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AI adoption and consumer rage reveal contrasts between US and Japan

Author: CMSWIRE

Japanese firms are embracing AI at speed, while US companies remain more cautious. Yet when it comes to service failures, consumers in both markets share a breaking point—difficult escalation and poor access to humans drive anger, disloyalty and even revenge behaviour.

Automation cannot replace the human touch in customer service

Author: TECH

As digital platforms race to scale customer support with AI chatbots, most customers remain unconvinced.

Grandiose Supermarket adopts RISE with SAP and Business AI to power UAE growth

Author: NewsSap

UAE-based Grandiose Supermarket, part of the Ghassan Aboud Group, has signed an agreement to implement RISE with SAP S/4HANA Cloud – Private Edition, integrated with SAP Business AI, as the digital backbone of its nearly 50-store retail network.

B2B service desks evolve as customer expectations rise

Author: ITPro

B2B customers now expect the same seamless, low-friction experiences they enjoy with consumer platforms like Amazon and Uber.

AI becomes the new competitive frontier in Asia-Pacific customer engagement

Author: PRNnewswire

Mobile penetration across Asia-Pacific has surpassed 100% in nearly every market, creating hyper-connected customers who seamlessly move between multiple messaging apps and expect instant, context-aware service.

Future crafted

Author: April Lara

This week, innovation is taking centre stage as AI tools move from concept to frontline applications, reshaping how companies anticipate and respond to customer needs.

Irish CX Impact Awards 2025 shows what makes an entry a winner

Author: April Lara

The Irish CX Impact Awards 2025 celebrate companies that push the boundaries of customer experience, demonstrating creativity, insight, and measurable impact.

TELUS Digital enters Middle East market with Dubai hub

Author: BCT

TELUS Digital has opened a Dubai office to meet surging demand for AI-driven digital transformation and customer experience innovation across the Gulf.

Proposed bill targets offshoring of call centre jobs

Author: CED

A new bill would restrict federal grants and loan guarantees for companies shifting call centre roles overseas, with offenders facing penalties and a five-year listing unless they repatriate jobs.

Apple tests AI-powered Support Assistant in iOS app

Author: MacRumors

Apple is trialing a new chatbot-based Support Assistant within the Apple Support app, now available to a limited number of iPhone users via a new “Chat” button.

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