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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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Students face hours-long Clearing waits as tech gap widens

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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Thousands of UK students faced hours-long waits on Clearing phone lines after A-level results, as tech gaps worsened access to university places.
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EE offers free contract to help UK families manage phone use

Sat, 16th Aug 2025
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EE launches a free P.H.O.N.E. Contract to help nearly four million UK families set smartphone rules and ease device-related arguments.
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Report finds legacy tech & budgets hinder UK public sector AI

Fri, 16th May 2025
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A report finds UK public sector hampered by legacy tech and budget limits, delaying AI adoption and digital transformation despite rising citizen expectations.
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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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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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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.