New Opus Research report defines the five layers of a complete AI agent control plane, and why no single vendor will deliver it.
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Zendesk’s Big Bet on Owning the Resolution Layer
At the Zendesk Relate 2026 conference, the phrase “Autonomous Service Workforce” not only served as a marketing slogan but also shows how far Zendesk intends to go.
What Production-Grade Agentic CX Actually Looks Like
Join Opus Research, SESTEK, and Zorlu Energy to learn how orchestrating AI agents, human teams, backend systems, and workflows actually resolve customer issues.
Beyond AI Agents: Building the CX Control Plane
Join Opus Research and Cyara (June 17th) to talk about the agentic control plane and what it takes to evaluate, govern, and continuously improve AI agents in real CX deployments.
Opus Research Report: How AI Is Reshaping CCaaS Spend
Opus Research projects core CCaaS platform spend (routing, channels, the interaction layer everyone pays for) will compress, but the mix within it shifts meaningfully as AI moves from overlay to operating layer.
Webinar: Closing the Gap Between AI Pilots – Real Impact in Healthcare
Learn what it takes to evaluate AI strategy, understand what AI looks like at the point of care, and how to scale without scaling headcount.
Conversational AI Grows Up Into a Consolidation Market
SoundHound’s LivePerson acquisition signals a new phase in conversational AI, where consolidation, scale, and omnichannel CX matter most.
The Proof-of-Value Scoreboard: Measuring What Matters for BPO AI
Opus Research interviews TP, Alorica, TELUS Digital, iQor, Firstsource, and Atento to find credible proof of AI value depends a BPO’s strategy that connects breadth, rigor, and discipline.
Zoom’s Next Act Runs Through CX
Zoom is turning CX from a side dish into proof that its platform and AI ambitions are getting real.
Enterprise Connect 2026: Orchestration, Pricing, and Power Plays
Opus Research’s Ian Jacobs and Peter Headrick talk all things EC with special attention paid to AI pricing, CX orchestration, and the strategic role of data platforms.