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Infobip report marks shift to omnichannel AI messaging
Unified Communications

Infobip report marks shift to omnichannel AI messaging

Infobip data shows single-channel alerts collapsing as brands pivot to omnichannel, AI-led conversations across SMS, RCS, WhatsApp and voice.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
Staysure adopts NiCE AI platform to boost digital travel insurance
Unified Communications

Staysure adopts NiCE AI platform to boost digital travel insurance

Staysure has adopted NiCE's CXone Mpower AI platform to enhance its digital travel insurance customer experience across Europe with omnichannel support.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Sinch named top vendor for RCS messaging in global ROCCO report
Customer Experience

Sinch named top vendor for RCS messaging in global ROCCO report

Sinch is named a Tier 1 vendor in ROCCO's 2024 RCS Messaging Market Impact Report, praised by operators in 64 countries for technical strength and reliability.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Twilio finds RCS adoption rising among mobile industry pros
Customer Relationship Management

Twilio finds RCS adoption rising among mobile industry pros

Research from Twilio reveals that nearly half of mobile professionals have adopted Rich Communication Services, with 60% citing its positive impact on customer communications.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
Sinch recognised as essential app in HubSpot ecosystem
Unified Communications

Sinch recognised as essential app in HubSpot ecosystem

Sinch has been recognised as an Essential App for HubSpot, enhancing its partnership by integrating messaging channels into HubSpot's platform for improved customer engagement.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Apr 2025
TP report shows Gen Z prefer interactive communication
Customer Experience

TP report shows Gen Z prefer interactive communication

A new report from TP reveals that Generation Z favours interactive communication, posing challenges for businesses catering to this tech-savvy cohort.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Exclusive: Babeltext aims to break language barriers in global messaging
Marketing Technologies

Exclusive: Babeltext aims to break language barriers in global messaging

Babeltext launches an AI-driven messaging platform aimed at breaking language barriers, enabling real-time communication in 195 languages for global users.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
Twilio recognised as leader in IDC MarketScape for CDP 2024
Customer Experience

Twilio recognised as leader in IDC MarketScape for CDP 2024

Twilio has been named a leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Customer Data Platforms for B2C users for 2024-2025, highlighting its innovative solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024
Sinch reveals insights on 2024 Black Friday shopping trends
Customer Experience

Sinch reveals insights on 2024 Black Friday shopping trends

Sinch reports that Black Friday and Cyber Monday generated USD $118.2 billion in November 2024, highlighting consumer demand for personalised, omnichannel engagement.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Sinch predicts personalised, secure shopping trends for 2024
Customer Experience

Sinch predicts personalised, secure shopping trends for 2024

Sinch predicts that 2024's Black Friday and Cyber Monday will see a surge in personalised and secure communication strategies to enhance shopper engagement.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
Skylo & Deutsche Telekom trial SMS over satellite in EU
Internet of Things

Skylo & Deutsche Telekom trial SMS over satellite in EU

Skylo has joined forces with Deutsche Telekom and Qualcomm to successfully trial SMS over a GEO satellite, enhancing connectivity in remote European areas.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024
Babeltext transforms global messaging with 135-language tool
EduTech

Babeltext transforms global messaging with 135-language tool

Babeltext's multilingual chat platform revolutionises business communication, translating messages across 135 languages into English for seamless customer engagement.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Sinch achieves milestone with 1 billion RCS messages sent
Customer Experience

Sinch achieves milestone with 1 billion RCS messages sent

Sinch has surpassed 1 billion Rich Communication Services messages delivered globally in 2024, heralding a new era in business messaging.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024

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Marketers predict traditional SEO obsolete by 2026, survey finds
Marketing Technologies

Marketers predict traditional SEO obsolete by 2026, survey finds

A SALESmanago survey finds 73% of UK, Polish and Italian marketers expect traditional SEO to become obsolete by 2026 amid shifting consumer trends.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Marketers face gap in UK consumer personalisation efforts
Customer Experience

Marketers face gap in UK consumer personalisation efforts

A report from SAP Emarsys reveals that only 44% of UK marketers believe their consumer campaigns are personalised, highlighting a gap in consumer expectations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
Sinch wins Adobe partner award for third consecutive year
Customer Experience

Sinch wins Adobe partner award for third consecutive year

Sinch has been awarded the Adobe Digital Experience Unified Customer Experience Technology Partner of the Year for 2025, its third consecutive win in this category.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
Endowus teams with Twilio to enhance platform security
Cybersecurity

Endowus teams with Twilio to enhance platform security

Endowus has teamed up with Twilio to enhance security on its digital wealth platform, addressing a surge in fraud cases with advanced verification measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Mobilise & Gist Mobile launch new travel eSIM service
Unified Communications

Mobilise & Gist Mobile launch new travel eSIM service

Mobilise and Gist Mobile unveil a travel eSIM service, providing global data plans and virtual numbers across 180 countries without roaming fees.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024