Five9, a cloud contact center provider, has unveiled new capabilities that assist companies in providing customers with a more engaging and unified experience across digital and voice channels, and between virtual and live agents. At the same time, this updated software maximizes the value of the data collected from the contact centers. Among the newly released features are rich media for digital and audio channels, multi-modal engagement options, language translation in real-time, improved developer tools for Five9 IVA Studio users, and integrated analytics to optimize interactions. These improvements provide businesses with the ability to plan and carry out client journeys that take the most direct and tailored route possible across multiple channels. By taking advantage of the Five9 digital experience powered by Five9 Digital IVA and Five9 Messenger, clients may send and receive digital content such as photographs, documents, videos and audio, as well as use buttons to…
Cisco’s cloud-based phone system, Webex Calling, has certified Pure IP, a global supplier of business voice communications, as a calling provider through Cloud Connect for Webex. Now, customers have the option to enable Cloud Connect for Webex Calling using Pure IP. Pure IP’s robust worldwide voice network will be used for calls, enabling PSTN replacement services for Webex clients. A variety of complimentary services, such as Managed SBCs and legacy device integration, will also be available to customers. The Webex Calling solution from Pure IP is offered as a fully managed phone solution with round-the-clock technical support and a range of online administration tools. The solution makes use of direct connections between Pure IP’s cloud-based voice network and Webex Calling. Pure IP offers a variety of deployments through the program, including basic calling situations, large-scale Dedicated Instance migrations, and challenging, high-volume Webex Contact Center deployments. Webex Calling…
Air Serbia, the national airline of the Republic of Serbia providing scheduled, seasonal and charter flights to over 70 destinations, has formed a strategic alliance with DIDWW, a global telecoms operator offering premium quality VoIP and SMS communication services for businesses. The Serbian airline is using DIDWW two-way SIP trunking for its corporate communications, along with the Avaya Aura® Communication Manager. This partnership with DIDWW allows Air Serbia to expand its local and international communications by using the powerful DIDWW SIP trunking service. This solution offers virtually unlimited call capacity, flexible VoIP trunk configuration options, and truly local premium quality calling. The two-way SIP trunking service enables the airline to access the PSTN in more than 80 countries, providing the company with an extended global reach and a high standard of reliability and availability, as well as access to local routes with guaranteed CLI (Calling Line Identification). “As…
Vodafone and WWF have announced a new relationship that will advance the communications company’s net-zero goal for 2040, while enhancing the circular economy through the collecting and recycling of smartphones. The program is a component of Vodafone’s three-year alliance with WWF, with initiatives being focused on assisting customers to make more environmentally friendly decisions. The “One million phones for the planet” campaign went live on November 22nd, 2022 in support of Vodafone’s circularity and net-zero goals. The new project contributes to Vodafone’s goal of reusing, reselling or recycling 100% of its network waste. Additionally, it will accelerate progress toward the company’s flagship net-zero goal. Customers in Europe and Africa will be encouraged to trade in their outdated mobile devices for repair, refurbishment or recycling. Vodafone will donate £1, or the equivalent in local currency, for every phone collected as a contribution to WWF conservation projects all across the…
The UK telecommunications regulator, Ofcom, has announced new regulations that will force phone companies to take action against fake phone number usage by detecting and, where possible, banning spoofed calls. This action tries to address an issue that has led to 40.8 million people becoming the subject of fraudulent calls and messages throughout the summer of 2022. Technical steps to combat nuisance calls have already been put in place by the vast majority of the large ISPs, phone companies and mobile network operators, although these measures are not always successful. Furthermore, there are still many operators that could do more, notably smaller providers and some VoIP carriers. According to the telecom watchdog, preventing such calls without substantial international cooperation and coordination is technically complex and frequently risks intercepting legitimate communications as well. According to Ofcom, around 700,000 UK residents have fallen victim to spoofed phone calls in…
The launch of two new offerings, Spectrum Business Connect with RingCentral and Spectrum Enterprise Unified Communications with RingCentral, has been announced as a result of a strategic partnership between Charter Communications, a provider of broadband connectivity, and RingCentral, a global provider of enterprise cloud communications solutions. By integrating RingCentral MVPTM with Charter’s Spectrum high-speed internet and network solutions, these new offerings will give SMB and enterprise clients of Spectrum access to a robust, secured and user-friendly communications platform that will allow them to be productive from any location. Additionally, Charter’s clients will benefit from RingCentral’s AI-powered upgrades such as Advanced Meeting Insights and advanced analytics, which will help them modernize and optimize their communications and optimize their business growth and operations. More than 90% of Spectrum markets currently have access to Spectrum Business Connect with RingCentral, the solution’s exclusive UCaaS provider. In the upcoming months, this service will…
DIDWW, a global telecoms provider offering premium quality, two-way VoIP and SMS communications, has further extended its product portfolio to offer businesses a seamless transition to VoIP with their PSTN replacement solution. The DIDWW local termination service, which acts as one of the key components in replacing traditional telephony, has been expanded to cover 41 countries. This service has also been the main driving force which has allowed DIDWW to build its two-way SIP trunking solution to meet the stringent demands of telcos and businesses of all sizes. Additionally, DIDWW local termination offers virtually unlimited call capacity, flexible SIP trunk settings, truly local dialing and premium voice quality. As the need for emergency calling capabilities for IP-based solutions has increased significantly, the DIDWW Emergency Dialing service has also been further expanded and is now available in 27 countries. By maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance, DIDWW ensures…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is currently one of the most talked-about and experimented-with technologies in practically every sector. Being amongst the most significant new technical advances, AI has major implications for Voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) and Unified Communications (UC). With its numerous capabilities, VoIP telephony is already transforming the communication capabilities of many businesses. However, when AI technology becomes an active participant, the efficiency and potential of this market will skyrocket. So, let us see how AI will revolutionize and influence VoIP, and how this technology will become an essential component in all corporate processes. How AI works in VoIP VoIP service providers are always adding new features to their VoIP services in order to attract consumers on both individual and business levels. With the inclusion of AI in communications, new market opportunities are anticipated to emerge. This is why AI has become an essential factor in several VoIP and…
YouMail released a new robocall warning, saying that utility-related impostor robocalls are posing a concern to Americans. These utility scam calls claiming to be from major American gas, electric, and other utilities in order to swindle unwary victims by threatening them with instant disconnection if their “utility bills” are not paid quickly. The specifics of the scam calls differ, but they typically claim that the user’s service is going to be terminated and that they need to click a key to make a payment or speak to someone at the business. Some calls are made from an entirely random phone number and mention a generic firm name. Others link to certain departments by using a local phone number with the recipient’s area code. Some of them utilize a spoofed caller ID from a well-known utility business. Apparently, these con artists are seeking to exploit the growing number of…
The US Department of Justice has accused two people it believes to be Chinese state agents of paying an FBI double agent to get information about the Huawei probe. The two individuals are accused of attempting to influence a US government employee who they thought was a cooperator to disclose sensitive information regarding the Justice Department’s investigation, including details about prospective witnesses, trial evidence, and additional charges that may be brought. According to the Justice Department, one of the defendants paid nearly $61,000 in digital currency for the data. However, the individual they attempted to bribe was an FBI double agent. The double agent gave the Chinese operatives certain documents that seemed to contain some of the material they were looking for, but the documents were created by the Justice Department and did not disclose factual meetings or trial tactics. Although the department has filed arrest warrants…


