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How RCS can solve the trust and customer experience tension

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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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European consumers weigh AI, privacy & personalisation for BFCM

Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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European consumers show cautious optimism towards AI easing Black Friday shopping, with 44% positive but 40% concerned over data privacy and personalisation.
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SmartPATH launch brings AI-driven omnichannel communications to ANZ

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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Smart Communications launches SmartPATH in ANZ, an AI-driven platform streamlining omnichannel communications for regulated industries like insurance and healthcare.
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Azmarq Technovation launches Baynix.ai in Dubai to boost AI messaging

Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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Azmarq Technovation has launched Baynix.ai in Dubai, offering AI-driven omnichannel messaging to enhance business communication across the Middle East and beyond.
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Smart Communications acquires Pendula to boost AI in customer chat

Tue, 12th Aug 2025
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Smart Communications acquires Pendula to enhance AI-driven orchestration, boosting customer engagement across SMS, email, WhatsApp, and RCS in regulated sectors.
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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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Proximus Global named Visionary in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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Proximus Global has been named a Visionary in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for CPaaS, highlighting its unified approach and global telecom strengths.
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Sinch launches Model Context Protocol to drive AI messaging

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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Sinch launches Model Context Protocol to enable AI agents to handle compliant real-time messaging, voice, email, and verification across channels globally.
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Sinch appoints Angus Mansfield to lead APAC channel sales growth

Wed, 11th Jun 2025
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Sinch has named Angus Mansfield as Vice President of Channel Sales for APAC, aiming to expand partnerships and boost growth in the region’s booming customer communications market.
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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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Sinch named top vendor for RCS messaging in global ROCCO report

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Sinch is named a Tier 1 vendor in ROCCO’s 2024 RCS Messaging Market Impact Report, praised by operators in 64 countries for technical strength and reliability.
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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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Infobip, Haas F1 partner to boost fan engagement with AI tech

Sat, 10th May 2025
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Infobip partners with MoneyGram Haas F1 Team to boost fan engagement via AI-powered messaging channels like WhatsApp and RCS at the 2025 Miami Grand Prix.
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Sinch partners with OneReach.ai to boost global AI comms

Sat, 10th May 2025
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Sinch partners with OneReach.ai to launch AI-powered agentic experiences, enhancing global customer communication across messaging, voice, and email channels.
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Sinch named leader in Omdia CPaaS report for innovation & AI

Thu, 1st May 2025
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Sinch is named a Leader in Omdia's CPaaS 2025 report, scoring highly in innovation and go-to-market strategy with strong global customer engagement.
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Twilio finds RCS adoption rising among mobile industry pros

Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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Research from Twilio reveals that nearly half of mobile professionals have adopted Rich Communication Services, with 60% citing its positive impact on customer communications.
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Sinch recognised as essential app in HubSpot ecosystem

Mon, 14th Apr 2025
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Sinch has been recognised as an Essential App for HubSpot, enhancing its partnership by integrating messaging channels into HubSpot's platform for improved customer engagement.
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Sinch & Verizon to enhance business messaging in the US

Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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Sinch has strengthened its alliance with Verizon to boost Rich Communication Services adoption for business messaging across the US, enhancing customer engagement.
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Top mobile messaging disruptors unveiled for 2025

Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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Juniper Research has highlighted Sendbird, Front, and Sleekglow as top disruptors in the mobile messaging sector for 2025, aiming to challenge established players.
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Sinch reveals insights on 2024 Black Friday shopping trends

Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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Sinch reports that Black Friday and Cyber Monday generated USD $118.2 billion in November 2024, highlighting consumer demand for personalised, omnichannel engagement.