Liveops

JUNE 7, 2019

“We are at an interesting inflection point with customer service: We’ve gone from full automation and the push for chatbots, and back to live call center agents as a result of customer demand for human interaction.”. What we’ve learned—and what CRM Magazine picked up on—is that human-to-human conversations aren’t going anywhere.

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CX Global Media

JULY 9, 2019

About Linda Harden : Linda Harden is President of Pipeline Publishing Group and Publisher of the monthly contact center management magazine, Contact Center Pipeline. Typically call center agents train for 2-4 weeks and are not fully productive for another 1-3 months. Call center attrition rates are 40-100%.

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NICE inContact

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

We are thrilled to announce that Customer Magazine has selected inContact My Agent eXperience™ (MAX) as a 2016 Customer Product of the Year. Each year Customer Magazine identifies outstanding achievements within the call center/CRM industry and awards the most innovative customer experience technology solutions.

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Hodusoft

JULY 3, 2023

Average Handle Time: A Comprehensive Guide In the call center industry, time is a lot more valuable than money. When customers call your call center (or contact center), they need their issues and queries to be resolved as fast as possible. What’s the “standard” AHT for a call center?

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Monet Software

MARCH 20, 2019

The 2019 CUSTOMER Product of the Year Award recognizes vendors that are advancing the call center, CRM and teleservices industries one solution at a time. On behalf of both TMC and CUSTOMER magazine, it is my pleasure to honor Verint Monet with a 2019 Product of the Year Award,” said Rich Tehrani, CEO, TMC. “Its

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Calabrio

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

The Workforce Optimization Innovation Awards recognizes vendors that are using data-driven analysis to advance the call center, CRM and teleservice industries one solution at a time. The awards are presented by CUSTOMER Magazine and Calabrio came first for Calabrio Analytics and our new Calabrio ONE WFO suite.

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Liveops

JUNE 7, 2019

“We are at an interesting inflection point with customer service: We’ve gone from full automation and the push for chatbots, and back to live call center agents as a result of customer demand for human interaction.”. What we’ve learned—and what CRM Magazine picked up on—is that human-to-human conversations aren’t going anywhere.

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Chatbots CRM Call Center Customer Service 48

CSM Magazine

MAY 3, 2017

If you’re finding it a struggle to stay on top of customer service and technical support while at the same time keeping productivity levels high, it might be time to think about utilizing an outsourced call-center service. Read on for some tips you can follow to help you choose the right call-center service today.

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CSM Magazine

JULY 28, 2015

Until 2015, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) was based on a simple math formula: outsourcing non-core services (including customer call centers) to more cost-efficient partners and markets to reduce spend. In 2015, BPO needs to move beyond managing call center bodies. This is no easy task.

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Talkdesk

JANUARY 16, 2018

This post was originally written by Emily Blazensky , Director of Marketing at VoiceBase, for Opentalk Magazine. . The thousands-upon-thousands of conversations that pour into call centers worldwide every day contain priceless information. Everybody knows that. Building a better agent-caller relationship.

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Talkdesk

JANUARY 16, 2018

This post was originally written by Emily Blazensky , Director of Marketing at VoiceBase, for Opentalk Magazine. . The thousands-upon-thousands of conversations that pour into call centers worldwide every day contain priceless information. Everybody knows that. Building a better agent-caller relationship.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

On top of that, to safeguard sensitive information, maintain operational integrity, and enhance customer trust, most businesses utilize a call center security checklist. Here are some of call center security’s best practices that you can use: Invest in systems and tools to monitor and analyze customer interactions in real-time.

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Customer Service Upselling CRM Employee engagement 52

Fonolo

JANUARY 14, 2020

When it comes to call center blog sites, CustomerThink has it all. Top Pick: Promoting a digital-first mentality throughout the contact center. Peter Lavers is a customer experience blogger and CRM expert, and one of the world’s top influencers in customer experience management. . Customer Think. Plus so much more.

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COPC

AUGUST 4, 2016

I found this article in CRM magazine, Inbound and Outbound Converge in the New Contact Center , to be an interesting one because it discusses some of the changes in our industry that are being made possible by process and technology, but with an eye to improving the customer experience. You can read the entire CRM article below.

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CSM Magazine

JUNE 12, 2023

By understanding the nature and nuances of contact center fraud, it is possible for companies to respond proactively and develop strategies aimed at preventing, detecting, and ultimately stopping this growing threat. Integration with CRM solutions plays a crucial role in collecting and managing customer data to identify potential risks.

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Xaqt

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Back in the winter of 2005, Jason Kolb (my cofounder and CTO of Latigent) and I penned an article for Business Management magazine titled BI with an IQ. In it, we paint the picture of a utopian contact center in which systems are fully integrated and intelligently automated. Most call center applications (ACD, WFM, CRM, etc.)

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Monet Software

DECEMBER 21, 2018

In April, Monet received a 2017 CUSTOMER Magazine Workforce Optimization Innovation Award from TMC. It is given to vendors that are advancing the call center, CRM and teleservices industries one solution at a time. The unified platform experience improves efficiency by giving agents greater visibility and empowerment.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Tip #3: Streamline Call Center Communications Technology. Look for tools that can easily integrate with your current CRM and other critical systems so your existing workflow is preserved and all your data is in one place, which will lessen the need for training. Being over-prepared this season is a strong strategy.

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 24, 2022

Self-service scheduling provides the flexibility to make appointments on their own time through an integrated branded portal, without the need to stay on hold with a call center. Customers want to take control of their experiences and have the most streamlined service process possible.

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Calltools

JUNE 19, 2019

For example, you need a particular set of skills to run a call center tasked with quick sales. To give an extreme example, you don’t want salespeople wasting time selling magazine subscriptions to someone who can’t read. For example, they make cold calls in the morning when they’re the freshest.

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CSM Magazine

MAY 24, 2021

Whether you’re operating a call center or are an entrepreneur with a small start-up, what are the strategies you can use to generate the maximum benefit from your phone inquiries? Leverage your CRM system. Use a script. These insights can be invaluable in helping you to target your marketing efforts.

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aircall

MAY 21, 2021

The chairs are comfy, and colorful magazines are strewn about. It works similarly within your call center. Creating the Right Human-Centered Design Framework. Now, let’s turn to how to use digital tools and processes to create the right human-centered framework for your sales or support teams.

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CSM Magazine

JULY 24, 2020

Use a cloud solution for your call center needs. This is a huge reason why call centers still exist. But running a call center costs a lot of money. To save money on running a fully functioning call center, use a cloud Software as a Service (SaaS) solution. Utilize a help ticket system.

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Enghouse Interactive

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Be it as part of a query, on a call, buried in the CRM system, or posted to social media or online groups/forums. It’s all in the approach and how the data is analyzed. This is foundational to understanding causality. But, relying on that only provides one dimension (layer) of an answer.

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TechSee

JUNE 4, 2019

Nowhere is that truer than in call center training – bringing new agents up to speed on products, processes and the productivity expected of them. Traditionally, contact centers have trained new agents using one-on-one coaching or classroom-style role-playing, where the focus is on imparting knowledge and customer service etiquette.

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CSM Magazine

MAY 30, 2016

If the pressure of keeping up with the demands of your industry has started to take its toll but you are frustrated by the amount of time and money such a commitment can eat away, here’s your starter kit that includes one CRM solution, one collaborative team and a few bits of sound advice. Your CXM Starter Kit. More cost-cutting points?

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Customer Experience Management CRM Journey mapping 64

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2021

.” With a legacy of over 40 years in the contact center environment, VoiceFoundry’s expertise is focused on the Amazon Connect portfolio of services. “AWS Partners add value to customers across a wide range of industries around the world and are critical to their success.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 12, 2022

especially when combined with phone behavior intelligence (identifying the best number and time of day to reach a given person) and automatic customer record enhancement (ensuring that CRM files are complete, accurate and up to date). Holistic solutions. About the Author. Robert McKay is SVP of Risk Solutions for Neustar.

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CSM Magazine

AUGUST 27, 2019

Outsourcers who specialize in call center operations invest heavily in this area to give good service and remain competitive. Outsourced contact centers offer flexible operating hours that can help businesses handle and maintain clients who are situated out of their time zones.

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Balto

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The call center industry has evolved dramatically in recent years, particularly with pretty incredible advancements in call center technology. From utilizing cloud call centers to self-service channels and the rise of AI software, a contact center is no longer a remote office with a few business phone lines.

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Talkdesk

JULY 31, 2017

This conversation originally appeared in Opentalk magazine. When it comes to call centers and service centers what are people focusing on today compared to a decade ago? Our customers have new titles: They’re not just VPs of Service who manage the operations of call centers. Absolutely.

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Verint

MARCH 2, 2016

CRM Magazine – Roundtable Webinar. March 2; Webinar. Verint’s Greg Sherry, vice president, marketing, will present “Why Voice of the Customer Is Essential Now—Understand What Customers and Prospects Are Thinking Before It’s Too Late” at 2 p.m.

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Talkdesk

JULY 31, 2017

This conversation originally appeared in Opentalk magazine. When it comes to call centers and service centers what are people focusing on today compared to a decade ago? Our customers have new titles: They’re not just VPs of Service who manage the operations of call centers. Absolutely.

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Average Handle Time Chief Customer Officer Wireless Enterprise 40

CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Call center software , CRM software, and email flow automation tools provide the infrastructure needed to provide high quality, proactive customer support. Using tools that help your team as they support your customers is essential. Create a Follow-Up Flow. The days and weeks following purchase are a sensitive time.

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VocalCom

JULY 9, 2018

Chatbots Magazine states that 67% of people expect to use messaging apps when engaging with a brand. According to Location World, 40% of adults now use a virtual assistant such as Siri or Alexa once per day. These habits also extend to their interactions with businesses.

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Interactive Voice Response Contact center software Chatbots Self service 48

CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

MetTel , a digital transformation and communications leader, has announced that its employees have won two Stevie® Awards for Customer Service & Call Center Individual Categories in the 15th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service.

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CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Customers receive quick answers, and call center agents can handle more complex queries and tickets free of charge. Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is an integral element of the sales and service process. Regardless of how this happens, critical knowledge must be stored in a user-friendly location and format.

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