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Convai Spotlight: CEO Dr. Mike Banbrook on Contact Centre AI

In an exclusive interview with ITWire, CEO Dr. Mike Banbrook reveals how contact centres across Australia and New Zealand can replace outdated processes with conversational AI to drive immediate ROI and modernise customer operations.

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Artificial intelligence has moved from an experimental extra to an absolute necessity for modern customer operations. In a recent exclusive interview with ITWire, our CEO Dr. Mike Banbrook sat down to discuss why it is time to retire 50-year-old press-button phone menus and how conversational AI is reshaping contact centres across Australia and New Zealand.

Drawing on three decades of speech interface experience, Mike shares practical guidance for CX leaders looking to modernise their operations without getting bogged down in implementation complexity.

In this wide-ranging interview, Mike explores key themes shaping the industry, including:
The three universal call phases: How AI can be strategically applied across intent, identification and self-service without overcomplicating deployment.

Overcoming implementation paralysis

Practical strategies for achieving quick, high-impact ROI without taking on massive operational risk.

The changing CX landscape

Why shifting consumer expectations and legacy infrastructure have created a critical moment for contact centre transformation.

Unlocking deeper operational value

How contact centre interaction data can be harnessed to deliver actionable insights across the entire business.

 

Whether you are taking your first steps toward automation or refining an existing roadmap, this discussion offers valuable perspective on navigating the next era of customer service.

Get in touch with our team today to explore how these principles can be applied to your organisation.