SmartAction

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) provides an unprecedented opportunity to revolutionize the call center experience for the 59% of your customers who prefer telephone communication. We’re not talking about the time-consuming interactive voice response (IVR) of the past that provided a less-than-optimal customer experience. The AI-powered voice assistants of today offer a seamless experience, reaching a virtual assistant, in seconds, that can answer customer intentions with just a few words.

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CX Accelerator

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

By Jeremy Watkin and the CX Accelerator Community I’ve got a big trip coming up, and in preparation, I needed to check my flight itinerary so I could book a rental car and long-term airport parking. It’s at that point I realized that I never received an email from the airline after booking my flight. Nearing full-on panic, I was relieved to see that they had charged my credit card.

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COPC

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Early attrition is a common and expensive problem for contact centers. However, it is possible to cut call center attrition rates and the associated costs. COPC has partnered with Centrical to bring you the Improving Contact Center Retention Series, where we will explore how organizations can reduce early attrition. This first installment, “ Call Center Attrition: Avoid the Dilemma of First-day Ghosting ,” will cover how to create the job description and implement a successful preboarding prog

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Cyara

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Our expectations for services and the customer journey we experience have changed a lot over the past number of years. We now expect these services much more quickly.

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LiveVox

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In the realm of contact centers, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the game with its intelligent prowess. AI’s transformative capabilities are changing the contact center industry quickly, enabling businesses to elevate customer experiences to new and exciting heights. In this article, we present an AI overview and what’s changing in 2024.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Recently, I wrote two articles for my weekly Forbes column that paid homage to Abraham Maslow, the American psychologist who created what is referred to as Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. The articles were so well received that I wanted to share shorter versions here with our Shepard Letter subscribers. Over the years, I’ve observed customer behavior, and some of my conclusions were confirmed by my customer service and CX research, known as the Achieving Customer Amazement Study (sponsored by Fiv

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Callminer

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Despite increased investments in AI, concerns about AI risks are also prominent. Read this blog to learn about examples of responsible AI, showcasing how to use the technology while minimizing risk.

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Cisco - Contact Center

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Across the United States, local communities, transportation departments, and transit, port, and turnpike authorities are seeking new and better ways to deliver on their mission-critical objectives to… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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Totango

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

TrustRadius, a renowned platform for transparent business technology reviews, announced its 2023 Best of Awards, with Totango emerging as a triple winner. We were recognized for our strength in end-to-end relationships, overall value, and leading features and functionality. Totango’s customer success software drives cross-functional enterprise teams toward enhanced productivity, retention, and growth.

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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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Momentum Telecom

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Acquisition Propels Momentum’s Growth and Position in Collaboration Market ATLANTA – November 21, 2023 – Momentum , a leading global provider of managed services and next-gen managed network solutions, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of G12 Communications , a Seattle area-based provider of voice-enabled and Operator Connect Microsoft Teams solutions. “This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone for Momentum.

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AWS Machine Learning

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a rapidly evolving field with the potential to improve and transform many aspects of society. In 2023, the pace of adoption of AI technologies has accelerated further with the development of powerful foundation models (FMs) and a resulting advancement in generative AI capabilities. At Amazon, we have launched multiple generative AI services, such as Amazon Bedrock and Amazon CodeWhisperer , and have made a range of highly capable generative models available throug

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Last week, I introduced you to The Customer Hierarchy of Needs based on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. This week, we focus on our employees. Before you can have a strong customer experience, you must have a good employee experience. So, here are the five levels of the pyramid that make up The Employee Hierarchy of Needs. The Paycheck: At the base of the pyramid is an employee’s primary need: money.

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NobelBiz

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

As businesses prioritize customer satisfaction, understanding the nuances of measuring Customer Experience Return on Investment (CX ROI) has emerged as a strategic imperative. The capacity to measure and quantify the return on investment (ROI) of CX initiatives is critical for businesses to thrive. This article serves as a comprehensive guide, navigating through the intricacies of measuring CX ROI, unraveling the layers of customer experience impact, and providing actionable insights for busines

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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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24-7 InTouch

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Winnipeg, MB – November 2, 2023 – IntouchCX, a global leader in contact center and technology solutions, has announced the appointment of Mitul Kotecha and Shane Kozlowich as its new Co-Chief Executive Officers. Kotecha and Kozlowich, who have both been with the company for over a decade, bring a wealth of experience to the role. This leadership change follows Greg Fettes’ immediate transition from Chief Executive Officer to his new role as Executive Chairman of IntouchCX and Laivly,

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Totango

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Every customer interaction matters in today’s digital age. These touchpoints serve as critical indicators of overall customer health, enabling leaders to proactively detect risk, prevent churn, and identify opportunities for expansion and revenue growth. But, oftentimes, managing and documenting these customer interactions—especially cross-functionally among global and remote teams—can be challenging and time-consuming.

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Bill Quiseng

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Many CX professionals have advocated CX as strategies such as AI, online, self-service, telephone, and face-to-face customer support, customer journey mapping, the Peak End Rule, NPS, CSAT, CES, or other CX metrics, and many innovative technologies to improvetheir customers’ experiences. And they’ve done it so often for so long that “CX” has been the traditional term of many business professionals to explain customer experience management.

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Toister Performance Solutions

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

A customer calls your company for service. After the call, they get an email asking them to complete a survey. The survey is intended to evaluate overall customer service and the individual rep's performance. A host of problems hurt that mission. Response rates are too low Survey scores are notoriously inflated Reps get blamed for factors outside of their control A new metric called the sentiment arc can solve those problems and eliminate annoying surveys.

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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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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Top Takeaways: Customer feedback is crucial for businesses of all industries. By actively seeking and analyzing feedback, businesses can identify areas of improvement, make informed decisions, and ultimately enhance their overall customer experience. Technology, such as feedback kiosks and tablets, provides a simple and non-intrusive way for customers to provide feedback.

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TeamSupport

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Your company’s reputation depends on excellent customer support. Even if you utilize tools like self-help, community forums, or automation, some customer issues still require a human touch. Although hiring staff can be costly, companies can’t afford to skip it if they are concerned about customer satisfaction. Case management continues to play a critical role in preserving customer relationships while also feeding the product development process.

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AWS Machine Learning

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) accelerated computing portfolio offers the broadest choice of accelerators to power your artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), graphics, and high performance computing (HPC) workloads. We are excited to announce the expansion of this portfolio with three new instances featuring the latest NVIDIA GPUs: Amazon EC2 P5e instances powered by NVIDIA H200 GPUs, Amazon EC2 G6 instances featuring NVIDIA L4 GPUs, and Amazon EC2 G6e instances powered

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Totango

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

“Customer success is driving value to customers. Digital customer success is driving value more efficiently using a software or service that allows companies to grow and deliver value without using excessive resources” – Chris Dishman, SVP Customer Success, Totango. In a recent episode of The Digital Customer Success Podcast , Totango’s SVP of Customer Success, Chris Dishman had an insightful conversation with host Alex Turkovic about digital customer success (CS) hot topics, including health sc

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Dive into the realm of contact center dialers with our infographic! Explore the various types – Preview, Predictive, Automatic, and Progressive Dialers – and unravel their roles in boosting call center performance.

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Real Blue Sky

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Just wrapped up the Fairways for Families golf tournament, presented by Real Blue Sky, and we’re still riding the high of what we’ve achieved. As a long-time supporter and board member of Embrace Texas , Bryant Richardson was inspired to see about 100 golfers come together for this cause. This event isn’t just about the love of the game; it’s Embrace’s main fundraiser, pivotal in supporting their mission.

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Eptica

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Date: Friday, November 3, 2023 Author: Pauline Ashenden - Demand Generation Manager 6 attributes to look for in your CCaaS provider Published on: November 03, 2023 Author: Pauline Ashenden - Demand Generation Manager Not all CCaaS solutions, or vendors, are the same. We examine what to look for when picking a partner to ensure long-term success. Read the full article on our parent company Enghouse Interactive’s site.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Top Takeaways: Businesses use advanced technology like search and generative AI to create better customer experiences. When customers visit a company’s website and use the search bar to find information, the technology behind it can provide relevant and helpful results, making it easier to get the answers they need. Searching on the internet used to be about using keywords, but now it’s smarter!

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VirtualPBX

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In our modern and interconnected world, effective cross-border communication, particularly when calling Canada from the US, is pivotal for both personal and business interactions. When it comes to reaching out to Canada from the United States, the process should ideally be smooth and devoid of unnecessary complications. Unfortunately, traditional methods of international calling , especially when calling Canada from the US, often come with hefty charges and convoluted dialing procedures, causing

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Abby Connect

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Your call handling matters. How your phones are answered, and your calls are routed will impact your ability to capture new business, retain your clients, and build revenue. There’s nothing worse than a missed call, but a poorly handled one is pretty close.

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FluentStream

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

What Franchises Want in a Phone System: Takeaways from the Authority Brands ConventionEffective communication is vital for small and medium-sized companies looking to create frictionless customer experiences and win repeat business in today's fast-paced business landscape. It's particularly important for. Read More The post What Franchises Want in a Phone System: Takeaways from the Authority Brands Convention appeared first on FluentStream.

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Real Blue Sky

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Unlocking Growth: The Power of Adaptation and Innovation Introduction In the current economic climate, where unpredictability is the only constant, businesses are grappling with the reality of tightened budgets and a future that’s hard to forecast. It’s a time when growth strategies of the past may no longer bring the same results, and the quest for sustainability can seem like an uphill battle.

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