‘Concerning gaps’ in cyber crisis response across multiple sectors
A global study has highlighted what it calls an urgent need for unified cyber crisis management, as most organisations fall short when it matters most. Semperis’ research, The State of Enterprise Cyber Crisis Readiness, highlights a ‘dangerous’ gap between perceived readiness and real-world response capabilities. “Cyberattacks don’t check your calendar — they hit when you’re at […]
Market Data: 2025 contact centre buying trends revealed
Artificial Intelligence, Call Centre Technology and Agent Coaching & Monitoring still top the list of solutions the UK’s leading industry professionals are sourcing in 2024, according to our exclusive research. The findings have been revealed ahead of the Contact Centre & Customer Services Summit, which takes place on April 28th & 29th in London, with […]
NICE research highlights need to prioritise vulnerable customers
Despite growing awareness of consumer vulnerability in contact centres, a hidden crisis persists in the UK, with many individuals remaining unaware of their own vulnerable status, leaving them at greater risk as their circumstances change. According to the second annual customer vulnerability survey by NICE, 19% of UK consumers now identify as vulnerable, marking an increase of over one million […]
Paradox as Gen Z want AI customer service but also human interaction
Sixty percent of Gen Z craves the speed and convenience of AI-powered customer service, but still prefer human interaction for complex issues. That’s according to a survey conducted by CX specialist Five9, which says the paradox highlights the need for businesses to strike a balance between AI-powered solutions and the human touch to meet the […]
AI-based support increasingly accepted by consumers, says survey
Improved efficiency and personalised support experiences are driving increased consumer acceptance and satisfaction of AI in customer service interactions. That’s according to a new regional survey by Vonage, which says the findings demonstrate consumers have grown exceptionally more receptive to the use of AI in customer support. Seventy percent (70%) of respondents believe that AI has […]
Contact centre agents ‘proud’ to work in the sector, as work-life balance praised
New research has revealed high levels of agent satisfaction and work-life balance among contact centre employees, alongside clear opportunities to improve in areas such as career progression. The joint Calabrio and Get out of Wrap study surveyed 520 contact centre agents and showed the perception of industry roles has significantly evolved. In addition to the 70% who would recommend their jobs to others, nearly two-thirds (64%) said they are proud to work in […]
75% of consumers prefer talking to actual humans for customer service
New research has highlighted the continued importance of the human touch in CX, with three quarters of punters preferring to to a real human in-person or over the phone for customer support – which may indicate brands need to improve online customer support. The research from Five9 suggests that as upcoming events like holiday shopping […]
RCS messaging predicted to make inroads following iOS adoption
Rich Communication Services (RCS) traffic will quadruple over the next five years as data from tech analyst Omdia shows RCS Application to Person (A2P) and Person to Person (P2P) traffic will increase from 1.5 trillion messages this year to more than 6 trillion messages in 2029. As a result, A2P RCS will generate revenues of […]
Digital Identity Wallets gaining traction, say analysts
At least 500 million smartphone users will be regularly making verifiable claims using a digital identity wallet (DIW) by 2026. Identity verification (IDV) in the form of a user taking a picture of their identity document and a selfie is commonly used today for all kinds of customer interactions, especially in banking and financial services. […]
Revealed: The most in-demand CX solutions for 2024/25
Customer Journey Management, Customer Insights and Customer Satisfaction top the list of solutions the UK’s customer experience professionals are sourcing for 2024/25, according to our exclusive research. The findings have been revealed ahead of the CX Solutions Summit, which takes place on October 17th in London. Delegates registering to attend the event are asked which […]
