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Candescent names Jason Edelboim as Chief Executive Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Candescent names Jason Edelboim as Chief Executive Officer

The banking software group is betting on AI-led growth as it seeks to expand its reach across more than 1,300 institutions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Zendesk contact centre voice passes 100 contact centers customers
Software-as-a-Service

Zendesk contact centre voice passes 100 contact centers customers

High call volumes and stalled omnichannel upgrades are driving firms to Zendesk's AI voice tools, which secured 100 sales opportunities in a year.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Genesys honours Nexon & QPC in APAC partner awards
Software-as-a-Service

Genesys honours Nexon & QPC in APAC partner awards

The awards highlight how Genesys is leaning on partners to help customers turn AI pilots into wider deployments while managing governance risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Forrester says commerce media can fix retail media flaws
Customer Data Platforms

Forrester says commerce media can fix retail media flaws

Advertisers are struggling to measure returns across retail media networks, prompting Forrester to back commerce media as a broader alternative.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
Parloa tops USD $50 million ARR after Series D boost
Customer Relationship Management

Parloa tops USD $50 million ARR after Series D boost

Enterprise adoption is moving from pilots to production, helping Parloa lift net revenue retention to 150% and pass USD $50 million ARR.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
McKinsey flags widening B2B gap as AI lifts leaders
Digital Transformation

McKinsey flags widening B2B gap as AI lifts leaders

Roughly one in three B2B suppliers still lack online purchasing, even as buyers and rivals increasingly shift spending and research online.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Sinch named Gartner leader in CPaaS for fourth year
Digital Transformation

Sinch named Gartner leader in CPaaS for fourth year

Enterprises are putting greater weight on fraud controls and identity checks as AI-driven customer messaging becomes central to CPaaS buying decisions.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
Shield launches insights dashboard for compliance teams
Data Analytics

Shield launches insights dashboard for compliance teams

Compliance managers could cut alert review times by up to half as financial firms face surging false positives and heavier regulatory scrutiny.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
8x8 sees surging AI demand as usage revenue jumps 70%
Software-as-a-Service

8x8 sees surging AI demand as usage revenue jumps 70%

Businesses are shifting to AI-led customer service, lifting 8x8's usage-based revenue by more than 70% in the quarter.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Tirana Bank launches omnichannel retail service on Backbase
Digital Transformation

Tirana Bank launches omnichannel retail service on Backbase

Customers can now open accounts, apply for loans and use Apple Pay in one app as Tirana Bank replaces its fragmented legacy setup.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
8x8 promotes Chris Angus to Vice President Sales EMEA
Unified Communications

8x8 promotes Chris Angus to Vice President Sales EMEA

The promotion comes as 8x8 tries to grow EMEA sales for its contact centre and customer experience software amid fierce sector competition.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

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GoTyme launches app service for transfers to 200 countries
Digital Transformation

GoTyme launches app service for transfers to 200 countries

Customers can now send money abroad in minutes through GoTyme's app, with upfront fees, live exchange rates and tracking.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Lottery Corporation names three executives in Brisbane
Digital Transformation

Lottery Corporation names three executives in Brisbane

The Brisbane-based operator is boosting digital and brand capabilities as it pushes to meet rising customer use of online channels.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 2 min read • This month
Irish SMEs gain from overseas sales & social commerce
Fintech

Irish SMEs gain from overseas sales & social commerce

Overseas buyers now account for 44% of online sales for surveyed Irish SMEs, as social commerce and AI reshape growth plans.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
NAB redesigns app & online banking for retail customers
Digital Transformation

NAB redesigns app & online banking for retail customers

Customers will spend less time hunting for bills and security settings as the bank rolls out a simpler mobile and online layout.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
FVSBank partners with MANTL to speed account opening
Digital Transformation

FVSBank partners with MANTL to speed account opening

Customers at FVSBank will be able to open more deposit accounts online in minutes, as the bank unifies branch and digital onboarding.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Archies relaunches compact store format for expansion
Customer Experience

Archies relaunches compact store format for expansion

The smaller format is designed to widen access to Archies products in busy locations as the retailer targets 20 new stores this year.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month