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Webjet partners with AWS & Microsoft to drive AI travel solutions

Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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Webjet has teamed up with AWS and Microsoft to create AI travel solutions, enhancing customer service and personalised trip planning by 2024.
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Blending efficiency with empathy - how to strategise for AI success

Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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Almost all contact centres now use AI, but success hinges on blending technology with human skills to tackle complex, emotional customer needs effectively.
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Australians prioritise privacy & AI personalisation in online shopping

Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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New research reveals Australians prioritise data privacy and AI personalisation in online shopping, seeking better service and seamless digital experiences.
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Exclusive: Cloudera urges banks to rethink data for AI

Mon, 25th Aug 2025
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Australian banks invest heavily in AI but struggle to realise value amid complex compliance, fragmented data, and rising customer trust concerns, experts say.
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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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Vineet Khanna joins FourKites to drive global supply chain innovation

Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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Vineet Khanna, ex-Nestlé SVP, joins FourKites' Strategic Advisory Council to advance AI-driven global supply chain innovation and sustainability.
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WatchGuard names top ANZ partners for 2024 awards recognition

Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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WatchGuard Technologies has honoured top ANZ partners for 2024, spotlighting achievements in service, growth and security platform adoption.
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Zoom expands AI agent to phone, launches hub & boosts AI tools

Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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Zoom has integrated its AI Virtual Agent with Zoom Phone, launched Zoom Hub, and enhanced AI tools to streamline meetings and workplace collaboration worldwide.
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Wiise celebrates top ANZ partners at third annual awards

Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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Wiise celebrated its top ANZ partners at the third annual awards, honouring excellence across 11 categories including innovation and customer service.
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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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Report finds consumers favour human touch over AI in service

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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A Verizon report reveals consumers prefer human-led service over AI, with 88% satisfied by humans versus 60% by AI-driven customer interactions.
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Asset management leaders share insights on AI initiatives, challenges

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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Asset management leaders from Australia and Asia Pacific reveal AI's role in transforming maintenance, forecasting, rostering and safety across industries.
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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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RingCentral, NiCE extend partnership to boost enterprise CX

Sat, 9th Aug 2025
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RingCentral and NiCE have extended their partnership to enhance AI-driven communications and contact centre solutions for enterprises in Australia and globally.
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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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The race to biometric banking is on - which Australian bank will be first

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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Australian banks are racing to fully adopt biometric banking, offering enhanced security and convenience through facial recognition and fingerprint technology.
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Master of the trade tools: The case for becoming a power user

Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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Mastering work tools-from laptops to AI software-transforms productivity and satisfaction, giving insurance brokers a crucial edge in a digital-first world.
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Access4 unveils Ai Amplify voice assistant for channel partners

Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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Access4 has launched Ai Amplify, an AI voice assistant on its SASBOSS platform, enhancing call handling and customer engagement for channel partners.
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Adrian Smith appointed Chief Executive Officer of PMT Security

Mon, 4th Aug 2025
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Adrian Smith has been named CEO of PMT Security, aiming to drive growth while maintaining its family-run culture and expanding integrated security solutions.