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AI in 2025: it’s time to get it right

As AI evolves, its impact on CX will be profound as it becomes an integral part of the customer experience.“Gen AI will fundamentally change the way we interact with technology and the world,” Joana de Quintanilha, VP principal analyst at...

Can a 4-day week create a better employee experience?

The world of work is a dynamic environment, where a recent focus on flexibility has turned the topics of employee engagement and attendance into politically charged issues. Implementing a 4-day week doesn’t just affect the business, its workers, and partner...

5 technology predictions to supercharge customer experience in 2025

According to CallMiner’s 2024 CX Landscape Report, 62% of organisations have at least partially implemented AI technologies, with only 24% remaining in the early stages of AI implementation. All the while, early fears around AI implementation are lessening. CX and...

Brits still trust letters over emails, study finds

In an age of emails, texts, and endless app notifications, you’d think the humble letter was dead. Think again. New research from Quadient reveals that Brits still love their post—79% sent a letter last year, and over half (53%) say...

Consumers prioritise local retail for trust and convenience

Consumers are increasingly turning to local retailers for the trust, connection, and personalized service they offer—often willing to pay higher prices for the experience. According to data from Locally, 71% of shoppers prefer to buy from local stores, even if...

Forrester predicts Europe’s e-commerce boom: Online sales to surpass €565B by 2029

The shift back to in-store shopping post-pandemic is proving short-lived, as e-commerce in Europe is set for rapid expansion. According to Forrester’s latest forecast, e-commerce sales across the five largest European economies (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK) will...

Intradiem & Five9 maximise productivity and engagement in contact centres

Intradiem has announced an expanded partnership with Five9, combining its patented real-time automation technology with Five9’s intelligent CX platform, enabling contact centres to boost efficiency, improve agent engagement, and enhance customer interactions.“Partnering with Five9 represents a powerful synergy between two...

Churches Fire & Security and Sabio transform customer service with AI-powered insights

Churches Fire & Security has partnered with Sabio Group to enhance service efficiency through data-driven insights. As part of an in-depth Intent Capture & Analysis (IC&A) process, the company examined over 25,000 customer calls to pinpoint challenges and opportunities for...

Can AI make beauty more sustainable? L’Oréal taps IBM to try

L’Oréal and IBM are joining forces to develop what they claim is the first AI foundation model dedicated to cosmetic formulation, to try and make beauty products both smarter and greener.The collaboration will leverage IBM’s generative AI technology to analyse...

Press Ganey and Microsoft team up to enhance care quality with AI

Press Ganey has announced a strategic collaboration with Microsoft to revolutionise healthcare by delivering actionable insights that improve patient safety, care quality, and overall experience.By combining Press Ganey’s vast healthcare data with Microsoft’s advanced AI, cloud computing, and ambient listening...