Unified Communications provider Swyx aims to become European market leader, after being acquired by Waterland

Private equity investor Waterland has acquired Swyx Solutions, a pan-European manufacturer of unified communications solutions for medium-sized companies. As a result the deal will enable Waterland to strengthen its software and IT portfolio and for Swyx it will open new opportunities for European expansion. Continue reading Unified Communications provider Swyx aims to become European market leader, after being acquired by Waterland

Utility companies should invest in customer engagement technology to improve ‘outrageous’ call waiting times

In response to The Times’ investigation that revealed Britain’s ‘Big Six’ energy companies are leaving customers on hold for “outrageous” lengths of time, a customer engagement expert from Aspect Software has urged utility companies to embrace new digital self-service tools that reduce inbound call volumes and hold times. Continue reading Utility companies should invest in customer engagement technology to improve ‘outrageous’ call waiting times

CGI survey findings confirm urgency for banks to deliver value-add services and evolve their business models

CGI released a new report, “Today’s Financial Consumer: Open for Business,” covering the results of its 2017 Global Financial Consumer Survey. Now in its fourth year, the survey assesses and provides insights into how consumers view their primary financial service providers, along with what consumers want and expect from their providers in the future. This year’s survey includes the views of 2,250 respondents across 9 countries. Continue reading CGI survey findings confirm urgency for banks to deliver value-add services and evolve their business models