Category: CXM News

New report reveals cost and security advantages of on-premise AI

In collaboration with GAI Insights, a new report from Inflection AI challenges conventional wisdom about AI deployment, revealing significant cost, security, and strategic advantages for enterprises that bring AI inference in-house. The study argues that relying solely on cloud-based AI...

Tesco’s trolley scales, hiring bias, and restroom cleanliness: how everyday experiences shape trust

Tesco’s trolley scales spark debate among shoppersTesco is trialling giant trolley scales at a Gateshead store to catch discrepancies in “Scan as you Shop” purchases. While some shoppers find the scales convenient, others liken the experience to airport security, feeling...

68% of U.S. workers are drowning in mundane tasks

A new survey from Eagle Hill Consulting reveals that 68% of U.S. workers feel trapped in a cycle of low-value, mind-numbing tasks. While companies tout their commitment to operational efficiency, it seems employees are drowning in inefficiency, and they have...

ServiceNow scoops up Moveworks for $2.85B

ServiceNow has announced its acquisition of AI-driven workplace automation platform Moveworks for $2.85 billion, combining forces to enhance AI capabilities across the workplace. The move aims to integrate ServiceNow’s advanced agentic AI with Moveworks’ user-friendly AI assistant and enterprise search...

The Home Depot debuts Magic Apron, an AI tool for DIY assistance

The Home Depot is rolling out Magic Apron, an AI-powered assistant designed to help customers tackle everything from lawn care to full-scale renovations without having to corner an employee in-store.Dubbed the first generative AI tool of its kind in home...

Streaming satisfaction holds steady at 72% but churn and subscription fatigue grow

UserTesting’s latest Media & Entertainment Pulse Report highlights evolving consumer behaviours and expectations within the streaming industry. While personalised recommendations continue to satisfy, with 72% overall satisfaction and 75% for male respondents, significant shifts in consumer frustrations and subscription patterns...

Instacart’s strategic use of AI drives inventory accuracy and customer retention

Grocery delivery company Instacart is making significant strides in enhancing its customer experience through the integration of AI in its inventory management and product substitution processes. During a recent earnings call, CEO Fidji Simo highlighted the company’s commitment to AI,...

Human-like AI comes to phone support with Gladly’s Sidekick

Gladly has launched Sidekick on Voice, a solution bringing personalised, AI-driven support to phone calls. While phone support remains a vital customer channel, current experiences often fall short. Long wait times and impersonal automated systems leave customers frustrated.Traditional ticket-based platforms...

Secure payments, seamless experience: PCI Pal and RingCentral raise the bar

PCI Pal has partnered with RingCentral to transform payment security and customer experience. This strategic partnership directly integrates PCI Pal’s cloud-native payment technologies into RingCentral’s flagship offerings: RingCX, its AI-first contact centre solution, and RingEX, its core business communications platform.This...

Migrant care workers, consumer spending, and Boots’ future: uncertainty across industries

Migrant care workers trapped by unfair repayment clauses Migrant care workers are being exploited through excessive repayment clauses, forcing them to stay in poor working conditions, according to the Royal College of Nursing (RCN). Calls to the RCN’s advice line on...