The Ultimate Guide to Omnichannel
A curated Indian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Omnichannel.
What to know about Omnichannel
Omnichannel refers to a seamless approach to customer engagement that integrates multiple channels—such as online, in-store, mobile, and social media—to provide a unified and consistent experience. This strategy has become critical as retailers and businesses strive to meet evolving consumer demands for convenience, personalization, and agility across all touchpoints.
Exploring our collection of recent stories on omnichannel reveals how various companies are enhancing order management, customer data platforms, AI-driven customer service, and identity security to refine omnichannel capabilities. Readers can discover how innovations in technology, from RFID to AI chatbots, and partnerships between retailers and tech providers, support the transformative power of omnichannel experiences.
By following developments in omnichannel, readers gain insights into optimizing supply chains, improving contact center operations, and personalizing marketing efforts, all aimed at fostering customer loyalty and operational efficiency. Our coverage also highlights challenges and emerging trends—such as integrating offline and online shopping, leveraging first-party data, and the rising importance of AI—that shape the future of omnichannel retail and customer engagement worldwide.
Indian Omnichannel News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Kyndryl to help Suryoday deploy agentic AI in bank
The lender expects faster onboarding, tighter fraud checks and quicker customer responses as AI spreads across its regulated banking operations.
Ishan Technologies picks Oracle for billing overhaul
The overhaul should speed new service launches and improve billing accuracy as Ishan Technologies expands its digital infrastructure business.
Ai+ taps Ishan Kishan in Nova 2 Ultra advertising push
Priced at 14999, the Nova 2 Ultra targets India's crowded mid-range phone buyers as Ai+ seeks wider brand recognition.
DRA launches Chennai's first AI home sales assistant
DRA launches Chennai's first multi-lingual AI home sales assistant, giving buyers instant project details and scheduling site visits.
Akai India launches direct online store for home tech
Akai India launches Akaiindia.in, a direct online store for smart TVs, appliances and audio, with up to 30% off and no-cost EMI offers.
Unicommerce launches Shipway Cargo for B2B logistics
Unicommerce's Shipway launches Shipway Cargo, a SaaS platform for quick commerce and B2B logistics, targeting heavy and bulky shipments.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Omnichannel
Netcore Unbxd named Gartner Leader for search discovery
Proximus Global rises to Gartner CPaaS leaders group
Kore.ai launches Artemis AI platform on Microsoft Azure
Infobip study finds CX investment gap in global brands
Temenos named Forrester leader in digital banking tech
Expert Columns
Why enterprise AI must learn to act, not just talk
Amperity's CMO reveals how continuous decisioning fuels loyalty innovation
FIFA World Cup fever: How to build lasting fan loyalty with event tech
What separates the personalisation leaders in media and entertainment?
Navigating data challenges in China's E-commerce market
Why frontline mobility is becoming an operational intelligence layer
5 mobile-first strategies to ensure contact data quality
Points, personalisation and innovation: How industry leaders are redefining loyalty
AI-era contact centres become strategic CX data hubs
Retailers brace for AI search and complex deal discovery
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
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Recent Omnichannel News
Indian firms struggle to turn AI pilots into real ROI gains
Indian firms ramp up AI pilots for customer engagement and marketing, but most still struggle to prove real returns and scale deployments.
South East Asia & India launch loyalty industry body
The new body seeks to help brands retain customers as Asia-Pacific loyalty spending is forecast to reach USD $141.8 billion by 2030.
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Australian agencies win Shopify Build Award for Lioness
The win highlights how a wholesale-first fashion brand has turned online sales into a global growth engine, shipping to 95 countries.
Tech Mahindra unveils TechM Ting sonic brand identity
The new audio mark is set to run across offices, apps and customer touchpoints as Tech Mahindra standardises its global brand image.
Sinch rebrands MessageMedia as Sinch Engage in Australia
Existing customers will see no change to products or pricing as the renamed platform keeps SMS, MMS, WhatsApp and local support in place.
Google Cloud expands Gemini enterprise agent controls
Businesses can now run and monitor AI agents for up to seven days as Google Cloud adds tighter identity and governance controls.
Eltropy to showcase AI focus at autumn credit union events
Credit unions face rising pressure to modernise service and cut manual work, with AI now moving into lending, collections and contact centres.
Avery Dennison & Eventshop launch digital fan experiences
Fans will be able to unlock content and offers from jerseys, trainers and workwear by tapping NFC labels or scanning QR codes.
Amex GBT launches Claude AI connector for bookings
Business travellers can now book policy-compliant flights and hotels inside Claude, as Amex GBT pushes AI agents from search to transactions.
Boody adopts NetSuite to streamline global operations
The retailer says the new platform cut manual checks and held up through Black Friday, easing strain as sales surged across five markets.
Cloudinary developer community tops four million users
Rising pressure on web teams is fuelling demand for media infrastructure as Cloudinary's developer community climbs to four million users.
Whale lands USD $40 million to drive global AI expansion
The funding will help Whale expand enterprise AI deployments across North America, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Europe.
Therabody unifies global operations on Oracle NetSuite
The wellness brand has cut technology costs by 45% after replacing disconnected systems with a single cloud platform across finance and supply chain.
Laser Clinics launches headless site on BigCommerce
Customers can now book treatments and buy prepaid services in one place after Laser Clinics replaced its seven-year-old system before Black Friday.
Eightfold launches Candidate Agent for hiring chats
Recruiters could cut candidate drop-off as Eightfold's new tool folds job search, scheduling and FAQs into one conversation.
TP backs dtcpay's Asia-Pacific payments support push
Multilingual 24/7 support is becoming essential as Asia-Pacific payments firms race to reassure merchants using stablecoin-linked services.
8x8 named MetriStar top provider for CPaaS & CCaaS
Recognition follows a market shift towards integrated customer communications platforms as 8x8 scores above average on business success and sentiment.
Amazon Web Services launches no-code AI customer designer
Business teams can now build AI-led service journeys without engineering support, as AWS previews a no-code designer for Amazon Connect Customer.
SAP study finds AI agents shape Gen Z buying decisions
Nearly half of Gen Z shoppers now use AI agents to help choose products, forcing brands to rethink how they reach buyers in peak trading periods.
Synthflow AI & Avant strike exclusive voice AI deal
The tie-up could speed customer service automation for regulated sectors, with first joint deals already closed and roll-outs due in weeks.