Enghouse Interactive

OCTOBER 21, 2020

AI Makes It Possible (Blog Series). Blog #4 of 4 The MORE you know. How AI-Enabled Super-Agents Improve CX. That self-service will be their first point of contact and they are willing to deal with digital assistants (chatbots, knowledge bases, voice authentication, etc.) The more YOU KNOW. .

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Fonolo

DECEMBER 6, 2022

When it comes to contact center development, what Darnell means is that you must engage. You can’t passively improve a call center. . As leaders and managers, you need to get down and dirty with metrics, KPIs, and agent performance to run a successful contact center. Look at your financial reports to start.

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Fonolo

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

In the world of contact center metrics, service level has always held a special place. This metric is universally understood across the industry, and clearly conveys how quickly customer calls are answered by support agents. Its origins go back over five decades, to the earliest days of call centers.

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BlueOcean

OCTOBER 4, 2023

When one in five of your customers speak something other than English as their first language, providing bilingual customer support is critical. But what mix of live agents versus AI is best for your business? The most recent census reports that 21.4% of Canadians speak French as a first language. And what about offshore?

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Callminer

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Call centers , in particular, represent just one facet of a large and varied international outsourcing industry. However, the world’s call centers are arguably the most public examples of companies’ outsourcing efforts, facing customer directly in one-on-one interactions. Better Agent Performance.

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Hodusoft

JULY 19, 2023

In-Depth Guide: Inbound Call Center Software Inbound call center software is an essential tool for delivering optimal customer service. It is designed to help businesses in efficient management and handling of large volumes of incoming customer calls.

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NobelBiz

MARCH 26, 2024

CXA stands for Customer Experience Automation, a strategic approach that integrates automation tools and software within call centers to enhance the customer journey. Automated customer support: Utilizing automation to handle routine customer inquiries and issue resolutions, freeing up human agents for more complex tasks.

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Fonolo

AUGUST 15, 2023

When it comes to demystifying call center metrics, ‘occupancy rate’ shouldn’t be forgotten. Occupancy rate is basically a measure of how “busy” call center agents are when they are at work. You might think a simpler measurement like “call per hour” would answer this same question.

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Call Center Schedule adherence Agent burnout Contact Center 67

NobelBiz

MARCH 19, 2024

Call center dashboards play a vital role in contact centers. Call center dashboards provide the kinds of insights and metrics that contribute to having improved agent performance and more successful campaigns. Table of Contents What is a Call Center Dashboard?

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Callminer

AUGUST 1, 2017

Most call centers struggle with efficiency at one time or another. And because efficiency is directly tied to minimizing overhead costs in the call center, it’s a prominent challenge. Meet Our Panel of Contact Center Experts: . It ties up lines and makes the whole center fall behind. Tyler Riddell.

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Hodusoft

JUNE 8, 2022

Top Call Center Metrics and KPIs to Every Business Should Track. Running a call center is stressful as there are hundreds, if not thousands, of calls that you have to manage every day while ensuring to deliver outstanding customer service. But how do you decide what metrics are to measure? .

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Fonolo

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Executives and managers know that contact center goal-setting helps usher in progress and bring about positive change. In a busy customer service department, having an agreed-upon set of milestones helps you cross the finish line because it clarifies decision-making, keeps morale up, and can even reduce agent turnover.

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JustCall

APRIL 3, 2024

A surge in call volume is always good news for your business. But, it also leads to chaotic calls and handling long call queues for customer support and sales teams. Reports highlight that 83% of callers would avoid a company after a bad brush with the company’s IVR system. High call volume: What is it?

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Fonolo

APRIL 11, 2023

Looking for ways to optimize your call center queue management and improve customer satisfaction? PRWeb reports that 32% of customers are not willing to wait on hold at all. In this blog, we’ll explore the best practices for call center queue management. If not, you probably should be!

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Call Experts

JULY 27, 2023

A customer service call center serves as the backbone of a company’s customer service operations, providing a centralized hub where all customer inquiries, requests, and concerns are addressed efficiently and effectively. That’s where a customer service call center comes in.

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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. Self-service lets users resolve problems without waiting for an agent’s response and lightens the load on your customer support team.

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Expivia

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Call center reporting is the only way to know how your contact center is performing. From daily performance reports to identifying seasonal trends, reporting is an art form in the call center that defines the past, present, and future of your organization. What Is Call Center Reporting?

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SharpenCX

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Discover how you can continue to deliver the best customer experience and how you can better lead your call center. U nlock the potential of your call center and invest in your customer experience. Learn how to understand and invest in your agents, so you can use data for a more efficient contact center.

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Cisco - Contact Center

AUGUST 18, 2020

Welcome to Our Monthly Feature Update Blog Series. To keep our customers informed of new capabilities available in our Cisco Contact Center portfolio, we’ve created this monthly blog series. Improved Operational Efficiency with Webex Contact Center Analyzer Reports.

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pindrop

AUGUST 22, 2021

In addition to the good old phone call, we now also have email, mobile apps, live chat, and social media channels. Still, despite the availability of a variety of communication channels, the phone call still plays a vital role in customer experience. The AI Playbook for Contact Centers.

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TeleDirect

DECEMBER 14, 2023

According to a recent Salesforce report , 80% of customers believe the experience you provide is as important as your services or products. For this reason, some businesses shy away from the support call centers provide, thinking they couldn’t offer that level of engagement — and they would be wrong.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The call center industry has been changing faster than ever, due to technological breakthroughs and constantly evolving customer demands. The drastic changes of the past few decades have caused a complete shift to high-tech modern solutions, where software has become key in transforming day-to-day call center operations.

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Hodusoft

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Leveraging Advanced Call Center Software- Enhancing FCR in Banks and Financial Institutions Witness the evolution of the banking and financial landscape as it progresses into a new era of customer service excellence, driven by cutting-edge technology and real-time statistical insights.

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Hodusoft

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

What’s the Role of Lead Generation in an Outbound Call Center? Outbound call centers come in many shapes and sizes. It’s not uncommon to find different types of outbound call centers performing different activities. In the outbound call center context, there are five types of leads: 1.

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Fonolo

JANUARY 31, 2018

It’s going to be a big year in the world of contact center and in customer service technology. We’re going to tackle all of those topics in the months ahead on this blog, but first we’re reading everything we can so we can bring you the most accurate analysis. Below are some of the reports that we have found most interesting.

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BlueOcean

OCTOBER 23, 2023

(This is updated version of our most popular blogs: 52 RFP Questions (2013), 51 RFP Questions (2016), 60 RFP Questions (2020)) Every few years we update our recommended list of contact center RFP Questions. Company Overview The first pages of your RFP will always be the “get to know you” section. For remote training?

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NobelBiz

JUNE 19, 2023

The modern world is centered on the concept of immediacy and the ability to obtain information instantly. By harnessing cutting-edge technology and advanced analytics, call centers can gain valuable insights into their operations as they unfold , making informed decisions in the heat of the moment. What is Real-Time Monitoring?

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Callminer

APRIL 21, 2020

The role of a call center manager is complex and challenging. Call center managers may be involved with hiring and training call center agents , monitoring call center metrics tied to agent performance , using speech analytics tools for ongoing quality monitoring , providing ongoing feedback and coaching, and more.

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Global Response

JUNE 13, 2023

Control tends to be especially important when it comes to outsourced call centers. So how can you maintain control over your service and customer experiences when outsourcing to a call center? What are your goals for customer service and your call center more broadly?

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Call Design

JULY 6, 2021

Understanding how to make a profit on the double bottom line (DBL) involves employing a broad range of KPIs and key metrics to ensure a contact centre meets every need that a business may have in supporting their customers. According to a Contact Center Helper report, 95.7% First Contact Resolution. Customer Satisfaction.

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UJET

JULY 7, 2020

The days of on-premises support systems and locally-based customer support agents is over. 30% said there were “lots of silos” when it came to how well their contact center technology integrated with one another. Benefit: Remove silos, improve data collection and reporting. Only 7% said their technologies were “well integrated.”

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Customer Support contact center workforce Quality management Contact Center 106

Hodusoft

MARCH 6, 2024

In this blog, we will delve into the details of how BPOs are helping e-commerce businesses improve operational efficiency and customer support services using contact center software. As per a report , by 2040, 95% of purchases will be through e-commerce. Let’s get started.

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OctopusTech

MARCH 1, 2023

Most companies will set up or adopt a call center to field customer service requests and complaints. These call centers organize phone support queues and equally distribute calls to reps on the service team. What Are Inbound Calls?

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NobelBiz

MAY 9, 2023

Contact centers play a vital role in today’s business landscape, serving as a primary point of contact for customers to resolve issues, make inquiries, or provide feedback. However, running an efficient and effective contact center requires more than just hiring skilled agents and investing in advanced technologies.

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Hodusoft

APRIL 4, 2024

According to a report , one in three customers leave a brand they love after just one negative experience, while 92% abandon a company after two or three negative interactions. In this blog, we will explore HoduSoft’s innovative solution Omnichannel CX suite and its role in enhancing CX and overall business growth. Let’s get started!

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Contact center software Analytics Interactive Voice Response Contact Center 52

Global Response

MAY 15, 2023

What do call center quality and your car have in common? Call center quality is often handled similarly—pushed to the backburner until there’s a glaring issue or a flashing red light indicating a major problem. What KPIs and metrics are most important for your call center?

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TeleDirect

DECEMBER 14, 2023

These strategies typically include a dedicated contact center. Contact centers like TeleDirect function as an extension of your company. If you have additional questions about the TeleDirect contact center experience , call (800) 776-1081 to speak with our team. What Is a Contact Center as a Service?

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