Category: CXM News

8×8 Partners with ULAP Networks to Break Down Global Connectivity Barriers

8×8 has announced a strategic partnership with ULAP Networks, a global cloud infrastructure and connectivity company known for sovereign-ready, compliance-driven services. The collaboration is designed to expand access to hard-to-reach markets while delivering seamless, reliable connectivity for organisations operating across...

Buy Now, Pay Later: America’s Hidden Debt Trap

A new study from LegalShield paints a sobering picture of how deeply Americans have come to depend on Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services, and how that reliance is creating financial and legal trouble for millions. The survey of 2,018...

Google Cloud Unveils Conversational Commerce Agent to Redefine Retail Shopping 

Google Cloud has introduced the Conversational Commerce agent, a new AI-driven solution built on Vertex AI, designed to give retailers more intelligent, personalised ways to engage with customers. As artificial intelligence continues to transform retail, this tool enables businesses to...

Finalists Revealed for the International Customer Experience Awards 2025

The wait is over — the International Customer Experience Awards 2025 finalists have been chosen! Some of the world’s best-known brands are in the running this year, including Vodafone Türkiye, Octopus Energy, TUI, Costa, and MSD. A diverse mix of innovators,...

SoundHound AI Expands Agentic AI Reach With Interactions Acquisition

SoundHound AI is expanding its presence in enterprise customer service with the acquisition of Interactions, a company recognised for its AI-powered voice assistants and workflow orchestration tools. The deal aims to strengthen SoundHound’s position in the agentic AI space, a...

Strict Returns Policies Risk Driving Away Shoppers, Survey Finds

A new 2025 Global Consumer Retail Returns Survey from Blue Yonder reveals that tightening retail return policies could cost retailers their most loyal customers. The study, which this year expanded beyond the U.S. to include consumers in Australia and New...

This Week in CX: AI Gets Personal, Fashion Goes Digital

Happy Friday! ‘This week in CX’ brings you the latest roundup of industry news. This week, we explored how brands and tech leaders are redefining customer experience—from 8×8’s human-first take on AI, to Zoom’s move into cars, and Ralph Lauren’s launch of...

More Than Half of Gen Z Check Employer Social Media Before Applying

How much does a company’s online reputation affect whether someone hits “apply”? HireClix’s 2025 Candidate Experience Survey shows it carries real weight, especially for younger job seekers. More than half of Gen Z and Millennials review an employer’s social media presence...

Zoom Moves into Cars with New LG Partnership

LG Electronics announced that its webOS-based Automotive Content Platform (ACP) will include a native Zoom app, making video conferencing available directly from in-car infotainment systems. The development was revealed at IAA MOBILITY 2025 in Munich, one of the world’s largest...

SurveyMonkey Supercharges Feedback with AI-Powered Analysis and Creation Tools

SurveyMonkey has unveiled its latest suite of AI-powered innovations designed to make feedback collection smarter, faster, and more impactful. The updates include the debut of the new AI Analysis Suite alongside enhanced AI survey creation tools, all built to help...