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8x8 wins Gold for Engage at New York design awards

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8x8's Engage platform has won Gold at the NY Product Design Awards, with judges praising its unified workspace for customer-facing staff.
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M2M Data Connect unveils AI travel eSIM via messaging

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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M2M Data Connect launches AI-powered travel eSIM that buyers can activate in under a minute directly via WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger.
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McAfee adds QR scans & smarter tools to fight scams

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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McAfee boosts its Scam Detector with instant QR checks and smarter message scanning to counter a surge in personal, AI-powered frauds.
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AI deepfake scams rise in health supplement fraud

Fri, 12th Jul 2024
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Bitdefender reports a surge in AI and deepfake tech use by fraudsters on social media, promoting fake health supplements and miracle cures, targeting millions globally.
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Aleph Group unifies global brands in strategic 'One Brand' initiative

Tue, 24th Oct 2023
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Aleph Group solidifies its global presence, merging its diverse regional brands into its main brand in a strategic 'One Brand' initiative.
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Enhanced customer experience platform with Zoom AI-powered innovations

Thu, 5th Oct 2023
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Zoom launches innovative AI-powered customer service tools to enhance the customer experience and build meaningful relationships.
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Going rogue: The challenges of AI in customer service

Tue, 27th Jun 2017
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AI technologies are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and can add immense value to organisations — but they are by no means foolproof.
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Facebook Messenger hack exposed: Expert insights and advice

Tue, 14th Jun 2016
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A recently discovered vulnerability in Facebook Messenger could have had monumental consequences - here is some advice for protecting yourself.
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Meet SkipRoaming: 'Like WhatsApp on steroids'

Tue, 26th May 2015
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UK tech firm SkipRoaming has launched an app that aims to reduce the cost of mobile international and roaming calls.
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Facebook launches video calling for Messenger

Thu, 30th Apr 2015
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Facebook introduces video calling feature for its Messenger app, enabling face-to-face conversations. Rollout begins today in various countries.