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Stories by Ian Tickle

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The symbiotic relationship between AI-driven CX and EX

Thu, 27th Nov 2025
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AI-driven customer service boosts customer experience, but investing in employee experience is key to lasting loyalty and staff retention.
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Overcoming the perceived AI skills gap

Thu, 27th Nov 2025
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Nearly half of UK business leaders view themselves as AI experts, yet 22% cite a skills gap as a key hurdle, hindering wider AI adoption in the workplace.
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Tech for good: AI agents critical to improving NHS services

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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AI agents are transforming NHS Trusts by reducing call times and streamlining services, boosting staff efficiency and patient care across UK healthcare.
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The importance of simplifying IT: enterprise capability without the complexity

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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IT leaders now prioritise simple, effective technology over flashy AI, seeking quick, practical outcomes that enhance customer and employee experiences.
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How AI is transforming the way we measure employee experience

Mon, 10th Nov 2025
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AI is revolutionising employee experience measurement in UK firms, shifting from annual surveys to real-time insights that boost morale and retention.
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Retail’s AI Revolution: Why personalisation is the game-changer

Sat, 25th Oct 2025
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Retailers are rapidly adopting AI to personalise shopping experiences, boosting customer loyalty and handling £30bn in UK click-and-collect orders in 2025.
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Unlocking AI’s potential: Why your GenAI projects are losing momentum

Sat, 25th Oct 2025
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Despite 61% of leaders increasing AI adoption recently, many GenAI projects stall without clear use cases, solid data strategies, and a culture of experimentation.