The Ultimate Guide to Customer Experience

2026 · UK Edition

Also known as CX.

Customer Experience (CX) encompasses every interaction a customer has with a brand, shaping perceptions, loyalty, and business success. This tag explores the latest trends, technologies, and strategies companies are adopting to enhance the customer journey in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Readers will find insights into how businesses worldwide are leveraging AI, automation, real-time data, and omnichannel engagement to meet rising customer expectations. Stories highlight practical applications—from retail and financial services to telecommunications and public sectors—showcasing how CX innovations drive efficiency, personalization, and trust.

Dive into expert analyses, case studies, and reports that reveal common challenges like integrating legacy systems, managing data privacy, and overcoming regulatory hurdles. Learn why blending technology with human empathy is crucial and how emerging tools like chatbots and AI agents are reshaping service paradigms.

Whether you're a business leader looking to boost loyalty and revenue or a professional passionate about the evolving consumer landscape, this collection offers valuable perspectives on delivering meaningful, seamless, and engaging customer experiences today and in the future.

UK Customer Experience news
Analyst Insights
Extreme says Platform ONE cuts network costs by 32%
Enterprise Management Associates · CX · EduTech
Yesterday
Infobip launches AgentOS platform, targets agentic AI shift
Gartner · CX · UC
Last week
Canon named Leader in IDC's high-speed inkjet study
IDC MarketScape · CX · Digital Transformation
This month
Arctic Wolf wins Gartner Customers' Choice for MDR
Gartner Peer Insights · CX · Cloud Security
This month
Everest names Sapiens Decision a Luminary in AI report
Everest Group · CX · Digital Transformation
This month
Expert columns
When identity becomes the payment rail
By Martin Zeisel of G+D Netcetera
Yesterday
Retailers urged to clean address data for faster deliveries
By Barley Laing of Melissa
2 days ago
Telcos reshape music streaming for local audiences
By Con Raso of Tuned Global
2 days ago
Strategy and innovation: Key takeaways from Gamma's regional forums
By Will Morey of Gamma
Last week
A 7-step enterprise fraud framework to redefine scam prevention
By Vineet Saxena of FICO
Last week
Platforms, sovereignty and global growth at Cavell Summit Europe
By Mike Mills of Gamma Communications
Last week
Migration strain exposes partner capacity challenges
By Will Morey of Gamma Business
This month
5 eCommerce trends set to define 2026
By Bobby Joseph of Melissa
This month
Pivoting marketing strategy in the face of a recession
By Azadeh Williams of AZK Media
This month
Brands are losing the Buy Box and up to 80% of marketplace sales with it
By Paolo Emilio Ascoli of Corsearch
This month
Building stronger foundations for the future of retail
By Laurence Malthouse of Gamma Communications
This month
Building digital trust: Data quality provides a scalable path
By Bud Walker of Melissa
This month
AI can inspire travel, but it still can't book it. That's about to change
By Mike Putman of Custom Travel Solutions
This month
5 mobile-first strategies to ensure contact data quality
By Greg Brown of Melissa
This month
The evolving role of the CSO: From technical guardian to business strategist
By Bill O’Connell of Commvault
Last month
Interviews
Exclusive: Google sees success with niche AI playbooks
Discussing Cloud Services
Today
Google sees retail success with agentic commerce push
Discussing Unified Communications
Today
Exclusive: How Adobe showcases its innovation engine
Discussing Trends & Predictions
3 days ago
Exclusive: Celonis global banking head says AI rollout hinges on process intelligence
Discussing Productivity
Last week
Exclusive: G+D's Sofiane Chouane on the future of European fintech
Discussing Cloud Services
Last month
Recent news
Ant International upgrades Alipay+ with privacy tech
About Data Protection
Today
Manhattan adds AI agents & fulfilment tools for retailers
About Unified Communications
Today
Google Cloud study says 52% of firms use AI agents
About Cloud Services
Today
Parloa study finds big firms make customer contact hard
About Unified Communications
Today
MiQ says marketing funnel no longer matches consumers
About Social Media
Today
Infosys expands Google Cloud tie-up for agentic AI
About IT services
Today
Google Cloud launches Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform
About Cloud Services
Today
Backbase launches AI-native banking OS to unify frontline
About Software-as-a-Service
Today
Code and Theory launches AI creative tool with Adobe
About Marketing
Today
SAP & Google Cloud expand AI partnership for marketers
About Marketing
Today
Adobe unveils seven AI marketing workflow prototypes
About Marketing
Today
8x8 launches retail nationwide for shared store devices
About Unified Communications
Yesterday
Ultra-fast delivery promises linked to more UK delays
About Productivity
Yesterday
Adobe launches CX Enterprise for AI marketing workflows
About Marketing
Yesterday
Huboo acquires Sorted to create joined-up logistics platform
About Software-as-a-Service
Yesterday
Job moves
Newo appoints Jason Luo as Chief Executive Officer
Move at Mastercard
Yesterday
Applause appoints Aatish Salvi as Chief Technology Officer
Move at Applause
Last week
HSS ProService appoints Sam Davies as Supply Chain Director
Move at Amazon
Last week
Mail Metrics appoints Chief Revenue Officer Karl Kohler
Move at Avanade
Last week
Webtrends Optimize appoints Samantha Bessant as Customer Success Director
Move at B Corp
Last week
Customer Science names first Chief Operating Officer
Move at Microsoft
This month
Dig appoints Ideal World Co-founder Paul Wright to board
Move at Retail media
This month
Synthflow appoints Matt Alexander as Channel Chief
Move at Ericsson
This month
Freshworks names Vahalia to lead global partner push
Move at Freshworks
This month
Rackspace appoints two senior leaders for private cloud
Move at Unisys
This month
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