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Twilio launches tools for human & AI conversations
Unified Communications

Twilio launches tools for human & AI conversations

Businesses can now retain customer context across voice, messaging and AI hand-offs as Twilio broadens its engagement platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Thu, 7th May 2026
Dex raises USD $5.3 million seed round led by Notion
Human Capital Management

Dex raises USD $5.3 million seed round led by Notion

The London startup will use the cash to expand in the US as its AI matching tool gains traction with engineers and employers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 4th May 2026
Infios launches AI agents for supply chain workflows
Software-as-a-Service

Infios launches AI agents for supply chain workflows

Orders and shipments can now be rebooked in minutes as Infios pushes AI deeper into live logistics systems amid persistent disruption.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 1st May 2026
Google sees retail success with agentic commerce push
Unified Communications

Google sees retail success with agentic commerce push

Retailers are using Google’s new AI suite to speed up shopping and support, with Bunnings already live and UCP adoption starting to grow.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Newo appoints Jason Luo as Chief Executive Officer
Unified Communications

Newo appoints Jason Luo as Chief Executive Officer

Missed calls at small firms are becoming a bigger revenue risk as Newo expands its AI receptionist tools beyond the US and into Europe.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Aryza acquires Umbrella Tech in AI collections push
Software-as-a-Service

Aryza acquires Umbrella Tech in AI collections push

The deal gives lenders round-the-clock voice automation in more than 100 languages, aiming to cut costs and improve compliance in collections.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
8x8 launches AI Studio for customer experience agents
Software-as-a-Service

8x8 launches AI Studio for customer experience agents

Businesses can now build AI agents without specialist developers, as 8x8 rolls out early access to its Studio on the customer experience platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Synthflow appoints Matt Alexander as Channel Chief
Software-as-a-Service

Synthflow appoints Matt Alexander as Channel Chief

The hire signals a sharper push into overseas growth as the AI customer service software group deepens partnerships in the US and beyond.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
OpenAI raises USD $122 billion in record AI funding
Software-as-a-Service

OpenAI raises USD $122 billion in record AI funding

Investor appetite for AI remains intense as OpenAI's new cash haul lifts its valuation to USD $852 billion and deepens its compute push.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026
Flip appoints Amy McDonnell and Lee Nadler to C-suite roles
Digital Transformation

Flip appoints Amy McDonnell and Lee Nadler to C-suite roles

The voice AI company is scaling after fresh funding, as new executives aim to deepen ties with enterprise clients across retail and healthcare.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 4th Apr 2026
Acclaim names UK boss as it expands into US market
Virtualisation

Acclaim names UK boss as it expands into US market

Backed by USD $34 million, the voice-AI firm is targeting regulated US and European customers as it bolsters its leadership team.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Arrcus links AINF with NVIDIA stack for AI inference
Firewalls

Arrcus links AINF with NVIDIA stack for AI inference

Arrcus plugs its Inference Network Fabric into NVIDIA's AI stack to steer, secure and optimise large-scale, multi-site inference traffic.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026

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Neuphonic & Rapport launch real-time digital humans
Gaming

Neuphonic & Rapport launch real-time digital humans

Running on standard CPUs, the on-device system could make lifelike avatars practical for games, training and virtual assistants at scale.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
SquadStack AI Adds Visual Intelligence to Sales Calls
Unified Communications

SquadStack AI Adds Visual Intelligence to Sales Calls

Redundant questions could fall as voice AI starts using product images and listing data to tailor sales calls before they begin.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
AI Personality Awards launch with GBP £67,000 prize
Digital Entertainment

AI Personality Awards launch with GBP £67,000 prize

Virtual creators are moving into a bigger commercial arena as a new awards scheme offers USD $90,000 to the best AI personalities.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Docplanner rolls out AI voice booking agent with Twilio
Unified Communications

Docplanner rolls out AI voice booking agent with Twilio

Docplanner's AI voice agent, built on Twilio tech, has doubled doctor bookings and onboarded 1,300 clinicians in just three days.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Accel, Google back five startups in 2026 Atoms AI Cohort
Robotics

Accel, Google back five startups in 2026 Atoms AI Cohort

Accel and Google's AI Futures Fund have picked five startups for the 2026 Atoms AI Cohort, each offered up to USD $2 million and compute.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026