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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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Raising the bar for enterprise-grade security in AI-powered CX: Zendesk gets Cyber Essentials Plus certified
Security and resilience are essential for CX platforms as AI‑powered support operations scale up. At Zendesk,…
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Lessons from AI Summit: How to build the right foundation for your AI strategy
Today’s leading CX organizations are gaining a competitive edge with AI. At this year’s Zendesk AI…
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Knowledge has evolved: 4 tips to help service leaders catch up
Knowledge guides every service interaction—whether it’s a customer returning an item, an AI agent escalating an…
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Transform your contact center: The power of unified omnichannel and self-service
Customers expect seamless, personalized service on whichever channel they choose. The era of single-channel support is…
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3 ways UX Research strengthens your CX strategy
Most CX strategies are built around outcomes like improving CSAT, raising NPS, or reducing churn. These…
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Zendesk achieves ISO 42001 certification: Raising the bar for AI governance in customer experience
AI is transforming how businesses engage with customers, but adoption hinges on trust. IT and security…
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Why IT leaders are eyeing XLAs to enhance employee experience
For decades, Service Level Agreements (SLAs) have held IT teams accountable to measurable targets—respond within an…
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