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Stop Calling it a ‘Retail Apocalypse’

Retailers today face an unprecedented rate of change. Many malls are empty, e-commerce is taking a larger share of the pie, and consumers are spending more on experiences than products. Media...

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Is Google Duplex Dehumanizing Customer Experiences?

Earlier this month Google demonstrated its new artificially intelligent feature Duplex, in which a Google Assistant called a hair salon to book an appointment, carrying on a very human-like...

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Digital Tools for Human Engagement

The world of work is changing; becoming faster, smarter, and more connected. Just look at Uber, one of the world’s largest transportation companies which owns no taxis, or VRBO, a large...

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Research shows patients want a consumer-driven healthcare experience

Healthcare patients have come to expect the same digital tools used in the consumer world, from scheduling appointments to picking up prescriptions.According to NTT Data Services research 59...

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Facing Hard Data Truths

With Facebook and tech companies in the news, two stories are playing out that speak volumes about the public’s appetite for data-driven ads and Facebook’s ability to adapt.Business as...

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Forget the Robot Apocalypse: Let’s Talk About a New Collaborative Workforce

Let’s face it: Warning people that robots are stealing their jobs grabs far more attention than the truth. While it’s true that some jobs are better suited for automation, the reality...

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Everyone wins when humans and bots join forces

Every year the latest technology makes our lives faster, more mobile, and a little less human. And the same can be said for business. As the proliferation of channels, data, and innovation make...

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3 Tech Races that are Shaping the Customer Experience

In the ongoing race to surpass customer expectations, there are market leaders and laggards. The leaders dominate their competitors in mindshare, number of applications, and perceived value, among...

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How Is That New Year's Resolution Going?

Have you stuck to your New Year's resolution? If not, you're not alone. U.S. News states that 80 percent of Americans abandon their resolutions by February.One resolution that is worth...

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The Missing Piece in AI Programs: Emotion

In the realm of big data analytics, there is an urgent demand for systems to evolve its artificial intelligence (AI) with emotional intelligence. Understanding customer’s emotions is key. The...

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