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Insight & Stripe expand AI-driven enterprise commerce

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Insight deepens its Stripe alliance to modernise enterprise payments and power AI-driven checkout and in-chat commerce experiences.
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Akeneo unveils AI‑driven Winter Release for agentic commerce

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Akeneo launches an AI‑driven Winter Release to power “agentic commerce”, speeding product data from enrichment to activation for AI buyers.
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10x Banking & audax join forces to speed bank upgrades

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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10x Banking and Singapore's audax have teamed up to help banks launch full digital services in six months while phasing out legacy cores.
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Odigo acquisition boosts ALE Connect hybrid CCaaS push

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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Odigo's takeover of Akio deepens its ALE Connect alliance with Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, accelerating hybrid CCaaS and agentic AI innovation.
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eflow Global launches AI eComms modules with transparent fees

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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eflow Global launches AI-powered eComms modules with transparent fees from USD $0.20 per GB, cutting compliance costs for financial firms handling digital records.
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Pacsun transforms stores with unified point of sale technology

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Pacsun has launched a unified point of sale system in 300+ stores, boosting order fulfilment by 40% and cutting logistics costs by 25%.
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IGT Solutions & NiCE expand global AI customer experience deal

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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IGT Solutions expands its partnership with NiCE to deploy AI-driven CXone Mpower platform, enhancing global customer experience in aviation and travel sectors.
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Consilium unveils AI-powered customer experience platform for enterprises

Tue, 11th Nov 2025
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Consilium launches AI-powered CX platform unifying voice, video, CRM and analytics, aiming to boost enterprise engagement and agent productivity worldwide.
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Dynatrace named leader again in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Dynatrace has been named a Leader again in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Digital Experience Monitoring, recognised for its vision and execution.
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Kiwis lose trust in AI as preference for human service prevails

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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Only 18% of New Zealanders trust companies' use of AI, with 62% fearing it limits human contact, impacting spending and loyalty in customer service.
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AI & trust reshape customer experience as stakes for brands rise

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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As AI reshapes customer experience, brands must build trust with seamless, personal digital interactions or risk losing consumers amid rising expectations.
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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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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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Cloudinary unveils MCP Server for easier AI-powered image tasks

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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Cloudinary launches MCP Server, enabling users to manage images and videos via natural language without coding, available to all including free plan users.
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EY launches Studio+ to boost growth with AI & digital focus

Mon, 9th Jun 2025
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EY has launched Studio+, a global service combining 37 agencies and AI tech to help businesses boost growth through digital transformation and customer focus.
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Survey finds trust, safety & security key for CX in 2025

Mon, 5th May 2025
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A global survey reveals enterprises plan to boost investment in trust, safety and security for customer experience amid rising compliance and fraud challenges.
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Empowered contact centre agents crucial for driving CX success

Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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As customer expectations rise, NICE's Rod Lester emphasises the critical role of agent empowerment in contact centres, driven by AI tools for enhanced service.
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Adobe & Estée Lauder partner on GenAI projects

Fri, 14th Mar 2025
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Adobe has teamed up with Estée Lauder to integrate its generative AI technology Firefly into the beauty giant's digital marketing efforts, boosting efficiency.
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New Zealanders spent 24 million hours on hold in 2024

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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A report reveals New Zealanders spent 24 million hours on hold for customer service in 2024, with two-thirds considering switching providers due to delays.
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Australia & NZ invest in AI to enhance lending decisions

Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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Experian's study reveals Australian and New Zealand financial leaders are increasingly investing in AI and automation to enhance lending efficiency.