The Ultimate Guide to Customer Experience

2026 · Irish 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.

Irish Customer Experience news
Analyst Insights
Temenos named Forrester leader in digital banking tech
Forrester Wave · CX · SaaS
Yesterday
Amplitude launches AI Assistant for in-product support
Gartner · CX · SaaS
Last week
Amplitude launches AI assistant for in-product support
Gartner · CX · Digital Transformation
Last week
Extreme says Platform ONE cuts network costs by 32%
Enterprise Management Associates · CX · EduTech
Last week
Infobip launches AgentOS platform, targets agentic AI shift
Gartner · CX · UC
This month
Expert columns
Turning security into a story: How managed service providers use reporting to drive retention and revenue
By Scott Jenkins of SonicWall
Last week
When identity becomes the payment rail
By Martin Zeisel of G+D Netcetera
Last week
Telcos reshape music streaming for local audiences
By Con Raso of Tuned Global
Last week
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 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
How leadership, people and technology are key for AI adoption across Irish businesses
By Mark Hopkins of Dell Technologies Ireland
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
AI agents vs AI automations: how to get the mix right in your future marketing strategy
By Pipin Firmansyah of Manning & Co
Last month
Trust as a measurable asset for CMOs in the age of AI
By Geoff Main of Passionberry Marketing
Last month
Upgrade advantage: Future-proofing for partners, MSPs and MSSPs
By Sarah Choi and Mahpara Banday of SonicWall
Last month
Inside Wialon's Partner Challenge: How telematics went off road at Dakar Rally
By Aliaksandr Kuushynau of Wialon
Last month
Interviews
Exclusive: Google sees success with niche AI playbooks
Discussing Cloud Services
Last week
Google sees retail success with agentic commerce push
Discussing Unified Communications
Last week
Exclusive: How Adobe showcases its innovation engine
Discussing Trends & Predictions
Last week
Exclusive: Celonis global banking head says AI rollout hinges on process intelligence
Discussing Productivity
This month
Exclusive: G+D's Sofiane Chouane on the future of European fintech
Discussing Cloud Services
Last month
Recent news
HCLTech signs DP World Tour digital experience deal
About IT services
Yesterday
eCommerce AI spending rises as leaders fear readiness gap
About Data Protection
Yesterday
Backbase named Forrester leader & customer favourite
About Software-as-a-Service
Yesterday
Forrester says AI is upending B2B go-to-market models
About Marketing
Yesterday
Rakuten & impact.com form affiliate marketing alliance
About Managed Services
Yesterday
SAS adds agentic AI tools to Customer Intelligence 360
About Marketing
Yesterday
SAS marks 50 years with focus on trusted AI growth
About Education, Learning & Training
Yesterday
Minty launches cashback app inside ChatGPT shopping chats
About Marketing
Yesterday
Retailers slow expansion as economic pressures bite
About Productivity
2 days ago
ClearCourse buys Kurve to boost hospitality software
About Restaurants
2 days ago
Adobe adds agent tools to Experience Manager Forms
About Marketing Technologies
3 days ago
Format-3 wins Webby Award for The Pendragon Cycle site
About Marketing
3 days ago
Payment firms expand into broader merchant services
About Cloud Services
3 days ago
AI shopping agents reshape retail buying & checkout
About Online shopping
3 days ago
Amazon, Meta & Microsoft join UCP technical council
About Online shopping
3 days ago
Markable launches free creator tier as social commerce grows
About Marketing
Last week
WPP integrates Google Earth AI into marketing platform
About Marketing
Last week
Vodafone & Google Cloud launch AI & security tools
About Cloud Services
Last week
Crescendo expands into UK & Europe after rapid growth
About IT Industry
Last week
Job moves
Climb names Mike Holt as Ireland Territory Manager
Move at EMEA
This month
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