Intelligent CIO Europe Issue 29 | Page 42

FEATURE: CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// Digital Transformation means technology services are more readily available and as a result, consumers expect those services to meet their expectations and enhance their experience. Gopalakrishnan Krishnamurthi, Global Leader for ADMnext at Capgemini, discusses how businesses can bridge the gap between these shifting expectations and IT reality. The rapid evolution of mobile capabilities and Internet of Things (IoT) technology have transformed how businesses engage with potential customers, and consumers have become exponentially empowered as a result. Any person with a Smartphone and Internet connection can become a broadcaster, influencer and commentator. And, given that consumers today are unafraid of speaking out when services do not meet their expectations, maintaining customer satisfaction is now essential for business survival. Consumers expect intuitive, seamless and instantaneous interactions across The innovation revolution: Aligning IT applications with customer experience 42 INTELLIGENTCIO www.intelligentcio.com