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AI maturity lags in 60% of contact centres, new survey finds

According to UJET’s latest survey, 60% of contact centre AI deployments fall into the “low maturity” category. The study showed that low-maturity implementations focus mainly on cost control and efficiency rather than fully leveraging AI’s potential to enhance customer experiences...

70% of shoppers turn to social media for holiday shopping inspiration

As the holiday shopping season approaches, social media platforms are expected to significantly influence consumer behaviours and brand engagement. A recent survey from Sprout Social encompassing US and UK insights shows that over 70% of shoppers rely on platforms like...

Consumers prefer human agents for customer support

A new consumer survey by Five9 dug deep into customer perceptions of AI and its role in the evolving customer experience. The study investigated consumer sentiment around AI in specific industries, such as holiday shopping, travel, and healthcare. The key takeaway...

Positive reviews drive 80% of diners to choose restaurants

According to a new HungerRush report, 80% of diners are more willing to visit restaurants with high food quality and taste ratings. This shows the role of online reviews in shaping where people dine, as owners seek to attract new...

Cisco enhances employee collaboration with new AI-driven solutions

Cisco has unveiled new AI-driven tools aimed at transforming employee experiences and streamlining more intelligent and connected workplaces. With innovations like Cisco Spatial Meetings, the Ceiling Microphone Pro, and expanded Webex AI Assistant capabilities, Cisco aims to make collaboration easier...

Nearly 80% of shoppers want tailored offers this Black Friday/Cyber Monday

As nearly 80% of shoppers desire tailored recommendations this Black Friday and Cyber Monday, a new survey by Sinch is forecasting a shift toward personalisation, conversational commerce, and secure communication. The survey anticipates businesses leveraging AI, omnichannel promotions, and real-time...

Chatbot issues cause one-fifth of telco customers to drop purchases

A new survey by 15gifts reveals that telco providers are losing 20% of customers because of inadequate chatbot support, with 24% stating chatbots as their main frustration when shopping for telco services online. The study, which surveyed consumers across the...

This week in CX: what do we do with reviews?

Happy Friday! ‘This week in CX’ brings you the latest roundup of industry news. This week, we’ve been looking at how reviews impact customer behaviour, what’s happening with the job market and is cloud technology the frontier in CX and personalisation. We’re also...

Slow shopping emerges as key trend in holiday spending this year

New research from Affirm reveals that consumers are expected to spend the same or more this holiday season, but with a more intentional, “slow shopping” approach. The survey, conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Affirm, shows that more than...

Cisco deploys gen AI to elevate customer experience

Cisco has revamped its customers’ digital experience with an extensive rollout of generative AI. The networking giant has quietly used artificial intelligence to build and train data science models to create predictive ‘next best experiences’. The team started blending generative AI into...