Customer service stories
AI agents are set to strain data, security and talent in 2026, as enterprises bet on a few core frameworks and brace for identity attacks.
Most UK business leaders say responsible AI will be a key competitive edge within three years, but many still struggle to put it into practice.
Value for money, not low prices or rapid delivery, is the strongest driver of eCommerce satisfaction, Judge.me's study of reviews finds.
Hyland has been ranked a Leader in IDC's 2025-2026 MarketScape for intelligent document processing, citing its agentic automation strategy.
Record Black Friday online sales risk hollowing out profits as soaring returns, refunds and BNPL queries squeeze retailers' margins.
ServiceNow buys AI assistant specialist Moveworks to create a single conversational 'front door' into automated workflows across the enterprise.
Retailers brace for a “Christmas Returns Hangover” as eDesk reports a 45% spike in return requests from 26 December, denting profits.
Odigo's takeover of Akio deepens its ALE Connect alliance with Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, accelerating hybrid CCaaS and agentic AI innovation.
SonicWall launches AI chat, unified search and tutorials to speed self-service support while keeping traditional help channels in place.
Twilio predicts Asia Pacific customer service will face strict AI transparency rules and mandatory bot disclosures by 2026.
A Tenable demo shows a Copilot-built AI agent can be jailbreaked to steal card data and grant free trips, exposing major fraud risks.
Snowflake and Anthropic deepen Claude tie-up with a USD $200m deal to push compliant AI agents across Snowflake's global data cloud.
US banks tighten grip on AI patents in finance, with a small North American elite racing ahead as European rivals fall further behind.
UiPath and Talkdesk are teaming up to fuse agentic AI, streamlining document-heavy healthcare contact centre workflows and cutting errors.
Shippo has launched MCP, an AI-powered platform that lets commerce-focused agents turn natural language shipping requests into live actions.
AI agents are tipped to sweep through enterprises, shops and security by 2026, automating work, reshaping retail and redefining digital trust.
SimplyBook.me rolls out AI Voice Booking, letting customers schedule appointments by speaking naturally on websites, WhatsApp and social channels.
Zen Internet has secured Great Place To Work certification for 2025, its third title, after 85% of staff called it a great workplace.
Australian contact centres risk drowning in metrics; experts urge a sharper focus on a few vital KPIs to lift service, loyalty and morale.
AI is transforming Christmas CX from chaotic surge to controlled service, helping teams stay resilient, protect wellbeing and meet soaring demand.