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Why the future of customer service isn't AI – it's augmented humanity
Matt Jones, CX, AI and Automation Director at Focus Group, explains that the future of customer service is not about choosing between AI or humans but combining them so technology enhances human strengths rather than replacing them. Many organisations treat AI as a substitute for people, overlooking the value of human empathy and judgement. To gain a competitive edge, businesses should use intelligent automation for repetitive tasks, allowing humans to focus on problem solving and customer care in a truly human‑centred approach.
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Microsoft
Our Microsoft knowledge hub will help you maximise the value of your investment across 365 and Azure to help you achieve more with less. With webinars, blogs and whitepapers on everything from user experience updates across 365, product updates in Azure, tips and tricks for AI adoption and specialist webinars on Zero Trust security within the Microsoft suite.
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Cloud
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