Tag: US

Salesforce pushes AI agents into pharma

Salesforce is taking aim at the outdated technology still running much of the pharmaceutical industry by launching a full-fledged partner network designed to drag the industry into the AI era, with digital labour leading the charge.Announced today, the Life Sciences...

Klarna rethinks AI push, rehires humans after automation stumbles

After loudly downsizing its customer support team in the name of AI efficiency, Klarna is backpedalling. The Swedish fintech is once again hiring human agents, admitting that its AI-first strategy delivered cost savings, but at the expense of service quality.CEO...

Optimizely’s AI doesn’t just assist, it executes

Optimizely has unveiled a major evolution of its AI engine, Opal, branding it not as a passive assistant, but as an active operator embedded across its digital experience platform.The upgrade introduces specialised agents, orchestrated workflows, and a new user interface...

Americans say ‘yes’ to branded calls, ‘no’ to unknown numbers

As robocalls and phone scams continue to rise, a new Transaction Network Services (TNS) survey reveals that most Americans now want businesses to clearly identify themselves when calling. According to the study, conducted with Kantar, 76% of U.S. adults say...

AI is transforming businesses, but what happens to the CX jobs?

Artificial intelligence is changing the competitive landscape at an unprecedented rate. It’s easy to get the impression that if an organisation isn’t using AI, it is already falling behind. And that may well be true.A survey by Medallia claims that...

Quantum AI: The trend businesses love but don’t quite get

Quantum AI is gaining traction among business leaders, with 62% of respondents in a new SAS survey reporting they are either investing in or actively exploring the technology. The findings suggest growing momentum around quantum computing as the next frontier...

Infobip powers new digital pit lane for Haas F1 fans

The MoneyGram Haas F1 Team has signed a multi-year deal with cloud communications giant Infobip, aiming to turn the traditional race-day experience into something far more interactive: think real-time chats, personalised updates, and AI-fueled insights delivered straight to fans’ phones.Unveiled...

82% of shoppers demand price transparency as hidden fees threaten brand loyalty

New VTEX report reveals that 82% of Americans consider clear pricing and no hidden fees essential to a less stressful and more satisfying shopping experience.The survey, with over 1,000 U.S. adults, highlights how hidden charges and unclear fees erode consumer...

AI and kiosks are taking over your favourite drive-thrus

A new Emerging Experiences 2025 study by Intouch Insight and QSR Magazine reveals that the biggest names in quick-service restaurants (QSRs) are racing to out-tech each other, using AI voice bots, app-based ordering, and touchscreen kiosks to streamline your fast...

Amperity says it can fix enterprise data problems holding back AI

Most companies want to use AI to power smarter customer experiences, but they’re still stuck on step one: getting their data in order. Amperity thinks it has the fix.The Seattle-based customer data firm has launched what it calls the first...