Experience Investigators by 360Connext

OCTOBER 2, 2024

No matter how innovative or truly useful your product or service is, one thing will always separate successful companies from the rest: Customer experience (CX). Your core business offering is your foundation. An important one, too, because even the best marketing and sales teams can’t save a sub-par product. By investing in CX, however, you can quickly accelerate your success and unlock proven advantages for staying ahead of the competition: Customers who receive value-enhanced services are mor

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TechSee

OCTOBER 2, 2024

At first glance, chatbots and Agentic AI may seem similar—both engage with users and provide automated responses. However, fundamental differences set Agentic AI apart from traditional chatbots, even those powered by large language models (LLMs). Let’s unpack these new technologies. If there were an MMA match, chatbots vs. agentic AI, where would each of them excel, or how would their approaches to your CX challenges differ?

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West Monroe

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Electricity demand is surging across the U.S., driven by manufacturing growth and the proliferation of both data centers and cryptocurrency mining. At the same time, there’s growing pressure to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by transitioning buildings, manufacturing, and transportation systems to electricity. But renewables alone won’t meet this demand.

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Joe Rawlinson

OCTOBER 2, 2024

You provide company cars to employees for a specific reason: they should use the vehicles to complete the required work tasks. For example, you run a delivery business, and you provide cars, vans, and trucks for drivers to load up and take orders to customers. You could also have some company cars for people to drive to meetings as a way of keeping up appearances.

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Speaker: Miriam Connaughton and Donald Knight

As organizations scale, keeping employees connected, engaged, and productive can seem like a monumental task. But what if AI could help you do all of this and more? AI has the power to help, but the key is implementing it in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, human connection. Join us for an exploration into how industry trailblazers are using AI to transform employee experience at scale while addressing both the potential and the pitfalls.

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Clarivate

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Funders, governments and institutions across the globe are increasingly expected to demonstrate the societal impact of research. They need to answer questions such as: has investment in research and experimental development (R&D) yielded tangible benefits to individuals, communities, organizations and economies across diverse areas such as health, climate change and technological advancement?

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Optimove

OCTOBER 2, 2024

See the difference control groups make in this guide Download Now Why it matters: By attending Optimove’s CRM Lightning Talks at G2E Las Vegas 2024, marketers will walk away with deeper knowledge of event-based strategies, personalization, predictive analytics, and gamification—all crucial for optimizing player engagement, retention, and loyalty. Key takeaways: Join us at G2E for four CRM Lightning Talks at Booth #2630.

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The DiJulius Group

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Rewiring Your Brain for Peak Focus & Productivity Chief Revolution Officer John DiJulius talks with Lori Saitz, a leading authority on improving productivity and engagement through workplace well-being. She is the founder of the Zen Leadership Program for Results Focused Professionals. With a comprehensive background in wellness and communication strategies, Lori helps executives create.

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Blueshift

OCTOBER 2, 2024

By harnessing the power of interaction data, companies can create more tailored, meaningful experiences that resonate with their audience. This blog will explore how adapting LLMs using customer behavior insights can elevate engagement, boost satisfaction, and drive growth.

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West Monroe

OCTOBER 2, 2024

West Monroe recently wrapped up our first-ever AI Week! Throughout the week, employees leveled up their AI skills through expert-led sessions on pressing AI topics and hands-on tutorials. We also held an internal AI competition, where our employees submitted nearly 40 real-life use cases of how they’re using AI. Below are the winners for both client and internal use along with a recap of how they created their tools leveraging Nigel and Glean, our AI-powered platforms, to deliver even grea

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Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt

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The DiJulius Group

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Rewiring Your Brain for Peak Focus & Productivity Chief Revolution Officer John DiJulius talks with Lori Saitz, a leading authority on improving productivity and engagement through workplace well-being. She is the founder of the Zen Leadership Program for Results Focused Professionals. With a comprehensive background in wellness and communication strategies, Lori helps executives create.

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VDS

OCTOBER 2, 2024

In September 2024, Genesys introduced 43 new features and functionality enhancements to its cloud platform. Here are the key updates: Important Announcement – 2024 Genesys CIDR expansion and firewall requirements During the week of October 28, 2024 , Genesys will migrate an additional /18 CIDR block of IP addresses used for Genesys Cloud public-facing media services.

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Adrian Swinscoe

OCTOBER 2, 2024

I was thinking about expectations the other day and it reminded me of something that I wrote in How To Wow, so I thought I’d share […] The post Make promises, keep them but you don’t have to beat them first appeared on Adrian Swinscoe.

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Gainsight

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Hey there, expansion enthusiasts! If you’re on the front lines of securing revenue, then you know that spotting opportunities for growth is like finding hidden treasures. At Gainsight, we’re thrilled to unveil our latest State of Customer Expansion report —a roadmap that’s tailor-made for teams that are all about growing revenue. Our biggest takeaway?

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This comprehensive report explores the evolving landscape of customer and business expectations, with five key trends that will help you understand your customers and stay ahead of the competition. Discover how your peers are implementing AI to improve customer experience with granular insights into their CX investments and specific AI use cases. For the first time, customers prefer digital channels when interacting with a business.

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Adrian Swinscoe

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Today’s interview is with Leslie Zane, who is the Founder and CEO of Triggers, a brand consulting firm, and an authority on harnessing the instinctive mind […] The post The Brand Connectome™ and why we are doing marketing all wrong – Interview with Leslie Zane first appeared on Adrian Swinscoe.

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Northridge Group

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Throughout history, humans have relied on physical characteristics for identification, beginning with fingerprinting as far back as 500 BC. Today, facial recognition, iris scanning, and voice patters are part of biometric identification. But, like so many other things in modern-day society, Artificial Intelligence is changing the world of biometrics and our security within it.

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Adrian Swinscoe

OCTOBER 2, 2024

This is a guest post from Mike Adams OBE , founder of EnableAll. In just under a year, the European Accessibility Act will become law as […] The post Countdown to Inclusion: What to expect from the European Accessibility Act first appeared on Adrian Swinscoe.

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Clarivate

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Welcome to the latest installment of Top 100 Global Innovators from Clarivate report series, where we take an in-depth look at the top players and global trends driving innovation across several key industries. In this edition, we focus on the automotive segment — a cornerstone of modern industry currently navigating a storm of innovation convergence driven by the rise of electric vehicles (EVs), autonomous driving technologies and connected vehicle systems powered by the Internet of Things (IoT

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Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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Adrian Swinscoe

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Today’s interview is with Gopi Polavarapu, Chief Solutions Officer at Kore.ai, a market leader in Conversational AI platform space. Gopi joins me today to talk about […] The post Agents view agent-assist technology as more important than a competitive salary – Interview with Gopi Polavarapu at Kore.ai first appeared on Adrian Swinscoe.

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CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The new Labour government in the UK has introduced an Employee Rights Bill aimed at strengthening worker protections and enhancing employee welfare across various industries. Jim Fleming of Sabio Group, investigates. The bill proposes significant reforms in areas such as job security, flexible working, pay transparency, and union rights. These changes will inevitably have a profound impact on workforce planning , particularly in contact centres, where labour management is a critical component of

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Adrian Swinscoe

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Recently, I was invited to participate in a discussion about how to improve customer service outcomes. At one point in the discussion, we were talking about […] The post Are assumptions hindering your delivery of great customer service? first appeared on Adrian Swinscoe.

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SurveySensum

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Customer Experience Management vs. Customer Relationship Management – What are the Key Differences? Good customer experience goes beyond a transaction — it’s about making your customers feel heard, valued, and understood. But as customer expectations evolve, so do the tools to manage them. With an ever-growing lineup of tech tools—each with its own acronym—it’s easy to get lost in the sea of customer management solutions.

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Speaker: Conrado Morlan

In this engaging and witty talk, industry expert Conrado Morlan will explore how artificial intelligence can transform the daily tasks of product managers into streamlined, efficient processes. Using the lens of a superhero narrative, he’ll uncover how AI can be the ultimate sidekick, aiding in data management and reporting, enhancing productivity, and boosting innovation.

Management

Adrian Swinscoe

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Today’s interview is with Vivek Sharma, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder of Movable Ink, which empowers marketers with scalable, omnichannel personalization through data activation and AI […] The post Print-era thinking is holding personalization efforts back – Interview with Vivek Sharma on Movable Ink first appeared on Adrian Swinscoe.

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CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Mardon Group, national suppliers of waste and recycling equipment, has equipped field service engineers with mobile devices that synchronise in real time with the office. The mobile app is part of a new system from BigChange that is reducing routine administration, improving customer service, and achieving new health and safety measures. Since adopting the 6-in-1 cloud based system, Mardon has saved around 8 days a month by automating its service schedule and has boosted customer correspondence

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Adrian Swinscoe

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Customers are generally not happy with the experiences they are having with brands. Last month, Forrester published the US 2024 Customer Experience (CX) Index, which found […] The post Factors driving the gap between customer expectations and satisfaction first appeared on Adrian Swinscoe.

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Forrester's Customer Insights

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Last week, Visa announced the acquisition of Featurespace, a UK-based enterprise fraud management and anti-money-laundering (AML) vendor. Forrester estimates the acquisition price to be between $350–450 million. Founded in 2008, Featurespace employs over 400 people.

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Adrian Swinscoe

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Today’s interview revisits and finalises the series of podcast conversations that I had with various folks whilst at Pegaworld earlier this. This episode is a combo […] The post If it matters for your customer, it’s important – Interview with Tara DeZao, Simon Thorpe and James Dodkins of Pega first appeared on Adrian Swinscoe.

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Forrester's Customer Insights

OCTOBER 2, 2024

In recognition of CX Day 2024, Bain & Company, in collaboration with Kantar and Qualtrics, released a new set of global standards for customer experience teams.

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Adrian Swinscoe

OCTOBER 2, 2024

This is a guest post by David Banaghan who is the Interim CEO at Occupop. According to Government research, one in six organisations now uses AI […] The post AI and employment law gaps: Three ways businesses can navigate current and future challenges first appeared on Adrian Swinscoe.

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