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Ultra-fast delivery promises linked to more UK delays
Customer Experience

Ultra-fast delivery promises linked to more UK delays

Retailers chasing rapid checkout promises are seeing more failed drops, as most UK shoppers prefer dependable two-to-four-day delivery windows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Customer Satisfaction stories

Vapi raises USD $50 million as calls pass 1 billion
Digital Transformation

Vapi raises USD $50 million as calls pass 1 billion

The funding will help Vapi scale its voice AI platform as enterprise demand surges and more than 1 billion calls flow through its agents.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
RingCentral wins Metrigy top provider awards in CCaaS
Data Analytics

RingCentral wins Metrigy top provider awards in CCaaS

Customer experience buyers are rewarding platforms that tie service quality to revenue gains, with RingCentral standing out in Metrigy's latest study.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
RingCentral expands AI receptionist to SMS & WhatsApp
Unified Communications

RingCentral expands AI receptionist to SMS & WhatsApp

The update could help smaller firms handle more customer enquiries without adding staff, as RingCentral adds SMS, WhatsApp and queue support.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Asendia & SingPost forge cross-border eCommerce tie-up
Marketing Technologies

Asendia & SingPost forge cross-border eCommerce tie-up

Merchants will get broader parcel routes as new EU import rules and US de minimis changes prompt Asendia and SingPost to offer duty-paid shipping.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Buy reviews searches surge 1,325% as trust worries grow
Customer Experience

Buy reviews searches surge 1,325% as trust worries grow

Shoppers are being urged to scrutinise online sellers after search data showed a sharp rise in queries for bought credibility signals.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
'Self-learning' AI big boon for Qualtrics' CX
Unified Communications

'Self-learning' AI big boon for Qualtrics' CX

Companies using AI for customer experience are cutting churn and lifting revenue, with Qualtrics saying richer feedback can triple insights.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Last month
Backbase named Forrester leader & customer favourite
Software-as-a-Service

Backbase named Forrester leader & customer favourite

Banks seeking to cut fragmentation may see Backbase's Forrester nod as validation that its AI-native platform can unify front-office work.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
Crescendo expands into UK & Europe after rapid growth
Unified Communications

Crescendo expands into UK & Europe after rapid growth

The customer experience software provider is courting UK and European brands as it passes USD $100 million in annual recurring revenue.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Cognizant & Google Cloud launch AI retail contact centre
Unified Communications

Cognizant & Google Cloud launch AI retail contact centre

Retailers are being pitched AI tools that can cut routine contact volumes while improving speed and continuity across channels for shoppers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Amplitude launches AI assistant for in-product support
Digital Transformation

Amplitude launches AI assistant for in-product support

Users can now get help inside an app as Amplitude ties support to behavioural data, aiming to cut tickets and friction.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month
Parloa study finds big firms make customer contact hard
Unified Communications

Parloa study finds big firms make customer contact hard

Many large companies are making support harder to reach, with most failing to offer clear web, chat or phone access, a Parloa study found.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
Erste Group deploys FICO optimisation for retail lending
Data Analytics

Erste Group deploys FICO optimisation for retail lending

The rollout is set to sharpen loan pricing and cut manual exceptions as the bank expands algorithmic decisions across eight markets.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

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Customer Satisfaction stories

TP AI debt recovery matches human satisfaction in Asia
Digital Transformation

TP AI debt recovery matches human satisfaction in Asia

Banks in Asia are turning to AI collections tools as rising loan stress puts pressure on recovery rates and customer trust.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Avant's AI virtual agent handles 62% of customer calls
Unified Communications

Avant's AI virtual agent handles 62% of customer calls

Customers at Avant Card are seeing faster support, with AI now resolving 62% of inbound calls and freeing staff for complex cases.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
AskNicely launches Reputation Manager for service chains
Data Analytics

AskNicely launches Reputation Manager for service chains

For multi-location service brands, the new tool links surveys, reviews and listings to help lift ratings, retain customers and cut costs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month
Retail tops Australia’s customer service contacts
Unified Communications

Retail tops Australia’s customer service contacts

Poor service is driving customers away, with 45% of Australians saying one bad retail interaction would make them avoid a retailer.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month