Self-service stories

University of Sydney swaps ageing plastic cards for tap-and-go digital IDs, transforming access, security and sustainability across campus.

As AI reshapes insurance, automation could free women from routine tasks and open faster routes into higher-skilled, better-paid roles.

In 2026, AI turns the contact centre from a cost to a real-time intelligence engine, transforming CX into core competitive advantage.

Chaty links its AI voice receptionist to ROLLER, letting attractions take bookings, payments and manage calls automatically around the clock.

Zoom launches Virtual Agent 3.0 to automate complex, end-to-end customer journeys, promising higher first-contact resolution and transparency.

Amid rising AI and automation in contact centres, new research finds leadership, empathy and agent support now outmuscle technology alone.

Agentic AI in live contact centres is slashing rollout times, lifting self-service above 80% and boosting customer satisfaction by up to 20%.

Smart Communications launches AI-powered tools to help regulated firms modernise customer communications, data capture and archiving at scale.

BIXOLON partners with Printec to standardise compact thermal printers in self-service and retail kiosks across Slovenia and wider Europe.

Australian contact centres risk drowning in metrics; experts urge a sharper focus on a few vital KPIs to lift service, loyalty and morale.

The CNCF has launched the Certified Cloud Native Platform Engineer credential to certify advanced platform engineering skills for enterprises.

Australian businesses are leveraging AI technology to halve call centre waiting times, boosting customer service and employee satisfaction across the sector.

Orbit Analytics launches AirQuery Augmatica, an AI-powered suite boosting business intelligence by enabling faster, self-service analytics across enterprises.

In 2025, AI will revolutionise customer experience, with 86% of US consumers recognising its value and a shift towards faster, digital-first service.

Superloop has unveiled its Partner Program, offering IT channel companies new tools via the Krypton portal to boost benefits and competitiveness.

Oracle has introduced new employee engagement features to its Fusion Cloud HCM platform, enhancing internal communication and event management capabilities.

NICE has been recognised as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Conversational Intelligence and Analytics 2024, showcasing significant market innovation.

NICE has launched CXone Mpower Orchestrator, claiming it as the first solution for complete end-to-end automation in customer service via a single AI platform.

IDeaS has unveiled an API data integration developer portal aimed at boosting collaboration among hospitality technology providers and streamlining connections.

NICE's CXone MPower platform saw an 80% rise in automated customer interactions over Black Friday and Cyber Monday, reflecting a growing reliance on automation.