Everything is connected, every surface area is primed for data-capturing IoT, and life is mostly conducted from our phones. Even reality itself is becoming trickier to pin down, whether augmented, virtual or actual.
With 2018 nigh, we should expect more of the same. Like a good and/or bad sequel, the stakes will be higher, the budgets bigger and the gadgets flashier. For some, it will be a bumpy ride. For others, unprecedented tech-enabled success awaits. For all of us, it will be anything but boring. Strap yourselves in, things are about to get interesting (again).
https://www.informationsecuritybuzz.com/articles/2018-an-it-odyssey/
In 2020, chatbots will move from simple customer-based queries to more advanced real-time interactions based on computational modelling. Chatbots have been growing dynamically in the past few years and have managed to take over many sectors and internal roles in the organisation.
http://itproportal.com/features/2020-chatbot-trends-that-will-transform-customer-experience/
Significant disruption across industries, fueled by the rising influence of the empowered consumer, continues to exert pressure on businesses to deliver differentiated and consistent experiences across the entirety of the customer journey. In effect, this is forcing the evolution of the entire technology stack and organizational culture in order to enable real-time, contextually relevant experiences.
https://go.451research.com/download-2020-customer-experience-commerce-preview-report.html?&utm_campaign=2020_preview&utm_source=trending_topics&utm_medium=website&utm_content=marketing_content&utm_term=2020_trends/
The Customer Experience Professionals Association (CXPA) 2018 Insight Exchange offered CX experts and professionals of all kinds, various titles and comfort levels a few days to learn, connect and get inspired.
http://customerthink.com/3-big-themes-from-the-most-dedicated-cx-experts-in-the-world/
In episode 21 of Experience This!, a customer experience podcast series, hosts and CX experts Joey Coleman and Dan Gingiss share best practices for creating a solid CX strategy. In this episode, Joey and Dan dive into the insights and tactics of Blake Morgan’s book “More Is More,” talk about why you should make your work harder for your business rather than your customers, and explore a unique customer experience campaign from a small art-house cinema in New York.
https://smartercx.com/3-customer-relationship-management-tips-from-a-cx-book-report/
In the past month, we discussed the pillars of the digital transformation—shifting our focus from technology to the behaviors that drive the digital transformation. I believe that the complete transformation is only possible if the right kind of organization is built, an organization that believes in the possible. To build these organizations, Every organization needs to fully understand the meaning of each pillar. There is no pillar that is more important than the next. Just like in a building, you need all the pillars to stand tall. So, let’s first get a deeper understanding into how experiences drive the digital transformation.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/danielnewman/2018/06/19/3-keys-to-driving-customer-experience-into-your-digital-transformation/#51891a9f4318/
In the past month, the pillars of the digital transformation has been discussed —shifting our focus from technology to the behaviors that drive the digital transformation. I believe that the complete transformation is only possible if the right kind of organization is built, an organization that believes in the possible. To build these organizations, Every organization needs to fully understand the meaning of each pillar. There is no pillar that is more important than the next. Just like in a building, you need all the pillars to stand tall. So, let’s first get a deeper understanding into how experiences drive the digital transformation.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/danielnewman/2018/06/19/3-keys-to-driving-customer-experience-into-your-digital-transformation/#5c1703fd4318/
Across industries, Big Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) have proven to be powerful tools when it comes to informing companies about their target customers. Gartner predicts that by 2019, more than 50% of organizations will redirect their investments to customer experience innovations.
As a result, many organizations have built teams to collect and analyze data on every step of the customer journey – taking into account where, why and how customers interact with their channels. By analyzing this data in real time, companies are able to keep up with evolving customer demands.
http://customerthink.com/3-reasons-why-ai-and-big-data-will-fuel-the-customer-experience-in-2019-and-beyond/
At first glance, the headline may make you want to turn away. You’re already thinking: “I handle and treat customer complaints well and effectively. Why read another post on improving customer experience?”
You’re entitled to your assertion of course, but that doesn’t make it right. In fact, it’s more likely that your customers do not agree with you. According to Bain, 80% of companies say they deliver superior customer service, but only 8% of people think these companies deliver superior customer service. Consider some simple reasons why your customers may feel your your brand’s customer experience should improve.
https://customerthink.com/3-reasons-why-customer-experience-in-your-ecommerce-business-is-terrible/
Luke Williams, Head of Customer Experience Practice, Qualtrics writes about what how organizations can improve customer experience with these three easy steps.
https://www.martechadvisor.com/articles/customer-experience-2/3-steps-for-improving-customer-experience/
