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Vertel completes major network upgrade for Icon Water in ACT

Vertel completes major upgrade for Icon Water's network, debuting Airbus Agnet MCx in Australia for secure, 99.99% available communications.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024

Global Stories

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Data Protection

Smarsh adds AI tools for governed communications data

Regulated firms could search and export archived messages through AI while keeping existing permissions, audit logs and chain-of-custody controls.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Overtime & Authvia join up on receivables payments

Receivables teams could cut friction as the joint platform lets consumers settle balances during the same voice, SMS or digital exchange.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2026

Customer Relationship Management

Aircall buys Piper AI to boost sales workflow automation

The deal ties customer conversations to CRM updates and deal signals, aiming to cut manual admin for thousands of sales teams.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Sat, 6th Jun 2026

Software-as-a-Service

8x8 wins Gold for Engage at New York design awards

Customer-facing staff may handle chats and calls more easily after 8x8 Engage won Gold at the NY Product Design Awards.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 11th Apr 2026

Unified Communications

Infobip report marks shift to omnichannel AI messaging

Infobip data shows single-channel alerts collapsing as brands pivot to omnichannel, AI-led conversations across SMS, RCS, WhatsApp and voice.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Sinch & Lovable ally to embed comms in AI software

Sinch partners with Lovable to embed global messaging, email and voice into its AI build platform, starting with Mailgun-powered email.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026

Digital Transformation

Newo.ai, IONOS launch AI receptionist for small firms

Newo.ai and IONOS have launched a plug-and-play AI receptionist, promising SMEs 24/7 call handling, missed lead recovery and quick setup.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026

Data Protection

NiCE moves AOK Bayern contact centre to EU sovereign cloud

More than 4.5 million Bavarian insurers should see faster service as AOK Bayern shifts its contact centre to NiCE's EU sovereign cloud.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026

DevOps

SquadStack.ai unveils autonomous AI agent to boost sales at scale

SquadStack.ai has launched a voice-first autonomous AI agent to automate sales, doubling lead connectivity and cutting acquisition costs across various industries.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025

Customer Experience

Twilio recognised as leader in IDC MarketScape for CDP 2024

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024

Data Analytics

Twilio honours 16 startups in 2024 AI Searchlight Awards

Twilio has honoured 16 startups at the 2024 AI Startup Searchlight Awards for their innovative use of Twilio's tools to enhance customer engagement.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024

Data Analytics

Symbio launches AI-based Scam Shield to tackle scam calls

Symbio Holdings has launched Scam Shield, an AI system designed to enhance scam detection in voice and messaging services, starting in Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024

Customer Relationship Management

Yellow.ai launches VoiceX to transform voice interactions

Yellow.ai has unveiled its VoiceX platform, enhancing voice interactions with LLM-based technology to boost customer engagement and reduce operational costs.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2024

Unified Communications

Proofpoint launches AI-driven Digital Communications Governance solution

Proofpoint launches its new Digital Communications Governance solution, promising AI-driven insights and robust compliance for organisations across major digital channels.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024