Tag: Digital transformation

The AI Engagement Paradox: Why Customers Still Crave the Human Touch

According to new research from SAP Emarsys, there is a widening gap between how consumer brands are leveraging AI and what customers actually desire from those interactions.“The best personalisation should feel invisible. People love it when a brand just gets...

Mastercard and PayPal Unite to Simplify and Personalise Payments with “One Credential”

Mastercard and PayPal have announced a new collaboration to deliver greater flexibility, personalisation, and simplicity at checkout. The two payment giants are joining forces to expand access to Mastercard’s recently introduced One Credential, a digital innovation that enables shoppers to...

Fashion Meets AI: Oh Polly Supercharges Search and Sales with Algolia 

Oh Polly has partnered with Algolia to create a faster, smarter, and more impactful shopping experience that’s now fueling 20% of the brand’s total revenue.As Oh Polly continues its rapid ascent in the online fashion space, the brand faced a...

AI Gets Smarter, But Customers Want More Than Intelligence

According to Twilio’s latest survey, artificial intelligence is transforming customer experiences, but it’s trust and relevance that ultimately drive long-term value. Drawing from over 7,600 consumers and more than 600 business leaders across 18 global markets, the report shows both...

Social Is the New Search: Gen Z Is Redefining Discovery Online

A major generational shift is underway, reshaping how people find information, make decisions, and interact with brands. According to Sprout Social’s latest report, Gen Z is no longer just using social media for entertainment—they’re turning to it first for answers,...

Pega Debuts Agentic AI Suite to Fast-Track Intelligent, Integrated Applications

At its annual PegaWorld event, Pegasystems unveiled a groundbreaking upgrade to its Pega Infinity App Studio. The latest update brings advanced agentic AI capabilities that guide developers intelligently throughout the entire application development lifecycle, allowing organisations to innovate faster and...

Gartner: Most Customer Service Agents Fail to Promote Self-Service Tools

Despite the rising importance of self-service in enhancing customer experience and lowering operational costs, a new Gartner survey reveals that most customer service agents are failing to actively promote these options. According to the survey, 60% of agents do not...

AI Interviews, Human Insights: Discuss Launches “Discuss Now” for Market Research

In a world where global tariffs, shifting regulations, and rapidly evolving consumer preferences are forcing brands to rethink everything from packaging to messaging, speed and precision in decision-making are no longer optional—they’re essential. To meet this challenge, Discuss has launched...

Grammarly’s $1B bet, AI surveillance risks, and travel retail’s digital lift

Grammarly secures $1B in revenue-linked deal to fuel growthGrammarly has secured a $1 billion nondilutive investment from General Catalyst’s Customer Value Fund to bolster sales and marketing while preserving its $13B valuation. Unlike traditional equity funding, this deal ties repayments...

AI isn’t enough: trust and human insight still win in CX

The customer experience landscape is rapidly evolving, and new research from Five9’s 2025 Business Leaders Customer Experience Report reveals just how much. Based on insights from the U.S., U.K., and Canada, the report shows that while artificial intelligence is already...