Category: Customer Experience

BT and RingCentral roll out AI contact centre to take on customer service woes

BT and RingCentral are stepping up the contact centre game with Cloud Work RingCX, a cloud-based, AI-driven platform designed to streamline customer interactions across voice and digital channels.The new platform integrates voice calls with more than 20 digital channels, including...

Can automation enhance your contact centre experience?

A recent Talkdesk report reveals that many contact centres still rely heavily on live agent interactions despite technological advancements. The data highlights key challenges, such as inefficient IVR systems, lengthy hold times, and agents struggling with time-consuming manual tasks, all...

People are done with outdated tech ruining customer service

Frustrated consumers are increasingly fed up with outdated tech ruining customer service. A new study from Pegasystems and YouGov reveals that 77% of customers in North America and the UK want businesses to prioritise improving customer interactions, yet many feel...

Americans ready to lawyer up against AI mistakes

The honeymoon phase with AI is over. Americans want accountability, and they’re ready to take legal action. A new study by Pearl.com, an AI-powered search platform, reveals that 57% of U.S. adults believe AI platforms should be legally responsible for...

Quiq and Carahsoft unite to make government chatbots smarter

Citizens and students may soon find their online interactions with government agencies and academic institutions feeling a little less frustrating, thanks to a new partnership between AI firm Quiq and IT solutions provider Carahsoft.Under the deal, Carahsoft will distribute Quiq’s...

HyperAR brings true indoor navigation for great CX and EX

The laughable quality of interior GPS and mobile reception in some places has left big gaps in indoor navigation. Gaps that even the major map applications struggle to fill. Soon shops, colleges and enterprises can finally show guests or customers...

Asian banks experiment with remote customer service robots

British high-street banks continue to close at an alarming rate. As usual, Japan is showing a way forward with robots working as assistants to deal with customer service queries when an in-branch visit is essential. In Japan, Mizuho Bank in...

Struggling with AI? Add the human touch, says SupportNinja

The rapid advancement of AI has ushered in an era of possibilities for businesses, particularly in the domain of customer experience. While the potential for AI to streamline processes, personalise interactions and enhance efficiency is undeniable, the critical question remains:...

CX at large: travels of a globetrotting consultant

Welcome to the first post in CXM’s new regular series. A CX-inspired travelogue that keeps tabs on customer experience practitioners as they deliver their services to businesses around the world. First up is Ian Golding, a long-time friend of CXM...

Ulta Beauty selects Lucky to provide real-time product access to customers

Lucky, an e-commerce analytics company, has announced a partnership with Ulta Beauty, the largest speciality beauty retailer in the United States, to enhance the omnichannel shopping experience for consumers. The collaboration will enable beauty brands to connect their Direct-To-Consumer (DTC)...