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Sobot Celebrates 2nd Anniversary by Revealing 4 Emerging Trends That Distinguish It from Major Competitors

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Post-pandemic user experience has been relying more on the support of cloud-based contact centers with rich integration capabilities and artificial intelligence assistance services. As a result, over 70% of Sobot’s contact center business derives from customer system upgrades.

SINGAPORE , June 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Sobot, an all-in-one contact center solution provider established in Singapore, is celebrating its second anniversary and revealing four emerging trends that highlight its unique business competitiveness, setting it apart from competitors such as Genesys and Zendesk. Initially focusing on the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions, Sobot is currently expanding into the North American market, with a growing client base in this region and adequate enterprise-level SaaS experience with global leading brands, such as Samsung, Michael Kors, OPPO, Tineco, Renogy, Weee!, Opay, J&T, and Mico.

Sobot Co-founder and CEO, Xu Yi, commented: “The customer service industry, evolving from call centers to cloud-based and SaaS-based contact centers, is rapidly advancing. Technological progress and increased demands for better services from users are driving customer contact centers to change and upgrade to be more open, integrated, smarter and more convenient. Our initial strategic vision for industry development has been confirmed, and over the past two years, Sobot has responded to these market demands. Now, between 60% and 70% of Sobot’s new customers are those upgrading from the services of our competitors. Moving forward, we will continue to iterate and adapt to the needs of these new customers.”

Sobot reveals four emerging trends that set it apart from competitors in the development of its contact center business

Seamless integration of data and omnichannel access creates more opportunities for better customer management and user experience. With the Company’s approach to an integrated omnichannel customer experience, the issues associated with the disjointed and inefficient management of e-commerce customer service and after-sales services are effectively resolved, regardless of which communication channels – WhatsApp, Meta, Instagram, Telegram, etc. – the message is conveyed from. In the case of a major fresh food e-commerce client, an open API integrates the call center and ticketing management system, with one point of access, efficiently solving customer communication and management needs in multiple scenarios and saving 35% of the gap in waiting time from separated systems deployed earlier.

Artificial intelligence (AI) agent products show obvious advantages, with both AI directly solving customers’ issues and through the use of AI-assisting agents. It can solve problems on two levels, showcasing the powerful capabilities of its AI technology. Natural language processing (NLP) and large language model (LLM) technologies from Sobot enrich the AI customer service experience. In the case of Renogy, customer queries are answered over Livechat, and through Sobot’s NLP and LLM behind the AI Agent, it can quickly identify the best answer to various customer questions, increasing the customer experience with higher and quicker knowledge learning efficiency.

Enhancing the marketing with more ways to reach out to customers and interactive options will strengthen the connections with them, boosting their involvement and loyalty to our business. In the case of L Gaming, Sobot caters to customer service needs by empowering active marketing contact, and realizing two-way interaction through its platform. Starting with CX SaaS, it added functions to enhance marketing, customer contact, and interaction, strengthening customer relations and increasing user engagement. For instance, Sobot’s platform integrates with WhatsApp, improving customer service efficiency during various interaction stages.

Offering comprehensive consulting, pre-sales solutions, delivery, and customer success services helps enterprise clients maximize the platform’s benefits and achieve business success. Unlike competitors, Sobot provides specific industry and best practice guidance, enhancing application scope and effectiveness. By offering customer service consulting and business support, Sobot ensures rapid, high-quality service integration, significantly speeding up the onboarding process.

Embracing the increasing functions and values that a contact solution provider can bring to its enterprise customers, Sobot’s customer-first DNA provides users with a more comprehensive, integrated, agile, and intelligent service solution to help enterprises improve customer satisfaction and business efficiency with its omnichannel model from day one.

Please visit the https://www.sobot.io/ for more information.

About Sobot

Sobot is an all-in-one contact center solution provider, offering both customer service and marketing software. Its product range includes AI Chatbot, Live Chat, Voice, Ticketing, and WhatsApp Business API. Sobot commits to delivering an omnichannel and intelligent solution, ensuring seamless customer interactions across various channels. With established partnerships with industry giants like AWS, Alibaba Cloud, and Meta, the company has won increasing business opportunities with notable clients, such as Samsung, OPPO, DFS, Philips, J&T, Air Liquide, OPay, Mico, and Lilith Games. Sobot is looking forward to empowering businesses to achieve better customer experiences and higher satisfaction levels through providing cutting-edge solutions to drive success for its clients globally.

 

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iSOFT Contributes Intelligent Driving OS as AUTOSAR CAPI Global Code Baseline

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SHANGHAI, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At the 17th AUTOSAR Open Conference (AOC) in Shanghai, iSOFT (iSOFT Infrastructure Software Co., Ltd.) contributed its self-developed intelligent driving operating system as the global code baseline for AUTOSAR’s Common Adaptive Platform Implementation (CAPI) – a notable milestone in the evolution of the global smart vehicle industry.

“This is a paradigm shift from ‘standard-first’ to ‘code-first,’ responding to new industrial demands of the intelligent connected era,” said Liu Hongqian, General Manager of iSOFT. “Open source enables collaboration but must meet automotive-grade safety and performance requirements. iSOFT was the first to open-source EasyXMen, and CAPI reinforces our commitment. As the first international code standard baseline from a Chinese enterprise, this is Chinese wisdom going global. CAPI lets global enterprises develop on one codebase, significantly reducing adaptation costs.”

Joachim Langenwalter, AUTOSAR spokesperson, underscored China’s lead: “China is the world’s largest automotive market at 30 million vehicles annually. Other countries are keeping a close eye on Chinese-developed technology. iSOFT leveraged ‘China speed’ to establish CAPI’s foundation, allowing specifications and code to evolve in lockstep with shortened feedback cycles. AUTOSAR transcends geopolitical boundaries; this unified codebase will be used worldwide.”

Patrick Will, Head of SW Product Marketing & Management at Infineon, noted the accelerating transformation: “The open-source shift is accelerating and automotive mindsets are changing. iSOFT and Infineon are aligned in a shared vision: to streamline software development processes. Our DRIVECORE platform integrates iSOFT middleware with Infineon software and hardware layers, enabling customers to kick off their projects swiftly without encountering licensing barriers. ‘China-for-China’ development is increasingly essential, yet global collaboration matters — walls make no sense.”

Yu Peng, XPENG Motors Technical Center GM, explained CAPI’s value: “It delivers three key benefits for OEMs: reduced redundant costs, enhanced supply chain security, and accelerated ecosystem collaboration. CAPI solves the structural tension where foundational software moves too slowly while upper layers iterate in weeks. It provides a ‘common foundation’ for chip vendors, software suppliers, and automakers to co-develop on the same baseline. China’s mass-production practices now feed back into global standards while global standards better serve China.”

With 25 million-plus units deployed across 300-plus vehicle models, iSOFT’s OS brings production-proven middleware to the global stage through CAPI’s open, collaborative framework for the software-defined vehicle era.

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METI-Supported Global South-Japan Tech Talent Internship Opens Applications for 2026 Program

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Program connects STEM students from the Global South with leading Japanese companies through on-site and online internships

TOKYO, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Applications are now open for the Global South-Japan Tech Talent Internship (GS-JTI), a program sponsored by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), with Deloitte Tohmatsu Venture Support Co., Ltd., serving as the Program Secretariat. The program aims to connect talented students and recent graduates from the Global South with Japanese companies in advanced technology fields, creating opportunities for cross-border learning, skills development, and future career growth.

The GS-JTI program is designed for students and recent graduates in STEM fields, including IT, AI, and semiconductors, who are interested in gaining real-world experience with Japanese industry. Through the program, selected participants will have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, learn from industry mentors, and experience Japanese workplace culture.

In addition to practical work experience, the program offers various forms of participant support. These may include travel and accommodation support, visa application assistance, and 24/7 support during the internship period, in accordance with program conditions.

The program offers both on-site internships in Japan and online internship opportunities. On-site internships are scheduled for approximately 1.5 months between September 2026 and February 2027, while online internships are scheduled for approximately one month during the same period, subject to host company conditions.

Applicants must satisfy the program’s eligibility requirements. Eligible candidates include individuals who:

are majoring in STEM-related fields, including IT, AI, and semiconductors.are currently enrolled at a university or have graduated within the last three years.possess working proficiency in English.are citizens of countries listed on the OECD DAC List (excluding the People’s Republic of China); andreside outside Japan at the time of application.

Past program feedback indicates strong participant interest in future engagement with Japanese employers. According to program materials, 94% of previous interns expressed interest in working for Japanese companies after completing the internship.

The GS-JTI program seeks to contribute to skills development, cross-cultural exchange, and longer-term collaboration between Japan and future technology professionals from the Global South.

For additional information about the program, please visit:
** https://gs-jti.go.jp/foreign-talent/**

To register and apply, please visit:
** https://hub.techjapan.work/register**

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Global South – Japan Tech Talent Internship (GS-JTI) Program Secretariat
(Contractor: Deloitte Tohmatsu Venture Support Co., Ltd.)
Email address: gs_hr_exchange_support@tohmatsu.co.jp

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U.S. News Unveils 2026-2027 Best Global Universities Rankings

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Universities in more than 100 countries are evaluated in the newest edition.

WASHINGTON, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in education rankings and consumer advice, today published the 2026-2027 Best Global Universities rankings, which evaluate more than 2,250 schools on academic research and reputation.

The latest edition includes universities from more than 100 countries. The following countries have the most schools in the overall rankings:

China: 409United States: 275India: 123United Kingdom: 93Japan: 86

“For students seeking universities with strong academic excellence and global recognition, the Best Global Universities rankings offer an essential comparative resource,” said LaMont Jones, Ed.D., managing editor for Education at U.S. News. “Our methodology focuses on a school’s research mission and scholarly impact, helping students identify institutions that are truly at the forefront of global knowledge creation.”

Of the 51 subject rankings, four will have more schools ranked this year, including: water resources; chemical engineering; energy and fuels; and clinical medicine.

Powered by data and metrics from the Web of Science Core Collection and InCites Benchmarking & Analytics provided by Clarivate, a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, the Best Global Universities methodology weighs factors that measure a university’s global and regional research reputation and academic research performance.

For the overall ranking, this includes bibliometric indicators such as publications, citations and international collaboration. Each of the 51 subject rankings has its own weighting based on academic research performance in that specific area.

2026-2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities
*See the full rankings here.

Overall Best Global Universities – Top 10

Harvard UniversityMassachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)Stanford UniversityUniversity of OxfordUniversity of CambridgeTsinghua UniversityUniversity of California BerkeleyYale UniversityUniversity College LondonColumbia University

Africa – Top 3

University of Cape Town (South Africa)Cairo University (Egypt)University of Witwatersrand (South Africa)

Asia – Top 3

Tsinghua University (China)National University of Singapore (Singapore)Peking University (China)

Australia/New Zealand – Top 3

University of Melbourne (Australia)University of Sydney (Australia)University of New South Wales Sydney (Australia)

Europe – Top 3

University of Oxford (United Kingdom)University of Cambridge (United Kingdom)University College London (United Kingdom)

Latin America – Top 3

Universidade de Sao Paulo (Brazil)Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile (Chile)University of Buenos Aires (Argentina)

The Best Global Universities rankings serve the broader U.S. News mission of providing trusted information and rankings – such as Best High Schools, Best Colleges and Best Online Programs – to empower all students in making informed choices about their education.

For more information on the Best Global Universities, visit X, TikTok, Facebook and Instagram using #BestGlobal.

About U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report is the global leader for journalism that empowers consumers, citizens, business leaders and policy officials to make confident decisions in all aspects of their lives and communities. A multifaceted media company, U.S. News provides unbiased rankings, independent reporting and analysis, and consumer advice to millions of people on USNews.com each month. A pillar in Washington for more than 90 years, U.S. News is the trusted home for in-depth and exclusive insights on education, health, politics, the economy, insurance, personal finance, travel, automobiles, real estate, careers and consumer products and services.

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Clarivate is a leading global provider of transformative intelligence. We offer enriched data, insights & analytics, workflow solutions and expert services in the areas of Academia & Government, Intellectual Property and Life Sciences & Healthcare. For more information, please visit www.clarivate.com.

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