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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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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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AI & new search platforms shift priorities for Australian marketers

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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AI and new search platforms are prompting Australian marketers to shift focus from keywords to brand visibility across diverse digital and social channels.
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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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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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Is your NaaS future-proof? Creating Infrastructure foundations for a scalable future

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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GenAI, automation and Machine Learning (ML) are driving generational change - reshaping the future of business and society as we know it.
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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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AI set to transform customer experience & loyalty in 2025

Tue, 17th Jun 2025
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In 2025, AI will revolutionise customer experience, with 86% of US consumers recognising its value and a shift towards faster, digital-first service.
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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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Australian enterprises increase investment in digital trust

Thu, 1st May 2025
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Australian businesses lead globally in boosting investment in digital trust, focusing on fraud detection and identity verification to protect customers.
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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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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.
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Sitecore unveils AI platform to enhance marketing workflows

Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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Sitecore has launched Sitecore Stream, an AI platform aimed at simplifying marketing workflows and empowering enterprise marketers with automation.
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Zendesk unveils AI-powered tools to enhance customer service

Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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Zendesk has unveiled a range of AI-powered tools to enhance customer service, including a voice solution in partnership with Poly.ai for improved interactions.
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Observability-driven digital customer experience is make or break for enterprise businesses

Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
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Modern enterprises must master observability to meet soaring digital demands in the APAC region, blending legacy systems with agile, predictive solutions.
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DoubleVerify's new APAC guide to boost advertising ROI

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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DoubleVerify's guide offers APAC marketers enhanced tools for digital advertising ROI by focusing on media quality metrics, addressing gaps found in a recent WARC report.
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Exclusive: How Verint's customer experience is thriving with Open AI

Wed, 21st Aug 2024
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Verint leverages its open AI platform to revolutionise customer experience, integrating real-time data and ensuring security while leading market innovation.