Observed Signal · Jan 22, 2024 · Trend Analysis · Source: CMSWire · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
5 Digital Customer Experience Trends for 2024
The article outlines five key digital customer experience (DCX) trends expected in 2024: the integration of generative AI into DXP and CMS platforms, the acceleration of low-code/no-code solutions for marketers, continued emphasis on headless and composable architecture, a potential increase in greenlit digital projects, and a possible revival of the metaverse. It references vendor moves by Sitecore and Optimizely, and notes survey data showing 43% of organizations monitoring the metaverse and 11% exploring monetization.
Discusses key trends in digital customer experience including AI and headless CMS, relevant for MarTech professionals.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Generative AI will be increasingly assimilated into DXP and CMS platforms like Sitecore.
- AI is expected to accelerate low-code/no-code solutions, giving marketers more autonomy.
- Headless and composable architecture remains a focus for providers like Sitecore, Optimizely, and Umbraco.
- CMSWire's survey indicates 43% of organizations are monitoring the metaverse, with 11% actively exploring monetization.
- Apple's Vision Pro headset is cited as a development in the metaverse space.
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