Category: Customer Experience

Crisp snaps up Shelf Engine to power AI-driven grocery forecasting

CPG inventory data platform Crisp has acquired Shelf Engine, the AI wunderkind known for its razor-sharp demand forecasting and spoilage-busting algorithms. The acquisition brings together two heavy hitters in retail tech, arming Crisp’s collaborative commerce platform with Shelf Engine’s deep-learning smarts...

Digital CX: Is AI solving the customer effort crisis?

How much effort is too much when it comes to winning and retaining customers? Cost is typically the primary metric, but can businesses make whole processes easier and let customers do more of the work in the self-service era? A...

Americans embrace ChatGPT, but still rely on humans for high-stakes advice

According to a recent study from Express Legal Funding in collaboration with SurveyMonkey, over half of U.S. adults (60%) have turned to ChatGPT for advice or information. Among those users, 70% found the responses helpful, pointing to a growing comfort...

Boomerang wants to transform lost items into found stories

Losing something valuable can be one of life’s most frustrating experiences. Desperately searching for a lost item can leave anyone feeling exasperated, especially when time is of the essence. Skyler Logsdon, co-founder and CEO of Boomerang, understands the situation all too...

From aisles to algorithms: the evolution of in-store retail

Modern retail is at a pivotal juncture, balancing technological innovation and human interaction. “Never mind how much retail tech you use, that’s all very nice, but one-on-one will never go away,” Silvia Coleman, VP of thought leadership at CXG, told...

Alorica strengthens its AI innovation with latest Sanas investment

Customer service BPO company Alorica has announced participation in Sanas’ latest $65 million Series B funding round. This move highlights Alorica’s dedication to artificial intelligence innovation and solidifies its position as a key player in customer engagement. Alorica’s relationship with Sanas...

Hi Auto snags $15M to elevate fast food ordering experience

Voice AI tech startup Hi Auto has secured $15 million in Series A funding to enhance its AI-driven voice technology for quick-service restaurants (QSRs), bringing its total capital raised to $23 million. Alongside this funding, Hi Auto has also secured...

Freshworks unveils revamped partner program for resellers and service delivery partners

Freshworks has announced the launch of an updated global partner program aimed at resellers and service delivery partners. The new program is designed to be easy to adopt and scale, offering partners the tools and support needed to drive customer...

Papa John’s taps Google AI to read your mind (and your stomach)

Papa John’s is teaming up with Google Cloud to take its customer experience to the next level. The pizza chain will use artificial intelligence to anticipate cravings, smooth out support, and get pizzas to doorsteps faster. The expanded multi-year partnership, announced...

Survey reveals Americans’ biggest tax season fears

A new survey reveals how Americans really feel about tax season and the unusual tactics some use in pursuit of a larger refund. The research, commissioned by tax software provider TaxAct, polled 1,000 adults across the U.S. and uncovered a mix...