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HubSpot launches direct connector for ChatGPT CRM insights

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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HubSpot has launched a direct ChatGPT connector for CRM insights, enabling users to analyse customer data with natural language queries and no coding.
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NiCE announces 2025 partner awards for AI & automation excellence

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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NiCE has honoured partners across APAC and EMEA for driving AI and automation excellence in customer service with its 2025 International Partner Awards.
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ANZ consumers want first-contact solutions but satisfaction lags

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Research shows 53% of ANZ consumers value first-contact resolution in service, yet only 33% of CX leaders believe they deliver highly personalised experiences.
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AI boosts personalisation but consumer trust remains elusive

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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AI personalisation boosts customer spend by 75%, yet only 15% of consumers fully trust brands with their personal data, says Twilio report.
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3 essential steps to scaling conversational AI for customer engagement

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Conversational AI market valued at USD $5.8 billion in 2023 is set to reach USD $31.9 billion by 2028, revolutionising customer engagement across sectors.
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HCL Unica+ unveiled as AI-first platform for trust-based marketing

Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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HCLSoftware launches HCL Unica+, an AI-first MarTech platform designed to build trust and loyalty amid rising digital marketing challenges.
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Salesforce launches Agentforce AI agents for financial services

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Salesforce launches Agentforce for Financial Services, offering AI agents to automate tasks and boost personalised client engagement in banks and insurers.
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The new customer data imperative: Real-life challenges and recommendations

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Organisations face data silos and quality issues in customer data investments, yet marketing-IT collaboration and clear use cases help unlock value, experts reveal.
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AI adoption soars as data & personalisation top priorities

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Brands in Australia and New Zealand are rapidly adopting AI, with 29% deploying generative AI in 2025, yet data management and personalisation challenges persist.
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AI reshapes strategies at Asia Pacific loyalty and retail conference

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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The Asia Pacific Loyalty Conference highlights AI's growing role in customer retention, as 46% of consumers expect brands to know their preferences.
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Building trust with conversational AI: How to avoid common pitfalls

Thu, 15th May 2025
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Businesses must build trust in conversational AI by setting clear goals, ensuring transparency, reducing bias, and continuously improving customer interactions.
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Twilio teams with Microsoft to drive enterprise conversational AI

Thu, 15th May 2025
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Twilio partners with Microsoft in a multi-year deal to boost enterprise conversational AI, enhancing customer engagement through advanced AI and Azure integration.
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Asia-Pacific organisations honoured for digital transformation

Fri, 9th May 2025
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Smart Communications has honoured leading Asia-Pacific firms, including ING and Westpac, with 2025 SCALE Awards for digital transformation and customer engagement.
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AI & unified platforms shape the future of self-service

Thu, 8th May 2025
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B2C firms are embracing AI-powered self-service platforms to cut costs and boost customer flexibility, enhancing subscription account management.
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NICE & ServiceNow partner on AI to unify customer service

Thu, 8th May 2025
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NICE and ServiceNow partner to launch an AI-powered platform by Q4 2025, uniting customer service and enterprise operations for faster, seamless fulfilment.
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N-able wins Gold at Stevie Awards for AI-powered customer support

Thu, 8th May 2025
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N-able won a Gold Award at the Stevie Awards for its AI-driven customer support, enhancing engagement and service for partners globally.
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Eagle Eye & Ecrebo partner to boost smart receipt marketing

Wed, 7th May 2025
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Eagle Eye and Ecrebo have partnered to blend personalised marketing with POS tech, enhancing retail promotions and loyalty programmes at store checkouts.
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AI-focused marketing risks eroding trust, says new research

Wed, 7th May 2025
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New study finds consumers trust companies more when they promote human expertise over AI, especially in personalised services like healthcare and luxury goods.
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Talkdesk launches AI platform to streamline utilities support

Wed, 7th May 2025
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Talkdesk launches Utilities Experience Cloud, an AI-powered platform for utility firms to offer faster, personalised omnichannel customer service with real-time system integration.
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8x8 unveils new AI tools, RCS messaging & digital wallet pay

Mon, 5th May 2025
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8x8 enhances its Customer Experience platform with AI tools, RCS messaging, and digital wallet payments for improved, personalised user interactions.