Solving the problem of communication tools being designed for desk-based workers, not mobile retail workers, 8×8, Inc., a leading global business communications platform provider, is using its presence at the Retail Technology Show 2026 to make its UK debut of Retail Nationwide — a unified communications offering built specifically for how store teams actually work. Continue reading 8×8 Launches Retail Nationwide in the UK to Close the Communication Gap Costing Stores Sales
ASAPP Launches Multiple AI Agents Within CXP to Advance Enterprise Customer Service
ASAPP, the Customer Experience Platform (CXP) powering AI-driven customer service for the agentic enterprise, announced the launch of a system of purpose-built AI agents designed to run customer service end to end. Continue reading ASAPP Launches Multiple AI Agents Within CXP to Advance Enterprise Customer Service
GetVocal named Customer Experience Platform of the Year
GetVocal, Europe’s leading provider of conversational AI agents for enterprise customer support, announced it has been named Customer Experience Platform of the Year in the 2026 RetailTech Breakthrough Awards. Continue reading GetVocal named Customer Experience Platform of the Year
Crescendo arrives in Europe with $100M momentum to establish new AI-native CX category
Crescendo, the only AI-Native customer experience solution built to run CX as one unified system, announced its expansion into the UK and Europe. This marks the arrival of a new AI customer experience category in one of the world’s largest and most underserved markets. Continue reading Crescendo arrives in Europe with $100M momentum to establish new AI-native CX category
SoundHound AI To Acquire LivePerson
SoundHound AI, a global leader in voice and conversational AI, and LivePerson, a pioneer in enterprise conversational AI serving hundreds of enterprise and mid-market brands, announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which SoundHound will acquire LivePerson. Continue reading SoundHound AI To Acquire LivePerson
Vonage and Girls Who Code Partner to Enable the Next Generation of Developers
Vonage, part of Ericsson, announced a renewed partnership with Girls Who Code, an international nonprofit organisation working to close the gender gap in tech. Continue reading Vonage and Girls Who Code Partner to Enable the Next Generation of Developers