Voice stories
Misfits Communications has launched Agrim, India's first AI-powered voicebot platform, enhancing customer service with 24/7 support in 41 languages.
Receivables teams could cut friction as the joint platform lets consumers settle balances during the same voice, SMS or digital exchange.
The deal ties customer conversations to CRM updates and deal signals, aiming to cut manual admin for thousands of sales teams.
Customer-facing staff may handle chats and calls more easily after 8x8 Engage won Gold at the NY Product Design Awards.
Infobip data shows single-channel alerts collapsing as brands pivot to omnichannel, AI-led conversations across SMS, RCS, WhatsApp and voice.
Sinch partners with Lovable to embed global messaging, email and voice into its AI build platform, starting with Mailgun-powered email.
Newo.ai and IONOS have launched a plug-and-play AI receptionist, promising SMEs 24/7 call handling, missed lead recovery and quick setup.
More than 4.5 million Bavarian insurers should see faster service as AOK Bayern shifts its contact centre to NiCE's EU sovereign cloud.
SquadStack.ai has launched a voice-first autonomous AI agent to automate sales, doubling lead connectivity and cutting acquisition costs across various industries.
Twilio has been named a leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Customer Data Platforms for B2C users for 2024-2025, highlighting its innovative solutions.
Twilio has honoured 16 startups at the 2024 AI Startup Searchlight Awards for their innovative use of Twilio's tools to enhance customer engagement.
Symbio Holdings has launched Scam Shield, an AI system designed to enhance scam detection in voice and messaging services, starting in Australia.
Yellow.ai has unveiled its VoiceX platform, enhancing voice interactions with LLM-based technology to boost customer engagement and reduce operational costs.
Proofpoint launches its new Digital Communications Governance solution, promising AI-driven insights and robust compliance for organisations across major digital channels.
Transmit Security's latest report reveals a surge in AI-driven fraud scams, highlighting dark web marketplaces and tools like FraudGPT that empower even novice fraudsters.
Sinch has been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for CPaaS, marking the second consecutive year of this recognition, based on its vision and execution abilities.
Firms using embedded AI in meetings and messaging are already cutting admin, speeding decisions and improving customer response times.
Fraud fears and rising smishing are pushing UK firms towards verified RCS and AI-led omnichannel chats, a new study finds.
Businesses gain an AI-enabled contact centre with omnichannel support, as Cox Business broadens its portfolio beyond traditional telecoms services.
Vertel completes major upgrade for Icon Water's network, debuting Airbus Agnet MCx in Australia for secure, 99.99% available communications.
