Watch This Space with Jon Arnold 28 August 2024 33 MIN

The Joys of Summer - How Streaming Found Its Voice at the Paris Olympics, and How Conversational AI is a CX Game-Changer for Utilities

Our September episode began by talking about the best things that came from the summer. In terms of technology, the highlight was how good streaming has become, and how great a showcase the Paris Olympics were for this. We extended this to the workplace, by noting how some vendors have been enhancing their UCaaS with event platforms that provide broadcast-quality communication for large audiences. 

These examples support our bigger-picture perspective about the ascendancy of video technology, and how use cases are growing, both in the public and private sector. From there, Jon talked about the recent NCEC Technology Conference for rural utilities in North Carolina, where he returned as a speaker. He reviewed the challenges and opportunities they face for adopting AI, along with highlights from his session on the use of conversational AI in the contact center.

Jon Arnold
Principal at J Arnold & Associates
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Since 2001, Jon has been providing expert consultation, establishing his independent analyst practice in 2005. He partners with clients to deliver thought leadership that educates their customers on the business advantages of communications technologies, particularly in areas like hybrid work, the future of work, digital transformation, and customer experience. Jon's core technology expertise spans unified communications, cloud platforms (UCaaS, CPaaS, CCaaS), artificial intelligence (for both workplace productivity and customer engagement), speech technologies, contact centers, customer experience (CX), 5G, and VoIP. Based in Toronto, Ontario, JAA serves a diverse clientele throughout North America and Europe.