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Right answers, right users: Talkdesk AI tailors knowledge delivery
Talkdesk has launched Talkdesk Knowledge Creator, a feature designed to automate and enhance knowledge management for customer service teams. By utilising generative AI, the tool eliminates the inefficiencies of traditional knowledge bases by identifying gaps and generating reliable, up-to-date information...

Nearly 60% of consumers prefer AI agents over humans
A new report by Conversica reveals that nearly 60% of buyers are ditching human representatives in favour of AI agents. Are we witnessing the dawn of a new era in sales where artificial intelligence reigns supreme? The latest findings suggest...

Financial services lead in customer support, while retail falls behind
New research from WhatsApp business communications provider Esendex reveals stark differences in customer service across industries, with financial services ranking highest and retail performing the worst. The study assessed key factors like wait times to speak with a human representative...

What are the key success factors of unified commerce for retailers?
New Manhattan Associates report closely examines 220 North American retailers and dives into over 300 capabilities across four key areas: shopping, checkout, fulfilment, and service, to understand what is driving success in unified commerce.Only 5% of these retailers scored Leader...

Invoca’s Adobe integration bridges digital and offline sales
Invoca has launched an AI-powered integration with Adobe Experience Platform (AEP), bringing real-time conversational data into the omnichannel mix. This integration allows brands to track not just clicks and online behaviour but also the critical moments when customers pick up...

SurveyMonkey’s new tool connects survey data like never before
SurveyMonkey has launched Connect, a new no-code tool designed to make survey data more powerful and easier to use. Connect allows users to instantly link survey responses with business apps like Microsoft Teams, Slack, Excel, and Google Sheets, automating notifications,...

Zoom AI goes agentic: workflows transformed across the platform
Zoom has unveiled major AI updates, evolving its AI Companion from a personal assistant into an agentic tool that streamlines workflows across Zoom Meetings, Team Chat, Docs, Phone, Whiteboard, and more. The AI Companion now executes tasks, manages multi-step actions,...

Taking flight: navigating the complexities of modern airport customer experience
In the fast-paced world of air travel, customer experience can make all the difference between a stressful journey and a seamless adventure.“We take away the stress… we look after them from curb to wing,” Suzanne Tormey, operations manager at Dublin...

6 reasons why awards programmes deliver ROI
Much like the A-list stars that rocked up to the 97th Academy Awards ceremony this year, we all crave a little recognition.Even if you claim modesty, or demur your moment in the spotlight, you will be over the moon if...

Power plays: Google’s bold buy, elite spending trends, and retail leaders
Google acquires cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billionAlphabet, Google’s parent company, has announced its largest acquisition yet, purchasing cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion. This move aims to strengthen Google Cloud’s security capabilities and compete with Microsoft and Amazon in...