For most organisations, managing credit and debt collections can be a time consuming, costly and complex process.It’s viewed as a necessary but negative and thankless task. An experience that everyone would like to avoid. Yet it’s a key moment in the life cycle of a customer and how it’s handled can have a tremendous impact …
Content, whether it’s written, visual, aural or interactive, underpins the customer experience. The challenges lie in the ability to deliver the right content at the right time to the right customer. Cognitive content management promises, by utilising AI and machine learning, to deliver very personalised and relevant content across all communication channels – at the …
2018 is seeing Augmented Reality (AR) emerge into the mainstream market. The perception that AR is an expensive novelty has shifted. AR applications are now delivering real business value to a range of industries. CXFocus speaks to Rupert Deans, CEO and Founder of Plattar, about some real-world case studies and how AR is reshaping the …
In the past, humans were preferred over machines because there was a perception that humans were more accurate in their analysis of situations to make informed decisions. Fast-forward to 2018, we’re now seeing a complete focus on the customer in technology innovations. Chatbots – or virtual assistants powered by advanced machine learning – is one …
In terms of managing, sharing and accessing information and data via the Internet, blockchain delivers trust, transparency, as well as greater speed and efficiency. Famous for the rise of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoing and Ripple, many predict that blockchain will have a more dramatic impact on the customer experience and revolutionise the way business is …
Technological innovation and digital disruption are dramatically reshaping the way brands are interacting with customers. Terms such as AI, chatbots, machine learning, AR, VR and a host of others have emerged to refer to the different technologies organisations are using to improve the customer experience. We take a look at some of the key technology …
The term ‘customer experience’ is now ubiquitous and used in so many different contexts that it means everything yet nothing at the same time. The term has become useless in describing a particular thing, action, strategy, or whatever. Can this term that is being touted across every boardroom in Australia, be rescued from sinking into …
The emergence of AR (Augmented reality) promises to revolutionise the customer experience by offering immersive experiences for both consumers and employees. Many do question, however, what is the actual potential of this technology? And how can organisations implement it into their operations and for what purposes? Juniper Research predicts Augmented Reality (AR) will grow tenfold …
Almost all organisations say that their customers come first. In reality, most business processes and organisational structures are built around the management and operational needs of the organisation. Building a “customer first” culture is one of the top CX challenges facing organisations today. Yet many flounder when trying to make the necessary changes. When it …
To compete on customer experience organisations need to understand the type of experiences they are currently creating. To gain greater understanding of how customers view the experiences companies provide, Voice of the Customer (VoC) programs have become increasingly popular. Yet few organisations are able to use the insights gleaned to drive improvements. How many truly …