Latest Product Updates and Feature Enhancements on Zoho ContactManager

 

WhatsApp messages for events: Zoho Backstage enhancements

Zoho has enhanced its Zoho Backstage platform with new WhatsApp integration features. These include delivery reports for message tracking, scheduled notifications, expanded automation triggers for va...rious stakeholders, and improved account management. These updates aim to streamline event communication, offering organizers greater visibility and flexibility in managing WhatsApp messaging.

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Introducing Zoho connected apps for Google Gemini

Zoho introduces connected apps for Google Gemini, allowing seamless integration of Zoho applications with Gemini's AI capabilities. This integration simplifies workflows by enabling users to access a...nd interact with business data across Zoho CRM, Zoho Mail, Bigin, Zoho Desk, and Zoho Projects through a single conversational interface. The integration aims to reduce context switching and enhance productivity.

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Zoho Backstage x Zoho MCP: Your events, now connected to AI

Zoho has launched the Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Zoho Backstage, enabling integration with AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT. This allows users to manage event data and workflows using na...tural language, enhancing event management automation and AI-driven data interaction. MCP supports 49 operations, facilitating seamless AI integration for event planning tasks.

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Zoho Mail is now on AWS Marketplace

Zoho Mail is now available on AWS Marketplace, allowing organizations using AWS for software procurement to subscribe to Zoho Mail Premium directly through their AWS account. This integration simplif...ies billing and management, aligning with existing AWS procurement workflows. Zoho Mail Premium offers robust email security, compliance tools, and centralized admin controls.

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Zoho launches Zoho ERP from Kumbakonam, a rural Tamil Nadu town, takes on global players

Zoho has launched Zoho ERP, an AI-native enterprise resource planning platform designed to help Indian businesses scale efficiently. The solution, developed in Kumbakonam, offers low-code and no-code... capabilities, enabling easier implementation and customization without third-party dependencies. It integrates financial management, supply chain, and payroll management, with industry-specific features for manufacturing, retail, and non-profits.

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App Spotlight: MessageWhiz SMS for Zoho CRM

MessageWhiz integrates WhatsApp and SMS into Zoho CRM, enabling two-way customer conversations and automated messaging triggered by CRM activity. This integration centralizes messaging within Zoho CR...M, improving customer engagement, response times, and workflow efficiency by maintaining full conversation history and automating routine communications.

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Zoho Backstage now has Abstract Management built in

Zoho has integrated Abstract Management into its Zoho Backstage platform, enhancing event management capabilities. This feature allows organizers to manage abstract workflows from submission to sessi...on creation, providing tools for abstract collection, review, and approval. It includes customizable forms, blind reviews, and HIPAA compliance for secure data handling. Available with all paid plans, it aims to streamline the abstract management process.

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Zoho Corp. Unveils Nathu La, a Designed-in-India Server, in a Move Towards Technological Sovereignty

Zoho Corp. launched Nathu La, a server designed in India, enhancing its technology stack. The server, developed with Intel, reduces power consumption and total cost of ownership. It supports virtuali...zation, HPC, AI inference, and storage applications. Zoho plans to host its applications on this platform, optimizing performance and costs, while promoting technological sovereignty and local talent development.

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Zoho Corporation Announces Zia Agents; AI Platform Supporting Autonomous Agents Across Organisation's Broad Portfolio

Zoho Corporation has announced the launch of Zia Agents, an AI platform designed to support autonomous agents across its product portfolio. The platform includes Zia Agent Studio and Agent Marketplac...e, allowing enterprises to create and deploy intelligent digital agents. These agents can be integrated across Zoho's applications and third-party platforms, enhancing customer support and operational efficiency.

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Zoho Corporation launches new brand, Vani, an intelligent visual collaboration platform

Zoho Corporation launched Vani, a new visual collaboration platform. Vani integrates with Zoho's ecosystem and third-party apps, offering features like mind mapping, AI-powered tools, and native vide...o meetings. It supports project management and team collaboration on a shared canvas. Vani is available globally with flexible pricing.

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Zoho deepens AI-powered capabilities in CX platform

Zoho has enhanced its CX platform with deep AI integrations and launched Ulaa Enterprise, a secure browser for businesses. The CX platform now includes features like report creation and custom workfl...ows powered by Zia, Zoho's AI engine. Ulaa Enterprise offers advanced security features, including data loss prevention and real-time phishing detection, catering to security-conscious workplaces.

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Zoho Empowers Small Businesses with Significant Upgrades to Bigin and Zoho Contracts

Zoho announced significant upgrades to its Bigin and Zoho Contracts platforms, enhancing capabilities for small and medium businesses. Bigin now includes features like a booking management system, Sh...opify integration, and AI-assisted dashboard creation. Zoho Contracts offers improved compliance and contract lifecycle management with new AI tools and integration with Zoho CRM.

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Zoho Launches Advanced AI Capabilities in Zoho Creator, Low-Code Development Platform

Zoho has launched advanced AI capabilities in its low-code development platform, Zoho Creator. The new features include CoCreator, which uses AI to simplify app creation with voice and text prompts. ...The platform now supports AI-driven app generation, data cleansing, and custom AI model deployment, enhancing app development speed and functionality without additional costs.

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Zoho Launches Solutions for Enterprise Billing and Spend Management

Zoho has launched Zoho Billing Enterprise Edition and Zoho Spend, targeting large enterprises. Zoho Billing offers flexible billing solutions, supporting complex pricing models and compliance across ...15 countries. Zoho Spend integrates payroll, procurement, and expense management, enhancing financial visibility and control. These solutions aim to transform billing into a revenue engine and spend management into a strategic advantage.

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Zoho Launches Zia Hubs, a Tool to Extract Intelligence from Unstructured Business Data

Zoho launched Zia Hubs, a tool within Zoho WorkDrive, to extract intelligence from unstructured business data. Zia Hubs organizes diverse content formats into dedicated hubs, enabling users to derive... insights and automate workflows. It integrates with third-party software like Docusign and Zoom, enhancing Zoho's AI capabilities across its product suite.

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Zoho Notebook Introduces Advanced AI Features, expands student edition to include Notebook AI

Zoho has enhanced its Zoho Notebook application with advanced AI features powered by Zia, including intelligent Q&A, meeting notes, and multilingual support. These updates, integrated across the Zoho... ecosystem, aim to streamline note-taking and knowledge management for businesses and students. The student edition now includes these AI capabilities for free.

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Zoho Takes Strides in AI Launches Proprietary LLM and ASR models MCP server Prebuilt AI Agents and No-Code Agent Builder

Zoho has launched several AI-driven products, including the Zia LLM, ASR models for English and Hindi, and a no-code agent builder. These innovations aim to enhance business operations with AI, focus...ing on privacy and governance. The Zia LLM is optimized for business use cases, while the ASR models offer efficient speech-to-text conversion. Zoho's AI products are integrated across its platforms, supporting various business functions.

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Zoho Unveils AI-powered Zoho One: A New Era of Contextual Collaboration for Businesses

Zoho has unveiled an enhanced version of Zoho One, incorporating AI-powered features for improved contextual collaboration. The update includes a redesigned user experience, leveraging AI assistant Z...ia for data integration, and new integrations with third-party apps. The platform also introduces Spaces for app grouping and a centralised integration panel, enhancing user productivity and decision-making.

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Meet the new Cliq Mini: Communication that stays with you across Zoho apps

Zoho introduces Cliq Mini, an upgraded chat bar for seamless communication across all Zoho apps. The new features include advanced search functions, dedicated conversation views, and quick actions, a...llowing users to manage communications without leaving their current app. This integration enhances productivity by keeping conversations accessible and consistent across Zoho's ecosystem.

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ZeptoMail meets Zoho Mail and Workplace: One platform for your emails, with free credits to get started

Zoho has integrated ZeptoMail with Zoho Mail and Zoho Workplace, creating a unified platform for managing both business and transactional emails. This integration simplifies email management by elimi...nating the need for separate services, offering a seamless solution for everyday communication and automated transactional alerts within the Zoho ecosystem.

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Meet Zoho Social MCP: Your AI assistant can now help run social media

Zoho introduces Zoho Social MCP, an AI-powered tool that enhances social media management by integrating AI assistants into the workflow. This tool streamlines tasks such as content creation, schedul...ing, and asset management, allowing marketers to focus on strategy and creativity. It integrates seamlessly with Zoho's ecosystem, reducing complexity and improving operational efficiency.

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App Spotlight: Shopify Pro for Zoho CRM

Shopify Pro for Zoho CRM integrates Shopify with Zoho CRM, synchronizing customer, product, and order data across both platforms. This extension centralizes ecommerce and CRM workflows, reducing manu...al data entry and ensuring data accuracy. Key features include a centralized sync dashboard, flexible sync controls, and conflict handling rules.

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Introducing Zoho Expense MCP: Turn conversations into expense workflows

Zoho introduces Zoho Expense MCP, an AI-driven tool that transforms expense management into conversational workflows. It allows users to interact with their expense data using natural language, strea...mlining tasks like report generation and policy violation identification. Built with enterprise-grade security, MCP integrates seamlessly with AI tools, enhancing operational efficiency in finance departments.

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Announcing Zoho POS for South Africa—expanding our commitment to the MEA

Zoho has launched Zoho POS in South Africa, expanding its presence in the MEA region. The cloud-based point of sale solution supports local VAT requirements and integrates with various third-party ap...ps and Zoho's ecosystem, enhancing retail operations. It offers features like inventory management, billing across devices, and AI-powered capabilities, starting at ZAR 120 per month.

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Introduction: Zoho Notebook now imports and transcribes your call recordings automatically from Zoho apps

Zoho Notebook now integrates with Zoho Cliq, Zoho Meeting, and Zoho Voice to automatically import and transcribe call recordings. This integration creates searchable notecards, enhancing productivity... for teams in project management, marketing, development, sales, and HR by documenting conversations. The feature supports multiple languages and is available for Notebook for Business, Pro Plus, and Zoho One users.

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Zoho Sheet's offline support expands to iOS

Zoho has expanded offline support for its Zoho Sheet application to iOS, enhancing its functionality across platforms. This update allows users to create, edit, and analyze spreadsheets offline, offe...ring features like data validation, conditional formatting, and charting. The move aligns with Zoho's strategy to provide a seamless experience both online and offline, catering to the needs of large organizations and power users.

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Introducing Zoho Expense Integrated Travel solution : The Smarter Way to Manage Business Travel

Zoho has introduced an integrated travel solution within Zoho Expense, enhancing business travel management by combining travel booking, policy enforcement, and AI-native expense management. The plat...form offers a comprehensive travel inventory, real-time policy compliance, and sustainability tracking, providing organizations with improved visibility and control over travel expenses. Available in select regions, it aims to streamline travel logistics and support corporate ESG goals.

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Zoho Books introduces the Landlords edition in the UK

Zoho Books has launched a Landlords edition in the UK, tailored to help landlords manage rental properties and comply with HMRC's Making Tax Digital for Income Tax rules. The software enables propert...y-level tracking, real-time profitability insights, and seamless tax submissions, all available from the free plan.

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Introducing Web Tabs in Zoho Mail: Keep the websites you need right where you work

Zoho introduces Web Tabs in Zoho Mail, allowing users to embed and access frequently used websites directly within their email interface. This feature enhances productivity by reducing the need to sw...itch between browser tabs, integrating essential web applications like CRM systems and project management tools into the email workspace.

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AI-powered digital signature workflows with Zoho Sign MCP

Zoho has introduced an integration between Zoho Sign and Zoho MCP, enabling AI-powered digital signature workflows. This integration allows AI agents like Claude and GitHub Copilot to manage document... actions such as sending, tracking, and recalling signatures through natural language prompts, streamlining document management and reducing manual workflow bottlenecks.

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Zoho People Plus Archives

Zoho has introduced the UAE edition of Zoho Payroll for Zoho People Plus, enhancing payroll management capabilities and reducing errors for users in the region.

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LinkedIn RSC+ for Zoho Recruit

Zoho Recruit now integrates with LinkedIn Recruiter System Connect (RSC), enabling seamless data synchronization between the platforms. This integration allows users to automatically sync candidate i...nformation, InMail history, and notes, enhancing recruitment efficiency. The RSC+ feature further leverages AI for candidate evaluations, streamlining the hiring process.

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Pro tips: 5 ways to close WhatsApp leads in Zoho CRM

Zoho CRM integrates with WhatsApp through TimelinesAI, enabling automatic lead creation and management directly from WhatsApp chats. This integration enhances lead management by capturing chat detail...s, routing messages, and triggering CRM workflows based on chat activity. AI tools summarize conversations, aiding in quick decision-making and improving sales efficiency.

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Zoho Books supports SA100 filing

Zoho Books has introduced self assessment (SA100) filing in its UK edition, allowing users to generate and submit tax returns directly to HMRC. This feature, available from the free plan, simplifies ...tax compliance for sole traders, landlords, and directors by automating tax calculations and reducing manual errors. It enhances Zoho Books' capabilities as a comprehensive accounting solution for UK taxpayers.

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Introducing ONDC selling in Zoho Commerce, powered by Vikra

Zoho Commerce now integrates with the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) via Vikra, enabling merchants to sell directly on the ONDC Network. This integration allows businesses to reach more cus...tomers across India without altering their existing operations, as product catalogs and inventory are automatically synchronized.

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Zoho launches Classes 2.0, betting on AI to fix India's education gaps

Zoho has launched Classes 2.0, an AI-powered learning management system designed to address educational challenges in India. The platform includes features like an AI tutor, automated grading, and ca...reer counseling tools. It supports 22 Indian languages and is offered free to government institutions, while private entities are charged a monthly fee.

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From benefits to compliance: Managing HR operations for US teams with Zoho People

Zoho People, a unified HR platform, simplifies HR operations for US teams by centralizing employee data, managing compliance documentation, tracking timesheets, and handling benefits. It supports fed...eral and state-specific overtime policies, streamlines time off management, and aligns performance with organizational goals through OKRs. The platform enhances HR efficiency and compliance with US regulations.

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App Spotlight: Grow Payments for Zoho CRM

Zoho introduces the Grow Payments extension for Zoho CRM, enhancing payment collection by integrating payment requests, reminders, and transaction processing directly within the CRM. This integration... reduces manual effort, improves cash flow, and supports multiple secure payment methods, streamlining the sales process for businesses.

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Zoho Calendar + Google Calendar interoperability: Collaborate without scheduling conflicts

Zoho Calendar now offers interoperability with Google Calendar, allowing users to view each other's free/busy status across platforms without sharing event details. This integration aims to reduce sc...heduling conflicts and administrative overhead, enhancing productivity for organizations using both calendar systems.

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Meet Zoho Inventory MCP: Inventory operations that work through conversation

Zoho introduces Zoho Inventory MCP, integrating AI tools to streamline inventory operations through conversational interfaces. This open standard allows AI assistants to perform tasks like creating p...urchase orders and checking stock availability, enhancing workflow efficiency. MCP maintains existing permissions and approval structures, ensuring secure and controlled operations.

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App Spotlight: Autocomplete Address Via Google for Zoho CRM

Zoho CRM now integrates with Google Places API to offer an Autocomplete Address feature. This extension enhances CRM data accuracy by providing real-time address suggestions and automatic field mappi...ng. It supports multiple CRM modules, improving workflows for sales and support teams by reducing manual data entry and errors in billing and shipping information.

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After Govt Flags WhatsApp, Zoho's Arattai Makes A User Privacy Change

Zoho's messaging app Arattai will remove its username-based account system to comply with new regulatory requirements. This decision follows a government notice to several messaging services, includi...ng WhatsApp, regarding potential online fraud risks associated with username features. Zoho aims to align Arattai with updated privacy standards.

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Indian businesses, take note: Zoho Sign expands e-Stamping support across India

Zoho Sign has expanded its e-Stamping support across India, allowing businesses to pay stamp duty and collect digital signatures online. This integration with Melento and eDrafter enhances document m...anagement by providing a secure, legally compliant workflow for agreements, supported by India's Information Technology Act.

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Meet Zia Agents: Zoho SalesIQ's autonomous AI workforce

Zoho has launched Zia Agents, an autonomous AI workforce integrated into Zoho SalesIQ. These agents dynamically handle customer queries, leveraging data from Zoho and third-party apps to provide cont...ext-aware responses. They can autonomously resolve issues or escalate them with full context when necessary. Zia Agents integrate seamlessly with Zoho CRM and other tools, enhancing customer support automation and conversational AI capabilities.

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From idea to execution: How Zoho ToDo turns work into action

Zoho introduces Zoho ToDo, a task management platform integrated within Zoho Mail. It enables teams to manage, delegate, and track tasks alongside emails. Key features include multiple assignees, sub...task generation, and the Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) capability for enhanced security and compliance. The platform aims to streamline project execution and enhance cross-functional visibility.

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Zoho Writer now offers enhanced accessibility and usability to make it easy to use for everyone

Zoho Writer has updated its platform to enhance accessibility and usability, aligning with WCAG 2.1 and 2.2 standards. The update includes keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility, and visual... adjustments. It also reintroduces the Distribute mode and adds extensions to the Tools menu, with a toolbar that adapts to screen size.

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Unveiling Zoho Writer Desktop 4.0: New GUI, more document formats, offline Zia, and more

Zoho has launched Zoho Writer Desktop 4.0, introducing a new GUI, support for ODT, TXT, and Markdown formats, and offline spell checking powered by Zia. The update enhances document editing and manag...ement capabilities, allowing users to work with large files and customize editor settings across platforms including macOS, Windows, and Linux.

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Zoho Calendar MCP: Skip the clicks, just ask your calendar

Zoho introduces Zoho Calendar MCP, an open standard that integrates AI assistants with business calendars to automate scheduling and calendar management. This tool allows users to execute multi-step ...workflows through natural language prompts, enhancing productivity by reducing manual scheduling tasks and minimizing errors like double-booking. Key features include event rescheduling, participant availability checks, and secure calendar sharing, all managed through Zoho's enterprise-grade security standards.

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From Zoho CRM to real time messaging in minutes

Zoho CRM now integrates with MessageWhiz, enabling real-time SMS and WhatsApp messaging triggered by CRM events. This integration helps businesses automate customer communication, reduce response tim...es, and maintain engagement through preferred channels. Available on Zoho Marketplace, it enhances CRM-driven messaging visibility and efficiency.

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We’re supercharging Zoho Payroll with an AI upgrade

Zoho has introduced Zia, an AI assistant integrated into Zoho Payroll, enabling employees to instantly resolve payroll queries and submit reimbursements. This upgrade aims to streamline HR operations... by automating routine inquiries, enhancing the payroll experience with real-time, AI-driven support.

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Secure Connect in Zoho Assist: How MFA closes the credential gap in unattended access

Zoho Assist introduces Secure Connect, enhancing unattended remote access security with mandatory multi-factor authentication (MFA). This feature ensures technicians verify their identity before acce...ssing devices, reducing credential-based vulnerabilities. Key capabilities include MFA-gated access, reauthentication timeouts, and device exclusions, providing robust security without altering technician workflows.

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Zoho Billing can now be managed with your AI assistant

Zoho has integrated its Billing platform with AI assistants like Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini using the Model Context Protocol (MCP). This integration allows AI to interact directly with billing data,... enabling tasks like generating invoices and assessing renewal risks through conversational interfaces. The integration enhances billing operations by automating data retrieval and action execution, improving efficiency and control.

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Zoho not looking at commercialising its 'Nathu La' servers yet

Zoho has launched the 'Nathu La' server, developed in India for internal use, focusing on optimizing its tech stack. The server, powered by Intel Xeon 6 processors, supports virtualization, HPC, AI i...nference, and storage applications. It aims to reduce operational costs by 20-30% and power consumption by 12-18%. Zoho has no plans to commercialize the server.

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Connect Zoho Recruit MCP to your AI tools: 5 prompts to try

Zoho has introduced Zoho Recruit MCP, an open standard that integrates Zoho Recruit with AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT. This integration allows recruiters to use natural language prompts to analyz...e recruitment data, identify hiring bottlenecks, and generate insights. The tool is available at no additional cost and offers configurable permissions for data interaction.

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Inside Zoho’s Foray Into ‘Designed-in-India’ Servers To Cut AI Costs, Control Its Stack

Zoho has launched its Nathu La server, designed in India, to optimize AI workloads and reduce costs. The server, built around Intel Xeon 6 processors, offers 12-18% lower power consumption and 20-30%... lower total cost of ownership. Zoho plans to deploy these servers internally across its data centers to enhance efficiency and control over AI inference costs.

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Zoho debuts India-built Nathu La server with plans to reduce data centre and AI spending

Zoho has launched Nathu La, an India-designed server platform, to reduce AI infrastructure costs and improve efficiency. Developed with Intel, the server aims to lower power consumption and total cos...t of ownership by 20–30%. Zoho plans to deploy these servers in its data centers, enhancing control over its technology stack and reducing reliance on foreign vendors.

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Zoho Enters Hardware Space With AI-Focused Server Platform

Zoho has launched its first in-house AI server platform, Nathu La, to reduce infrastructure costs and enhance control over computing operations. Developed with Intel, the platform is already in use w...ithin Zoho's data centers, promising to cut power consumption by 12-18% and reduce total ownership costs by 20-30%. This move marks Zoho's entry into the hardware space, focusing on internal deployment rather than commercial sales.

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Zoho's Nathu La Redefines What a SaaS Company Builds

Zoho has launched Nathu La, a server platform designed in India, optimized for virtualization, storage, HPC, and AI inference workloads. This platform, developed at Zoho's Nagpur R&D center, offers 1...2% to 18% lower power consumption and 20% to 30% lower total cost of ownership, leveraging Intel Xeon 6 processors.

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Zoho debuts Made-in-India server 'Nathu La' to enable AI inference ...

Zoho has launched its first locally designed server, Nathu La, aimed at optimizing AI inference and reducing data center costs. Developed in-house with Intel's collaboration, the server features Inte...l Xeon 6 processors and offers significant power and cost savings. It supports the Open Compute Project and aligns with India's tech sovereignty initiatives, emphasizing modularity and security.

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Summer '26 release: Zoho SalesIQ enters the era of Agentic Intelligence

Zoho's SalesIQ Summer '26 release introduces Agentic Intelligence, enhancing customer engagement with AI-driven empathy. Key features include Zia Agents for autonomous customer query resolution, seam...less integrations with AI providers like Anthropic and Google AI, and expanded WhatsApp capabilities for multilingual outreach. The update also improves workflow automation and video calling, emphasizing empathy in customer interactions.

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Zoho Launches India-Designed Server Nathu La, Claims 30% Lower ...

Zoho has launched Nathu La, an indigenously designed server developed in collaboration with Intel, aimed at reducing technology import reliance. The server, based on Intel Xeon 6 processors, offers 1...2-18% lower power consumption and 20-30% lower total cost of ownership, benefiting AI inference applications. This marks a significant step for Zoho in owning its full technology stack from hardware to applications.

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Zoho Corporation Unveils Nathu La, a Designed-in-House Server, in a Move Towards Technological Sovereignty and Inference Cost Reduction

Zoho Corporation has launched Nathu La, an in-house designed server, to enhance its technology stack. The server, developed with Intel's collaboration, reduces power consumption and total cost of own...ership. It supports virtualization, HPC, AI inference, and storage applications, aligning with India's digital initiatives and promoting technological sovereignty.

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Don't Do. Just Tell. With Zoho MCP for Bigin.

Zoho introduces MCP for Bigin, enabling AI tools like ChatGPT to access CRM data for automation and insights. This integration allows users to perform tasks like email campaigns and deal analysis wit...hout manual input, enhancing CRM efficiency.

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AI Virtual Assistant for Zoho Projects: Boost Business Efficiency

Zoho introduces an AI virtual assistant for Zoho Projects, enhancing business efficiency through improved project management automation and AI integration.

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App Spotlight: Lead Mapper for Zoho CRM

Lead Mapper, a new extension for Zoho CRM, enhances field sales operations with features like interactive maps, AI-driven route planning, and territory management. It automates routine tasks, allowin...g sales reps to focus more on selling, and learns from team activities to optimize workflows.

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Zoho MCP Server: Conversational Payments

Zoho has launched the Zoho MCP Server, a platform that integrates conversational AI with payment operations, enabling businesses to manage payments, refunds, and customer records through natural lang...uage interfaces. This innovation positions Zoho as a leader in AI-driven business automation, challenging SaaS and fintech competitors by embedding payments into conversational workflows. The platform emphasizes security and compliance, aiming to modernize enterprise payment processes.

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Import, export, and automatically back up documents with Microsoft SharePoint in Zoho Sign

Zoho Sign has integrated with Microsoft SharePoint, allowing users to import, sign, export, and automatically back up documents within SharePoint. This integration simplifies workflows by enabling se...cure, legally binding digital signatures directly from Zoho Sign, enhancing document turnaround and security. Future updates will further integrate Zoho Sign's capabilities into SharePoint.

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Zoho Creator is now HDS certified

Zoho Creator has achieved HDS certification, allowing it to host personal health data in compliance with French law. This certification, crucial for healthcare projects in France, ensures data securi...ty and governance on Zoho's EU-owned infrastructure. It opens opportunities for building healthcare applications like patient management and clinical workflow tools.

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Zoho Mail's Client Scripting Redefines

Zoho Mail has launched Client Scripting, enabling JavaScript automation within email workflows. This feature allows for task automation, compliance enforcement, and integration with business systems,... positioning Zoho Mail as a workflow-aware platform. This advancement targets regulated sectors like BFSI, healthcare, and government, challenging competitors like Microsoft and Google by embedding programmable logic directly into the email client.

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Zoho Announces Early Access to CRM for Everyone, Democratizing CRM Across Teams on a Single Platform

Zoho has launched early access to its new "CRM for Everyone" initiative, aiming to democratize CRM usage across various teams on a unified platform. This move is designed to enhance accessibility and... collaboration within organizations by providing a comprehensive CRM solution.

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Zoho Survey warns of huge password security threat

Zoho Survey highlights a significant password security threat, emphasizing vulnerabilities in current password practices. The survey underscores the need for stronger security measures to protect use...r data.

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The State of Workforce Password Security in 2026: Key insights from Zoho Vault

Zoho's report, "The State of Workforce Password Security in 2026," highlights critical insights into current password management challenges. It reveals that 59% of employees use over 15 applications ...daily, increasing security risks. The report emphasizes the need for improved visibility and AI readiness, with only 8% of organizations prepared to deploy AI-powered security. Zoho advocates for a shift towards Zero Trust architectures to enhance security.

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App Spotlight: WooCommerce for Zoho Inventory

The WooCommerce for Zoho Inventory integration, developed by Roadmap Studios (now CommerceBird), offers a certified solution to synchronize products, orders, and customer data between WooCommerce and... Zoho Inventory. This integration eliminates manual data entry, ensures real-time inventory updates, and provides a unified customer management system, enhancing operational efficiency for B2B and B2C merchants.

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Meet Zoho Books MCP: Bring AI-powered accounting to your business

Zoho introduces Zoho Books MCP, an AI-powered accounting solution that integrates with AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT. This open protocol, Model Context Protocol (MCP), allows users to perform acco...unting tasks via chat prompts, enhancing efficiency and accuracy. It enables seamless financial transactions, real-time insights, and integration with other business tools while ensuring security and compliance.

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Zoho Assist - Review 2026

Zoho Assist offers a comprehensive remote access solution with features like mobile device access, file transfers, and unattended access. It provides affordable pricing plans, including a free versio...n for personal use. While it supports multiple platforms, performance can be laggy compared to competitors. Zoho Assist integrates with tools like Google Workspace and Microsoft Teams, emphasizing its business focus.

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Zoho Assist Review: Feature-Packed Remote Access Software ...

The article reviews Zoho Assist, a remote access software, highlighting its feature-rich offerings like mobile device access and remote support sessions. It notes the software's affordability and com...prehensive free version but criticizes its laggy performance and complex plans. Zoho Assist's unique ability to remotely control Samsung Android devices and its integration with platforms like Google Workspace and Microsoft Teams are emphasized.

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How Zoho CRM is Best Used by Capital Funding Companies for Startups

The article explores how Zoho CRM aids capital funding companies in streamlining operations for startups. It highlights Zoho CRM's role in organizing workflows, managing investor relations, and suppo...rting deal flow. Key features include lead capture, KYC verification, evaluation consistency, legal process management, funding approval tracking, and financial management. Integrations with Zoho Books and Zoho Marketing Automation enhance efficiency, making the CRM a vital tool for capital funding operations.

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Accept payments anywhere, anytime with Tap to Pay on Zoho Books for Stripe users

Zoho has expanded its Tap to Pay feature in Zoho Books for Stripe users to more countries, including Malaysia. This contactless payment method allows businesses to accept payments via NFC-enabled mob...ile devices without additional hardware. Transactions are automatically recorded in Zoho Books, streamlining accounting processes. The feature is available on both Android and iOS platforms.

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Zohos Sridhar Vembu shares Arattai update: Working on E2E encryption for group chats, updates coming every week

Zoho's Chief Scientist, Sridhar Vembu, announced ongoing updates to the Arattai messenger, including the development of end-to-end encryption for group chats. Arattai, positioned as an alternative to... WhatsApp, is receiving weekly enhancements, such as improved search functionality. Zoho aims to perfect the product before increasing marketing efforts, focusing on features like voice quality and data privacy.

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Zoho Analytics Now Connects to Tally Prime

Zoho Analytics introduces a new integration with Tally Prime, enabling seamless data synchronization for finance teams. This connection eliminates manual data exports and updates, providing live KPIs... and automated dashboards. Users can leverage features like drag-and-drop report building and Zia's AI-driven insights for enhanced financial analysis. This integration simplifies reporting and enhances productivity for finance teams using both platforms.

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App Spotlight: Twilio Chat for Zoho CRM

Twilio Chat Messenger by Amatec integrates with Zoho CRM, enabling real-time messaging within the platform. This extension connects Twilio messaging accounts with Zoho CRM, allowing teams to maintain... contextual communication without switching tools. Key features include secure chat history storage, real-time messaging, and notifications within Zoho CRM, enhancing productivity and decision-making.

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Introducing the Zoho Vault desktop app for Windows and Mac

Zoho has launched the Zoho Vault desktop app for Windows and Mac, enhancing password management with features like end-to-end encryption, multi-account support, and offline access. The app integrates... with Apple Spotlight and supports biometric unlock via Touch ID, Face ID, and Windows Hello, providing a secure and efficient user experience.

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Zoho Books comes full circle with MTD for Income Tax

Zoho Books now supports end-of-year submissions and tax returns for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax. This update allows sole traders and landlords to complete their entire MTD journey within ...Zoho Books, ensuring compliance with HMRC requirements. The software facilitates comprehensive financial reporting, including business income adjustments and other income sources, providing an end-to-end solution for digital tax filing.

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Zoho Corporation Opens its First Data Centres in UAE

Zoho Corporation has launched its first data centers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, part of a AED 100 million investment in the UAE. These centers will host over 100 cloud-based solutions from Zoho and Mana...geEngine, supporting local data storage and the National Cybersecurity Agenda. The centers are certified by DESC and compliant with multiple international standards, enabling service to government and local businesses.

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Strategic Partnerships and Integrations of Zoho ContactManager

 

Deloitte India

Deloitte India and Zoho forge a strategic alliance to drive digital transformation

Deloitte India and Zoho have formed a strategic alliance to accelerate digital transformation for mid-market and enterprise firms in India. The collaboration will deliver tailored, high-impact soluti...ons using Zoho's cloud-based applications and Deloitte's industry expertise, focusing on sectors like healthcare, NBFCs, and eCommerce.

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Grant Thornton Bharat

Grant Thornton Bharat and Zoho join forces to drive digital transformation for Indian

Zoho and Grant Thornton Bharat have partnered to drive digital transformation for Indian mid-market enterprises. This collaboration combines Zoho's cloud solutions with Grant Thornton's industry expe...rtise, focusing initially on automotive, BFSI, and education sectors. Businesses will leverage Zoho's suite of 55+ applications, including finance and CRM solutions, to enhance agility and efficiency in their digital journeys.

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KPMG in India

KPMG in India and Zoho announce strategic alliance to support enterprise digital transformation

Zoho and KPMG in India have formed a strategic alliance to support enterprise digital transformation. The collaboration combines KPMG's advisory expertise with Zoho's cloud technology to offer integr...ated, scalable solutions. Key areas include joint go-to-market strategies, co-selling, managed services, and solution development, focusing on AI-driven, privacy-first SaaS solutions for mid-market and large enterprises in India.

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Blue Ocean Corporation

Zoho names Blue Ocean Corporation official training partner and certifier in Dubai

Zoho has partnered with Blue Ocean Corporation, making it an official training partner and certifier in Dubai. This collaboration aims to enhance digital skills by offering training and certification... programs across the MENA region. Participants can gain expertise in Zoho solutions, improving their professional credentials and aligning with digital transformation trends.

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Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI)

Zoho partners with KNCCI to accelerate digital transformation for ...

Zoho has entered a strategic partnership with the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) to drive digital transformation for Kenyan SMEs. The collaboration, announced at Zoholics Ken...ya 2026, will provide KNCCI members with Zoho Wallet Credits for accessing Zoho's cloud applications, alongside training and support to enhance digital skills and business competitiveness.

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Indian Army

Indian Army, Zoho sign MoU to advance indigenous digital transformation under JAI mission

Zoho Corporation has signed an MoU with the Indian Army to support the JAI mission, focusing on indigenous digital transformation. The partnership aims to develop secure digital platforms, foster app...lication-oriented R&D, and enhance technology skills within the Army. This collaboration underscores the role of homegrown tech firms in India's defense modernization efforts.

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Indian Army

Indian Army taps Zoho for indigenous digital transformation under JAI mission

Zoho has partnered with the Indian Army to support its digital transformation under the JAI mission. The collaboration involves developing digital solutions and enhancing the technology skills of Arm...y personnel. This initiative aims to foster application-based R&D and create secure, sustainable technologies for military operations.

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Funding News and Financial Performance of Zoho ContactManager

 

Bootstrapped Tech Major Zoho Records Rs 13, 544 Cr Revenue in FY25 ...

Zoho reported a 21% increase in revenue to Rs 13,544 crore for FY25, driven by its Zoho Suite and ManageEngine products. Despite revenue growth, profit declined by 3.3% to Rs 3,191 crore due to incre...ased spending on employee benefits and marketing. North America remained the largest market, contributing 41% of operating revenue.

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Zoho revenue doubles in 3 years to Rs 12, 313 crore Asia now powers 30% of global revenue

Zoho's revenue nearly doubled over three years, reaching Rs 12,313 crore in FY25, with Asia contributing 30% to global revenue. Despite revenue growth, profits declined by 3.3% due to rising costs, p...articularly in employee benefits and advertising. North America remains Zoho's largest market, generating 41% of revenue, while its flagship Zoho Suite and ManageEngine products are key revenue drivers.

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Zoho reports Rs 12, 313 Cr revenue and Rs 3, 191 Cr profit in FY25

Zoho reported Rs 12,313 crore in revenue and Rs 3,191 crore in profit for FY25, marking a 17.8% growth in revenue. The company's flagship products, ManageEngine and Zoho, drove the growth. North Amer...ica was the largest market, contributing 41% of revenue. Despite increased costs, Zoho remains focused on expanding in the domestic market with new offerings like Zoho Pay.

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Awards, Recognitions, and Industry Achievements of Zoho ContactManager

 

Zoho named an overall leader in Dresner's 2026 Wisdom of Crowds® BI Market Study

Zoho Analytics has been named an Overall Leader in the 2026 Wisdom of Crowds® Business Intelligence Market Study by Dresner Advisory Services. The company excelled in the Customer Experience and Vend...or Credibility models for the fifth consecutive year, highlighting its product strength and value. Zoho also achieved a perfect Recommend score, indicating high user satisfaction and trust.

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Zoho Mail wins the SE Labs Security Award 2026 for Enterprise Email Security Service

Zoho Mail has been awarded the SE Labs Security Award 2026 for Enterprise Email Security Service. This recognition highlights Zoho's commitment to providing robust email security solutions, including... advanced threat protection and Zoho eProtect, which safeguard against spam, phishing, and other email threats. The award underscores Zoho's ongoing investment in cybersecurity technologies.

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Zoho RPA named a Leader in the 2026 RPA Technology Value Matrix by Nucleus Research

Zoho RPA has been recognized as a Leader in the 2026 RPA Technology Value Matrix by Nucleus Research. This accolade highlights Zoho's robust native development, intelligent document processing, and m...ulti-platform support. The platform's capabilities in automation, AI integration, and enterprise-wide impact underscore its leadership in the robotic process automation market.

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Zoho recognized in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Document Management 2026

Zoho has been recognized as a Niche Player in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Document Management. This acknowledgment highlights Zoho's advancements in AI, workflow automation, and secure conten...t management, reflecting its strategic evolution in the document management space.

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Corporate News and Organizational Updates on Zoho ContactManager

 

Zoho clarifies payment issue with FlexyPe, says payment gateway caused error

Zoho addressed a payment issue with FlexyPe, attributing the error to a payment gateway malfunction. The company clarified the situation to reassure stakeholders and maintain transparency.

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Bengaluru Man Alleges Zoho's Accounting Glitch, Company Responds

A Bengaluru resident claims an accounting error in Zoho's software affected his financial records. Zoho has acknowledged the issue and is working on a resolution.

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