XCally’s Bold Take on Contact Center Evolution: AI, Automation & the Future of CX
From omnichannel excellence to AI-driven automation, XCally’s Sales Director Marco Pasculli breaks down the next big shifts in customer experience. In this episode, Rhys Fisher, Deputy Editor at CX Today, is joined by Marco Pasculli, Sales Director at XCally. The pair dived into the hottest trends in the contact center, including reshaping CX, AI automation, and the CRM-CCaaS convergence. Marco shares exclusive insights into how businesses can future-proof their customer interactions. The contact center landscape is evolving fast, and businesses must keep up or risk falling behind. In this exclusive interview, Marco unpacks the key trends driving change and how companies can leverage new technologies to create seamless customer experiences. Key discussion points Omnichannel Integration & Fragmentation – Why many companies still struggle with true cross-channel connectivity and how XCally solves this challenge. AI & Automation – From conversational AI to predictive analytics, discover how automation is reshaping customer support. The CRM-CCaaS Convergence – How CRMs are encroaching on CCaaS territory and what that means for contact centers. Future-Proofing with Cloud & On-Premise Flexibility – The surprising resurgence of on-premise solutions and the geopolitical factors driving it. Next Steps Watch the full interview to gain actionable insights from industry expert Marco Pasculli. Explore how XCally’s solutions can optimize your contact center experience. Subscribe to CX Today for more exclusive CX and tech insights.
--------
19:33
Past Lessons, Future Focus: Navigating the AI Revolution with Content Guru
Is AI Overhyped... or the Future of EVERYTHING? Join Susie Harrison from CX Today as she delves into the AI revolution with Sean Taylor, Global CEO of Content Guru. They discuss past predictions, future possibilities (all the way to 2050), and the real impact of AI on Customer Experience.In this thought-provoking conversation, you'll discover:🕰️ Did We Get It Right? A look back at AI expectations from 25 years ago – were we even close?🚀 What Will CX Look Like in 2050? A glimpse into the distant future with a leading futurist💡 The AI You Need to Know NOW: Practical, near-term AI developments that CX leaders can't afford to ignore.🤝 Content Guru's 20-Year Journey: How a company built on future-forward thinking is shaping the AI landscape.🤯 The "AI Alcohol" Experience: You must hear about this unique and thought-provoking concept from Brain 2050Prepare to have your perceptions of AI challenged and your understanding of its potential expandedRegister your interest in Brain 2050 today! 👉 https://www.contentguru.com/en-gb/abo...❤️ Tap the like button if this video sparked your curiosity about AI✅ Subscribe so you don't miss more discussions on the cutting edge of CX🗣️ What's your biggest question about the future of AI? Share it in the comments below📰 Stay informed at CXtoday.com for all the latest news and trends in customer experience
--------
19:28
Revolutionizing CX Uncovering Hidden Opportunities in the Evolving Landscape
In this interview, Miratech's Matthew Ainsworth dives deep into the current state of CX and the dynamic opportunities emerging in this rapidly evolving landscape.From the quick rise of CCaaS, to the challenges large enterprises face in adopting cloud technologies, Matthew reveals why CX transformation isn't as simple as just jumping on the AI bandwagon.With real-time experiences and multi-vendor solutions becoming the norm, discover what businesses need to consider to stay ahead in the game and the complex hurdles of data security and personalization that come with innovation.
--------
6:09
Scorebuddy's CEO Discusses Future of Contact Center Innovation and AI Integration (Big CX Update)
Join Rhys Fisher as he sits down with Derek Corcoran, the CEO and Founder of Scorebuddy, a leading vendor in the quality assessment space.Derek shares his journey from the telecommunications industry to creating Scorebuddy, discussing how AI is reshaping the customer service landscape and transforming agent performance. This conversation dives into how technology is streamlining the customer experience, offering invaluable insights for anyone interested in the future of customer service operations.In this exclusive interview, Derek opens up about his background, what drives him, and how Scorebuddy is setting a new standard in the contact center industry. Here's what you'll learn:The Birth of Scorebuddy: How a need for efficient quality management in contact centers led Derek to develop a comprehensive solution.AI’s Role in Contact Centers: Derek discusses the growing impact of artificial intelligence, from automating evaluations to augmenting human oversight, and how Scorebuddy is leveraging this technology.Customer Success at the Core: With a strong focus on customer satisfaction, Derek explains how Scorebuddy's team is dedicated to ensuring each deployment succeeds and customers see real business impact.The Future of Innovation: Derek shares his perspective on what’s next for the industry and how Scorebuddy is staying ahead of the curve by continuously evolving with new technologies.This interview provides a behind-the-scenes look at the intersection of AI and customer service, highlighting the practical and strategic implications for businesses navigating this exciting transformation.
--------
24:57
Salesforce Update - The Google Gemini Announcement, Agentforce 2dx, & ITSM Push
Watch on YouTube.In this episode of our Salesforce Update, CX Today's Floyd March hosts two expert customer experience analysts to discuss the latest news impacting the Salesforce ecosystem:The Salesforce and Google PartnershipThe CRM leader has allowed joint customers to access Google Gemini within Salesforce’s Agentforce platform. The analysts explore why this is so significant. Agentforce 2dxThe next evolution of the Agentforce platform launched at the beginning of March. The analysts share how 2dx is different from what came before..Salesforce Hints at a Move Into ITSM SpaceSalesforce CEO Benioff teased a move into the ITSM space two times last month. A snipe back at ServiceNow or an inevitable move? The analysts share their perspectives.The two expert analysts taking on each topic are:Rebecca Wetteman, CEO & Principal Analyst at Valoir Michael Fauscette, Founder, CEO & Chief Analyst at Arion ResearchThanks for watching. If you'd like more like this, don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to our channel.Stay up to date with the latest in CX space by subscribing to our newsletter.You can also join in the conversation on our Twitter and LinkedIn pages.
News and Insights for Today, and Tomorrow CX Today reports on the latest customer experience technology news and marketplace trends. Every day our tech journalists uncover the hottest topics and vendor innovations shaping the future of work.Our coverage is fully digital offering our audience authentic news and insights on the channel of their choice. We offer daily news, weekly features, video conversations and authority content aligned to the needs of business leaders in today's world.For industry professionals, our weekly newsletter offers a range of popular stories hand-picked by our editorial team. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter.If you're seeking editorial coverage, connect with our news desk.