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Modulate Velma API: Real-Time Voice Intelligence for Enterprise

Modulate Velma API: Real-Time Voice Intelligence for Enterprise

Modulate has launched the Velma Enterprise API publicly, giving developers access to real-time voice intelligence built on its Ensemble Listening Model architecture. The platform analyzes raw conversational audio for emotion, intent, behavioral risk, and compliance signals rather than relying on transcription. ECI Research sees AI agent oversight and compliance monitoring as the fastest-growing use cases for this emerging infrastructure category.

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AI Agent Readiness: How Liveops Lifted Sales 57%

AI Agent Readiness: How Liveops Lifted Sales 57%

Liveops has released results showing AI simulation-certified agents outperformed prior cohorts by up to 57% in sales conversions in their first 30 days. The LiveNexus platform’s approach — AI as rehearsal infrastructure rather than autonomous decision engine — offers a practical model for enterprises navigating the human-AI collaboration challenge. The results raise a pointed question: where else is the “acceptable ramp” assumption quietly consuming margin?

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AI Maturity in CX: Why Hybrid Models Are Winning in 2026

AI Maturity in CX: Why Hybrid Models Are Winning in 2026

The Liveops 2026 AI Maturity Benchmark surveyed 815 enterprise executives and found that only 6% prefer fully autonomous AI in customer experience environments. Most enterprises sit in mid-maturity stages, and organizational readiness has overtaken technology capability as the primary transformation barrier. ECI Research examines what this means for CX investment strategy and AI platform design.

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Vapi's $50M Series B: The Enterprise Voice AI Infrastructure Play

Vapi’s $50M Series B: The Enterprise Voice AI Infrastructure Play

Vapi has closed a $50M Series B and crossed 1 billion calls served, with Amazon Ring, Intuit, and New York Life among its enterprise customers. ECI Research analyzes why this funding round signals a shift in how enterprises are operationalizing voice AI, and what the governance roadmap means for IT decision-makers and developers evaluating the space.

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