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Salesforce & Google deepen AI partnership with Agentforce 360

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Salesforce and Google deepen AI partnership with Agentforce 360, integrating Gemini Enterprise to boost productivity and streamline workflows across Google Workspace.
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Austin Technology acquires Lumity to boost AI & automation services

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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Austin Technology has acquired Perth-based Lumity to bolster AI, automation, cloud, and telephony services for Australian businesses, expanding its tech capabilities.
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Zoom & Mitel launch hybrid communications solution

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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Zoom and Mitel have unveiled a new hybrid communication solution that merges Zoom's collaboration features with Mitel's telephony systems, catering to enterprises' evolving needs.
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise wins cloud award for best telephony use

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has won the Best Use of Telephony / Unified Communications in Cloud Computing at the 2024/25 Cloud Awards, showcasing excellence in innovation.
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NFON aims for market leadership with new AI strategy

Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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NFON has unveiled its ambitious NFON NEXT 2027 strategy, aiming for market leadership in AI-driven business communications and significant revenue growth.
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Gamma to acquire STARFACE to boost cloud market in Europe

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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Gamma plans to acquire STARFACE Group from Maxburg to strengthen its foothold in Europe's cloud communications market, pending regulatory approval.
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RingCentral leads 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for UCaaS

Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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RingCentral has been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for UCaaS for the tenth consecutive year, showcasing exceptional innovation and reliability.
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Meals on Wheels SA supporting its critical customer service function with UCaaS

Tue, 1st Oct 2024
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Meals on Wheels SA upgrades to RingCentral UCaaS, saving 30% in telecom costs while integrating paper-based fax services to accommodate tech-shy volunteers.
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Derby & Burton NHS to upgrade telephony with Cinos partnership

Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Trust partners with Cinos to launch cloud-based telephony service improving cross-site communication and collaboration.
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Unified communications market to expand to USD $187.6 billion by 2031

Tue, 21st May 2024
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New research reveals the global unified communications market will soar from USD $48.1B in 2021 to USD $187.6B by 2031, driven by digital transformation and remote work trends.
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Evolve appoints industry veteran Stuart Milroy as Head of Technical Delivery

Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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IT industry veteran Stuart Milroy joins Evolve as Head of Technical Delivery, bringing his three decades of experience to refine project management and bolster service delivery.
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Evergreen acquires Digital Origin in UK managed IT services expansion

Mon, 8th Apr 2024
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In a bid to expand UK presence, IT group Evergreen acquires Milton Keynes-based Digital Origin, marking its second UK market expansion effort after last year's purchase of The Final Step.
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Three reasons contact centres are embracing Open CcaaS

Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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With exceptional CX now the norm, businesses are increasingly adopting Open CCaaS due to its focus on digital channels, support for AI innovation, and preference for best-of-breed applications.
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Green Insurer teams up with IPI for advanced customer contact services

Mon, 11th Dec 2023
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Green Insurer partners with IPI to implement omnichannel contact via IPI's cloud-based CCaaS, ElasticCX, enhancing customer service.
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Peak Insight deploys Webex solution for Opal Packaging Australia

Wed, 18th Oct 2023
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Peak Insight successfully deploys a Webex Calling and Contact Centre solution for Opal Packaging Australia in a significant managed services agreement.
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Why should businesses care about the PSTN/ISDN switch-off?

Thu, 10th Aug 2023
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Investing in a solution that can support your telecommunication requirements both now and in the future is crucial.
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WEHI teams up with ALE to deliver flexible working

Thu, 8th Jun 2023
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During the pandemic, WEHI and ALE collaborated closely to enable flexible and remote working from anywhere, including from home.
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Netpoleon appoints DJ Lamba as Country Manager

Sat, 6th Aug 2022
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Netpoleon appoints new Country Manager for NZ and Islands, DJ Lamba, to lead expansion in New Zealand, building teams and partnerships. #technews.
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Likewize acquires Optus subsidiary for $200 million and enters 15 year partnership with Optus

Wed, 29th Dec 2021
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Likewize acquires Optus subsidiary and secures 15-year partnership, expanding its device insurance services in Australia.
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Considering Microsoft Teams for calling? What you need to know

Tue, 6th Apr 2021
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Software-based systems such as Microsoft Teams are a popular choice for businesses needing to replace their business telephony.