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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Contact Centre Predictions for 2025
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What Will Shape the Contact Centres of 2025?
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23 Things Every Contact Centre Manager Needs to STOP Doing
Develop new products, services, and strategies to stay ahead.
Staying Ahead of the Contact Centre Evolution
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What Are Machine Customers?
What Does the Future Hold for Customer Service?
13 Predictions for the Future of CRM Systems
The Future of Voice in the Contact Centre
20 Predictions for the Contact Centre of the Future
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16 Contact Centre Technology Innovations That You Can’t Ignore
A Look into WFM and What’s Changing in 2026
A Look Into WFM and What’s Changing in 2026
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Why Immersive Experiences Are the Future of CX
2026 Contact Centre Predictions
Top Contact Centre Predictions for 2026
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Isn’t It Time You Had a Customer Service Smartphone App?
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What Will Agent Roles Look Like in 2035?
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What Will WFM Roles Look Like in 2035?
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Create the Perfect Contact Centre by 2030
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Evolution of CCaaS – What’s Next?
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The Contact Centre of 2020
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The AI Revolution – How Contact Centres Are Adapting
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Contact Centre Predictions for 2023
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How to Better Prepare Your Contact Centre for the Future