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Gartner's four musts for digital customer service

Wed, 13th Feb 2019
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Digital technologies and growing customer expectations mean service leaders must get the digital experience right, according to Gartner.
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Jade Software & Ambit take chatbots to next level of AI

Tue, 11th Dec 2018
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Jade Software and Ambit partner to deliver advanced AI chatbots, aiming to revolutionise customer service through natural and realistic digital experiences.
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How businesses can enhance customer service using new technology

Fri, 2nd Nov 2018
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Australian customers are increasingly dissatisfied with call centres, with 64% having had a bad experience, according to a survey by Citrus Group.
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Could personalised AI assistants streamline your business?

Thu, 25th Oct 2018
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Oracle's new Digital Assistant utilises AI to streamline business processes, boosting productivity and enhancing user experiences across multiple platforms.
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Digital customer experience is nothing without a human touch

Mon, 22nd Oct 2018
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AI bots may power 85% of customer service interactions by 2020, but human touch is still vital for a positive experience, reveals Gartner research.
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The profits & pitfalls of peddling convenience driven technology

Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
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Convenience culture thrives yet poses risks to joy, work ethics and tips scales from experience to expedience.
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Are we in danger of losing the softer side of customer service?

Mon, 17th Sep 2018
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More and more Australians are avoiding phone calls, opting for texting or messaging apps instead, according to a survey by finder.com.au.
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Fusion5 global finalist for 2018 MS Dynamics Customer Service Partner of the Year

Fri, 22nd Jun 2018
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Fusion5 was selected as a finalist based on a service desk transformation project delivered to Otago Polytechnic.
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Zendesk launches omnichannel suite for integrated customer experience

Mon, 21st May 2018
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In conjunction with the launch of The Zendesk Suite, Zendesk also unveiled Connect - a new product for proactive customer communication.
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How speech analytics can improve outcomes in the contact centre

Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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Taking a look at how speech analytics technologies can be used in the contact centre to improve customer service and B2C interactions.
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Assessing why the ANZ cloud market is still 'cloudy'

Wed, 28th Feb 2018
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Despite the optimism demonstrated by many CIOs, the actual process of cloud adoption among large organisations is slow.
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Daimler hires Soul Machines' digital human for customer service

Wed, 28th Feb 2018
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Sarah combines artificial and emotional intelligence for a new experience which redefines the link between man and machine.
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To get ahead with AI, get started with augmented intelligence

Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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AI is an extension of a human, not a substitute for it. Once we realise this fact, we can appreciate AI for what it truly is.
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Kiwi Startup Spotlight: Why this will be the year chatbots take on customer service

Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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Within the world of AI, bots are the most understandable application for executives from a deployment and business impact standpoint.
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Five ways Aussie retail can survive the arrival of Amazon

Thu, 18th Jan 2018
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Australian retailers can survive Amazon, says business author Ed Ludbrook. Retail is about problem solving and customer loyalty.
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Kiwi brands need to step up their game when it comes to digital experience

Wed, 29th Nov 2017
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The report singled out online retailer Mighty Ape as having the best digital experience among all brands with a score of 35.
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Hitachi develops robot that can spontaneously 'learn' from mistakes

Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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​Hitachi has announced the development of active-learning dialogue-data based AI technology to its human symbiotic service robot.
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NZ telco industry focussed on improving customer service

Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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The New Zealand telecommunications sector is actively addressing customer service gaps through a series of initiatives led by the Telecommunications Forum.
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Health insurer nib trials AI customer service agent Frankie

Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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Frankie will be able to provide instant responses to a variety of common enquiries to nib's new product range including benefits available.
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Christchurch's Connexionz continues U.S expansion with new California office

Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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Christchurch's Connexionz boosts US presence, opens new California office amid growing demand for smart transport solutions.