Mon.Apr 08, 2024

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How Tech-Enabled Customer Engagement Teams Boost Retention

Kapta Customer Success

Are you relying too heavily on cost-cutting to boost earnings instead of supporting your customer engagement teams’ efforts to retain and grow existing accounts?

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People, Process & Technology and the Intersection of AI: Part 1

The Northridge Group

Aside from elections, the British royal’s health, Beyonce going country, and the solar eclipse, everyone is talking about Artificial Intelligence these days. The question and answer of what AI is and what it can do largely depends upon where you work, how you live, how you want to communicate – and your control in all of it. For a business consulting firm like The Northridge Group, we see AI as an opportunity for our clients to improve processes, elevate employee careers, and increase

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Knowledge Bases for Amazon Bedrock now supports metadata filtering to improve retrieval accuracy

AWS Machine Learning

At AWS re:Invent 2023, we announced the general availability of Knowledge Bases for Amazon Bedrock. With Knowledge Bases for Amazon Bedrock, you can securely connect foundation models (FMs) in Amazon Bedrock to your company data using a fully managed Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) model. For RAG-based applications, the accuracy of the generated responses from FMs depend on the context provided to the model.

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Product News – March 2024

Lumoa

content Lumoa Product News for March 2024 Hey everyone! Lovely seeing you again, back with more exciting Lumoa updates! We have had a doozy of a month, with lots of features that we think will make Lumoa better for you. Let’s get started! Lumoa joins Netigate Exciting news! Lumoa is now apart of Netigate. We have a message from our founders that will cover everything in more detail, but to be brief, the Lumoa you know will not change – only now we can do more to help you manage the v

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Reimagine Your Communications With A Unified Platform

Cut complexity and boost efficiency while empowering your customers with Nextiva's unified communications platform. Nextiva streamlines workflows and centralizes customer interactions, all while simplifying business collaboration, increasing productivity, and reducing employee burnout.

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Build knowledge-powered conversational applications using LlamaIndex and Llama 2-Chat

AWS Machine Learning

Unlocking accurate and insightful answers from vast amounts of text is an exciting capability enabled by large language models (LLMs). When building LLM applications, it is often necessary to connect and query external data sources to provide relevant context to the model. One popular approach is using Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) to create Q&A systems that comprehend complex information and provide natural responses to queries.

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Want More Sales Conversations? Start With What You’re Telling Yourself

Integrity Solutions

Sales has always meant navigating highs and lows, dealing with rejection and remaining focused in the face of new business demands and pressures. Lately, though, it’s as if those pressures have been magnified times ten. As the sales environment has grown more complex, one of the biggest challenges salespeople are confronting is an internal one: how to stay self-motivated when sales conversations are harder to come by, buying cycles are only getting longer , buying committees are larger tha

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Crafting AI Prompts: 5 Expert Tips for Contact Centers

MiaRec

Ever since COVID, contact centers have increasingly invested in Artificial Intelligence (AI). In fact, according to a recent MarketsandMarkets report, the global contact center AI market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 21.3% from $1.6 billion (May 2022) to $4 billion by 2027. AI technologies like chatbots, virtual assistants, speech recognition, Interactive Voice Response (IVR), Natural Language Processing (NLP), predictive analytics, and sentiment analysis are quickly becoming integral to cont

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Quantum Security and Networking are Emerging as Lifelines in Our Quantum-powered Future

Cisco - Contact Center

A metamorphosis continues to take shape with the rise of Post-Quantum Cryptography, Quantum Key Distribution, and the brave new world of Quantum Networking.

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Real-Time Adaptive Intraday Management Saves the Day

DMG Consulting

Real-Time Adaptive Intraday Management Saves the Day April 2024 Workforce management (WFM) solutions are changing for the better. Vendors are delivering enhancements and innovations with the potential to greatly improve the effectiveness of many aspects of these applications. However, when all is said and done, today’s WFM solutions still have the same two core objectives they had when first introduced over 50 years ago: forecasting the volume of work expected to arrive in a given time frame and

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The Verint Experience Index: Retail

Reports of the death of in-store shopping have been greatly exaggerated. This year’s retail survey found that more than 60 percent of consumers start and end their journey by visiting a store. Retail customers value price above everything, but the importance of other factors varies for different brands. In-store shopping is valued highly by grocery and home improvement customers Technology retail customers place less importance on in-store experiences – for them it only ranks sixth Digital exper

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Cisco Access Points among the First to Be Standard-Power Certified by the FCC

Cisco - Contact Center

It’s an exciting time in the world of Wi-Fi. The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) recently approved Automated Frequency Coordination (AFC) for service providers.

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3 Reasons Work From Home Works

DMG Consulting

3 Reasons Work From Home Works Check out Donna’s thoughts and three reasons why working from home is a viable option. The post 3 Reasons Work From Home Works appeared first on DMG Consulting.

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Want More Sales Conversations? Start With What You’re Telling Yourself

Integrity Solutions

Sales has always meant navigating highs and lows, dealing with rejection and remaining focused in the face of new business demands and pressures. Lately, though, it’s as if those pressures have been magnified times ten. As the sales environment has grown more complex, one of the biggest challenges salespeople are confronting is an internal one: how to stay self-motivated when sales conversations are harder to come by, buying cycles are only getting longer , buying committees are larger tha

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Enhancing Customer Service: The Power of a Contact Center for Utilities

Call Experts

Streamline Operations and Never Miss Another Call with a Contact Center for Utilities. Today, utilities play an undeniably vital role in our daily lives. We rely heavily on these essential services, from electricity and water to telecommunications and internet services. As a result, for those looking to ensure seamless operations and superior customer service, many companies are deciding to use a call center for utilities as it has proven itself to be quite a powerful tool.

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Strategic CX: A Deep Dive into Voice of the Customer Insights for Clarity

Speaker: Nicholas Zeisler, CX Strategist & Fractional CXO

The first step in a successful Customer Experience endeavor (or for that matter, any business proposition) is to find out what’s wrong. If you can’t identify it, you can’t fix it! 💡 That’s where the Voice of the Customer (VoC) comes in. Today, far too many brands do VoC simply because that’s what they think they’re supposed to do; that’s what all their competitors do.

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Unlock the Psychology Behind Intentional Practice for Enhanced Learning

Vistio

Any contact center trainer knows that getting agents ready to handle customer issues effectively takes more than just a “ Drill and Kill ” approach. In addition to traditional classroom training, e ffective learning is essential for agents to grasp the concepts they encounter in the educational landscape. One of the most powerful ways to improve call center coaching and enhance learning is through understanding the psychology behind intentional practice.

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Call Experts wins coveted ATSI Award of Excellence!

Call Experts

Call Experts of Charleston, SC, has been honored with the exclusive ATSI 2023 Award of Excellence for the 14th year. This award is presented annually by the Association of TeleServices International (ATSI), the industry’s Trade Association for providers of telecommunications and call center services, including telephone answering and message delivery across North America and the UK.

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NobelBiz OMNI+ Wins 2024 CUSTOMER Magazine Product of the Year Award

NobelBiz

It is with great pride that we announce that NobelBiz OMNI+ has been honored with the prestigious 2024 CUSTOMER Product of the Year Award, presented by TMC. This accolade is a testament to our relentless pursuit of excellence and our unwavering commitment to innovating the customer service technology landscape. “We are thrilled to receive the 2024 CUSTOMER Product of the Year Award, a testament to our team’s relentless pursuit of excellence,” said Christian Montes, Executive Vice Pre

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Mastering Call Handling Techniques: Elevate Your Customer Service Game

Call Experts

In business, exceptional call handling and customer service can set you apart from the competition. According to Forbes , customer service can mean the difference between a good customer experience and a bad one, directly impacting your bottom line. Whether a seasoned professional or starting out in customer support, mastering call-handling techniques is crucial to delivering outstanding service.

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The Open CCaaS Advantage Report

Over the next 12 months, what do you think will have the biggest impact on your CX automation efforts? When asked the same question, only 10% of CX leaders surveyed by Verint chose telephony. It’s no longer the engagement channel leading CCaaS conversations. The customer engagement challenges facing organizations have changed – so a new approach is needed.

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Beyond Luck: Essential Strategies for Mastering Sneaker Raffles

CSM Magazine

The attraction that sneaker raffles generate is palpable for both beginners and veterans. Through these raffles, participants can access highly sought-after limited editions. One can also make some extra money by reselling. However, navigating the field of sneaker raffles is a big problem for many. You need to master winning tactics, identify opportunities, and understand the apps to use.

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Choosing the Right Contact Center for Your Business: Key Factors to Consider

Call Experts

Today, customer support plays a pivotal role in maintaining and growing a loyal customer base, enticing many companies to hire a contact center for their answering services. Ultimately, a well-managed contact center can be the lifeline of your customer service operations. It bridges your business and customers, handling inquiries, resolving issues, and building lasting relationships.

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5 top tips for optimizing your workflow with Dragon Medical One

Nuance

Discover how Dragon Medical One’s advanced speech recognition and workflow automation can streamline your clinical documentation process.

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When You Say ‘I Need to Speak to Someone’: Navigating Call Routing

Call Experts

In an increasingly digital world, where communication often occurs through screens and keyboards, there are moments when we find ourselves saying, I need to speak to someone!” Whether seeking assistance with a complex issue, making a critical inquiry, or simply wanting to connect with another human being, the phrase “I need to speak to someone” holds a special significance.

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!

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AI-Enabled WFM Promotes Efficiency and Flexibility

DMG Consulting

AI-Enabled WFM Promotes Efficiency and Flexibility View this article on the publisher’s website. Workforce management (WFM) solutions remain essential contact center productivity tools, but today they are as important for improving the customer experience (CX), and the newest generation of applications also help to boost employee engagement. WFM solutions have changed significantly in the past few years, transitioning from applications intended to optimize and control agent schedules into

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Behind the Scenes: A Day in The Life of a Call Center Agent

Call Experts

Have you ever wondered what is it like for the call center agent answering my phone when I partner with Call Experts? In this comprehensive blog post, we’ll take you on a journey through the world of call center agents, exploring the key performance metrics and the qualities that define a top-notch call center agent. Furthermore, we’ll provide a detailed glimpse into their daily routines and outline the essential components of their job description.

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Leveraging Cloud Native Technologies in the Broadcast Industry

Cisco - Contact Center

In recent years, the broadcast sector has witnessed a radical shift driven by digital technological advancements.

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Last-Minute DIY Halloween Ideas

Call Experts

Halloween is just around the corner, and if you haven’t had time to plan your office Halloween party yet, our DIY Halloween food, costumes, and decor ideas have you covered. From spooky decorations to witch hat cookies and the classic bobbing for apples, these suggestions will surely make your office celebration a spooktacular success. According to Main Course Market , office celebrations are beneficial in many ways, most notably in developing personal connections within the workplace.

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Your Expert Guide to CX Orchestration & Enhancing Customer Journeys

Speaker: Keith Kmett, Principal CX Advisor at Medallia

Join Keith Kmett, Principal CX Advisor, in this new webinar that will focus on: Understanding CX Orchestration Fundamentals: Gain a solid understanding of what CX orchestration is, its significance in the customer experience landscape, and how it plays a crucial role in shaping customer journeys. This includes the key concepts, strategies, and best practices involved in CX orchestration. 🔑 Connection to Customer Journey Maps: How to effectively integrate customer journey mapping into the

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A Comprehensive Guide to Scale a Call Center Operations

JustCall

As your company expands, so should your capacity to manage an increasing volume of customer calls. Scaling isn’t just about increasing your staff numbers; it involves strategic enhancements in technology to efficiently direct high call volumes to the appropriate agents. However, during this growth phase, it’s common to encounter turbulence in your customer service processes.

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Call Experts Earns 15th CAM-X Award of Excellence!

Call Experts

Call Experts of Charleston, SC has been honored with the exclusive 2023 CAM-X Award of Excellence! The CAM-X Award of Excellence is presented annually by the Canadian Call Management Association ( CAM-X) , the industry’s Trade Association for providers of call center services, including telephone answering and message delivery. Call Experts was presented with the Award recently at the CAM-X 59th Annual Convention and Trade Show in Calgary, AB.

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Boost inference performance for Mixtral and Llama 2 models with new Amazon SageMaker containers

AWS Machine Learning

In January 2024, Amazon SageMaker launched a new version (0.26.0) of Large Model Inference (LMI) Deep Learning Containers (DLCs). This version offers support for new models (including Mixture of Experts), performance and usability improvements across inference backends, as well as new generation details for increased control and prediction explainability (such as reason for generation completion and token level log probabilities).