Tag: Digital transformation

Great in-store retail experience… so why is the website so bad?

Have you ever walked into a store and felt transported? It might have been the intoxicating scent, the unexpected decor, or the labyrinth-like layout.But that magic often disappears when you visit a brand’s website, despite increased investment in digital brand...

AI skills to lead transformative changes in learning and development for 2025

According to O’Reilly’s recent technology trends report, AI skills are set to drive the most profound changes in learning and development (L&D) in the coming year. The analysis, based on 2024 data from O’Reilly’s tech-focused learning platform, shows surges in...

Arish Global Services partners with Vertex Global Services to drive industry growth

UK-based Arish Global Services has announced a strategic partnership with Vertex Global Services, a Business Process Management (BPM) industry player. The partnership is designed to stimulate industry growth in the UK and India by sharing revenues and enhancing workforce management...

Over 70% of shoppers favour genAI in their shopping journey

A recent report by Capgemini shows that 71% of consumers now desire gen AI to be part of their shopping journey. This shift is mostly driven by gen z and millennials, who prioritise hyper-personalisation and better digital interactions. According to...

SoundHound AI introduces first in-vehicle voice commerce platform

SoundHound AI unveiled an in-car voice commerce platform at CES 2025. This platform enables drivers and passengers to order takeout using voice commands directly from their vehicle’s infotainment system.“What we’re introducing here at CES is a seamless way to order...

Cost of bad customer experiences hits $3.8 trillion, claims Qualtrics

There’s an almost never ending stream of reports talking about the dire state of customer experience. The 2025 Consumer Trends Report from Qualtrics doesn’t break the trend, predicting that a titanic $3.8 trillion dollars is at risk from bad customer...

AI investments in retail set to skyrocket as companies embrace innovation

A new IBM survey highlights a dramatic pivot among retail and consumer product executives toward AI. According to the report, companies aim to increase their AI spending by 52% in areas beyond traditional IT operations over the next year.By 2025,...

AI vs UI: which is the real revolution for user experience?

The term “AI revolution” has shifted from buzzword to reality in the last two years, inspiring technologists, businesses and customers with the possibilities. From chatbots that can reply to customer emails to algorithms that personalise shopping recommendations, AI is changing...

SoundHound and Lucid bring generative AI to the driver’s seat

SoundHound AI has partnered with Lucid, an advanced electric vehicle creator, to launch the Lucid Assistant, a hands-free voice control system designed to make interacting with a vehicle as simple as having a conversation.The Lucid Assistant utilises SoundHound’s advanced Chat...

This week in CX: out with the old, in with the new

Happy Friday! ‘This week in CX’ brings you the latest roundup of industry news.This week, we’ve been exploring the world of customer experiences, from new ideas and collaborations to what pushes customers to switch brands and what’s the latest media trend.We’re...