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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 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. […]
Intercom Expands Fin Agent with Multimodal AI, Adding Voice, Image Support, and Third-Party Integrations
Intercom is doubling down on AI-driven customer support with a significant expansion of its Fin agent. The customer service tech provider is adding multimodal capabilities to its chatbot that go beyond text. It now supports voice-based interactions, image recognition, and third-party app integrations. Launched in 2023, the Fin AI agent is built to deliver AI-powered […]
Zendesk Acquires Local Measure to Strengthen AI Voice Capabilities, Expand AWS Partnership
Customer experience platform Zendesk has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Australia-based Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) firm Local Measure. Citing pending regulatory approval, the deal’s financial terms were not disclosed—it’s been reported to be $100 million—, but both companies expect the deal to close in May 2025. The move aims to bolster […]
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, […]
Why Zendesk Thinks AI Is Key to Restoring ‘Humanity’ to Dreaded Customer Service Calls
This week, we’re exploring AI agents, an emerging topic that will dominate company discussions in the coming months as they reshape business interactions, both between organizations and consumers. I just returned from New York City, where I attended Zendesk’s inaugural AI Summit as a company guest. It seems like AI summits are everywhere these days; […]
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 […]