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

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 thumbnail

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 thumbnail

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 thumbnail

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

Thoma Bravo in Negotiations to Acquire Verint thumbnail

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 thumbnail

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 thumbnail

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 thumbnail

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..

Cognizant Broadens Salesforce Partnership with Innovative Agentforce Capabilities thumbnail

Cognizant and Salesforce have expanded their partnership for deploying AI agents to transform customer and business operations. The services aim to accelerate the adoption of AI-augmented workforces..

Manhattan Associates Unveils Advanced Agentic AI to Transform Customer Experience thumbnail

Manhattan Associates has introduced new enhancements to Manhattan Active Omni, focusing on improving customer experiences and operational efficiency. The updates include advanced AI-powered tools..

How to Create Smart Customer Journeys with AI [2025 Guide] thumbnail

Customer journeys work best when they’re not just a straight line but a map drawn with the customer in mind. That’s where AI steps in. With AI, brands can stop guessing and start listening, using customer signals..

Top 10 Customer Complaint Software Tools for Exceptional Service thumbnail

For customer service managers looking to improve their responsiveness and manage complaints with efficiency, we’ve put together a list of the 10 best customer complaint software..

How to Keep Customer Service Reps Happy: Practical Tips for Better Retention thumbnail

Happy Customer Service Representatives don’t just answer calls, they set the tone for every customer interaction. Let’s take a look at what actually keeps CSRs smiling and sticking around..

How to Provide Excellent Data Management Services to Your Clients thumbnail

Good data handling makes a huge difference for companies, particularly those swimming in information. It directly boosts how well they work, how fast they expand, and how satisfied their customers become..

Winning Strategies for Handling Angry Customers in Live Chat thumbnail

This article will guide you through winning strategies for handling angry customers in live chat, ensuring that your support team delivers consistent and empathetic service while maintaining efficiency..

The Overlooked Casualty of the Call Center Crisis: The Supervisor thumbnail

Raz Dar, CEO of Elvee, explores why investing in the growth and empowerment of contact center supervisors is essential to building resilient, high-performing teams..

5 Free Tools for Creating Video Tutorials for Clients thumbnail

Have you ever wished for a more engaging way to explain tricky processes or help customers solve common issues? Tutorials can be exactly what you need. These videos are not just a trend–they are essential tools..

Personalization Paradox: Too Many Large Businesses Are Still Failing to Adopt Personalized Loyalty thumbnail

Far too many brands are still failing to implement a personalized loyalty program when it comes to promotions and loyalty – stuck in a vicious circle of blanket discounting, poor data, and squeezed margins..

Chick-fil-A Leads Customer Satisfaction Rankings for 11th Year in a Row thumbnail

When it comes to customer satisfaction in the fast-food industry, Chick-fil-A has once again claimed its spot at the top. For the 11th consecutive year, the beloved restaurant chain has outshone competitors..