{"id":592090,"date":"2025-09-08T14:45:02","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T21:45:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.genesys.com\/company\/newsroom\/announcements\/genesys-honours-global-innovators-in-customer-experience-at-xperience-2025"},"modified":"2025-09-09T11:29:59","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T18:29:59","slug":"genesys-honours-global-innovators-in-customer-experience-at-xperience-2025","status":"publish","type":"announcements","link":"https:\/\/www.genesys.com\/en-gb\/company\/newsroom\/announcements\/genesys-honours-global-innovators-in-customer-experience-at-xperience-2025","title":{"rendered":"Genesys Honours Global Innovators in Customer Experience at Xperience 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1046,"featured_media":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-592090","announcements","type-announcements","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"news_date":"09\/09\/2025","utm_pass":false,"asset_expiration":"","disable_chat":false,"no_index":false,"no_follow":false,"pr_template":"basic","pr_breadcrumbs":"default","pr_header_image":"custom","pr_custom_header_image":591453,"pr_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"simple_text_content","title":"","text_content":"<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">London, 9 Sept.2025 \u2013 <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Today at Xperience 2025, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.genesys.com\/en-gb\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Genesys<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00ae, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a global cloud leader in AI-Powered Experience Orchestration, announced the global winners of its 2025 Genesys Orchestrators Innovation Awards. These awards honour companies that showcase the impact of experience orchestration by seamlessly connecting customer and employee journeys for better business outcomes. This year\u2019s winners include Aterian, Computacenter, emtelco, ENGIE, Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, IONOS and Lighthouse Works.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To succeed in the experience economy, organisations want AI and digital capabilities that empower them to deliver effective, efficient and emotionally intelligent experiences on customers\u2019 terms and across their preferred channels. These award winners are driving ROI with AI and automation to unlock greater levels of personalisation, optimisation and digitisation across the customer journey.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cTransformation begins with strategy, but it\u2019s technology applied with purpose that turns it into reality,\u201d said Scott Cravotta, chief customer officer at Genesys. \u201cThis year\u2019s Orchestrators Innovation Award winners are proving what\u2019s possible when organisations pair cutting-edge AI capabilities of Genesys Cloud with a deep commitment to human-centric values. Their results show that innovation grounded in purpose drives stronger outcomes across the board.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Many of this year\u2019s honourees are maki<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ng significant progress <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">delivering transformative AI-powered experiences. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Their prog<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ress can be measured using the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.genesys.com\/blog\/post\/the-levels-of-experience-orchestration\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Levels of Experience Orchestration<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, a six-stage maturity model that helps organisations with a roadmap toward streamlined operations, deeper customer loyalty and stronger employee engagement. As organisations ascend each level, they become more adept at anticipating needs, coordinating interactions across channels and delivering efficient, emotionally intelligent experiences at scale.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The following organisations were recognised during a special ceremony at Xperience 2025 for their exceptional work across several categories:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Aterian: <\/span><\/i><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Level Up (Partner Implementation)<\/span><\/b> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"none\">Aterian, Inc. is a consumer products company selling thousands of products across Amazon, Walmart, Target+, Shopify and more. Confronted with disconnected tools and rising demand, the company migrated to Genesys Cloud, achieving Level 4 orchestration with no added headcount. Powered by Genesys and custom Aterian AI, <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">agents now handle more complex interactions across new voice and chat channels, improving key metrics and cutting Total Cost of Ownership by 65%.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> By leveraging Genesys Cloud AI capabilities, including Genesys Copilot and embedding its own custom AI, Aterian now delivers faster, more consistent and emotionally intelligent support at scale \u2014 demonstrating what <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Genesys-powered customer care can achieve.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Computacenter:<\/span><\/i><\/b> <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sustainability Impact <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">By implementing the Genesys Cloud platform, Computacenter reduced reliance on physical infrastructure, lowered emissions tied to in-office operations and introduced more flexible, sustainable ways of working. The shift away from inefficient legacy systems to a cloud-native platform enabled Computacenter to align its contact center strategy with its broader environmental and social goals, reinforcing sustainability as a core business value.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">emtelco: <\/span><\/i><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AI Innovator of the Year<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Within just one year, emtelco increased digital customer interactions from 800,000 to over 5.3 million, reduced incorrect transfers by more than 12 percentage points. resolved over a third of inquiries on first contact, and exceeded containment goals by 13%. These outcomes followed the implementation of SophIA, an AI-powered voicebot built with Genesys Cloud AI. Designed to address rising call volumes and fragmented, manual support channels, SophIA transformed the static IVR at emtelco into a dynamic, conversational experience using predictive routing, sentiment analysis and real-time natural language processing to identify intent, resolve issues and personalise customer journeys.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ENGIE: <\/span><\/i><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">EX Optimizer<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 By reducing <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">after-call work (<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ACW) by up to <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">45 seconds,<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> improving Net Promoter Score <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">by 75%<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and cutting complaints by 120%, ENGIE is setting a new benchmark for employee experience. Facing fragmented systems and manual processes, ENGIE turned to Genesys Cloud to unify operations and empower its contact centre teams. With tools like Genesys Cloud Copilot and Workforce Engagement Management, ENGIE reduced inefficiencies and built a more engaged, data-driven culture. AI-powered tracking, real-time analytics and gamification have streamlined quality assurance and forecasting, transforming how employees work, and directly driving measurable improvements in customer satisfaction and operational agility.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator: <\/span><\/i><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Humanitarian Impact <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Achieving a 13% increase in inbound volume, 11% growth in outbound outreach and a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">first-contact resolution<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> rate above 90%, Harambee <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Youth Employment Accelerator<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> has proven that intelligent coordination and connected technologies can deliver personalised support at scale. The organisation uses Genesys Cloud to handle over 1.4 million interactions annually across various channels, providing access to support and opportunities for more than 5 million young South Africans through the SA Youth platform. With AI-powered routing, automated workflows and real-time performance insights, Harambee drives higher engagement while maintaining quality.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">IONOS:<\/span><\/i><\/b> <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Level Up (Self or Professional Services Implementation)<\/span><\/b> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013 <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Achieving a 68% increase in conversion rates, 15% fewer agent-assisted chats and a 20% drop in <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">average handle time<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, IONOS<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">has proven that orchestrating positive customer journeys drives meaningful business results. Now active across 12 countries and 10 brands, IONOS unified global service operations by embracing a bold customer experience (CX) transformation to overcome siloed legacy systems and rising customer expectations. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Through the Genesys Cloud platform, the company deployed Predictive Engagement and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Genesys <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Copilot. It <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is exploring additional Genesys Cloud AI capabilities including<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> AI-powered virtual agents, advancing to Level 3 orchestration with system-generated conversations and seamless virtual-to-human transitions across digital and voice channels.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lighthouse Works: <\/span><\/i><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Humanitarian Impact<\/span><\/b> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Improving its average speed to answer by 15 seconds, raising service levels from 85% to 91% and reducing ACW time by 132%, Lighthouse Works has redefined what inclusion and innovation can achieve in CX. Faced with legacy platforms that hindered accessibility for blind and visually impaired agents, the organization turned to Genesys Cloud to reimagine employee experiences. By <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">leveraging Genesys Cloud capabilities including omnichannel routing, real-time analytics and tailored workforce engagement tools, Lighthouse Works built a more accessible and efficient environment. With the open APIs of the Genesys Cloud platform, it developed screen reader compatible customisations and a simplified audio-enabled user interface that empower blind and visually impaired agents to confidently navigate complex customer journeys.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">During the Orchestrators Innovation Awards, Genesys also <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.genesys.com\/blog\/post\/genesys-announces-2025-orchestrators-innovation-awards-winners\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">recognised industry leaders<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for their exceptional contributions in helping to drive meaningful improvements in their organisations\u2019 customer and employee experiences:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Orchestrator of the Year (Supervisor or C-Suite): Rachel Papka, Steinberg Diagnostic M<\/span><\/i><\/b><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">edical Imaging Center<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"10\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Orchestrator of the Year (Supervisor or Team Lead): Brian Jones, Ascension<\/span><\/i><\/b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"11\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Orchestrator of the Year (Agent): Noreen Mcloughlin, ACC New Zealand<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\u00b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"12\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Orchestrator of the Year (Developer): Lucas Woodward, OVO Energy\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The 2025 Genesys Orchestrators Innovation Awards celebrate two decades of innovation in customer experience <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and spotlight what\u2019s ahead, a future shaped by purpose-driven technology and human connection. This year\u2019s winners are setting a new benchmark for what\u2019s possible when organisations align their values with visionary execution. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">About Genesys<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Genesys\u00ae empowers more than 8,000 organisations worldwide to create the best customer and employee experiences.\u00a0 With agentic AI at its core, Genesys Cloud\u2122 is the AI-Powered Experience Orchestration Platform that connects people, systems, data and AI across the enterprise. As a result, organisations can drive customer loyalty, growth and retention while increasing operational efficiency and teamwork across human and AI workforces. 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