Call centre stories
Software developers top a new list of jobs workers fear AI will wipe out, as Reddit users fret over shrinking entry-level career paths.
Australia's P&N Group has adopted Genesys-Salesforce CX Cloud to unify P&N Bank and BCU Bank contact centres and cut admin for staff.
Customer-facing staff may handle chats and calls more easily after 8x8 Engage won Gold at the NY Product Design Awards.
The hire signals a sharper push into overseas growth as the AI customer service software group deepens partnerships in the US and beyond.
The hotel group expects the new system to unify guest data and privacy controls across 640 properties, with full rollout due in 2026.
AI is now being woven into product development and internal workflows as the cloud communications group marks 20 years in business.
Credit unions could cut call-centre traffic as Eltropy’s AI now verifies members and handles routine account tasks in one conversation.
Broot.ai has embedded Vonage voice APIs into its CRM, enabling one-click in-app calling, local numbers and unified activity tracking for teams.
Qualtrics unveils AI-driven CX upgrades to unify feedback, automate text analysis and deploy agents that resolve customer issues in real time.
Qualtrics launches AI-powered customer experience tools to unify feedback, automate analysis and fix service issues before they escalate.
Gamma is urging organisations to prioritise quick CX wins, reducing customer friction and risk while building momentum for longer-term change.
The Bristol startup’s pay-as-you-use platform targets firms in regulated sectors that need to automate customer contacts without long deployments.
Enterprises using the platform will be able to test and monitor AI agents more closely as Sprinklr broadens automation across service, marketing and insights.
Businesses gain an AI-enabled contact centre with omnichannel support, as Cox Business broadens its portfolio beyond traditional telecoms services.
The new system is aimed at cutting manual work for wholesalers by speeding invoice matching, order tracking and customer replies.
Councils facing a 2028 overhaul could cut transition time by up to 30% as the tool targets costly integration work before vesting day.
Redundant questions could fall as voice AI starts using product images and listing data to tailor sales calls before they begin.
Docplanner's AI voice agent, built on Twilio tech, has doubled doctor bookings and onboarded 1,300 clinicians in just three days.
Accel and Google's AI Futures Fund have picked five startups for the 2026 Atoms AI Cohort, each offered up to USD $2 million and compute.
AI tops CX investment plans, but few brands yet deploy proactive, predictive tools across channels, leaving omnichannel ambitions stalled.