Customer service stories
The keynote could shape debate on how lenders use AI safely, as banks face pressure to show returns while curbing fraud and credit risk.
Contractors in Northern Ireland can now get electricity maps within an hour, reducing the risk of strikes and power cuts.
Greater scrutiny of generative AI is set to push observability spending up as companies seek to prove outputs are accurate and traceable.
Credit unions could cut call-centre traffic as Eltropy’s AI now verifies members and handles routine account tasks in one conversation.
North American banks can now let cardholders manage recurring charges in-app, as rising subscription use fuels demand for clearer controls.
AI is forcing firms to rethink hiring, as Scale By Avec says training and human skills matter more than simple headcount cuts.
The appointments are designed to bolster Cover Genius as it expands embedded protection across international markets and more digital platforms.
Gamma urges firms to phase AI customer experience rollouts, boosting governance and testing to cut disruption and data quality risks.
Klaviyo has launched Composer, an AI tool that drafts data-driven marketing campaigns from plain-language prompts, now in private beta.
Barcelona startup Galtea raises USD $3.2 million to scale its AI agent testing platform and launch a self-service product for developers.
Councils facing a 2028 overhaul could cut transition time by up to 30% as the tool targets costly integration work before vesting day.
Improved inbox placement has become a sales hook for the Melbourne managed services provider after misconfigured emails caused bounces and poor reputation.
Profitability in FY2025 caps a decade of expansion for the insurer, as adviser-led sales and wealth products helped drive growth in Singapore.
Hospital patients still rely on phone lines for urgent care updates, leaving trusts wary of telephony changes as the PSTN switch-off looms.
Redundant questions could fall as voice AI starts using product images and listing data to tailor sales calls before they begin.
Higher rates and softer confidence have not stopped smaller firms recruiting, with casual hiring outpacing full-time roles by a wide margin.
Shoppers can now return rugs without printing labels or using a portal, as UK retailer Rugs Direct moves the process into WhatsApp.
Real-time scheduling will help the security firm cope with urgent call-outs and late shift changes that older systems could not manage.
More than 18,000 residents should see quicker repairs and smoother tenancy management after Valleys to Coast linked housing data into one platform.
Docplanner's AI voice agent, built on Twilio tech, has doubled doctor bookings and onboarded 1,300 clinicians in just three days.