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Amazon unveils next-gen Alexa+, powered by generative AI

Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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In addition to responding intuitively to voice commands, Alexa+ can actively manage and orchestrate other connected services and devices.
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Gartner reveals top HR tech trends for 2024 including AI

Wed, 27th Nov 2024
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Gartner has unveiled the top three HR technology trends for 2024, highlighting AI tools, skills management, and virtual assistants as key innovations.
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AI & employee focus to transform customer experience by 2025

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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As 2025 nears, AI advancements and a focus on employee well-being are set to significantly reshape the customer experience landscape, says Call Design.
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DBS to launch Gen AI-powered customer service assistant

Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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DBS to launch in-house developed Gen AI-powered CSO Assistant by late 2024 to boost customer service efficiency for 250,000+ monthly users.
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Diligent unveils AI suite to enhance risk management for GRC pros

Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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Diligent unveils Diligent AI to enhance risk management for Governance, Risk, and Compliance professionals, integrating AI tools within its One Platform.
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Booking.com launches AI Trip Planner in New Zealand

Wed, 8th May 2024
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Booking.com unveils AI Trip Planner in New Zealand, revolutionising travel planning with personalised itineraries and streamlined booking processes.
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Unit4 unveils Smart Automation Services for business efficiency boost

Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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Unit4 has launched Smart Automation Services, a series of AI-driven services designed to boost business efficiency and evolve user experience by integrating with their ERP suite, ERPx.
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Sage reveals AI-powered assistant for accounting & finance sector

Tue, 5th Mar 2024
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Sage introduces 'Sage Copilot', an AI-powered virtual assistant aimed at revolutionising productivity and amplifying growth for SMEs in the finance sector.
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Cognizant and Microsoft launch AI-powered 'Innovation Assistant'

Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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Cognizant partners with Microsoft to launch the Innovation Assistant, an AI-powered tool designed to bolster staff innovation and customer-led solutions.
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Mitch Locsin leads Philippines' digital transformation at PH Digicon 2023

Mon, 18th Dec 2023
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Mitch Locsin of PLDT Enterprise champions innovation and transformative leadership for the Philippines' digital future at PH Digicon 2023.
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Boomi unveils GenAI tool, Boomi GPT, simplifying automation

Fri, 6th Oct 2023
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Boomi has introduced Boomi GPT, its first offering in the Boomi AI suite, promising streamlined integration and automation on the Boomi platform.
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61% of customers prefer to speak with chatbots - study

Fri, 21st Jul 2023
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New survey from Boost.ai reveals customers' growing acceptance and preference for chatbots and virtual agents.
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Freshworks brings on new GPT-based enhancements to AI assistant

Tue, 28th Mar 2023
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Using OpenAI’s ChatGPT and underlying large language models, the latest generative AI capabilities of Freddy help a wide range of customer-facing professionals.
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Espria and Five9 to provide cloud contact centre solutions

Wed, 22nd Mar 2023
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The collaboration will extend the delivery of engaging and unified customer journeys across digital and voice channels and between virtual and live agents.
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Zoom Virtual Agent launched to assist customers and employees

Fri, 27th Jan 2023
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Zoom has officially launched Zoom Virtual Agent, an intelligent conversational AI and chatbot solution designed to transform customer and employee assistance.
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Voice recognition software market to hit $10.5 billion by 2030

Fri, 30th Dec 2022
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This advancement is due largely to the rise of artificial intelligence and natural language processing software, as well as improvements in computing power.
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Vonage launches AI Virtual Assistant for better unified comms

Tue, 12th Oct 2021
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Vonage launches AI Virtual Assistant for its unified communications solution, improving customer engagement through conversational AI.
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Zoho’s ManageEngine updates AI assistant with conversational analytical capabilities

Thu, 29th Jul 2021
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Zoho's ManageEngine updates AI assistant with augmented analytics capabilities, providing narrative insights with zero human interaction.
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DRUID releases Oxygen, making AI-driven virtual assistant deployments faster and easier

Mon, 28th Jun 2021
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AI company, DRUID, makes AI-driven virtual assistant deployments faster and easier, with a new revamped design in its latest technology release, Oxygen.
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Kiwi company builds AI assistant with IBM Watson

Fri, 22nd Jan 2021
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Kiwi company Replikr is creating an AI bot, Emma, with IBM Watson Assistant to guide auditors through training and career options.