Digital Channels stories
Banks seeking to cut fragmentation may see Backbase's Forrester nod as validation that its AI-native platform can unify front-office work.
Banks seeking faster onboarding and broader channel support may benefit as Forrester ranks Temenos among the top digital banking vendors.
Marketers in Southeast Asia gain a clearer way to track creator campaign returns as YouTube data replaces estimated metrics and fragmented workflows.
Measured gains in service speed and transparency drove Granicus's awards, with councils cutting wait times, costs and phone enquiries.
Banks that fail to modernise core systems may struggle to scale AI, cloud services and new payment rails, Temenos and Bain warn.
Consumers are set to encounter AI in robots, transport and personalised shopping, as Forrester says business returns will arrive sooner than expected.
Customer-facing staff may handle chats and calls more easily after 8x8 Engage won Gold at the NY Product Design Awards.
Better online listings and reviews could help small businesses appear in AI recommendations as customers increasingly use chatbots to find local providers.
AI is now being woven into product development and internal workflows as the cloud communications group marks 20 years in business.
Payment firms face heavier scheme scrutiny as the new tool targets merchants using cloaking, redirects and other tactics to evade checks.
Banks could halve archive storage costs as Shield adds cheaper tiers and migration tools to help preserve records for audits and regulators.
Gamma urges firms to phase AI customer experience rollouts, boosting governance and testing to cut disruption and data quality risks.
Public sector digital projects cut waits, boosted participation and saved staff time across UK councils as Granicus named seven award winners.
Banks are under pressure to curb faster-moving scams and deepfake fraud as NICE Actimize's conference puts AI at the centre of controls.
AI-led search is pushing brands to adapt fast, with UK marketers more prepared than global peers for a click-less discovery model.
Only 10% of customers rate service as great, as fragmented systems and poor empathy are driving churn and frustration.
Businesses gain an AI-enabled contact centre with omnichannel support, as Cox Business broadens its portfolio beyond traditional telecoms services.
Weaker loyalty and lower confidence are pushing most shoppers to compare prices across stores, with 67% splitting purchases to find value.
iD Mobile's self-service app has surged past two million registered users as more of its 2.5 million subscribers switch to digital support.
Clear Mountain Bank rolls out Alkami's digital platform to modernise services, add data-led marketing and rival larger lenders' tech.