4 best billing and payment solutions for government agencies

Government agencies face increasing pressure to modernize, driven by citizen expectations for convenience and fast, secure experiences similar to those offered by private companies. However, many state and local organizations still rely on legacy systems that no longer meet today’s demands. This gap often results in slower processing times and limited payment options, frustrating users, …

The shift to conversational CX – Interview with Sinch’s Angus Mansfied

The traditional “omnichannel” approach is being replaced by something far more dynamic: a living ecosystem of intelligent, two-way dialogues. As brands move away from simple automation toward sophisticated “digital labour,” the focus has shifted from mere efficiency to deep, trust-based customer connections. To explore how these trends are manifesting in the Australian market, Mark Atterby …

Bankwest’s ‘Just Enough Bank’ requires a balance of both positioning and customer execution

2025 saw a campaign that had some in the Australian marketing fraternity all a-flutter. Bank West is betting on a new platform in market. “Just Enough Bank”. In straight positioning terms, it does appear to tick a few boxes. If we assume there’s good market diagnostics informing the strategy, and we have no reason not …

Winning the 2026 experience race – Moving from ‘AI-first’ to ‘trust-first’

Organisations have been told that AI is the key to unlocking unparalleled customer experiences. Yet, as we move toward 2026, a significant gap remains between the promise of AI and the reality for consumers. Many businesses are investing heavily in AI, but those investments largely sit behind the scenes, optimising internal processes rather than delivering …

Why 2026 is the tipping point for Australian banking CX

Switching suppliers is becoming less painful and that means local players will need to lift their game and fast. Get them in young and you’ll keep them forever. This has been the prevailing marketing philosophy in the financial services sector for decades and it’s informed the way institutions have engaged with their customers and delivered …

Digital labour – Are the robots really taking over customer support?

The customer support landscape is transitioning from basic automation into the era of digital labour. Within modern service ecosystems, agentic AI marks a significant advancement over previous generations of support tools by moving beyond static responses toward autonomous problem-solving. Digital labour encompasses productive activities facilitated by digital infrastructures, where work is coordinated.It can also describe …

Generative AI in customer service: From chatbots to autonomous agents

Since ChatGPT rose to prominence at the end 2022, CX technology vendors have been busy integrating the capabilities of Large Language Models (LLMs) and Gen AI into their software platforms. The aim has been to deliver more human-like, personalised, and efficient interactions at scale. Over the years, chatbots have evolved through several distinct generations, moving …