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MongoDB adds AI tools for production agents in Atlas
DevOps

MongoDB adds AI tools for production agents in Atlas

Enterprises running AI agents can now cut infrastructure overhead, as MongoDB adds automated embeddings, memory and faster database performance.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago
OpenAI launches three new voice models for developers
Customer Experience

OpenAI launches three new voice models for developers

Developers could soon build voice apps that handle tasks and translations in real time, as OpenAI adds three new audio models to its API.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Twilio launches tools for human & AI conversations
Unified Communications

Twilio launches tools for human & AI conversations

Businesses can now retain customer context across voice, messaging and AI hand-offs as Twilio broadens its engagement platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
Dex raises USD $5.3 million seed round led by Notion
Human Capital Management

Dex raises USD $5.3 million seed round led by Notion

The London startup will use the cash to expand in the US as its AI matching tool gains traction with engineers and employers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Infios launches AI agents for supply chain workflows
Software-as-a-Service

Infios launches AI agents for supply chain workflows

Orders and shipments can now be rebooked in minutes as Infios pushes AI deeper into live logistics systems amid persistent disruption.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • This month
Google sees retail success with agentic commerce push
Unified Communications

Google sees retail success with agentic commerce push

Retailers are using Google’s new AI suite to speed up shopping and support, with Bunnings already live and UCP adoption starting to grow.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Newo appoints Jason Luo as Chief Executive Officer
Unified Communications

Newo appoints Jason Luo as Chief Executive Officer

Missed calls at small firms are becoming a bigger revenue risk as Newo expands its AI receptionist tools beyond the US and into Europe.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
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 • Last month
8x8 launches AI Studio for customer experience agents
Software-as-a-Service

8x8 launches AI Studio for customer experience agents

Businesses can now build AI agents without specialist developers, as 8x8 rolls out early access to its Studio on the customer experience platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month
Synthflow appoints Matt Alexander as Channel Chief
Software-as-a-Service

Synthflow appoints Matt Alexander as Channel Chief

The hire signals a sharper push into overseas growth as the AI customer service software group deepens partnerships in the US and beyond.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
OpenAI raises USD $122 billion in record AI funding
Software-as-a-Service

OpenAI raises USD $122 billion in record AI funding

Investor appetite for AI remains intense as OpenAI's new cash haul lifts its valuation to USD $852 billion and deepens its compute push.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Flip appoints Amy McDonnell and Lee Nadler to C-suite roles
Digital Transformation

Flip appoints Amy McDonnell and Lee Nadler to C-suite roles

The voice AI company is scaling after fresh funding, as new executives aim to deepen ties with enterprise clients across retail and healthcare.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Acclaim names UK boss as it expands into US market
Virtualisation

Acclaim names UK boss as it expands into US market

Backed by USD $34 million, the voice-AI firm is targeting regulated US and European customers as it bolsters its leadership team.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month

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Avant's AI virtual agent handles 62% of customer calls
Unified Communications

Avant's AI virtual agent handles 62% of customer calls

Customers at Avant Card are seeing faster support, with AI now resolving 62% of inbound calls and freeing staff for complex cases.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Narwhal Labs raises GBP £20 million for DeepBlue OS
Software-as-a-Service

Narwhal Labs raises GBP £20 million for DeepBlue OS

The Bristol startup’s pay-as-you-use platform targets firms in regulated sectors that need to automate customer contacts without long deployments.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Neuphonic & Rapport launch real-time digital humans
Gaming

Neuphonic & Rapport launch real-time digital humans

Running on standard CPUs, the on-device system could make lifelike avatars practical for games, training and virtual assistants at scale.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
SquadStack AI Adds Visual Intelligence to Sales Calls
Unified Communications

SquadStack AI Adds Visual Intelligence to Sales Calls

Redundant questions could fall as voice AI starts using product images and listing data to tailor sales calls before they begin.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026