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Maximizing CX ROI in 2026: A Guide to Future-Proofing Profit

January 16, 2026 by Ian Miller
Customer service manager looking at his tablet

Business leaders are under increasing pressure to prove that every dollar spent on CX technology, personnel, and training translates directly to the bottom line. Learn how to maximize CX ROI in 2026..

Virgin Media O2 Leverages AI and Cross-Skilling to Cut 1.3 Million Call Transfers

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026 by CSM Newsdesk
Customer service representative (CSR)

Virgin Media O2 has revealed that its ongoing digital transformation has eliminated 1.3 million unnecessary call transfers over the past year, by integrating AI-driven routing and a massive agent upskilling initiative..

FirstComm Unveils AscendOne: A Converged UC, CC and AI Platform

January 15, 2026 by CSM Newsdesk
Customer support executive using AI app

FirstComm has entered the next generation of business communications with the launch of AscendOne, a unified platform designed to bridge the gap between UC, CC and Artificial Intelligence (AI)..

10 Human Skills That Drive Exceptional Customer Interactions

January 14, 2026 by Ian Miller
A happy customer service rep

In an era dominated by chatbots and AI-driven support, it is easy to assume that technology is the sole future of customer service. However, the most memorable customer experiences are almost always human..

Diabolocom Lands Frost & Sullivan’s 2026 European CX Technology Award

January 14, 2026 by CSM Newsdesk
Customer Experience (CX) Award

Diabolocom has been awarded the 2026 European Technology Innovation Leadership Award by Frost & Sullivan.  The accolade recognizes the vendor’s excellence in the Customer Experience Platform industry..

Five9 and Google Cloud Unveil Joint Enterprise CX AI to Transform Customer Interactions

January 13, 2026 by CSM Newsdesk
Two robot hands making a heart shape

Five9 has announced an expansion of its partnership with Google Cloud, debuting a new joint Enterprise CX AI solution designed to help large-scale organizations deliver seamless, AI-driven customer experiences..

How to Resolve Customer Support Incidents in Minutes Not Hours

January 13, 2026 by Ian Miller
A customer support agaent working with a helpdesk

Resolving support incidents quickly is not just about clearing a ticket queue; it is a fundamental component of business growth. Long wait times lead to poor customer experiences, which correlate with lower sales..

Google Launches AI Agents for Retailers to Power the Next Era of Agentic Commerce

January 13, 2026 by Ian Miller
Google, London

Google is officially entering the race for purpose-built retail AI, signaling a major shift in how brands interact with consumers. The search giant has unveiled a suite of tools designed to help retailers deploy AI agents..

Customer Intelligence: Converting Signals into Business Growth

January 13, 2026 by Ian Miller
Managers using customer intelligence software

Every time a customer interacts with your brand, they leave a trail. They might click a link in an email, linger in a specific aisle of your store, abandon a cart, or leave a review on a third-party site. These are customer signals..

Customer Journey Mapping Market Forecast to Hit $3.5BN by 2033

January 13, 2026 by CSM Newsdesk
Customer journey mapping software on a tablet

The global market for customer journey mapping (CJM) software is on a steep upward trajectory as enterprises increasingly pivot toward sophisticated, experience-led growth strategies..

Talkdesk’s New Orchestration Tools Aim to Connect the Dots in Retail CX

January 13, 2026 by CSM Newsdesk
Ai store of the future

Talkdesk has announced the launch of Commerce Orchestration, powered by its Customer Experience Automation (CXA) platform, alongside the debut of the Talkdesk Consumer Goods Experience Cloud..

Customer Service, Support and Care Outsourcing Philippines: How AI and Human Judgement Are Redefining CX in 2026

January 12, 2026 by Ian Miller
A customer support agent working in a contact center

Customer service, support and care have become decisive competitive battlegrounds for organisations. Outsourcing to the Philippines is evolving beyond cost reduction into a strategic CX operating model..

How to Offer 24/7 Customer Service Without Burning Out

January 9, 2026 by Ian Miller
A customer service representative (CSR) working on a 24/7 night shift

How does a growing business staff a 24-hour operation without exhausting its budget or its team? This article explores practical strategies to bridge the gap between business hours and customer needs..

SAP Unveils Agentic AI Innovations to Power the Future of Retail

January 9, 2026 by CSM Newsdesk
A customer in a store looking at her mobile phone

As the retail landscape shifts toward a more automated, data-driven future, enterprise software giant SAP has taken center stage at NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show to unveil a suite of AI-enhanced innovations..

Stop Making Customers Repeat Themselves: The Power of Unified Context

January 7, 2026 by Ian Miller
Contact centrer manager

Intelligent Routing and Unified Context ensure customers reach the right person immediately and that the agent knows exactly how to help. Here we take a deep dive into this transformational technology..

8×8 Strengthens APAC CX Strategy with Maven Lab Acquisition

January 7, 2026 by CSM Newsdesk
Communications network

8×8, a leading provider of integrated cloud communications, has announced the acquisition of Maven Lab, a Singapore-based specialist in mobile marketing and enterprise messaging..

10 Ways Real-Time Video Chat Can Transform Customer Experience

January 6, 2026 by Ian Miller
A customer support agent talking to a customer on a video chat

Real-time video chat has become a powerful differentiator. It combines the convenience of digital channels with the empathy and effectiveness of face-to-face interaction. Here are ten ways video chat can elevate your service..

iQor Acquires OP360 to Scale Global CX and AI-Driven Service Capabilities

January 7, 2026January 6, 2026 by Ian Miller
iqor and OP360

iQor CXBPO, a global provider of customer experience (CX) solutions, has announced the acquisition of OP360, a high-growth BPO provider recognized for its operational excellence and “people-first” culture..

California Mandates Human Support and Cash Refunds in Food Delivery Overhaul

January 6, 2026 by CSM Newsdesk
A delivery man on a motorcycle making a food delivery in a busy street

California is continuing its push into consumer experience (CX) regulation, introducing a new law designed to heighten transparency and service recovery standards within the food delivery sector..

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  • Customer Intelligence: Converting Signals into Business Growth

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