Category: CXM News

Shoppers are now letting AI do the browsing

More than 60% of consumers now turn to ChatGPT, Gemini, and other AI tools for online shopping, according to new research from Bloomreach. The study of over 1,000 U.S. consumers reveals that AI is not just assisting shoppers—it’s fundamentally changing...

This week in CX: is Gen Z’s phonophobia a myth?

Happy Friday! ‘This week in CX’ brings you the latest roundup of industry news. This week, we’re exploring topics such as BambooHR’s training program addressing Gen Z’s phonophobia, their surprising preference for phone calls in customer service, and the future of leadership. We’re...

CardFree and SoundHound AI launch first-ever voice ordering and payment system

CardFree, an all-in-one platform that equips merchants with customised order, payment, and loyalty solutions, has announced the launch of a new end-to-end AI ordering and payment solution in collaboration with SoundHound AI. The feature aims to streamline phone-in takeout orders...

Glia partners with fintech provider COCC to transform CX in finance

Glia has partnered with fintech provider COCC to improve customer service for financial institutions. This collaboration will integrate Glia’s ChannelLess communications platform into COCC’s digital banking services, allowing community banks and credit unions to provide seamless interactions across voice and...

Gartner says agentic AI will autonomously resolve 80% of routine customer service by 2029

Agentic AI will autonomously resolve 80% of routine customer service issues without human intervention, according to Gartner. The research and consulting firm also predicts this will slash operational costs by 30% and force companies to rethink their entire approach to...

Vonage and SAP unleash intelligent AI tools to elevate enterprise operations

Vonage has announced an expanded partnership with SAP to drive AI-powered business transformation. By integrating Vonage’s advanced communications and network APIs with SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) and SAP Business AI, the collaboration aims to create smarter, more efficient...

Salesforce unveils Agentforce 2dx – AI agents that do more than assist

Salesforce has launched Agentforce 2dx, the latest version of its digital labour platform designed to integrate autonomous AI agents seamlessly into business operations. Agentforce 2dx reveals proactive AI agents that work behind the scenes, executing tasks and optimising workflows without constant...

From swiping to buying: digital evolution is reshaping car sales

In 2023, Shift Digital compared the car-buying experience to online dating—where customers “swiped” through dealerships, often struggling to find the perfect match. Fast-forward to today, and that dynamic continues, but technology plays an even greater role in connecting shoppers with...

Amazon drones face pushback, QR codes surge, and employers brace for worker rights reforms

Amazon’s drone delivery faces pushback in Texas town  Amazon’s drone deliveries in College Station, Texas, faced strong opposition from residents frustrated by noise and privacy concerns. Hundreds, including city officials, opposed expansion plans, citing daily life and wildlife disruptions. In response,...

The future of leadership: mastering data, agility, and customer centricity

In an era of economic uncertainty, leaders who consistently drive sustainable growth exhibit two key qualities: boldness and tenacity. According to Nicolas Maechler, senior partner at McKinsey & Company, these leaders “push the envelope and stay the course,” even when...