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Getting AI buy-in can be difficult. That's where change enablement comes in.

AI is everywhere in service right now. It is in our chats, our tickets, our workflows,…

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HR and IT fusion teams are the future

The most enduring organizational designs are the ones that evolve as the work itself changes. Today,…

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Building realistic multi‑turn tests for AI agents

At Zendesk, we invest heavily in making sure our AI agents are not only smart, but…

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Raising the bar for enterprise-grade security in AI-powered CX: Zendesk gets Cyber Essentials Plus certified

Security and resilience are essential for CX platforms as AI‑powered support operations scale up. At Zendesk,…

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Lessons from AI Summit: How to build the right foundation for your AI strategy

Today’s leading CX organizations are gaining a competitive edge with AI. At this year’s Zendesk AI…

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Knowledge has evolved: 4 tips to help service leaders catch up

Knowledge guides every service interaction—whether it’s a customer returning an item, an AI agent escalating an…

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Transform your contact center: The power of unified omnichannel and self-service

Customers expect seamless, personalized service on whichever channel they choose. The era of single-channel support is…

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3 ways UX Research strengthens your CX strategy

Most CX strategies are built around outcomes like improving CSAT, raising NPS, or reducing churn. These…

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Zendesk achieves ISO 42001 certification: Raising the bar for AI governance in customer experience

AI is transforming how businesses engage with customers, but adoption hinges on trust. IT and security…

Join 2,000 service leaders at Zendesk Relate 2026

Over three days, you will hear from headliner Ali Wong, Emmy-winning comedian known for her witty, authentic storytelling, alongside leaders from Levi’s, ASOS, Canva, Supercell, and more. Relate is where service leaders connect, learn, and discover new resolutions.

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Why IT leaders are eyeing XLAs to enhance employee experience

For decades, Service Level Agreements (SLAs) have held IT teams accountable to measurable targets—respond within an…

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The hidden costs and complexities of building AI for service

When it comes to AI agents, companies are once again grappling with the age-old question: should…

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Unlocking new possibilities: Revolutionizing service with the Zendesk AI MCP client

Customer support interactions heavily depend on personalized, real-time information, like order statuses, account details, interaction history,…

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Redefining Zendesk's customer care for the AI age

For over 15 years, we’ve built our reputation as a leader in great customer experiences, delivering…

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Zendesk AI Effect: 93% of admins shift their focus to strategy thanks to AI

Today’s admins are ripping up their old job descriptions. Powered by AI, admins’ roles have evolved…

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What really builds trust in AI-powered experiences?

AI is transforming customer and employee service, but too often it’s being deployed without the policies…

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Agentic AI vs. generative AI: What sets them apart

When most people hear artificial intelligence (AI), they think of tools like ChatGPT or Google Gemini.…

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