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Talkdesk’s always-on service helps customers while humans sleep

In a world where customers expect instant service but businesses stick to traditional hours, Talkdesk is stepping in with a night shift that never clocks out. The global AI-powered CX provider has launched Talkdesk After Hours, an always-on service that...

89% of IT leaders say AI’s potential is locked behind outdated digital workplaces

A new Lenovo report reveals a major gap between AI’s promise and today’s workplace realities. While 79% believe AI will enable employees to focus on more meaningful work, only 36% feel their current digital workplace solutions effectively support engagement and...

Consumers say AI could fix customer service but only if companies get it right

Consumers are optimistic about AI’s potential to improve customer service, but only if businesses are able to deliver it right. A new Genesys report shows that 64% of consumers expect AI to enhance both the speed and quality of service...

Phenom and Deloitte partner to enhance workforce transformation with AI

Phenom has announced a strategic alliance with Deloitte, bringing together Phenom’s intelligent talent experience platform and Deloitte’s deep expertise in human capital strategy. By joining forces, the two organisations aim to help streamline talent acquisition and management, allowing enterprises to...

EU consumer protections under fire: weakened passenger rights, gender gaps in tech, and gambling scandals

EU plans to weaken passenger compensation rules  The EU is considering changes to its air passenger rights regulation, EU261, which could reduce compensation for flight delays. Passengers can claim compensation if a flight arrives three hours late, but a new proposal...

HMRC adds voice recognition for faster customer service

Last year, we wrote how British tax payers spent around 800 years on hold in total to His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC). With the new tax year kicking off soon, the organisation plans to deliver a better service. ...

Visa’s high-tech approach to shutting down scammers 

Visa has introduced a dedicated Scam Disruption practice to detect and stop sophisticated scams before they cause harm. Unlike traditional fraud, scams often involve direct deception, making them personal for victims.The new department, operating under Visa’s Payment Ecosystem Risk and...

Southwest Airlines ends its 60-year-old free checked bag policy

Southwest Airlines has announced it will start charging customers for checked bags, ending its almost 60-year-old policy. Taking effect for flights booked after May 28th, the decision ends decades of the airline’s signature offering which served as a key differentiator...

Salesforce wants to invest $1B in Singapore over next five years

Salesforce has pledged to invest USD $1 billion in Singapore over the next five years, a strategic move aimed at accelerating the nation’s digital transformation and bolstering the adoption of its innovative Agentforce platform. This commitment aligns with Singapore’s National...

HungerRush integrates Uber Direct to expand restaurant delivery options

HungerRush has announced the integration of Uber Direct into its HungerRush Delivery Services. This new partnership gives restaurants greater flexibility by enabling them to manage deliveries using multiple driver options within their existing POS system.With HungerRush Delivery Services, restaurant operators...