The devastating pandemic and its consequential lockdown have undeniably catalysed digital progress and cross-industry transformation, forcing all of us to look, forecast and plan ahead in ways that were perhaps inconceivable prior to March 2020.

So far we have seen how customer demands are driving invention and innovation within the utilities industry.

Treating customers with empathy has been an increasingly important area of focus within the customer experience industry.

While technology offers many opportunities to deliver a more proactive and efficient customer experience, it’s the human interactions between brands and their customers that often make the difference.

Local government exists to serve local people, businesses and those who visit, either to work or for recreation.

Since January 2021, global market forces and, more recently, soaring natural gas prices have forced no fewer than 14 smaller energy suppliers to cease trading.

Retail technology is perhaps one of the fastest growing industries coming out of the pandemic, with digitisation being one of the key aspects of this transformation.

Throughout 2021, the Capita Institute has asked senior business leaders about the tough choices they’ve been making to adapt during the pandemic.

As corporate customers are presented with more choice, telecommunication providers (telcos) need to look for opportunities to present themselves as strategic partners for business critical solutions, beyond the standard offering of connectivity.

How does customer experience need to change, to acquire and retain new customers and ensure a profitable road to recovery?