CIO OPINION

Conversational AI will deliver the edge brands are looking for and make it possible for retailers to offer omnichannel support .

Neil Barman , Chief Growth Officer for Yellow . ai

E-commerce dependence on digital communication has drastically elevated since the pandemic . With digital now at the heart of e-commerce , how can businesses cut ties with traditional communications and embrace the best software to enhance their customer experience ? We speak to Neil Barman , Chief Growth Officer for Yellow . ai , about how an omnichannel experience can keep up with modern consumers ’ needs and expectations .

What is the current state of the customer within the e-commerce space in the EMEA region ?

COVID-19 has forever altered the retail landscape . Only now is a retail rebound starting to take place , with approximately 75 % of US consumers having moved online in the last 12 months . While e-commerce is not something new , it ’ s likely to become a larger part of the

Currently , customers expect a seamless online experience and to be delighted when interacting with a brand , regardless of whether they ’ re online . A large majority of consumers reported that they are more likely to do business with a brand that is omnipresent and offers a consistent conversation with them across channels of their choice .

This is where conversational AI will play the role of an enabler for these retailers , by allowing organisations the chance to connect with the customers at every stage of the journey . This must happen with the customer being in control of the conversation . Conversational AI will deliver the edge brands are looking for and make it possible for retailers to offer omnichannel support , providing a frictionless journey leading to products being bought .

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