Author: CXM Editorial

This week in CX: why CX teams need niche skills to tackle growing threats

Happy Friday! ‘This week in CX’ brings you the latest roundup of industry news.This week, we explore the shifting CX landscape—from the rising demand for niche skills and the burden of mundane tasks to the growing threats of deepfake fraud and...

Consumers now expect AI interactions, says Five9 CX report

New CX reports are coming out thick and fast recently, with intelligent CX and unified comms specialist Five9 delivering its “2025 Customer Experience Report – Consumer Edition”.Highlights from the report include the rapid adoption of AI across businesses, and its...

AudioCodes expands Live Platform with AI-powered services to boost CX and EX

AudioCodes has expanded its Live platform with a suite of AI-powered value-added services (VAS) designed to enhance customer and employee experiences for enterprises. The initiative enables service providers and channel partners to differentiate their offerings and tap into new revenue...

Genesys and TeKnowledge unite to drive scalable, secure AI-powered CX

Genesys has announced a partnership with TeKnowledge to help organisations worldwide by seamlessly adopting secure, scalable, and flexible AI-first CX solutions, ensuring long-term business success in an increasingly digital world.“Genesys has built a partner model that drives greater value for...

Talkdesk’s always-on service helps customers while humans sleep

In a world where customers expect instant service but businesses stick to traditional hours, Talkdesk is stepping in with a night shift that never clocks out. The global AI-powered CX provider has launched Talkdesk After Hours, an always-on service that...

89% of IT leaders say AI’s potential is locked behind outdated digital workplaces

A new Lenovo report reveals a major gap between AI’s promise and today’s workplace realities. While 79% believe AI will enable employees to focus on more meaningful work, only 36% feel their current digital workplace solutions effectively support engagement and...

Consumers say AI could fix customer service but only if companies get it right

Consumers are optimistic about AI’s potential to improve customer service, but only if businesses are able to deliver it right. A new Genesys report shows that 64% of consumers expect AI to enhance both the speed and quality of service...

Phenom and Deloitte partner to enhance workforce transformation with AI

Phenom has announced a strategic alliance with Deloitte, bringing together Phenom’s intelligent talent experience platform and Deloitte’s deep expertise in human capital strategy. By joining forces, the two organisations aim to help streamline talent acquisition and management, allowing enterprises to...

EU consumer protections under fire: weakened passenger rights, gender gaps in tech, and gambling scandals

EU plans to weaken passenger compensation rules  The EU is considering changes to its air passenger rights regulation, EU261, which could reduce compensation for flight delays. Passengers can claim compensation if a flight arrives three hours late, but a new proposal...

HMRC adds voice recognition for faster customer service

Last year, we wrote how British tax payers spent around 800 years on hold in total to His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC). With the new tax year kicking off soon, the organisation plans to deliver a better service. ...