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Civix Strengthens SaaS Tech Positioning with New VP of Product Strategy

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HEATHROW, Fla., July 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Civix, a leading provider of state and local government technology solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sai Kolluri as its new Vice President of Product Strategy. With over 30 years of experience in product management and software development, Kolluri will drive the innovation of Civix solutions to exceed the needs of U.S. Election Officials and Secretaries of State.

Kolluri will drive the innovation of Civix solutions to exceed the needs of Election Officials and Secretaries of State.

The creation of this role is part of Civix’s mission to make the next generation of government technology products centering around a Software as a Service (SaaS) delivery model. These cloud-based solutions are cost effective and evolve with technological and cyber security advancements.

“We are thrilled to welcome Sai to our executive team,” said Phillip Braithwaite, CEO of Civix. “His extensive experience and leadership in product management will be instrumental in shaping our strategy and ensuring our clients have the best tools available to fulfill their missions in an evolving digital landscape.”

Kolluri will lead Civix’s newly organized product strategy team, which uses best practices in market analysis and customer feedback to enhance user experience and drive long-term government administrative success. 

“We’re investing significantly in our products as part of a thoughtful, standardized designed strategy to provide our clients with both modern and secure solutions,” said Kolluri. “With Civix, state and local governments can leverage technology that continues to evolve – automatically and without rounds of costly updates, downtime, or internal support.”

Kolluri’s appointment accelerates Civix’s ongoing efforts to set a new standard in enterprise-ready government software through cloud-native, adaptable architecture. This initiative is designed to create maintainable codebases that ensure government systems remain up to date, mitigating the risk of technical debt accumulation inherent in custom developed legacy systems and reducing the overall burden on government officials.

“We are at a critical juncture in government technology where the integration of advanced, scalable solutions can significantly impact the efficacy and trust in public administration,” added Braithwaite. “Sai’s expertise will be crucial in navigating this landscape and driving Civix products forward.”

About Civix: Civix is a leading provider of government technology solutions, specializing in election management, ethics administration, and business services software. Committed to enhancing the efficiency and security of government administration, Civix delivers cutting-edge, cloud-based solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of its state and local clients.

Civix is an HKW portfolio-company that combines Civix’s established leadership and track record for excellence with the added empowerment of HKW’s financial and management strength. For more information about Civix, please visit www.gocivix.com.

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Gupshup Accelerates AI Adoption For Businesses with Pre-Built, Industry-Trained, Multimodal AI Agents

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JAKARTA, Indonesia, Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Gupshup, the world’s leading Conversational AI platform today announced the launch of its AI Agent Library, a groundbreaking suite of 15 pre-built and customizable AI Agents with deep industry knowhow to help businesses dramatically accelerate time-to-market. This Agent library enables enterprises to deploy advanced AI-powered interactions rapidly, enabling early adopters to substantially accelerate revenue growth, and improve customer experience and operational efficiency. The launch of these AI Agents reflects Gupshup’s mission of enabling businesses to thrive in the era of Conversational AI.

These industry-tuned AI Agents are specifically designed for B2C engagement across the business lifecycle of marketing, selling, and support. They leverage LLMs for rich customer interactions, seamlessly integrate with backend systems and are rapidly deployable in omnichannel environments, i.e. across messaging channels including WhatsApp, SMS, RCS, Voice, Web, and Mobile 

“Conversational AI Agents are fundamentally transforming how businesses connect with their customers. As a tech-first organization that has consistently been the leader at every stage of the evolution of the conversational messaging industry, Gupshup is uniquely positioned to bring these next-gen AI Agents”, said Beerud Sheth, Founder & CEO, Gupshup.

The initial release includes several specialized AI Agents designed to deliver immediate business results across multiple industries and key B2C engagement scenarios. Industries include Retail & e-Commerce, Fintech, Travel & Hospitality, Real Estate and CPG/FMCG.

For example- the Lead Generation AI Agent autonomously collects, qualifies, and nurtures leads while orchestrating targeted drip campaigns, tasks that traditionally require significant manual intervention. The Product Discovery AI Agent accelerates sales by providing consultative product discovery and intelligent recommendations.

As a rapidly evolving AI-native organization, Gupshup has integrated artificial intelligence across its entire product suite and internal operations from employee onboarding to finance, engineering and customer success.

About Gupshup

Gupshup is the leading platform for building and deploying industry-trained Conversational AI Agents for every business across marketing, commerce, and support use cases. Gupshup Conversation Cloud powers multimodal interactions with industry-trained AI agents so that businesses can go live faster across channels including Voice, WhatsApp, RCS, Web, Mobile Apps and more.

Trusted by 45,000+ customers in 60+ countries across industries, Gupshup handles 120B+ conversational messages annually. Gupshup works with many of the top brands across industries including eCommerce, retail, payments, fintech, payments, media, travel, automotive, and banking to deliver transformative conversational experiences that accelerate growth and optimize costs.

Media Contact: Vandana V; vandana.v@gupshup.io 

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Gupshup Showcases Pre-Built, Industry-Trained, Multimodal AI Agents at LEAP 2025

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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Gupshup, the world’s leading Conversational AI platform, showcased its cutting-edge AI Agent capabilities at LEAP 2025, Saudi Arabia’s premier technology event. Following the successful demonstration, the company today announced the launch of its AI Agent Library, featuring 15 pre-built, ready-to-deploy, customizable AI Agents designed to revolutionize business-customer interactions across industries.

This Agent library enables enterprises to deploy advanced AI-powered interactions rapidly, enabling early adopters to substantially accelerate revenue growth, and improve customer experience and operational efficiency. The launch of these AI Agents reflects Gupshup’s mission of enabling businesses to thrive in the era of Conversational AI.

These industry-tuned AI Agents are specifically designed for B2C engagement across the business lifecycle of marketing, selling, and support. They leverage LLMs for rich customer interactions, seamlessly integrate with backend systems, and are rapidly deployable in omnichannel environments, i.e. across messaging channels including WhatsApp, SMS, Voice, Web, and Mobile.

Businesses using Gupshup’s pre-built AI Agents can create highly personalized interactions as these agents can track the conversation history by integrating with common data platforms. Deeply embedded trust and safety guardrails ensure that the AI doesn’t stray from its designated role while maintaining brand integrity.

“Conversational AI Agents are fundamentally transforming how businesses connect with their customers. As a tech-first organization that has consistently been the leader at every stage of the evolution of the conversational messaging industry, Gupshup is uniquely positioned to bring these next-gen AI Agents. These AI Agents are optimized to have substantial business impact, enable rapid deployment, and deliver high ROI”, said Beerud Sheth, Founder & CEO, Gupshup.

The launch aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 digital transformation goals and the Kingdom’s ambitious investments in artificial intelligence. Since establishing its presence in Saudi Arabia in October 2024, Gupshup has witnessed tremendous interest from regional enterprises looking to enhance their digital capabilities through conversational AI solutions.

Recently, Gupshup powered Saudi Arabia’s first automotive AI Agent for Petromin which leverages advanced large language models (LLMs) to deliver remarkably human-like support interactions akin to speaking with a live automobile support specialist.

In the Middle East, Gupshup has established strong partnerships across diverse sectors including retail, real estate, financial services, and healthcare. Leading fashion retailer 6thStreet, part of the Apparel Group, achieved an impressive 8X marketing ROI by leveraging Gupshup’s conversational marketing solutions. The company’s impact extends to consumer electronics, where Sharaf DG, the region’s premier electronics retailer, transformed its digital advertising through Click to WhatsApp campaigns. These campaigns, powered by Gupshup’s technology, delivered exceptional results with 400% returns and a 34% reduction in customer acquisition costs across touchpoints.

At Leap 2025, Gupshup also signed an MoU with Ego Group, a leading Saudi-made ride-hailing app to offer conversational solutions that will enhance experience for Ego’s customers.

About Gupshup

Gupshup is the leading platform for building and deploying industry-trained Conversational AI Agents for every business across marketing, commerce, and support use cases. Gupshup Conversation Cloud powers multimodal interactions with industry-trained AI agents so that businesses can go live faster across channels including Voice, WhatsApp, RCS, Web, Mobile Apps and more.

Trusted by 45,000+ customers in 60+ countries across industries, Gupshup handles 120B+ conversational messages annually. Gupshup works with many of the top brands across industries including eCommerce, retail, payments, fintech, payments, media, travel, automotive, and banking to deliver transformative conversational experiences that accelerate growth and optimize costs.

Contact: Vandana V; vandana.v@gupshup.io 

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Year of the Snake Celebrations Bring Lively Festivities to Cangzhou

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CANGZHOU, China, Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from xinhuanet:

The Year of the Snake ushers in an energetic Spring Festival in Cangzhou, Hebei Province. Locals and tourists alike are reveling in the festivities, with a selection of activities that captivate the spirit of the season. From welcoming the God of Wealth to enjoying acrobatic shows, exploring folk traditions at bustling temple fairs and strolling through illuminated night streets, there’s no shortage of cultural enrichment. This year’s celebrations feature new highlights, including a mesmerizing lantern festival and cutting-edge drone light shows, which light up the night sky with spectacular displays. Traditional performances like the ‘iron flower’ spectacle — a centuries-old art of casting molten iron into fiery sparks — add a unique touch to the energetic celebrations, creating a festive and harmonious atmosphere that marks a joyful start to the new lunar year.

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