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Explore the latest industry insights, proven best practices, and real-world use cases of communications technologies in contact centers and customer experience.

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Security & Compliance

Why a verified caller ID doesn’t mean a trusted caller

If caller ID is verified, why are nuisance calls still getting through? Businesses need these critical signals to surface where a call actually came from and if it’s who they say they are.

Kyra Loew5 min read
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Security & Compliance

Why verifiable AI is non-negotiable

AI is making decisions about your business, but do you really understand them? Here’s how businesses can track, trace, and explain every action to protect trust and security.

Kyra Loew6 min read
Abstract illustration of an improved retrieval-augmented generation system for precise, auditable AI answers
Artificial Intelligence

AI that delivers fast, trustworthy answers

Large language models are powerful, but for high-stakes tasks like requests for proposals, businesses need AI that’s both precise and auditable. We introduce an improved RAG model that both enhances accuracy and reduces effort.

John Parkinson5 min read
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Security & Compliance

The FCC robocalling paradox

The FCC’s evolving robocalling policies may introduce tension between stronger call authentication and reduced consumer control. Discover what this shift could mean for businesses navigating trust, compliance, and outreach.

Kyra Loew7 min read
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Artificial Intelligence

RAG to riches: A bot that actually gets your business

Imagine a smart voice assistant that answers your customers’ questions anytime, day or night — no staff required. Learn how AI and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) can create a 24/7 voice-activated FAQ system.

John Parkinson6 min read
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Messaging

How to monitor and maximize SMS/MMS deliverability

Why are your SMS/MMS messages not getting through? We’ll explore the common causes and effective strategies to instantly improve message deliverability.

Kyra Loew4 min read
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Artificial Intelligence

How “human” should AI be?

Can a voice bot sound too human-like? This blog explores the uncanny valley in customer experience and how to design AI that builds trust.

Kyra Loew6 min read
Out-of-the-box versus custom AI part 3: Power and control
Artificial Intelligence

Out-of-the-Box vs. Customized GenAI Bots: Part 3

In this final part of our series, we explore why control matters in AI by comparing third-party and custom language models, covering hidden risks, security, and the power of personalization.

Crispin Reedy5 min read
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Voice

Why your voice bot still says, “Sorry, I didn’t catch that” in 2025

Today’s voice bots often struggle with basic commands. Here’s why the problem is more complex than it seems and how businesses can improve voice recognition accuracy.

Kyra Loew7 min read
Out-of-the-box versus custom AI part 2: Metrics that matter
Artificial Intelligence

Out-of-the-Box vs. Customized GenAI Bots: Part 2

Building an intelligent agent is an ongoing process; not a one-time effort. In Part 2 of our series, we explore key contact center metrics and how to keep your AI performing.

Crispin Reedy7 min read
Out-of-the-box versus custom AI part 1: Data ownership and security
Artificial Intelligence

Out-of-the-Box vs. Customized GenAI Bots: Part 1

As generative AI grows, data security and control remain critical. Part 1 of our series covers chatbot security, off-the-shelf limits, and advantages of custom models.

Crispin Reedy7 min read