Category: Customer Experience

75% of leaders blindly trust data despite fears of missed opportunities

Many business leaders are finding themselves caught in a paradox: the very tools designed to guide decisions are creating new challenges. Over-reliance on static dashboards, coupled with limited time for in-depth analysis, is leaving leaders unsure whether their insights are...

GenAI adoption grows as privacy and security concerns persist

According to Deloitte’s survey, 38% of respondents use or explore generative AI (GenAI) for personal, professional, or educational purposes. Out of those utilising GenAI for work, 83% report heightened productivity, and 63% say GenAI exceeds their expectations. Additionally, 76% believe...

First Insight expands partnership with M&S to transform clothing & home categories

AI-driven retail solutions provider First Insight has expanded its partnership with Marks & Spencer (M&S), extending its services across M&S’s entire Clothing & Home business. Originally focused on the Lingerie category in 2015, this collaboration now aims to enhance customer...

Frontier Airlines unveils premium upgrades in “The New Frontier” transformation

Frontier Airlines has announced upgrades as part of the second phase of its customer-focused initiative, The New Frontier. These improvements include first-class seating, complimentary seat upgrades for elite members, and expanded options for redeeming loyalty miles.“We’ve listened to customers, and...

HungerRush launches Order Notifications to boost efficiency and customer satisfaction

HungerRush has introduced Order Notifications, a new feature that enhances customer satisfaction and optimises restaurant efficiency. This tool allows for automated, personalised text updates to keep customers informed about the status of their delivery and pickup orders.The impact of Order...

7.68 billion interactions and record engagement define 2024 holiday shopping season

The 2024 Black Friday and Cyber Monday period marked a standout year for retail, generating $118.2 billion in November revenue, including $10.8 billion on Black Friday alone, according to Adobe. Alongside record-breaking sales, brands achieved 7.68 billion customer interactions across...

Five9 introduces bi-directional presence for Microsoft Teams

Five9 has launched the industry’s first pre-built bi-directional presence feature for Microsoft Teams, marking a significant step in improving communication between contact centre agents and back-office teams. This innovation allows both Five9 agents and Microsoft Teams users to view each...

85% of customer service leaders to explore conversational GenAI in 2025

A growing number of customer service leaders are prioritising generative AI (GenAI) technology, with 85% planning to explore or pilot customer-facing conversational GenAI solutions by 2025, according to research by Gartner.The survey found that while 44% are currently exploring customer-facing...

Why you should sweat the small stuff

Small changes, big impact. How incremental improvements can transform customer experiences, build trust, and pave the way for long-term business success.In any relationship, grand gestures are great but it’s the small things that really show you care. It’s the same...

PerfectServe partners with Five9 to revolutionise hospital contact centres

Clinical communication and collaboration platform PerfectServe has partnered with Five9 to transform hospital contact centres by combining advanced automation with healthcare-specific communication tools.The partnership integrates PerfectServe’s Operator Console, a cloud-based alternative to traditional hospital switchboards, with Five9’s Intelligent Virtual Agent...