PRESS RELEASE: Contact centre management specialist Aquarium Software, believes that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is unlikely to replace humans any time soon, so contact centre staff need to brush up on their humanoid interpersonal skills, alongside rapid technology developments. While anticipating that AI can and will increasingly undertake many roles humans now perform, Aquarium asserts that the desire for humans to have meaningful and spontaneous interaction with other people, is going to ensure many contact centre operatives retain their jobs. Continue reading Technology is essential, but no danger of humans being replaced by AI, says Aquarium →

PRESS RELEASE: Retailers need to embrace next generation technology such as artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) if they want shoppers to continue using their apps, new research has found. The study found that nearly 30% of consumers would like to see more innovation in mobile apps, so that they provide a better, more personalised shopping experience. Shoppers surveyed said they would be more likely to download a retail app if it featured technology that helped them to make a buying decision, or let them preview products before purchasing them. Continue reading Consumers want more retail apps to incorporate AI and AR →

PRESS RELEASE: A new consumer survey from Aspect Software has discovered that companies could be losing money as security concerns are leading to consumers refusing to make purchases via social media channels. The survey revealed that 69 per cent of consumers have security concerns over payment/ personal details and 60 per cent have concerns over the social media channels being at risk of phishing attempts or fraudulent profiles. Continue reading Omni-channel sales restricted as majority of consumers still have security concerns →