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Aryza acquires Webio to boost AI SaaS financial services
Software-as-a-Service

Aryza acquires Webio to boost AI SaaS financial services

Aryza has acquired conversational AI firm Webio to enhance its AI-driven SaaS financial services, targeting improved customer engagement and collections.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
How South Africa is unlocking better customer experience for UK businesses
Digital Transformation

How South Africa is unlocking better customer experience for UK businesses

South Africa's contact centres blend skilled agents and tech, helping UK firms enhance personalised, empathetic customer experiences amid rising digital demands.

By Hans Zachar • 4 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025

Global Stories

Sage expands Embedded Services to North America & Europe
Digital Transformation

Sage expands Embedded Services to North America & Europe

Sage has extended its Embedded Services to North America and Europe, enabling partners to integrate accounting tools directly into their platforms for SMEs.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Aryza acquires Webio to boost AI in financial software suite
Software-as-a-Service

Aryza acquires Webio to boost AI in financial software suite

Aryza has acquired conversational AI firm Webio to enhance its financial software with AI-driven features, aiming to lead in AI-powered credit and debt solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Salesforce launches Agentforce AI agents for financial services
Digital Transformation

Salesforce launches Agentforce AI agents for financial services

Salesforce launches Agentforce for Financial Services, offering AI agents to automate tasks and boost personalised client engagement in banks and insurers.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
The new customer data imperative: Real-life challenges and recommendations
Customer Experience

The new customer data imperative: Real-life challenges and recommendations

Organisations face data silos and quality issues in customer data investments, yet marketing-IT collaboration and clear use cases help unlock value, experts reveal.

By Billy Loizou • 8 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
AI adoption soars as data & personalisation top priorities
Digital Transformation

AI adoption soars as data & personalisation top priorities

Brands in Australia and New Zealand are rapidly adopting AI, with 29% deploying generative AI in 2025, yet data management and personalisation challenges persist.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
AI reshapes strategies at Asia Pacific loyalty and retail conference
Data Analytics

AI reshapes strategies at Asia Pacific loyalty and retail conference

The Asia Pacific Loyalty Conference highlights AI's growing role in customer retention, as 46% of consumers expect brands to know their preferences.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Building trust with conversational AI: How to avoid common pitfalls
Digital Transformation

Building trust with conversational AI: How to avoid common pitfalls

Businesses must build trust in conversational AI by setting clear goals, ensuring transparency, reducing bias, and continuously improving customer interactions.

By Kathryn Murphy • 5 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Twilio teams with Microsoft to drive enterprise conversational AI
Software-as-a-Service

Twilio teams with Microsoft to drive enterprise conversational AI

Twilio partners with Microsoft in a multi-year deal to boost enterprise conversational AI, enhancing customer engagement through advanced AI and Azure integration.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Asia-Pacific organisations honoured for digital transformation
Digital Transformation

Asia-Pacific organisations honoured for digital transformation

Smart Communications has honoured leading Asia-Pacific firms, including ING and Westpac, with 2025 SCALE Awards for digital transformation and customer engagement.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Fri, 9th May 2025
Jennifer Catto named executive vice president at Sabre
Digital Transformation

Jennifer Catto named executive vice president at Sabre

Sabre appoints Jennifer Catto as EVP and CMO to drive global marketing strategy and growth, leveraging her 25 years' experience in transformational leadership.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Fri, 9th May 2025
AI & unified platforms shape the future of self-service
Customer Experience

AI & unified platforms shape the future of self-service

B2C firms are embracing AI-powered self-service platforms to cut costs and boost customer flexibility, enhancing subscription account management.

By Mike Jennett • 4 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Qualtrics helps Asia Pacific firms boost customer experience
Digital Transformation

Qualtrics helps Asia Pacific firms boost customer experience

Qualtrics is aiding Asia Pacific firms like CBA and MSB to enhance customer loyalty and engagement through advanced feedback and AI-driven insights.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Australian shoppers demand digital deals, personalisation & AI
Customer Experience

Australian shoppers demand digital deals, personalisation & AI

New research shows 83% of Australian shoppers start purchases online, demanding personalised digital deals and AI tools amid cautious spending in 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 27th May 2025
Customer Science upgrades CX Integrator with AI & automation
Data Analytics

Customer Science upgrades CX Integrator with AI & automation

Customer Science upgrades its CX Integrator with AI and automation, offering Aussie businesses a cost-effective, tailored approach to improving customer experience.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 26th May 2025
How 'Cloud Adjudication' benefits retailers in Southeast Asia
Customer Experience

How 'Cloud Adjudication' benefits retailers in Southeast Asia

Cloud-based adjudication boosts Southeast Asian retailers with fast, personalised offers, enhancing loyalty programmes and customer satisfaction across channels.

By Aaron Crowe • 4 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025