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Newo.ai, IONOS launch AI receptionist for small firms

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Newo.ai and IONOS have launched a plug-and-play AI receptionist, promising SMEs 24/7 call handling, missed lead recovery and quick setup.
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Klearcom launches Verify+ for enhanced global IVR testing

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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Klearcom has launched Verify+, a global solution enabling firms to simulate and test customer service calls in over 100 languages before going live.
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Kaspersky highlights the critical role of phone numbers in digital security

Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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Phone numbers are now as crucial as digital fingerprints, warns Kaspersky, urging users to secure them against potential misuse and compromise.
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RingCentral unveils RingEX, an AI-integrated business phone system

Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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RingCentral introduces RingEX, an innovative business phone system utilising their proprietary RingSense AI tech, aiming to enhance workplace productivity and streamline communications.
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Zoom unveils compliance manager for regulatory risk management

Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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Zoom has launched a new tool, the Zoom Compliance Manager, set to streamline regulatory risk and compliance management across its platforms.
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ASUS ROG Phone 8 series debuts in Australia & New Zealand

Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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ASUS unveils the all-new, redesigned ROG Phone 8 series in Australia and New Zealand that aims to redefine mobile gaming, boasting enhanced AI-powered features, high-performance components, and a design that combines sophistication and power.
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RingCentral leads in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Unified Communications for ninth year

Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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AI-first global enterprise RingCentral tops Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Unified Communications for 9th consecutive year.
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Phantom vibration syndrome rises with increased UK smartphone usage

Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
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Phantom Vibration Syndrome surge experienced, correlating with a rise in UK smartphone usage, now averaging 4.14 hours daily.
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Zoom enhances it's ecosystem with updated open platform and app marketplace

Thu, 5th Oct 2023
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Zoom introduces enhancements to its open platform and App Marketplace, providing seamless integration for users and developers.
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Enhanced customer experience platform with Zoom AI-powered innovations

Thu, 5th Oct 2023
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Zoom launches innovative AI-powered customer service tools to enhance the customer experience and build meaningful relationships.
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Oracle boosts AI capabilities with NVIDIA integration in cloud marketplace

Thu, 21st Sep 2023
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Oracle and NVIDIA are making the AI Enterprise and DGX Cloud platforms available through the Oracle Cloud Marketplace.
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Hands-on Review: Aspera AS8 smartphone

Mon, 4th Sep 2023
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The Aspera AS8: an affordable Australian smartphone that doesn't compromise on quality or features. Read our review.
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Ribbon Communications launch Ribbon Connect for Zoom

Fri, 26th May 2023
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Ribbon Communications Inc. (RBBN) announces a significant extension to its Ribbon Connect for portfolio, Ribbon Connect for Zoom.
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400+ million used smartphones to be shipped worldwide in 2026

Tue, 10th Jan 2023
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According to IDC, trade-in programs continue to be the driving factor for the new and used smartphone market globally.
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Hands-on Review: TCL 30 SE mobile phone

Thu, 28th Jul 2022
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TCL continues to provide consumers with budget phones that still pack a punch with the TCL 30 SE mobile phone.
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How MSPs can add value with Teams Phone

Tue, 19th Jul 2022
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Managed Service Providers can build profitable services around the Microsoft Teams ecosystem with Lightwire as their telco partner. Find out how.
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Hands-on Review: Obsbot Me AI-powered mobile phone mount

Tue, 19th Jul 2022
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The Obsbot Me is an independently controlled portable mobile phone mount that can track its target without the need for software or a connection to a phone.
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Hands-on Review: Samsung S22 Ultra

Tue, 14th Jun 2022
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Samsung's S22 Ultra phone offers impressive camera capabilities and a stylus with multiple uses, but lacks some expected features.
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Best looking phone survey reveals surprising market trends

Tue, 1st Mar 2022
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The survey not only found the best looking devices, but revealed some interesting facts about the cellular phone market on a whole.
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Thank you for your service! Phone and internet complaint numbers are down in Oz

Wed, 9th Feb 2022
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Australian consumers increasingly satisfied with internet and phone providers as complaints drop, says Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman.