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Summary of Customer Experience Trends 2025: How to Adapt in the Era of AI?

In the year 2000, during the Analogue era, customer behavior shifted from face-to-face interactions to the use of telephone systems. By 2007, we welcomed the Digital era, where customers had multiple channels to reach brands, leading to the rise of the Omnichannel trend—integrating all customer touchpoints, both offline and online, to deliver a seamless experience. Now it’s 2025. AI technology is ushering in a new era of rapidly evolving customer expectations, more profound and faster than any previous tools. Customers demand speed, precision, and highly personalized service. This forces us to rethink what “good service” means and how we...

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Zendesk + Cart Recovery = More Sales: A Guide for E-commerce Teams

If you run an online store, you’ve probably felt that sting—when a customer adds something to their cart, seems ready to buy… and then disappears. It’s one of the most common frustrations in e-commerce. In fact, nearly 70% of all online shopping carts are left behind, according to research from the Baymard Institute. But here’s the thing: an abandoned cart doesn’t have to be a lost sale. In many cases, it’s actually a chance to re-engage, start a conversation, and turn that hesitation into a purchase. That’s where Zendesk comes in. It gives online businesses the tools to reach...

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How Financial Institutions Use Zendesk to Improve CX Across Every Channel

The New Standard for Customer Support in Finance Let’s face it—no one wants to wait in line at a bank branch anymore. In today’s digital-first world, customers expect fast, easy, and consistent service across all the channels they use—whether that’s chat, email, phone, social media, or even a mobile app. That’s where omnichannel support comes in. In simple terms, omnichannel support means giving customers the freedom to move between support channels without losing context. For example, a customer might start by asking about a loan on live chat, follow up later via email, and finalize everything over the phone....

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Adaptive AI in Action: Zendesk’s Bold Step Toward Autonomous CX

When it comes to delivering great customer experiences, Zendesk has long been a trusted name. With over 4.6 billion resolutions powered annually through its platform, the company knows a thing or two about effective support. But in a world where customer expectations are rising and complexity is the norm, even the best service platforms face limits—especially when traditional automation can’t keep up. That’s why Zendesk’s collaboration with OpenAI marks such a turning point. From Scripted Bots to Adaptive Conversations Conventional automation in customer service has typically relied on one major principle: intent recognition. A customer sends a message, the...

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How AI Is Transforming Customer Experience—And Why Zendesk Leads the Way

Customer expectations are evolving at lightning speed. Today, it’s not just about resolving issues—it’s about creating seamless, personalized experiences that feel effortless and human. And behind the scenes of many successful customer experiences? Artificial intelligence. AI is no longer a buzzword or a distant concept. It’s here, and it’s quietly powering the most intuitive, efficient, and satisfying interactions customers have with businesses. From faster response times to hyper-personalized support, AI is setting a new standard—and companies are racing to keep up. Why AI Is the CX Game-Changer At its core, AI is helping businesses become more proactive, responsive, and...

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The Rise of AI-Savvy Customers—and How to Support Them with Zendesk

Customer service has come a long way—and so have the expectations that come with it. With smarter tools and faster access to information, people now expect more responsive, more personalized, and more proactive support than ever before. AI has played a big role in driving these shifts, and businesses that don’t keep up risk falling behind. That’s where Zendesk comes in. With its AI-powered solutions, Zendesk gives teams the tools they need to deliver experiences that meet modern customer expectations—and often exceed them. Let’s take a look at eight ways AI is reshaping those expectations and how Zendesk helps...

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Cooking Up Success: 8 Practical Strategies AI Powers Modern Restaurants

These days, running a great restaurant means a lot more than just serving delicious food. Customers expect convenience, personalization, and fast service from the moment they visit your website to the second they walk out the door. That’s why more restaurants are adding a powerful new ingredient to their recipe for success: artificial intelligence (AI). And the best part? You don’t need a huge budget or a tech team to make it work. Platforms like Zendesk make it easy for restaurants of any size to start using AI to create better experiences, run smoother operations, and keep customers coming...

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Managing Shadow AI: Why a Unified Strategy Matters for Customer Experience

AI has completely transformed the way businesses connect with their customers. But not all AI adoption happens in a neat, organized way. Lately, a new trend called Shadow AI has been picking up speed — where different teams start rolling out their own AI tools without centralized oversight or coordination. It’s not hard to see why. Teams want faster ways to serve customers, automate tasks, and stay ahead. But when AI grows in pockets across the company without a clear strategy, it can quickly turn into a tangled mess — inconsistent experiences, siloed data, and security gaps. The good...

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