Etisalat has announced the launch of its new ‘Freedom Unlimited’ plans, offering postpaid customers – for the first time in the UAE – unlimited local and international calls on select plans.
Google’s “robo-caller” will notify users when calls are recorded
Earlier this month, Google revealed it’s AI-based robo-caller Duplex. The company has since faced plenty of questions about how it works.0 3397Emirates NBD to roll out voice banking solutions with Amazon Alexa
Emirates NBD customers in the UAE will soon be able to ask for any banking updates, listen to daily market briefings as well as track spending on their Amazon Alexa devices.
Honeywell to integrate voice tech with SAP Business One
Honeywell has announced the launch of a fully integrated voice-directed productivity solution for SAP Business One users across the Middle East.
Facebook says BlackBerry stole its voice messaging tech
Facebook is reportedly suing BlackBerry for patent infringement, escalating the legal battle between the two companies over protected technology.
RAKBANK enhances customer service with AI
RAKBANK has recently introduced a cognitive chatbot that allows bank employees to interact with an AI-powered IBM platform to help them answer questions, find solutions or quickly route pending requests to human advisors.
Google’s latest AI system raises ethical concerns
Google has conducted an impressive demo of its latest project the Duplex AI system, during Google I/O.
Silicon Valley firm Voicera scoops up Dubai-based AI startup
Voicera, an artificial intelligence and productivity solutions company has reportedly acquired Wrappup, which leverages AI technology to power predictive highlights during meetings, and has seen strong user-adoption globally.
Converse in a foreign language with this handy device
Whatever you do, don’t compare Waverly Labs’ Pilot to the Babelfish from Douglas Adams’ novel The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy: Although you stick both in your ear to follow what’s being said in a foreign language, that’s where the similarity ends.
Voice phishing incidents emerge in the UAE
Bankers are cautioning their customers against a new wave of voice phishing, also termed as, ‘vishing’, through which confidential data is obtained from customers fraudulently to deceive them.
Avaya, Bosch to develop ‘next-gen workplace’ with $60M deal
Under the enhanced partnership, Avaya will provide a range of private cloud-based voice, contact centre and collaboration services, helping Bosch’s central IT department to roll out standardised solutions to all Bosch group companies worldwide.