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AWS Takes Aim at Healthcare’s Scheduling Chaos with Agentic AI

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has introduced a preview of new agentic AI capabilities in Amazon Connect aimed squarely at one of healthcare’s most persistent CX problems, which is appointment scheduling. According to figures referenced by AWS, 89% of patients say difficulties...

AI Arrived in Retail. Did Better CX Come With It?

AI in retail arrived at full speed. Shoppers now use AI to research products, compare prices, browse reviews and hunt deals, yet a simple question still hangs in the air: has any of this actually made shopping better? New UK research...

CXM’s November Catch-Up and December CX Events Roundup

November may have come grinding to a halt due to Thanksgiving, but there was still plenty of action earlier on, with lots coming in December to keep an eye on. The highlight for the CXM team was definitely awards night for...

Accessibility Is the Biggest Conversion Problem Costing Europe Millions

Europe’s online retail sector has a conversion problem few brands want to talk about. The real issue sits much earlier in the website journey: most e-commerce sites still can’t be used properly by the people who rely on assistive technologies. That...

Consumer Discovery Goes Real-Time At Tech for Retail, Paris

The Tech for Retail show hit Paris this week, at Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles. The show offered a close-up look at what’s changing in the drive for stronger in-store and online customer experiences. At the event were the usual mix...

Social Media Isn’t Fun Anymore. What Does That Mean for Brands?

Social media is no longer the guaranteed engagement engine it once was. Sure, many (usually younger) people are still using it to discover and buy things, but the initial thrill social media offered before has faded. New research from GWI for...

OpenText Talks Up Its Vision of the Customer Experience Future

We hear plenty from CX vendors about the evolution of their platforms, and the shifts in how teams work to deliver those experiences. But OpenText, as an information-focused company that works deeper within many enterprises, even they are talking more...

Travellers Expect Flexible Payments, Lufthansa Taps Klarna to Deliver It

Lufthansa Group is taking a significant step toward meeting travellers’ shifting payment expectations, launching a new partnership with Klarna to bring flexible payment options to customers across Europe and the United States. The move aligns closely with consumers increasingly steering...

AI Is Everywhere Except in Staff Training. It’s Time to Catch Up

You can’t walk into a workplace today without spotting AI somewhere in the background. Someone’s prompting a model for a quick draft, while others are summarising a spreadsheet. Customer service teams are relying on AI assistants to speed up replies. AI...

Banish the Office Winter Blues With A Suntory-Style Redesign

As northern winter looms, many of us are dragging our feet through a murky commute to the dingy office. A place that does nothing to boost the mood, whatever the camaraderie and work ethic. But this corporate-driven blandness part of...