Tag: Artificial Intelligence

Americans are warming to AI search but a stubborn few still refuse to try it

Americans are warming up to the idea of artificial intelligence being their new personal shopping assistant. It’s already part of their everyday search routine for nearly half the country. According to a new study by adMarketplace, 45% of U.S. adults now...

Conversational AI gets a human touch with evoAI

Alorica has introduced evoAI, a conversational AI platform designed to redefine how brands engage with customers. Blending rule-based logic with advanced neural network intelligence, evoAI delivers consistent compliance in structured interactions and fluid, human-like responses when navigating more complex conversations. “Under...

Odigo refreshes its partner programme to expand reach in the UK

Odigo is revamping its Partner Programme to put advanced contact centre technology within reach of more organisations, especially those stuck between no-frills solutions and the high cost of bespoke platforms. The European-born Contact Centre as a Service (CCaaS) provider is sharpening...

Customers crave real human help as brands fall short on experience expectations

A recent InMoment reveals a troubling gap between customer expectations and brand performance, highlighting that many businesses are still missing the mark despite heavy investment in automation and AI. As many as 81% of respondents say they still need to...

AI won’t save your CX processes. It’s time for a more thoughtful approach to customer experience

There can be no mistake: artificial intelligence has taken the world by storm. We are currently witnessing the proliferation of a technology capable of transforming every industry. But transformational changes like this are a year’s long process. And too many...

Global study warns: Generic marketing turns buyers off

“If you don’t know me, don’t message me.” That’s what most people think when it comes to unrelatable brand communication. According to Attentive’s 2025 Consumer Trends Report, 81% of consumers now ignore irrelevant marketing and a quarter say bad messaging makes them...

This week in CX: is retail evolving faster than we can see?

Happy Friday! ‘This week in CX’ brings you the latest roundup of industry news. This week, we explored the push for the revolution of in-store retail, the need for AI in customer-centric organisations, and how helping customers is the priority now more...

CEOs make big big push for AI but less work/life balance

The growing love-in between CEOs and AI continues, making it a staple of the employee experience. That’s while the notion of work/life balance at startups gets ripped up in recent leadership memos and interviews. In the pro-AI corner, Shopify’s CEO,...

Aircall’s new AI voice agent promises 24/7 call coverage without breaking the bank

To help growing businesses manage missed calls, Aircall has launched its new AI Voice Agent, a virtual call handler that never sleeps, never calls in sick, and doesn’t cost a fortune. Announced today, this always-on assistant is designed to answer inbound...

Workplace compliance shortcomings, flexible work issues, and 2025’s financial leaders

RTW compliance gaps leave employers at risk A new Home Office survey reveals widespread confusion among UK employers about right to work (RTW) checks. Of 2,152 businesses surveyed, 80% answered at least one compliance question incorrectly, risking civil penalties. Common errors...