The AI arms race in customer experience just got serious. We dig into what NiCE’s $955 million acquisition of Cognigy means for the future of AI in customer experience.
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We’re joined by industry legends Nerys Corfield (Injection Consulting), Jon Arnold (J Arnold & Associates), and Henry Iversen (boost.ai) to unpack one of the biggest AI moves in recent memory: NiCE’s $955M acquisition of Cognigy.
We break down what this deal means for the future of AI-first contact centres, the fate of best-in-class point solutions, and the broader shift toward an AI-led customer experience strategy. From questions of market consolidation and vendor lock-in to the culture clash between product-led innovation and marketing muscle, we share some real, unscripted insights into the implications of the acquisition for enterprises, vendors, and buyers alike.
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Nerys Corfield – Director, Injection Consulting
Henry Iversen – CCO & Co-Founder, boost.ai
Jon Arnold – Principal, J Arnold & Associates
