Customer engagement stories
Members have elected three industry veterans to the board for 2026-27, as GTIA refreshes leadership to guide its strategic direction.
The promotion comes as 8x8 tries to grow EMEA sales for its contact centre and customer experience software amid fierce sector competition.
Eligible mutual policyholders will share in the largest programme payout yet, with credits lifted by low losses and added risk mitigation effort.
Many global brands are failing to match CX spending with the systems needed for AI-led customer journeys, according to new research.
But data quality and integration are slowing deployment, as most brands in Australia and New Zealand remain unable to scale agentic AI.
Travellers can now book hotels, flights and activities in one transaction, as online agencies race to keep customers on a single platform.
The identity security group is sharpening its AI pitch after USD $700 million in funding as it expands globally and adds new leadership.
Sales teams could get earlier warnings on churn and reorder risk as SugarAI ties CRM to ERP data and AI-guided next steps.
Marketing teams could save hours on reporting as Klaviyo feeds customer data into Claude for briefs, audits and campaign planning.
Customer experience buyers are rewarding platforms that tie service quality to revenue gains, with RingCentral standing out in Metrigy's latest study.
The upgrade should help the Australian consultancy win larger contact centre deals as enterprises demand proven AWS expertise and delivery scale.
Enterprises adopting AI in regulated sectors face fresh risks from model tampering and agent misuse, which Cognizant aims to address.
Brands can now trigger live customer responses as Amperity ties AI assistants to identity-resolved data, abandoned baskets and website personalisation.
Australian firms are shifting from lean efficiency to resilience, using AI, diversified suppliers and shorter planning cycles to absorb shocks and grow.
Advertisers are being offered access to affluent hotel guests in Sydney, as The Travel Network rolls out screens and QR codes across luxury stays.
US shoppers are making loyalty programmes part of weekly spending, with 91% saying they influence whether they buy again.
Retailers risk losing sales as shoppers expect offers and recommendations to update instantly, not hours after they signal intent.
Banks in Asia are turning to AI collections tools as rising loan stress puts pressure on recovery rates and customer trust.
Resilience, trust and local language support are emerging as the priorities as Indian founders and marketers push AI deeper into daily business needs.
Apex's in-house marketing revamp wins Network Group 2026 Gala award, with the Manchester IT services provider also shortlisted in two other categories.