Articles - Predictions

What’s next for the contact centre industry? Our Predictions page brings together expert opinions, research, and analysis that look ahead to the trends shaping customer contact in the months and years to come. From advances in AI and automation to new approaches in leadership, workforce management, and customer experience, these forecasts highlight where the industry is heading and what it means for you. Each prediction offers practical takeaways that can help you prepare your strategy, invest wisely, and stay one step ahead of change.

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Isn’t It Time You Had a Customer Service Smartphone App?
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Why Immersive Experiences Are the Future of CX
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What Will WFM Roles Look Like in 2035?
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What Will Agent Roles Look Like in 2035?
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What Will Shape the Contact Centres of 2025?
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Contact Centre Predictions for 2025
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How CCaaS Drives Contact Centre Innovation
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The AI Revolution – How Contact Centres Are Adapting
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Create the Perfect Contact Centre by 2030
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Evolution of CCaaS – What’s Next?
Develop new products, services, and strategies to stay ahead.
Staying Ahead of the Contact Centre Evolution
2024 Contact Centre Predictions
Expert Predictions: What Will 2024 Bring for Contact Centres?
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How to Better Prepare Your Contact Centre for the Future
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What Are Machine Customers?
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6 Contact Centre Initiatives You Can’t Ignore
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23 Things Every Contact Centre Manager Needs to STOP Doing
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Contact Centre Predictions for 2023
The Future of Call Centres - Remote or Hybrid?
The Future of Call Centres – Remote or Hybrid?
Where Would You Like to See Video Used in Future Contact Centres?
Video Has a Mainstream Future
What Impact Does Analytics Have on Your CX Strategy and Decision Making?
Analytics Is Most Promising for Identifying Pain Points and Root Cause
Over the Next 5 Years, Which Trend Will Have the Biggest Impact on Contact Centres?
AI Is Set to Take Hold of Contact Centres
What is Your Primary 2022 Priority?
Efficiency Rules the Roost
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7 Future Trends for Contact Centres
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16 Contact Centre Technology Innovations That You Can’t Ignore