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Vonage wins a Merit Award for Identity Insights API

Rising fraud pressure is boosting demand for mobile-network identity checks that cut account takeover risk without slowing sign-ups.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Unified Communications

Vonage launches Okta authentication suite to curb fraud

Enterprises using Okta may gain stronger checks against SIM swap fraud and inflated traffic as Vonage packages SMS and voice authentication.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Infobip launches PitchMate AI agent for football fans

Football fans can now get fixtures, stats and games in WhatsApp and RCS as Infobip deepens its push into sports engagement.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Data Analytics

8x8 named MetriStar top provider for CPaaS & CCaaS

Recognition follows a market shift towards integrated customer communications platforms as 8x8 scores above average on business success and sentiment.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month

Software-as-a-Service

Truecaller & Route Mobile expand business messaging

The tie-up broadens verified customer messaging for multinational brands, tapping Truecaller's 500 million monthly users through Route Mobile's global network.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month

Software-as-a-Service

NFON shareholders back AI strategy at annual meeting

Investor backing for NFON's AI push came as the Munich software group lifted revenue to EUR 89.1 million and boosted margins.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Synthflow AI & Avant strike exclusive voice AI deal

The tie-up could speed customer service automation for regulated sectors, with first joint deals already closed and roll-outs due in weeks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Infobip jumps to 16th on Fortune Europe's innovation list

The Croatian group's climb into Fortune's top 25 highlights its growing AI push and puts it ahead of 51 rivals from last year's ranking.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

Unified Communications

8x8 launches Resolve for deskless workforce alerts

Employers may reach frontline staff faster during outages and evacuations, with 8x8 Resolve logging acknowledgements across multiple channels.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Unified Communications

Tendfor updates Teams customer service with AI tools

AI-driven oversight and call handling could help organisations keep customer service consistent as Teams becomes their main workspace.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Unified Communications

8x8 names 2026 partner award winners across regions

Partners across North America, EMEA and ANZ were rewarded for bookings growth and new customer wins in 8x8's 2026 fiscal year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month

Unified Communications

Proximus Global rises to Gartner CPaaS leaders group

The upgrade should boost Proximus Global's appeal to multinational buyers seeking compliant messaging, identity and network tools across markets.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Sinch named Gartner leader in CPaaS for fourth year

Enterprises are putting greater weight on fraud controls and identity checks as AI-driven customer messaging becomes central to CPaaS buying decisions.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Cloud Communications stories

Unified Communications

Europe's communications market is fragmenting - and that's exactly the opportunity

Uneven fibre rollouts and rising AI risks are pushing enterprises to seek partners that can stitch together local needs across Europe.

By Dave Macfarlane • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Digital Transformation

How channel partners can turn migration into a growth engine

As legacy systems fade, UK channel partners are using managed migrations to protect revenue and win new recurring income.

By Will Morey • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

What does 'winning with Webex' mean for partners?

Partners are already seeing stronger pipeline conversion and margins as Webex turns existing bases into a simpler route to growth.

By Will Morey • 5 min read • This month

Digital Transformation

Floward uses AI agents to handle seasonal WhatsApp spikes

Seasonal surges on WhatsApp are now being absorbed by AI, helping the florist cut costs 15% and keep replies to one minute.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Australian firms roll back AI agents over governance

Governance failures have forced most Australian enterprises to pull back customer-facing AI agents, even as spending plans and deployments keep rising.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month