{"id":75657,"date":"2025-11-04T10:53:37","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T10:53:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cxtoday.com\/?p=75657"},"modified":"2025-11-04T13:05:44","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T13:05:44","slug":"voice-remains-cx-powerhouse-ai-and-cloud-fuel-its-global-surge-avoxi-cs-0065","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cxtoday.com\/contact-center\/voice-remains-cx-powerhouse-ai-and-cloud-fuel-its-global-surge-avoxi-cs-0065\/","title":{"rendered":"Voice Remains CX Powerhouse: AI And Cloud Fuel Its Global Surge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For years, predictions suggested that chatbots and digital channels would make the phone call obsolete.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Yet new data tells a different story: AI is not replacing voice, but fueling its resurgence as a strategic channel.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In fact, according to Metrigy, as noted in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avoxi.com\/lp\/the-state-of-international-voice-for-the-contact-center\/?utm_campaign=18916213-Campaign%20-%20State%20Of%20-%200825&amp;utm_source=press%20release&amp;utm_medium=earned-media&amp;utm_term=state-of-2025&amp;utm_content=release-body-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">2025 State of International Voice for the Contact Center report,<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> 82% of organizations expect AI to drive more voice traffic, reflecting the channel\u2019s enduring power to handle urgent, high-value customer interactions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The paradox is clear: the same technology that was once expected to eliminate live conversations is instead making them more affordable, intelligent, and valuable.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Business Case for AI in Voice<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The economics of voice have long been dominated by labor, with more than 80% of call costs being attributed to agent time.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">AVOXI CEO Barbara Dondiego<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> detailed how advancements in AI are helping companies to offset this cost:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cWhen you start offloading parts of the call process with AI, the economics make sense again.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">That shift is reshaping how contact centers think about their frontline operations.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">AI-driven assist tools are cutting training times and enabling less experienced agents to perform at a higher level.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Conversational bots are taking on routine queries, eliminating hold queues and freeing skilled staff for the interactions that matter most.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Moreover, AI is also converting raw conversations into structured data in the form of summaries, sentiment, and keyword analysis, which provides managers with new visibility into what customers are actually saying.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It\u2019s a virtuous cycle: costs fall, agents become more productive, and customer satisfaction rises.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In fact, when implemented correctly, AI voice capabilities have the potential to significantly improve customer satisfaction, with 69% of organizations reporting that they expect the tech to deliver enhanced customer ratings.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_75676\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-75676\" style=\"width: 350px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-75676\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cxtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/avoxi_state-of-2025_ai-enabled-companies-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cxtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/avoxi_state-of-2025_ai-enabled-companies-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.cxtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/avoxi_state-of-2025_ai-enabled-companies-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cxtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/avoxi_state-of-2025_ai-enabled-companies-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.cxtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/avoxi_state-of-2025_ai-enabled-companies-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.cxtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/avoxi_state-of-2025_ai-enabled-companies-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.cxtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/avoxi_state-of-2025_ai-enabled-companies-260x260.png 260w, https:\/\/www.cxtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/avoxi_state-of-2025_ai-enabled-companies.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-75676\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">81% of organizations have already AI-enabled voice environments, reflecting AI\u2019s growing role in driving operational efficiency and improving customer experiences, AVOXI AI-Enabled Voice Environments 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Infrastructure: Preparing Voice for AI<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It sounds like a win-win, doesn\u2019t it?\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Unfortunately, as ever, there is a catch.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Whether calls go to human agents assisted by AI or are fully handled via conversational AI, the calls need to traverse a voice network. So, to truly reap the rewards of AI, the existing voice infrastructure supporting and informing the technology needs to be up to the task.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">AI cannot thrive on legacy telecom systems that were never designed for real-time intelligence.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Too often, enterprises are still dealing with fragmented carriers, inconsistent quality, and no clear visibility into where their calls are going or why they fail.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Modernizing voice infrastructure has become the first step toward AI.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This shift is happening against a backdrop of widespread modernization. Hybrid deployment remains the dominant model, with 84% of organizations using cloud for at least part of their contact center environment \u2013 yet 65% still rely on some on-premises systems.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This hybrid reality makes cloud voice infrastructure a critical foundation for AI-enabled CX.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In practice, this often means moving voice into a unified cloud layer where calls can be orchestrated with the same flexibility as any other enterprise application.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Once there, routing can be handled dynamically \u2013 whether to a virtual agent, a specialized skill group, or an AI-supported human.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Reliability is equally critical. AVOXI Proactive Service is <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">the industry\u2019s only AI-enabled SaaS solution that automatically identifies call vulnerabilities and proactively fixes them to ensure optimal voice performance.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:270,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It applies machine learning to monitor voice traffic at the number level to detect anomalies before they impact customers.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:270,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In programs spanning more than 100 countries, it has resolved 97% of issues before clients even noticed<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Outbound call performance is also being reimagined. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Features like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avoxi.com\/cloud-communications\/voice\/truelocal-caller-id\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Intelligent Caller ID<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> use <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">AI to automatically present the most appropriate local number, improving answer rates while sparing IT teams from the manual overhead of managing IDs region by region.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">And as calls flow across different platforms, interoperability features ensure handoffs between bots, agents, and applications happen seamlessly and without adding cost.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It\u2019s no surprise, then, that 97% of enterprises are actively consolidating or considering consolidating their voice vendors.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">By reducing fragmentation and aligning with providers that offer both global coverage and AI readiness, organizations can simplify operations and accelerate innovation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In other words, preparing for AI is not just about adding one more tool to the stack; it\u2019s about reengineering the foundation so every new capability can perform reliably at scale.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_75677\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-75677\" style=\"width: 350px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-75677\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cxtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/avoxi_state-of-2025_ai-for-voice-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cxtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/avoxi_state-of-2025_ai-for-voice-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cxtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/avoxi_state-of-2025_ai-for-voice-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.cxtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/avoxi_state-of-2025_ai-for-voice-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.cxtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/avoxi_state-of-2025_ai-for-voice-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.cxtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/avoxi_state-of-2025_ai-for-voice-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.cxtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/avoxi_state-of-2025_ai-for-voice-260x260.png 260w, https:\/\/www.cxtoday.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/avoxi_state-of-2025_ai-for-voice.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-75677\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">AI is delivering value across multiple use cases. The most widely adopted applications include supporting customer self-service (71%), optimizing call routing to improve efficiency (67%), and providing real-time agent assistance (65%), AVOXI How AI Is Being Used For Voice 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Inside a Real-World Voice Transformation<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Flutterwave, Africa\u2019s leading payments technology company, was evolving from an enterprise-only B2B model to a high-volume, omnichannel customer experience serving both businesses and consumers.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Operating in over 30 African countries, the company needed local number coverage, regulatory compliance, and an infrastructure that could scale with demand.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">AVOXI\u2019s cloud voice platform gave Flutterwave centralized oversight of its entire telephony footprint, reliable local presence in key markets, and seamless CRM integration.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">As <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">CX Manager, Oluwaseun Olatunde<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> explained:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cAfricans are big on \u2018I want to talk to somebody,\u2019 because of the trust deficits\u2026 The fact that you can call into a number and hear \u2018welcome, thank you for calling Flutterwave\u2019 gives you some level of trust.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This case underscores a broader shift: enterprises are not just modernizing voice for efficiency but building a scalable foundation on which AI capabilities can deliver real value.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">You can learn more about AVOXI\u2019s approach to voice by <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cxtoday.com\/contact-center\/rethinking-voice-in-the-modern-cx-stack\/\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">reading this article<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">You can also discover the company\u2019s full range of products and services by <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avoxi.com\/\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">visiting the website today<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For years, predictions suggested that chatbots and digital channels would make the phone call obsolete.\u00a0\u00a0 Yet new data tells a different story: AI is not replacing voice, but fueling its resurgence as a strategic channel.\u00a0\u00a0 In 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