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Zoha Peerbhoy is a seasoned editor with over a decade of experience in editorial strategy. She currently serves as a senior editor and content strategist for CX TechBuzz, a media initiative by TechBuzz Media. Zoha enjoys reading, traveling, and baking in her spare time.
AI is everywhere, but success stories are still surprisingly rare.Across boardrooms, leaders agree that AI holds massive promise for improving customer experience, increasing sales efficiency, and streamlining operations. However, many projects struggle to show real impact quickly. Why?Because too many initiatives start with technology, not a business problem. In 2025, the companies seeing actual results from AI are those that start small, stay focused, and measure outcomes fast, often within just 90 days. Here’s how you can do the same. 1. Start with the problem, not the platform The first step in any AI project isn’t choosing the right model,…
Measuring Agent Tool Friction with DEM
Introduction Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM) is a powerful way to understand how digital workplace tools impact agent productivity and satisfaction. In contact centers and customer service environments, even minor tool lag or interface friction can increase Average Handle Time (AHT) and agent burnout and turnover. This article explores how DEM helps measure tool friction, its correlation with operational metrics like AHT and attrition, and practical guardrails for organizations seeking to optimize agent workflows. Examples of top monitoring platforms demonstrate how technology supports both frontline employees and leadership in delivering frictionless, high-quality customer experiences. Understanding Tool Friction and Its Impact on…
Introduction Have you ever attended an online webinar, signed up for a product demo, or visited a company’s booth at an event, and then immediately received a dozen generic emails afterward? While it’s common knowledge that companies gather data from attendees during these sessions, what ultimately matters is what they do with this data. Turning event activity into meaningful follow-up without overwhelming people or coming across as an invasion of privacy is a skill every modern business needs. This article highlights how organizations today can transform event “moments” into real, respectful engagement across email, ads, and sales teams. What Does…
Introduction Digital Experience Platforms (DXPs) are evolving rapidly in 2025, becoming the central hub for managing personalized, seamless customer interactions across all digital touchpoints. As businesses seek to stay competitive in a crowded and fast-changing marketplace, several key trends are shaping how DXPs enable deeper, data-driven customer engagement. This article explores five key trends that are redefining digital customer experience and highlights leading platforms that illustrate these innovations. 1. AI-Powered Hyper-Personalization AI is transforming DXPs from static content delivery engines to intelligent systems that tailor experiences in real time. By analyzing customer data, behavior, and context instantly, platforms deliver unique…
Introduction Desktop as a Service (DaaS) is how many organizations provide flexible, scalable, and secure computing environments to remote and hybrid workforces. By delivering desktop experiences from the cloud, businesses gain agility and cost savings. However, these benefits introduce new security challenges. It is essential to ensure that only authorized users can access virtual desktops, policies are enforced consistently, and all activities are monitored for auditing and compliance purposes. This article examines how organizations can secure their DaaS environments through robust identity management, policy controls, and observability practices, supported by real-world applications and vendor platforms. According to Manish Thakur, Senior…
Introduction Customer journey management (CJM) has become an essential strategy for organizations today. It helps deliver seamless, personalized experiences, which, in turn, would drive loyalty and improve business outcomes. In 2025, emerging technologies, evolving data capabilities, and shifting customer behaviors are transforming how companies map, analyze, and orchestrate journeys. This article covers five key trends reshaping CJM, illustrating how these developments can help businesses stay competitive and deepen customer relationships. 1. Hyper-Personalized, AI-Driven Experiences Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning have now become integral to personalized customer journeys. Advanced analytics synthesize vast behavioral data to customize every interaction in real-time,…
Introduction Customer retention is a high-stakes game. In 2025, organizations are realizing that even the most sophisticated customer experience (CX) programs could fail when employee voices are sidelined or buried. Voice of Employee (VoE) and Voice of Customer (VoC) strategies are most powerful when combined into a single feedback loop, one that not only listens to both sides but acts early to prevent customer churn. This article explores why integrating VoE and VoC is becoming critical and how organizations can design actionable feedback loops. It also covers the safeguards that are necessary for ethical decisioning and which platforms are leading…
Introduction In B2B sales, buying decisions rarely come from one person anymore. They’re shaped by groups, like IT managers, CFOs, procurement officers, and end users, who all have distinct priorities. Automation is revolutionizing how businesses manage these complex journeys. However, keeping the humans behind those buying groups genuinely engaged remains challenging. In 2025, it’s important that smart nurture workflows balance efficiency with empathy. The best programs guide real people through relevant, contextual touchpoints instead of generic, automated sequences. This article explores how CX leaders, marketers, and revenue teams can design smart nurture and handoff workflows that accelerate revenue while strengthening…
Introduction As customer expectations accelerate and hybrid work becomes the norm, Cloud Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) platforms are redefining how organizations deliver and manage customer experience (CX) at scale. The shift from on-premises systems to the cloud has been a strategic evolution toward flexibility, intelligence, and global reach. Organizations are turning to cloud-native contact centers to unify communication channels, integrate AI-driven insights, and empower distributed teams. According to Amandeep Singh, Associate Director & Principal Analyst at QKS Group, “The CCaaS revolution marks a pivotal shift from infrastructure management to experience orchestration. As enterprises embrace cloud-native, AI-powered contact centers,…
Intranet Platforms in the AI Era: Who Is Leading the Integration of Generative AI and Copilot?
Introduction In 2025, the modern intranet is transforming from a static content repository into an intelligent workspace companion. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Copilot-style assistants have changed how organizations collaborate, share knowledge, and communicate internally. These technologies are increasingly becoming core features that shape how employees work, learn, and make decisions. By embedding AI-driven tools directly into intranet ecosystems, businesses are enabling smarter automation, contextual insights, and hyper-personalized experiences. This article explores how leading platforms are integrating generative AI and Copilot capabilities, what that means for productivity and engagement, and how organizations can prepare for this new era of intelligent collaboration.…