Samsung Canada Named an IDC CIO Awards 2026 Canada Winner

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Or sign-in if you have an account.Samsung Canada Named an IDC CIO Awards 2026 Canada Winner Business WireRecognition highlights IT innovation designed to make customer support simpler, faster and more connectedTHIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountTORONTO — Samsung Canada has been named an IDC CIO Awards Canada 2026 winner in recognition of its work advancing AI-enabled customer service experiences. The award recognizes Canadian organizations and teams using technology in innovative ways to deliver measurable business value and advance digital transformation.This year’s recognition highlights Samsung Canada’s use of IT to create a competitive advantage, streamline operations, accelerate growth, and strengthen customer relationships. By equipping frontline teams with real-time insights and reducing routine administrative tasks, Samsung Canada aims to help its agents spend more time addressing customer needs and delivering meaningful support.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againKey highlights of Samsung Canada’s AI-enabled customer service approach include:Simpler, More Efficient Support: AI-powered routing, callback automation and digital support help reduce friction and connect customers with the right resources more quickly.More Personalized Customer Care: Real-time AI recommendations and sentiment insights help agents better understand customer needs and provide more relevant, responsive support.A More Connected Service Experience: Automated case summarization and SmartThings-enabled Home Remote Management help create greater continuity across customer interactions while enabling more proactive support.These capabilities have also contributed to measurable improvements in contact centre efficiency and digital adoption, while supporting Samsung Canada’s continued focus on delivering a strong customer experience.“Innovation at Samsung Canada is focused on using technology in ways that make the customer experience simpler, faster and more intuitive,” said Frank Martino, Vice President, Corporate Services, Samsung Canada. “By using AI to help our teams better understand and respond to customer needs, we’re enhancing the support experience today while building a strong foundation for the next generation of AI-enabled customer service.”Samsung Canada continues to explore how AI can enable more proactive and convenient customer support, including helping customers with repair setup, service-status updates and warranty information.This recognition underscores Samsung Canada’s continued focus on translating emerging technologies into practical business value, operational efficiency and stronger customer experiences.Looking ahead, Samsung Canada will continue advancing its AI-enabled customer service capabilities and exploring new ways to make support more connected, proactive and responsive to customers’ needs.About the CIO Awards Canada:The CIO Awards for Canada celebrate Canadian organizations and the teams within them that are using IT in innovative ways to deliver business value, whether by creating competitive advantages, optimizing business processes, enabling growth, or improving relationships with customers. 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