IT Brief Australia - Technology news for CIOs & IT decision-makers
Australia

Customer engagement Stories - Page 5

Global Stories

Customer engagement stories

Canva & Klaviyo launch one-click email template link
Customer Relationship Management

Canva & Klaviyo launch one-click email template link

Marketers can now skip rebuilds and file exports as the new link sends finished Canva emails straight into Klaviyo's template library.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026
Sinch named leader in IDC communications platform study
Customer Relationship Management

Sinch named leader in IDC communications platform study

The ranking underscores growing demand for combined messaging, voice and email tools as enterprise buyers seek one platform across channels.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026
Blackhawk launches digital wallet for unified stored value
Crypto

Blackhawk launches digital wallet for unified stored value

Retailers can now keep refunds, rewards and gift cards in one balance, reducing friction for shoppers and fees for brands.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
Twilio launches embeddable Flex contact centre for apps
Unified Communications

Twilio launches embeddable Flex contact centre for apps

Businesses can now embed contact centre functions into apps as Twilio adds a Flex SDK, Salesforce Voice integration and new pricing.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
Aryza acquires Umbrella Tech in AI collections push
Software-as-a-Service

Aryza acquires Umbrella Tech in AI collections push

The deal gives lenders round-the-clock voice automation in more than 100 languages, aiming to cut costs and improve compliance in collections.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Showpad launches AI platform for field sales teams
Software-as-a-Service

Showpad launches AI platform for field sales teams

It aims to cut admin time for reps by combining training, content, coaching and analytics in one system built for on-the-road selling.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Gallagher Security spotlights integrated systems at ISC West
Hybrid Cloud

Gallagher Security spotlights integrated systems at ISC West

Buyers at ISC West were focused on simpler upgrades and better system connections as Gallagher pushed migration tools and cloud access management.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Infobip launches AgentOS platform, targets agentic AI shift
Unified Communications

Infobip launches AgentOS platform, targets agentic AI shift

The new system aims to help businesses turn stalled generative AI pilots into measurable returns by unifying customer data and oversight.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
Mail Metrics appoints Chief Revenue Officer Karl Kohler
Software-as-a-Service

Mail Metrics appoints Chief Revenue Officer Karl Kohler

The hire adds commercial firepower as the Dublin-based group targets growth in the UK, Ireland and Europe, and a USD $1 billion scale-up.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026
LoyaltyLion returns with Loyalty Connect retention event
Customer Experience

LoyaltyLion returns with Loyalty Connect retention event

Retailers are under pressure to cut acquisition costs as the two-day online event examines how loyalty schemes can boost repeat purchases and margins.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Customer engagement stories

Raindrop reunites GBP £447 million in lost pensions
Fintech

Raindrop reunites GBP £447 million in lost pensions

UK savers are missing billions in retirement funds, as the platform tracked 61,858 pots in the quarter, up 497% year on year.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
Alkami launches Engage to boost digital banking adoption
Digital Transformation

Alkami launches Engage to boost digital banking adoption

Banks and credit unions can now track where customers drop out in online banking journeys, helping lift adoption and self-service.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
Maestra posts USD $833,000 in new ARR on demand shift
Data Analytics

Maestra posts USD $833,000 in new ARR on demand shift

Brands shifting away from fragmented marketing tools helped Maestra add USD $833,000 in new annual recurring revenue last quarter.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
UK businesses adopt RCS & AI for customer messaging
Data Analytics

UK businesses adopt RCS & AI for customer messaging

Fraud fears and rising smishing are pushing UK firms towards verified RCS and AI-led omnichannel chats, a new study finds.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Dollar General expands in-store audio ads with QSIC
Digital Signage

Dollar General expands in-store audio ads with QSIC

The rollout gives advertisers access to 6,000 more stores and new sales-linked measurement as Dollar General deepens its retail media push.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Atis app launch adds loyalty and direct ordering channel
Digital Transformation

Atis app launch adds loyalty and direct ordering channel

Half of atis orders are already digital, and its first app will let customers collect points, skip queues and pre-order bowls.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
A 7-step enterprise fraud framework to redefine scam prevention
Customer Experience

A 7-step enterprise fraud framework to redefine scam prevention

Scam losses may top USD $1 trillion a year, forcing banks to use real-time intelligence and customer data to curb authorised push payments.

By Vineet Saxena • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026
CloudClevr revives acquisition strategy after integration
Customer Experience

CloudClevr revives acquisition strategy after integration

After 18 months of integration, the UK managed service provider says improved recurring revenue and retention leave it primed for fresh deals.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026