Customer self-service is the next great digital divide

The drive to deliver excellent customer experiences consistently across multiple channels was a massive trend in 2021. This is going to continue this year. By Ryan Falkenberg, CEO of CLEVVA Solutions Covid has forced people to use digital and self-service channels....

Seamless communication is key to CX

Today, most companies know that a great customer experience (CX) is their best hope of standing out from their competitors. By Brent Haumann, MD of Striata Many are also aware of the fact that communication is key to building those experiences. After all, so much of...

Ensure ERP success by understanding the journey

Successful ERP implementation can result in multiple benefits for manufacturers and distributors, writes JP van Loggerenberg, chief technology officer at Syspro. In fact, statistics show that the top reasons to implement an ERP solution are to increase efficiencies...

Salespeople in SA warned success metrics have changed

Salespeople in South Africa have dealt with unprecedented disruptions, new ways of working, changing customer expectations, and more. But in a landscape shrouded by uncertainty and doubt, they’ve persevered through it all. By Robin Fisher, senior area...

In a digital-first world, true 24/7 support is essential

The way we work has been irrevocably altered by the Covid-19 pandemic, writes Mohammed Sayed, service delivery manager at DMP SA. Flexible hours and working remotely have become increasingly mainstream, and the traditional geographical considerations around a...

How to cater to today’s 3D connected customer

Most organisations today understand the importance of giving their customers the best possible experience. By Greg Gatherer, account manager at Liferay Africa They also understand that a large part of doing so means reaching them with the right message, at the right...