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Tag: Tom Eggemeier
‘The Era of the Chatbot Is Over’: Zendesk Makes Its Case for the Autonomous Service Workforce
Zendesk spent years building software to manage customer service tickets. Now, its attention has turned to building an AI workforce that resolves them. It’s a “fundamental reset” of its platform, one where deflection-based bots are replaced by specialized AI agents that operate across all channels. At this year’s Relate conference, Zendesk is unveiling autonomous AI […]
Zendesk Acquires Agentic Startup Forethought to Push Customer Service Towards Autonomous Agents
As Zendesk seeks to reshape the customer service landscape, it is betting that artificial intelligence will soon handle the majority of service interactions. To accelerate that shift, the company announced plans to acquire the AI startup Forethought. Specific terms of the deal were not disclosed, but a Zendesk spokesperson revealed it is an all-cash acquisition […]
Zendesk Says AI ARR Could Hit $400M to $500M in 2026
As the customer service software market undergoes a seismic shift driven by artificial intelligence, Zendesk is positioning itself at the epicenter of transformation. Three years after Tom Eggemeier succeeded co-founder Mikkel Svane as chief executive, the company has evolved into what it claims is an “AI first” company. Its efforts appear to be paying off, […]
Zendesk’s Resolution Platform Gains Voice AI, Video Support, and HyperArc Analytics
Zendesk is announcing a slate of updates coming to its Resolution Platform, its AI-powered customer and employee service solution. Among the features being added are new voice AI agents, an admin copilot, and advanced analytics powered by HyperArc. In addition, the company is unveiling advancements to both its Contact Center and Employee Service offerings. Introduced […]
Zendesk’s New AI Resolution Platform Aims to Tackle Customer Service’s Biggest Question
Zendesk CEO Tom Eggemeier recently faced a common customer service frustration. While traveling, he used an airline chatbot to rebook a missed connecting flight before losing connectivity. But when he landed and reconnected, the virtual agent had no memory of the conversation. Worse, the human agent he eventually reached had no record of it either. […]
Zendesk Unveils AI Dynamic Pricing Plan to Make Service Automation More Flexible
Zendesk is introducing a new pricing structure for customers looking for greater flexibility when using the customer experience platform’s artificial intelligence tools. With “AI Dynamic Pricing,” companies can shift how they allocate their budget between agent seats and automated resolutions. Any adjustments can be made seamlessly without needing to renegotiate contracts with Zendesk. In August, […]