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Sinch brings RCS business messaging to iOS for UK customers

Sinch has announced that RCS Business Messaging (RBM) is now available for iOS users on Three UK and Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) networks. This development marks a major step in transforming how businesses engage with their customers, extending reach to...

Applied Labs secures $4.2M to redefine AI in support and operations

Applied Labs has raised $4.2 million in seed funding to develop advanced AI agents tailored to support and operations teams.The funding round, led by Abstract with contributions from Point72 Ventures, Outlander, Tetra, and notable angel investors like Vercel CEO Guillermo...

New Hiya AI app stops live and deepfake scams

Voice communication company Hiya has launched its AI-powered call assistant, Hiya AI Phone, designed to screen calls, block scams, and simplify call management for busy professionals. Available on iPhone and Android, the app addresses the growing issue of robocalls and...

Over 60% trust machines for critical decisions in the workplace

According to a recent CIPD survey of over 2,000 respondents, as many as 63% of professionals are open to trusting artificial intelligence (AI) to make significant workplace decisions. However, 35% remain wary, favouring human intelligence over AI regarding important workplace...

Beverage company modernises HR with 3CLogic’s AI solution

A global alcoholic beverage company is updating its human resources operations by adopting 3CLogic’s AI-powered contact centre solution integrated with ServiceNow’s HR Service Delivery (HRSD). This setup aims to streamline processes and improve employee interactions.Known for its iconic distilleries and...

White House and tech giants announce Stargate Project, a bold push toward AI and advanced healthcare

On January 21, 2025, the Stargate Project, a “groundbreaking” artificial intelligence initiative, was announced at the White House by U.S. President Donald Trump, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, and SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son. With an estimated budget...

One week of Trump: The death of DEI is much misreported

New White House occupant Donald Trump is off to a busy start. He appealed to his voluble base by launching a much-expected war on woke, jousting with Mexico, tarrifying (sic) Columbia and creating other threats to the global business landscape....

HR leaders explore generative AI to boost productivity and efficiency

A recent Gartner survey of 105 HR leaders highlighted the growing interest in generative AI within human resources, though widespread adoption remains in its early stages. The findings reveal that only 5% of HR leaders have fully implemented generative AI...

Combining AI and the human touch will drive public sector efficiency  

At the end of last year, chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a crackdown on government ‘waste,’ instructing departments to deliver 5% efficiency savings to safeguard funding for key public services. The directive, part of a budget review concluding this June, has...

Sainsbury’s to cut 3,000 jobs

Sainsbury’s has announced plans to overhaul its operations, which could result in 3,000 job losses as the company closes most of its in-store cafes and hot food counters and reduces management roles by 20%.Simon Roberts, the retail giant’s chief executive,...