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Tech philosopher Alex Wolf on designing harmonious technology

Intercom, Inc.

Unpacking this central conundrum is at the heart of Alex Wolf’ s work – the self-described “consumer-facing anthropologist” has made a career by thinking deeply and talking widely about issues related to the pervasive role of technology in modern life. She asks what are the risks involved in “outsourcing” so many of our skills to technology.

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Why customer culture has replaced technology as the holy grail

Steven Van Belleghem

In cases like these, I always have to think about Roy Charles Amara who was the president of the Institute for the Future and who coined Amara’s law on the effect of technology in 2006: “We tend to overestimate the effect of a technology in the short run and underestimate the effect in the long run”. Not there yet.

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How to Optimize Your Main Company Website for Customer Success

TeamSupport

With so many businesses increasing their emphasis on customer success (doing everything you can to ensure customers are successful with your business) and retention, altering your main website for customer use is a great tactic to help ensure they remain happy with your business. in real time. Don’t do this!

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Even CX champions are struggling to keep up with rising customer expectations – Interview with Adrian McDermott of Zendesk

Adrian Swinscoe

Today’s interview is with Adrian McDermott, Chief Technology Officer at Zendesk. Adrian joins me today to talk about the new Zendesk CX Accelerator report, the main […].

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Cobrowsing Technology: A Practical Guide [2021]

Aquire

Cobrowsing technology has been a game-changer for companies. If you’re intrigued by this technology, check out our guide on the nuts and bolts of cobrowsing, its benefits, and how it’s different from screen sharing. Example of cobrowsing technology in action. The technical side of cobrowsing technology. Wondering how?

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Hotel Industry Changing Customer Service Patterns with Rise of Technology

Fonolo

With the emergence of Airbnb and its threat to hotel business, coupled with the evolution of technology and its role in the way guests enjoy their experiences, the industry is developing new customer service practices and applications to stay relevant. The only thing that’s changed is how we deliver it and that’s mainly due to technology.

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3 Ways Growth Leaders Can Use GTM Technology to Their Advantage

SugarCRM

A recent McKinsey study of more over 5,000 companies that ‘outpace’ their peers in building scalable growth found three key similarities in how these firms use Go-to-Market (GTM) technology. GTM technology offers enterprises multiple development opportunities, personalized customer experiences, and drives growth.