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Australian shoppers cautious on AI, trust key for Black Friday

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Australian shoppers remain wary of AI-driven retail ahead of Black Friday 2025, prioritising trust and data privacy over automated experiences.
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UK customers still prefer human agents, but lower prices boost use

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New survey finds 83% of UK customers prefer human agents for service, but 34% may switch to AI if it means lower prices, especially in London.
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Zoho launches free agentic AI upgrades across core business apps

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Zoho launches free agentic AI features across its core business apps to ease AI adoption by automating tasks without added costs for users.
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Extreme Networks named Leader in IDC MarketScape 2025 WLAN report

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Extreme Networks has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape 2025 report for its AI-powered WLAN solutions and expertise in high-density deployments.
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Gallagher Security partners with ISTC to boost LATAM presence

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Gallagher Security teams up with ISTC to expand its reach and offer tailored security solutions across Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Aryaka revamps partner programme to boost global channel growth

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Aryaka has launched a revamped partner programme to accelerate global channel growth, boosting support and incentives for distributors and resellers worldwide.
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Coveo enhances AI for Agentforce with context passthrough tools

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Coveo has enhanced AI support on Agentforce with custom context passthrough tools, boosting response accuracy and accelerating issue resolution for enterprises.
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OpenText launches CE 25.4 to boost secure AI readiness & compliance

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OpenText has launched Cloud Editions 25.4 to enhance AI readiness, secure data management, and compliance for businesses adopting artificial intelligence.
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AI shopping assistants set to become mainstream for UK consumers

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80% of UK shoppers now use AI for online shopping, with most expecting AI assistants to be mainstream by 2026, revolutionising retail experiences.
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TeamViewer & Salesforce launch AI-powered IT support integration

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TeamViewer and Salesforce have unveiled an AI-powered integration for IT support, aiming to streamline remote assistance and boost digital workplace productivity.
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Salesforce launches Agentforce 360 to unite humans & AI agents

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Salesforce has launched Agentforce 360, a platform that unites human employees and AI agents to boost workplace productivity and customer service.
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Brennan selects NiCE CXone Mpower to drive customer service upgrade

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Brennan has upgraded its customer service with NiCE CXone Mpower, boosting scalability, AI automation, and efficiency across contact centres in Australia.
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AI in customer service: balancing technology & the human touch

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UK firms embrace AI to support, not replace, customer service agents, blending tech with empathy for better CX and stronger customer loyalty in 2025.
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Zendesk launches AI-powered voice agents & analytics upgrades

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Zendesk unveils AI-powered Voice Agents and advanced analytics, aiming to boost customer service efficiency and reach USD $200m AI revenue this year.
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Most UK mid-sized firms plan finance software switch soon

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A survey reveals 93% of UK and Ireland mid-sized firms plan to switch finance software soon, seeking balance between cost, complexity and functionality.
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NTT DOCOMO Ventures invests in HappyRobot’s AI worker platform

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NTT DOCOMO Ventures has invested in US firm HappyRobot, whose AI Worker platform automates tasks like calls and emails, boosting enterprise efficiency.
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AI-driven platforms drive efficiency & service quality gains

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Organisations using NiCE's AI-driven CXone Mpower platform report faster response times, better service quality, and improved staff efficiency across sectors.
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Snowflake debuts Cortex AI to unify data for financial services

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Snowflake unveils Cortex AI for Financial Services to unify data ecosystems, enabling secure AI model deployment and integration with top industry platforms.
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UK shoppers demand personalised retail experiences across channels

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Over half of UK shoppers find retail communications too generic, with 60% calling them irrelevant, highlighting a need for personalised experiences across channels.
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Australian insurers using AI to manage extreme weather claims

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Australian insurers face over AUD $1.8bn in weather claims in early 2025 amid rising extreme events, boosting AI use to manage surges and fraud.