Customer Expectations stories - Page 2
Privacy shifts from compliance checkbox to market edge
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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data protection
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Privacy is shifting from a legal checkbox to a strategic differentiator as watchdogs and customers demand proof of real-world data protection.
AI tops global C-suite worries on corporate reputation
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
AI has become the top corporate reputation fear for global leaders, yet most admit they are underprepared for its fast-rising risks.
Extreme unveils unified global AI-powered partner plan
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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rpa
Extreme launches Partner First, a unified global programme promising simpler rebates, faster deal approvals and AI tools for resellers.
Extreme unveils global AI-driven partner programme
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Extreme has launched a global AI-driven partner programme unifying rebates, deal registration and sales tools under a single model.
Wise tips five trends reshaping cross-border payments
Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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fintech
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cx
Wise forecasts five shifts to speed up cross-border payments by 2026, as new rules, tech links and customer demands reshape the market.
AI in eCommerce delivery to headline London TDC 2026
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
AI-powered eCommerce delivery will top the agenda at London's TDC 2026, featuring Mary Portas, Arka Dhar and closing keynote Richard Ayoade.
Zendesk flags APAC demand for transparent, smarter AI CX
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
Zendesk warns APAC brands that rising CX expectations demand transparent, context-rich AI that resolves issues instantly or risks churn.
Quiet quitting exposes the fragility of customer loyalty
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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crm
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Customers profess loyalty but quietly walk away over price, experience or ethics, exposing how fragile many brand relationships have become.
Study finds value for money trumps price in eCommerce
Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Value for money, not low prices or rapid delivery, is the strongest driver of eCommerce satisfaction, Judge.me's study of reviews finds.
HCLTech assembles tech leaders to reshape ANZ digital
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
HCLTech unites tech giants in Sydney to plot outcome-driven digital strategies and tighter ecosystem alignment across Australia and New Zealand.
AI drives productivity & resilience in global warehouse sector
Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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data science
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partner programmes
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supply chain
AI is now integral to 60% of warehouses globally, boosting productivity and resilience while reshaping workforces, reveals research by Mecalux and MIT.
The true success metric for peak season is delivery efficiency
Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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cx
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martech
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supply chain
Retailers now measure peak season success by delivery efficiency, blending speed and cost control to protect margins amid rising consumer expectations.
Retailers to unify shopping experiences & boost AI by 2026
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
By 2026, retailers will unify online and in-store shopping with AI-driven personalisation, ensuring seamless, consistent customer experiences across channels.
Salesforce says AI to run 50% of customer service cases by 2027
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Companies forecast major cost reductions and higher satisfaction scores as AI automates routine cases and redefines service workflows.
Blending efficiency with empathy - how to strategise for AI success
Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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uc
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cx
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martech
Almost all contact centres now use AI, but success hinges on blending technology with human skills to tackle complex, emotional customer needs effectively.
Exclusive: Qualys' Sam Salehi explains why ANZ firms are turning to risk platforms
Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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cloud security
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ai
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cybersecurity
Qualys' ANZ MD Sam Salehi says firms in Australia and New Zealand are adopting risk platforms amid a cybersecurity skills crisis and evolving threats.
AI & automation boost value of retail analysts amid old hurdles
Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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ai
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pwc
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excel
AI and automation boost retail analysts' roles and job satisfaction, but outdated data methods still hinder full benefits, says new Alteryx report.
The AI tipping point: How contact centres in ANZ are reinventing CX
Tue, 27th May 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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cx
AI is transforming contact centres in Australia and New Zealand, with 98% adopting it, but human skills and trust remain crucial for success.
Chorus boosts NZ business fibre with new 1Gbps option, faster fixes
Wed, 21st May 2025
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uc
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digital transformation
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financial systems
Chorus unveils a 1Gbps symmetrical fibre plan for NZ businesses, enhancing speeds and restoration times to boost digital productivity.
AI-focused marketing risks eroding trust, says new research
Wed, 7th May 2025
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cx
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martech
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genai
New study finds consumers trust companies more when they promote human expertise over AI, especially in personalised services like healthcare and luxury goods.