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'Give to Gain' push to turn IWD 2026 into real change

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Tech and finance leaders urge IWD 2026's 'Give to Gain' theme to move beyond slogans, driving real structural change for women at work.
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Genspark expands AI call agent globally with Twilio

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Genspark rolls out its AI call agent to over 40 countries using Twilio voice tech, handling bookings, support and multilingual calls at scale.
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Delivery Hero cuts rider escalations with Twilio voice

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Delivery Hero uses Twilio automated voice calls to cut rider contact by 25%, slash escalations over 60% and lift last-mile answer rates.
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Twilio, AEG sign fan engagement & data partnership

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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Twilio signs multi-year deal with AEG to power data-led fan engagement across AXS, Crypto.com Arena and the LA Kings from 2025-26.
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Twilio, AEG partner to enhance live sport & ticketing

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Twilio and AEG sign a multi-year deal to power personalised fan engagement across Crypto.com Arena, LA Kings and ticketing platform AXS.
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Twilio predicts stricter AI customer service rules by 2026

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Twilio predicts Asia Pacific customer service will face strict AI transparency rules and mandatory bot disclosures by 2026.
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Proofpoint appoints Joyce Kim as Chief Marketing Officer to boost AI focus

Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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Proofpoint has appointed Joyce Kim as Chief Marketing Officer to lead its marketing strategy amid rising AI adoption in cybersecurity and data protection.
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Twilio unveils new data features to boost enterprise engagement

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Twilio launches new data features like Granular Observability and expanded APIs to help enterprises boost trusted customer engagement globally.
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Australian patience with automated customer service is wearing thin

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Australian consumers are growing impatient with automated customer service, favouring human agents over AI-powered chatbots and voice menus, a new report finds.
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Lifeline & SANE use digital channels to boost mental health care

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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Lifeline and SANE are enhancing mental health support in Australia using digital tools like SMS and online chat for timely, accessible care.
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How RCS can solve the trust and customer experience tension

Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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RCS offers Australian businesses a secure, interactive way to boost customer engagement and trust, tackling data privacy concerns amid rising scams.
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AI-powered chat tools gain ground in Australian businesses

Mon, 1st Sep 2025
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Over a third of Australian businesses use AI chat tools for customer service, with another 39% planning adoption to boost satisfaction and accessibility.
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Twilio launches global RCS messaging to boost trust & engagement

Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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Twilio has launched global RCS messaging, enabling businesses to send branded, interactive messages, boosting engagement and trust across 20 countries.
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Buildkite appoints Kevin Gounden as CEO to lead AI software push

Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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Buildkite has named Kevin Gounden as CEO to spearhead growth and AI innovation in its software delivery platform used by top firms worldwide.
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APAC retailers stay confident, prioritise loyalty amid challenges

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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A survey of 288 APAC retailers shows strong confidence in customer engagement plans, with loyalty and personalised tools top priorities despite economic challenges.
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Fresha sees higher engagement after switching to RCS messaging

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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Fresha has boosted customer engagement with a 41.3% read rate and 7.1% more reviews after switching from SMS to secure RCS messaging powered by Twilio and Google.
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Lauren Nemeth named Chief Revenue Officer to drive growth at New Relic

Tue, 8th Jul 2025
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New Relic appoints Lauren Nemeth as Chief Revenue Officer to boost global growth with her extensive tech sales and leadership experience.
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Twilio appoints Howard Fyffe as Director of Sales for ANZ

Mon, 30th Jun 2025
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Twilio has appointed Howard Fyffe as Director of Sales for ANZ, aiming to boost personalised digital engagement and business growth across Australia and New Zealand.
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The end of standalone CDPs?

Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
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Recent mergers in MarTech signal the end of standalone CDPs, as companies focus on unified customer data platforms for seamless experiences.
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Australian consumers wary as AI delivers business benefits

Tue, 17th Jun 2025
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Australian businesses benefit from AI-driven customer engagement, yet 66% of consumers express exhaustion and seek greater trust and control over AI interactions.