kore.ai's Paul Rilstone.
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Xsolla launches Unity SDK to boost direct game monetisation

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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Xsolla has launched a new Unity SDK to help developers monetise games directly, with cross-platform support and over 1,000 payment methods worldwide.
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Aussies fed up with customer service bots, survey finds

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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More than half of Australians are frustrated with customer service bots and may stop buying from brands that fail to resolve their issues quickly and effectively.
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NiCE, Salesforce deepen AI partnership for unified service

Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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NiCE expands its AI partnership with Salesforce to unify customer service via deeper integration between CXone Mpower and Service Cloud platforms.
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Why AI is key to match shifting customer expectations in Retail sector

Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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Australian retailers must harness AI and emotional intelligence to meet fast-changing Gen Z and millennial expectations for seamless, personalised shopping.
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Why your platform engineering strategy needs a communications upgrade

Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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Nearly half of digital projects fail to meet goals, often due to poor communication; upgrading platform engineering messaging boosts adoption and impact.
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8x8 reports surge in AI-powered CX adoption & unveils new tools

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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8x8 reports a 150% rise in AI-powered customer interactions and unveils new tools enhancing CX with AI-driven insights and secure payment options.
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Older Australians drive retail with demand for personal touch

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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Older Australians, buoyed by financial security, drive retail growth with a preference for personalised service, quieter stores, and tech support in Australia.
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Metaforms raises USD $9m to revolutionise market research

Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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Metaforms, a San Francisco AI startup, has raised USD $9 million to enhance market research efficiency with innovative AI automation tools.
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Datadog appoints Roz Gregory as Regional Vice President in ANZ

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Datadog has named Roz Gregory as Regional Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost enterprise growth and customer support.
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Exclusive: Optus' Jesse Arundell on what Expert AI means for frontline staff

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Optus has launched Expert AI, an AI platform that assists frontline staff in real time to improve customer service and resolve queries faster.
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Optus launches Expert AI to boost frontline customer service

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Optus has introduced Expert AI, powered by Google Cloud, to assist frontline staff and enhance customer service with real-time insights and faster resolution.
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Exclusive: Avetta boosts APAC expansion with brand new Sydney office

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Avetta expands its Asia-Pacific footprint with new Sydney and upgraded Newcastle offices, boosting local support and tech integration amid rising safety demands.
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ServiceNow launches agentic AI management amid spending decline

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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ServiceNow launches agentic AI management in Asia Pacific as AI spending dips, aiming to better integrate human workers and AI agents for improved business outcomes.
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NetSuite adds AI translation to workflows for seamless teamwork

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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NetSuite's new Text Enhance Translate uses AI to instantly translate over 20 languages within workflows, boosting global team collaboration and efficiency.
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Sydney teen's Celvoir agency offers bespoke web design boost

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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Sydney teen Liam Newby's Celvoir agency offers bespoke web design with no upfront costs, boosting brands' online success through tailored digital solutions.