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The road to AI maturity (Part 2): Deliver value with automation

In part 1 of our road to AI maturity series, we covered why aligning your teams…

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What tech companies need according to Zendesk's 2026 CX Trends Report

The tech industry has always moved quickly, but the pace of change today is unprecedented. As…

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Getting AI right starts with knowledge: A guide for service leaders

The AI era is here—and CX leaders are racing to move fast and prove ROI. It’s…

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Promptable analytics: How CX teams can have a two-way conversation with data

Imagine your own personal data scientist, sitting by your side and able to take a nebulous…

Join 2,000 service leaders at Zendesk Relate 2026

Over three days, you will hear from headliner Ali Wong, Emmy-winning comedian known for her witty, authentic storytelling, alongside leaders from Levi’s, ASOS, Canva, Supercell, and more. Relate is where service leaders connect, learn, and discover new resolutions.

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How leaders in media and entertainment use AI to transform CX

From binge-worthy streaming to high-stakes gaming and live betting, entertainment companies are handling customer interactions around…

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From transactions to trust: How AI is transforming CX in financial services

In financial services, customers expect both security and speed—a balance that’s becoming more difficult to maintain.…

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How retailers are scaling customer service with AI

In today’s fast-moving retail landscape, delivering fast, personalized support isn’t optional — it’s expected. In fact,…

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Designing better resolutions through a Jobs to Be Done mindset

I recently had an issue with a new couch I purchased — it was leaking feathers,…

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The future of CX Is contextual: AI is the new standard

Every year I read trend reports with the same mix of excitement and skepticism. Some feel…

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The road to AI maturity (Part 1): Start with a plan to unlock real results

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming service today and while it’s important to move quickly to…

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From service agents to AI teammates: The human architecture of agentic service

Disclosure: My perspective, shared in partnership with Zendesk. Across every industry, service leaders are feeling the…

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Rethinking CX metrics in agentic service

Customer experience has entered the AI era, and the metrics used to measure success must evolve…

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Fuel your AI with a knowledge base built in days, not months

Here’s the truth: without a trusted, accurate source of knowledge to pull from, AI is like…

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Sleigh your holiday support with AI-ready knowledge

It’s that time of year for extra eggnog, cozy sweaters, holiday lights, and of course the…

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Getting AI buy-in can be difficult. That's where change enablement comes in.

AI is everywhere in service right now. It is in our chats, our tickets, our workflows,…

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HR and IT fusion teams are the future

The most enduring organizational designs are the ones that evolve as the work itself changes. Today,…

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Building realistic multi‑turn tests for AI agents

At Zendesk, we invest heavily in making sure our AI agents are not only smart, but…

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