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The Drive to Service Excellence: How Self-Serve Empowers Customers and Redefines Industry Standards

December 8, 2025July 18, 2025 by Hannah Pollard
Hannah Pollard – Head of Service Experience, Canon UK

In a world where speed, efficiency, and autonomy define customer expectations, the traditional service model is undergoing a dramatic transformation. Hannah Pollard, Head of Service Experience at Canon UK, explains..

What Crypto Exchanges Can Teach Every Customer Service Team

December 8, 2025July 18, 2025 by Mike Sandy
Bitcoin

In the last few months, around one million new cryptocurrencies have been created, revealing a level of efficiency that should inspire other industries, including customer services. What can support teams learn?

How to Choose the Right Packaging Materials for Customer Experience

December 8, 2025July 16, 2025 by Mike Sandy
A warehouse manager holding a cardboard box

The packaging materials you choose can make or break your customer’s first impression. When a customer receives their order, the unboxing experience sets the tone for their entire relationship with your brand..

Top Trends in Cashback Website Development That Improve Customer Experience

December 8, 2025July 16, 2025 by Mike Sandy
Web developers working on their computers

Cashback websites have come a long way since their early days of offering basic discounts. In today’s highly competitive digital economy, these platforms have transformed into full-featured ecosystems..

7 AI Tools to Boost Customer Experience for Support Teams

December 8, 2025July 15, 2025 by Mike Sandy
Customer support agent

In this guide, we’ll explore seven essential customer experience tools that support teams can use to enhance communication, streamline workflows, and deliver memorable service at scale..

Green Credentials Matter: How Energy Practices Influence Client Trust and Loyalty

December 8, 2025July 10, 2025 by Mike Sandy
A Customer service manager wearing an eco-friendly tshirt

Customers — and especially younger generations — are increasingly looking for brands that share their values, and environmental responsibility sits high on that list. From start-ups to global corporations..

How Service Teams Can Use CRM to Personalize Every Interaction

December 8, 2025July 10, 2025 by Mike Sandy
A customer service representative with headphones at his desk

Customer expectations have changed. Today, people don’t just want help—they want help that feels personal. That’s why more companies now use CRM to personalize every interaction..

How Modern Businesses Can Stay Ahead in Times of Change

December 8, 2025July 8, 2025 by Mike Sandy
Businessperson using her mobile phone

Businesses are being forced to reevaluate how they operate, plan, and grow. Shifts in consumer behavior, technological advancements, regulatory reforms, and global events can all throw conventional..

10 Reasons Why Automation Testing Transforms Customer Service

December 8, 2025July 8, 2025 by Mike Sandy
IT engineer testing software

Here, we explore ten compelling reasons why implementing test automation tools in your customer service operations can revolutionize how you serve customers and drive business growth..

Ultatel Launches Intelligent Voice AI Agent to Streamline Task Automation Across Departments

December 8, 2025July 7, 2025 by CSM Newsdesk
Contact center assistant

Ultatel has introduced the Intelligent Voice AI Agent, a virtual assistant that handles routine business tasks with empathy and professionalism. The AI agent seamlessly integrates with Ultatel’s cloud phone system..

2025 NiCE International CX Excellence Awards Celebrate Customer Service Leaders

December 8, 2025July 7, 2025 by CSM Newsdesk
Customer service agent

NiCE has announced the winners of its 2025 International CX Excellence Awards, honoring organizations from across EMEA and APAC that are redefining customer service with NiCE’s CXone Mpower..

Cekura Secures $2.4M to Create a Robust Reliability Layer for Conversational AI

December 8, 2025July 7, 2025 by CSM Newsdesk
Cekura management team

Cekura, an eight-month-old startup, has successfully raised a $2.4 million seed round led by Y Combinator to refine AI voice agents. Founded by IIT Bombay alumni Sidhant Kabra, Tarush Agarwal, and Shashij Gupta..

AI Receptionist (AIR) Now Generally Available from RingCentral

December 8, 2025July 4, 2025 by CSM Newsdesk
AI Receptionist (AIR)

RingCentral has announced the general availability of its AI Receptionist (AIR), an AI phone agent that uses generative AI to automatically answer customer questions and transfer callers to the right place..

How to Identify Friction Points with Customer Journey Analytics

December 8, 2025July 3, 2025 by Ian Miller
A customer in a retail store looking at her mobile phone

Customer journey analytics examine every touchpoint a customer has with your business, from initial awareness to post-purchase support. By analyzing this data, you can identify specific moments..

SAP Unveils New Cloud POS System to Enhance Retail Operations

December 8, 2025July 3, 2025 by CSM Newsdesk
Cloud Point-of-Sale (POS)

SAP has launched a new cloud edition of SAP Customer Checkout, offering a seamless, efficient, and scalable point-of-sale solution for various industries. The cloud edition includes two components..

Thoma Bravo in Negotiations to Acquire Verint

December 8, 2025July 3, 2025 by CSM Newsdesk
Business meeting

Thoma Bravo is in advanced talks to acquire Verint, the customer relationship software company, amidst the AI revolution impacting the CRM sector. The deal value remains undisclosed..

How Predictive Routing Transforms Customer Experience Management

December 8, 2025July 3, 2025 by Ian Miller
Customer support technician

Predictive routing leverages advanced analytics and machine learning to anticipate customer needs and optimize their journey through every touchpoint. Here we explore how predictive routing works..

TalkTalk Joins NiCE to Roll Out CXone Mpower for Next-Level Customer Experience

December 8, 2025July 3, 2025 by CSM Newsdesk
Two AI bots shaking hands

TalkTalk is enhancing its customer service capabilities by leveraging NiCE’s AI-powered platform, CXone Mpower. The collaboration aims to consolidate TalkTalk’s various operating systems into a unified AI platform..

Trailways Ranked Among Top 3 Best Bus Services in the U.S. by USA Today

December 8, 2025July 3, 2025 by CSM Newsdesk
Trailways bus and passengers

Trailways has been recognized as one of the top three bus companies in the United States by USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2025. The award acknowledges Trailways for its commitment to travel..

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