CSM Magazine

JUNE 12, 2023

In today’s digital age, contact centers play a critical role in customer support, sales, and overall communication between businesses and their clientele. Unfortunately, these centers have also become a target for fraudsters looking to exploit the vulnerabilities inherent in these systems.

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Contact Center Engineering Education Banking 52

Beyond Philosophy

OCTOBER 20, 2022

One of their clients was a big US bank. They discovered through AI analysis of hundreds of thousands of call center interactions that agent behavior leads to positive customer interactions. It used the customer’s characteristics and history to match them to the different agent types in the contact center.

Banking 195

Banking Contact Center Coaching Self service 195

Avaya

JUNE 26, 2019

As the white-hot core of customer experience, the contact center needs to fundamentally evolve for organizations to remain competitive in an increasingly digital world. What does this “new contact center” look like? But what kind of changes are we talking about? million a year in lost productivity).

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Contact Center Self service Banking Analytics 63

Vistio

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Today, we have with us, Matt Beckwith, a proud “ Contact Center Geek ” with over 25 years in contact center industry. He has been named a top thought leader in the contact center space and serves on the steering committee for the Northern California Contact Center Association.

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teleopti

DECEMBER 13, 2018

What are some of the key trends that will mold business and customer service operations in 2019? Dick Bucci of Pelorus Associates, a market research, consulting, and marketing communications firm that specializes in the contact center industry, dives into 5 trends impacting customer service and which companies need to stay on top of.

Customer Service 48

Customer Service Banking Contact Center Self service 48

pindrop

AUGUST 22, 2021

The qualitative aspect of the caller-agent connection goes well beyond any statistics and metrics that contact centers use to measure and improve on their work performance. The AI Playbook for Contact Centers. How to add personalization without straining the contact center operation. Download the Playbook.

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Interactive Voice Response Contact Center Average Handle Time Self service 128

Tenfold - Contact Center Blog

JUNE 22, 2018

They have no attachment to legacy systems that banks and finance companies have been holding onto for years, despite the wave of new technologies in business and communications. A 2017 report by Accenture indicated that 71% of financial services consumers are open to using “entirely computer-generated support for banking services.”

Finance 64

Finance Banking Technology Chatbots 64

Balto

AUGUST 3, 2022

As the global economy shows signs of recession, the Conversation Excellence Lab wanted to understand how executives are planning to shift their contact center budgets, and how they view the future of the contact center as a whole. Is the contact center a drain on resources, a necessary expense to manage customer needs?

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Interactive Voice Response Surveys Self service 52

Cisco - Contact Center

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Artificial Intelligence Transforming Call Centers. The Contact Center business is going through a series of very important changes driven by the technology innovation, the raise of socials and the new consumption models being evaluated by most of the companies. 73% want the ability to solve product/service issues on their own.

Interactive Voice Response 97

Interactive Voice Response Call Center Contact Center Self service 97

Pointillist

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

According to Forbes, poor customer service is costing businesses more than $75 billion a year. The pressure to reduce contact center costs is immense. But many contact center leaders struggle to achieve these outcomes while simultaneously improving customer satisfaction.

Contact Center 40

Contact Center Self service Metrics Analytics 40

Avaya

MARCH 28, 2017

There is no shortage of software and services companies, including Avaya, that are investing significantly in the field of chatbot technology for contact centers applications. Industry analyst Jon Arnold says contact center operators need to ensure millennials have a chat experience that is fast and personal.

Chatbots 62

Chatbots Contact Center Interactive Voice Response Self service 62

Fonolo

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

We got a lot of feedback on last week’s blog , both in private and in public (see this thread on LinkedIn, for example). Contemplating the eventual fate of humans in the customer service process leads to some spicy conversations. looking at employment stats, call center seats sold, toll-free numbers issued, and so on).

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NICE inContact

JULY 31, 2019

toying with the idea of waiting until intermission before calling the bank. On my mother’s advice I agreed that it’d be foolish to delay reporting it to the bank and started looking up the bank’s ‘Lost and Stolen’ hotline on my mobile phone. Conversational AI: Solving problems for the contact center.

Customer Experience 56

Customer Experience Banking Interactive Voice Response Contact Center 56

VocalCom

APRIL 1, 2019

In addition, contact center employees can enjoy a greater sense of efficiency, as they are able to complete calls more quickly and share their expertise when the situation demands their specific skills. Here are five ways IVR can power great customer service in your contact center. Faster service with visual IVR.

Interactive Voice Response 48

Interactive Voice Response Customer Service Contact center software Self service 48

pindrop

OCTOBER 12, 2021

It is commonly understood that KBAs are frustrating, not just for the consumers but for the contact centers themselves. According to a Forrester report 1 , a North American bank reported that knowledge-based authentication (KBA) has had a 25% false reject rate, which resulted in an unacceptable level of customer dissatisfaction.

Abandon rate 52

Abandon rate Contact Center Self service Banking 52

Fonolo

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

We got a lot of feedback on last week’s blog , both in private and in public (see this thread on LinkedIn, for example). Contemplating the eventual fate of humans in the customer service process leads to some spicy conversations. looking at employment stats, call center seats sold, toll-free numbers issued, and so on).

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Banking Contact Center Call Center 52

Hodusoft

APRIL 17, 2024

In this blog post, we will discuss everything about auto attendants starting from what they are, how they work, the pros and cons of using auto attendants, how to set up an auto attendant, and how to include scripts. Higher FCR Did you know that auto attendants’ FCR rate is the highest among all contact channels?

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Real estate Scripts Interactive Voice Response First call resolution 52

Call Experts

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Focus on self-service benefits. The intention of automation is self-service at all times of the day. While those seeking more personalized requests, like bank balance information or outage patterns of electric service, are offered more privacy without the need to speak to a person. More Blogs Menu.

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Interactive Voice Response Journey mapping Contact Center Call Center 81

VocalCom

JUNE 25, 2018

Would customers actually receive better service? While this technology continues to evolve, many industries—from banking to travel to retail—are indeed offering faster, richer experiences due to chatbot implementation. Simple chatbots enable self-service. AI-powered chatbots help agents offer better service.

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Chatbots Customer Service Contact center software Self service 48

Hodusoft

JANUARY 1, 2024

The Rise of Virtual Banking: Contact Center Software as the Backbone of Remote Financial Services Over the past few years, the state of virtual banking has evolved greatly with financial institutions utilizing digital technologies to provide innovative and expedient banking services.

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Uniphore

JULY 21, 2021

Why are so many knowledge bases inefficient to use when contact centers invest so much money in them? Gartner’s newest customer service report “Delivering Relevant Content and Knowledge to Customers Is Key to Great Customer Service” focuses on just these dilemmas.

Best practices 52

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Blueship Call Center

JULY 7, 2023

Chatbots and Virtual Assistants The usage of chatbots and virtual assistants is one of the most significant ways technology is revolutionising customer service. These automated systems can respond to common questions, offer support around-the-clock, and assist clients with self-service alternatives.

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outsourcing Customer Service Customer Care Self service 69

Vistio

APRIL 2, 2022

She is an expert in the design and continuous improvement of the remote working model for contact centers, support functions, and enterprise, both in-sourced and outsourced. And that was actually in my first contact center assignment, it was with an outsourcer. Yeah, sure. My career began in HR actually.

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Real estate Customer Service Self service 52

VocalCom

JUNE 17, 2019

They love the benefit of self-service. For example, many customers use them to make reservations, pay bills, and look up information such as bank account balances. The post 5 Reasons Why Customers Love Chatbots appeared first on Vocalcom Blog. Chatbots are especially efficient when assisting customers with simple tasks.

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Chatbots Contact center software Self service Banking 48

NICE inContact

JUNE 11, 2019

It’s hard to think of the downsides of digital customer care, but there are a few industries that really can benefit from integrating digital channels and a more personalized approach to omnichannel: telcos, online retailers, and banks. It’s no secret that banks have a customer service problem.

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Customer Service Banking Chatbots Telecommunications 54

VocalCom

APRIL 9, 2018

Make self-service more efficient. Customers can save time when they use self-service, but only if processes are truly optimized. AI can make self-service work seamlessly by helping customers complete simple tasks. The post 5 Ways AI Can Drive Proactive Customer Service appeared first on Vocalcom Blog.

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Customer Service Self service Contact center software Chatbots 48

Uniphore

OCTOBER 5, 2021

This is a contributed blog post by Dipu KV, President – Operations & Customer Experience at Bajaj Allianz General a recent guest on Uniphore’s Conversations that Matter podcast. We were able to ensure a seamless switch for our customers from contact centers to digital servicing without a glitch. came to the fore.

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3CLogic

JANUARY 24, 2024

As organizations are ramping up their digital transformation strategies to meet the immediate and personalized experiences required by today’s customers, it’ s no surprise Conversational AI is emerging as the fastest-growing segment within the contact center space. Why should you consider using AI in your contact center?

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Contact Center Virtual Agent Self service CRM 64

Aspect

MAY 6, 2019

This weekend marks another bank holiday in the UK, and with the warmer months settling in, you will no doubt begin to experience influxes in customers – both physically and online – as millions of people switch off from work and become more focused on leisure activities.

Morale 54

Morale Self service Government Banking 54

Fonolo

MARCH 7, 2023

If they have a problem or a question, they expect immediate information and quick resolution — but keeping up with this demand can be an impossible task for your contact center’s live agents alone. That’s where self-service comes in. TIP: Today, 70% of customers expect self-service options.

Self service 87

Self service Call Center Interactive Voice Response Chatbots 87

VocalCom

OCTOBER 22, 2018

For example, retail brands may send information about holiday sales events and offer special services such as gift wrapping. Banks may also send monthly reminders about payments. Make your self-service spectacular. The post How to Impress Your Customers with Proactive Service appeared first on Vocalcom Blog.

Contact center software 48

Contact center software Airlines Interactive Voice Response Surveys 48

Expivia

APRIL 1, 2021

Dependence of Self-Service ONLY. Many organizations believe that by FORCING self-service they are saving money by stopping calls going to a live agent. Self-service is a GREAT thing when done properly. More on using self service properly here. Poor Call Center Culture.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Education Self service Call Center 52

Expivia

JANUARY 19, 2021

Real-time transcription, AI, and self-service are not meant to make the customer experience better, but to make it easier for organizations to service their problems. If you have a bank query, you can walk into a virtual branch and fix any problem you could over the phone. Are they “fixing” the customer experience?

Technology 52

Technology Customer Experience Brand ambassadors Chatbots 52

Aspect

DECEMBER 3, 2018

The awards recognise organisations that are leading the way in delivering exceptional service to customers, so we’re thrilled that Hoist Finance has been acknowledged, fighting off names such as Lloyds Banking Group, Which?, Sberbank and National Express, which were all shortlisted.

Finance 48

Finance Customer Service Interactive Voice Response Banking 48

Hodusoft

MARCH 30, 2023

This blog post explains what inbound call center software is, how it can benefit your business, and how you can handpick the best inbound call center software that fits your needs. Here are a few benefits of investing in suitable inbound call center software. Read on to get valuable insights.

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Callminer

AUGUST 6, 2019

.” – Sandie Simms, 12 Questions to Ask When Choosing Contact Centre Software , West UC; Twitter: @West_UC. Know the latest call center trends. Contact center software has evolved as customers’ expectations and needs have shifted with the rise of mobile devices and social media. Social media.

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Vistio

JULY 11, 2022

And that’s one of the reasons I do a lot of stuff in the BPO space and the contact center systems, but also on the, as I just mentioned, the telecom infrastructure aspects of is really interesting because of my past. That’s so cool. Yeah, exactly. And so I like to stay on top of that. Would you agree with this?

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Technology Self service Contact Center Analytics 52