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Elevating API security to keep pace with AI innovation

Today, Zendesk announced enhancements to how third-party software developers are permitted to build apps and integrations…

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ITSM metrics: What to measure and why it matters

What are ITSM metrics? ITSM metrics are measurable indicators used to track the performance, efficiency, and…

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Why service design should be at the core of your CX strategy

While you may not be familiar with service design, you’ve almost certainly experienced the frustration of…

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How Zendesk uses agentic AI to deliver instant, human-like support at scale

We use what we build. Zendesk’s own support team runs on the same agentic AI and…

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Everyone’s launching AI agents. Few are ready for them.

Just a few years ago AI agents might have felt like something out of a science…

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ITSM vs. ESM: Differences between IT and enterprise service management

Evaluating tools for employee service management can lead to a debate between ITSM vs. ESM as…

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AI in contact centers: How technology is shaping the CX

With everything from groceries to rideshares available at the push of a button, today’s customers have…

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Results, not hype: How SeatGeek and TransferGo use AI to deliver real CX impact

AI might be the hot topic in CX, but for Whitney Thomas at SeatGeek and Marta…

Discover AI innovations shaping service at Zendesk AI Summit

Join us for our biggest digital event of the year. Hear from LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman, be the first to see new AI innovations, and choose sessions tailored to your role. Plus, get your AI questions answered by experts during the live Q&A. Now available to watch on demand.

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What is agentic AI, and how does it work?

Agentic AI definition Agentic AI refers to autonomous software that takes initiative to accomplish service-related goals…

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The power of listening: 3 ways Lush drives brand growth with CX

Today’s top brands are transforming their customer experience with actionable feedback that not only helps customers…

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86% of IT leaders rank employee service as a top priority. Here are their next steps.

Gone are the days when IT focused solely on infrastructure and digital transformation. Nowadays, IT teams…

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Designing the future of CX: 3 ways Notion creates seamless experiences

What does it take to deliver a five-star customer experience at every interaction? At Zendesk Relate,…

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IT services: What they are + 15 types you can use

What are IT services? IT services are the procedures and processes that help businesses manage and…

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How Twilio and Match Group elevate CX with human-centric AI

Early AI adopters are blazing new trails in customer experience—achieving unprecedented results and capturing customers’ attention…

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What is ITSM? The ultimate IT service management guide

What is ITSM? IT service management (ITSM) is a framework for delivering IT services to customers…

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Inside Dutch Bros HR: Embracing failure to redefine employee service

What does it take to be one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S.? It’s more…

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