Beyond the transaction – Build trustworthy AI to win customer loyalty

As competition grows and customer expectations continue to rise, experience has become one of the few remaining levers for differentiation and customer loyalty. For CX leaders, the challenge is no longer limited to resolving issues efficiently, it’s about moving beyond transactional interactions to ones that foster trust and long-term relationships. AI agents have emerged as …

You talkin’ to me? How conversational search is responding to customers

The iconic scene in Taxi Driver where Robert De Niro’s character, Travis Bickle, stares at his reflection and asks, “You talkin’ to me?” reflects the shift that conversational search has brought to the customer experience. Traditional keyword-based search is like Travis talking to himself—a one-sided, often frustrating monologue. The user types a query, and the …

Aussie customers speak – Forget the agent, solve my problem fast

A recent study by Morning Consult, commissioned by Zoom, reveals a strong connection between effective customer service and brand loyalty among Australian consumers. The research also found that issue resolution is the most critical factor for Australians when they interact with customer support. Luke Carruthers, Head of CX for Zoom APAC, comments, “Our Zoom-commissioned research, …

Human-centred design – Preventing an automation-driven CX crisis

Is incorporating AI-powered automation into your operations on the agenda for your business this year? If you answered in the affirmative, you’re in good company. Forgetting about your customers while you focus on process driven efficiency is a mistake that can cost Australian businesses dear. Four in 10 small and medium sized enterprises were adopting …

Agentic AI is the promise of digital customer service that actually delivers

Directing customers to digital support channels has long been a goal, but Agentic AI offers a way to make the experience more personable and seamless. For a long time, customers have come to expect personalisation of services and support – to a level that reflects an understanding of who they are, their communication preferences, the …

Calculating the ROI of AI in CX – Beware of consultants bearing gifts

The impact of AI on Customer Experience (CX) is immense. Many companies find themselves, however, grappling with a landscape bombarded by often exaggerated claims and false promises. While AI offers genuine, measurable benefits, navigating the hype, understanding current limitations, and strategically implementing solutions are crucial for realising true return on investment (ROI). Tom Lewis, global …

How AI can reveal the unspoken truth about your customers

In the quest for superior customer experience, businesses traditionally rely on direct feedback channels like surveys, feedback forms, and product reviews. While invaluable, these methods often present a curated view of customer sentiment. The true goldmine of customer insights lies in the vast, unstructured world of indirect customer feedback – the unsolicited data generated through …

AI-powered humans – Redefining the role of the human agent

Artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping the customer experience landscape, enabling brands to deliver faster, smarter, and more personalised interactions at every touchpoint. AI assists organisations in quickly resolving issues through virtual agents, providing dynamic recommendations, and delivering highly targeted communications. AI technology helps organisations anticipate needs, provide support in real time, and enhance personalisation in …

Qualtrics unveils experience agents: Autonomous digital workers, powered by agentic AI

Qualtrics aims to transform how organisations understand and act on customer and employee feedback with its launch of “Experience Agents.”  Unveiled at Qualtrics X4 in Sydney, this innovation uses agentic AI to automate understanding at scale, moving beyond surveys to deliver proactive, personalised experiences. Agentic AI is poised to revolutionise Voice of Customer (VoC) in …

The silent revolution: Why indirect feedback is a new goldmine

For years, organisations have actively sought customer opinions through surveys and feedback forms, directly asking for their thoughts and experiences. While this direct approach still holds value, a silent revolution is underway in how consumers and even employees are voicing their perspectives.  The spotlight is shifting towards indirect feedback – the wealth of information shared …