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Are Automation and AI the Same Thing in the Contact Center?

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If you received a penny for every time you heard “automation” or “AI” in the contact center, you could pay off the national debt in about a month. However, understanding the differences between these technologies is crucial for any organization striving to optimize operations in its contact center.

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Why Call-Back Algorithms and Estimated Wait Times Fail

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It’s important to understand that call-back products using algorithms and estimated wait times often come up short, leaving customers waiting on hold a second time. In short, call-backs should be an insurance policy your contact center can count on. What Does This Mean For Your Contact Center?

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What is Expected Wait Time? (EWT)

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Expected Wait Time (EWT) is the length of time a customer has to wait in the queue before an agent answers. There is a systematic approach to calculating EWT which should factor in things like staffing, handling time and the wait time of recent calls. However, it’s not quite as simple as it sounds.

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Key Considerations for A Healthy Contact Center

CCNG

Demand and customer expectations are on the rise across all industries and those in the contact center industry can feel it. Customers, with no other choice than to contact companies in any fashion other than face-to-face, found new ways to engage with businesses. So, what makes for a healthy contact center?

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The Top 3 Ways to Forecast for Your Contact Center

It can be difficult to schedule the right amount of agents at the right time. Download our ebook to learn how to reduce overstaffing and understaffing, lower customer wait times and improve the customer experience with proper forecasting. Forecasting is no easy task.

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The Power of Data Analytics in Contact Centers: Driving Insights and Improving Performance

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In today's fast-paced business landscape, contact centers play a pivotal role in shaping customer experiences and influencing brand perception. In this #JMPsBlog , we will explore the incredible potential of data analytics in contact centers, along with considerations and watchouts that organizations must keep in mind.

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How To Best Handle Long Wait Times In Your Contact Center

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Although most companies will claim that “your call is important” to them, bad planning and lack of resources create a situation where long waiting times become the norm. It doesn’t always feel like my call is important Most of us have heard the phrase “your call is important to us” many times. Don’t be the norm.