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The importance of simplifying IT: enterprise capability without the complexity

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IT leaders now prioritise simple, effective technology over flashy AI, seeking quick, practical outcomes that enhance customer and employee experiences.
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Three signs your company is heading for the customer support squeeze

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Businesses face a customer support squeeze as rising effort, agent overload, and scale pressures threaten growth and customer loyalty.
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Enterprise software complexity costs UK economy GBP £32 billion

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Complex enterprise software is costing the UK economy GBP £32 billion yearly, with wasted investments and lost productivity hindering business growth.
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The business value of uncomplicated

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Businesses grow increasingly complex, but prioritising uncomplicated, intuitive AI tools can boost speed, clarity and employee satisfaction in today’s fast market.
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Freshworks grows AI revenue & launches non-IT service solution

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Freshworks boosts AI revenue with a 15% rise in quarterly revenue and launches Freshservice for Business Teams, expanding beyond IT departments.
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Retail’s AI Revolution: Why personalisation is the game-changer

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Retailers are rapidly adopting AI to personalise shopping experiences, boosting customer loyalty and handling £30bn in UK click-and-collect orders in 2025.
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Unlocking AI’s potential: Why your GenAI projects are losing momentum

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Despite 61% of leaders increasing AI adoption recently, many GenAI projects stall without clear use cases, solid data strategies, and a culture of experimentation.
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Scalekit raises USD $5.5M to secure AI agents in enterprise IT

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Scalekit has secured USD $5.5m in seed funding to launch a developer toolkit that authenticates AI agents and protects enterprise IT systems.
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Webuters launches AI tools to boost digital access & growth

Mon, 4th Aug 2025
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Webuters launches AI tools like OfficeIQ to boost digital growth, offering no-code solutions and free access for SMEs across sectors globally.
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McLaren Racing, Freshworks partner to streamline IT for 2025

Sat, 26th Jul 2025
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McLaren Racing partners with Freshworks to adopt AI-powered IT solutions, enhancing global IT efficiency for the 2025 Formula 1 season and beyond.
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Freshworks launches AI tool to streamline staff transitions

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Freshworks unveils Freshservice Journeys, an AI-driven tool designed to streamline employee transitions like onboarding and offboarding across departments.
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Ian Tickle named Chief of Global Field Operations at Freshworks

Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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Ian Tickle has been named Chief of Global Field Operations at Freshworks, advancing from interim to lead the company’s global sales and expansion efforts.
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Freshworks launches Freddy AI Agent Studio for autonomous support

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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Freshworks launches Freddy AI Agent Studio, enabling businesses to deploy autonomous AI agents for faster, no-code customer and IT support solutions.
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EY launches Studio+ to boost growth with AI & digital focus

Mon, 9th Jun 2025
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EY has launched Studio+, a global service combining 37 agencies and AI tech to help businesses boost growth through digital transformation and customer focus.
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UK marketing leads AI adoption, legal sector hesitant

Thu, 8th May 2025
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UK marketing teams lead AI adoption with just 2% resistance, while legal professionals show the highest scepticism at 19%, reveals Freshworks report.
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Millennials lead UK workplaces in AI tool adoption, study finds

Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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A new report reveals UK Millennials are more adept at using AI tools at work than Gen Z, with 74% comfortable compared to 66% of their younger peers.
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Freshworks partners with Unisys to expand ITSM solutions

Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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Freshworks and Unisys have formed a global partnership to enhance IT service management solutions for mid-market clients, aiming for rapid expansion.
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Over half of Gen Z in UK consider AI vital for work tasks

Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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New research reveals over half of UK Gen Z workers consider artificial intelligence essential in their roles, with 92% actively using AI in daily tasks.
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Nishant Arora named SVP of marketing at Netcore Cloud

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Netcore Cloud has appointed Nishant Arora as Senior Vice President of Marketing to bolster its global strategies and enhance demand generation efforts.
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Freshworks reports 22% rise in Q4 revenue to USD $194.6m

Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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Freshworks has unveiled impressive Q4 results, with revenues reaching USD $194.6 million, marking a 22% increase year-on-year and signalling robust growth.