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‘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 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 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, […]
Sierra Gives Its AI Agents a Voice, Delivering Lifelike Customer Service Over the Phone
Everyone is racing to give AI agents a voice. On the same day Zendesk announced voice capabilities for its AI agents, Sierra revealed it is also adding voice to its customer service bots. “People are highly sensitive to the subtleties of a voice and the flow of a conversation,” Sierra’s co-founders Bret Taylor and Clay […]
Zendesk Extends AI to Handle Email and Voice, Enhancing Customer Support Across All Channels
Zendesk is expanding its AI agents to more digital channels where users submit support tickets. Previously limited to social media, these bots now also handle email and voice interactions. In addition, the customer experience company is announcing its Agent copilot is now generally available. These updates, revealed at the company’s AI Summit, build on the […]