Beyond Philosophy
DECEMBER 2, 2023
Unleashing the Power of AI vs. Human Touch: Which Delivers a Superior Customer Experience ? I often say, “None of us are as clever as all of us.” However, sayings are more useful when they can spur action. So, we have a proposition for you: If you have something you want to say about experiences or technology, statistics, or reports, feel free to share them via video.
CCNG
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
There are five key performance indicators you should track to make sure your contact center operations are aligned with customer expectations. There are myriad metrics and indicators that an organization can monitor to measure contact center performance. And while each has its place and can add more detail to a big picture view, the following five are the best for signaling if contact center operations are aligned with customer expectations and that the levels of service being provided by your
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ShepHyken
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
I recently bought a software solution. The advertising said, “Easy to install and easy to use.” It was half right. I had no problem installing the software. However, using it was a different story. The good news is that when I reached out to technical support, I had a response within minutes. Despite the quick service, after I followed the instructions, the software still wasn’t working, and the entire process was confusing.
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.
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!
AWS Machine Learning
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Building foundation models (FMs) requires building, maintaining, and optimizing large clusters to train models with tens to hundreds of billions of parameters on vast amounts of data. Creating a resilient environment that can handle failures and environmental changes without losing days or weeks of model training progress is an operational challenge that requires you to implement cluster scaling, proactive health monitoring, job checkpointing, and capabilities to automatically resume training sh
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Cisco - Contact Center
DECEMBER 1, 2023
It’s that time of the year again! The holidays are upon us, and leaves are changing — depend ing on where you live — but most importantly, Cisco Live APJC in Melbourne is here!
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!
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
AWS Machine Learning
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
We believe generative AI has the potential over time to transform virtually every customer experience we know. The number of companies launching generative AI applications on AWS is substantial and building quickly, including adidas, Booking.com, Bridgewater Associates, Clariant, Cox Automotive, GoDaddy, and LexisNexis Legal & Professional, to name just a few.
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
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.
Cisco - Contact Center
DECEMBER 1, 2023
The Context Sustainability isn’t just about protecting the planet for future generations. It’s also about preserving the delicate balance that allows life to thrive today and tomorrow.
ShepHyken
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
I recently bought a software solution. The advertising said, “Easy to install and easy to use.” It was half right. I had no problem installing the software. However, using it was a different story. The good news is that when I reached out to technical support, I had a response within minutes. Despite the quick service, after I followed the instructions, the software still wasn’t working, and the entire process was confusing.
kommunicate
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Last Updated on November 29, 2023 In a large enterprise, the role of a Product Manager emerges as a linchpin for success. A PM is someone who paves the path for the growth of the product and turning into a cash cow for the business. Marty Cagan, in his seminal work “Inspired,” succinctly captures the [.] The post How To Resolve Customer Experience Issues As A Large Company’s Product Manager appeared first on Kommunicate Blog.
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.
AWS Machine Learning
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
The rapid growth of generative AI brings promising new innovation, and at the same time raises new challenges. These challenges include some that were common before generative AI, such as bias and explainability, and new ones unique to foundation models (FMs), including hallucination and toxicity. At AWS, we are committed to developing generative AI responsibly, taking a people-centric approach that prioritizes education, science, and our customers, to integrate responsible AI across the end-to-
Totango
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
After several years of relentless pursuit of new business, 2023 made it clear to many companies that growth at all costs is not a sustainable strategy. With acquisition costs proving too high in today’s constrained environment, many businesses are finally putting greater focus on nurturing existing customer relationships to ensure retention and expansion.
Cisco - Contact Center
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
In my previous blog , The Rise and Rise of DevOps Adoption , I explored the remarkable rise in popularity of DevOps and the rapid adoption of DevOps practices across the tech industry.
ShepHyken
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Here are my top five picks from last week. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Field Tested Tips for Aligning Customer Service and Marketing by Ronnie Gomez (Sprout Social) If a business is an orchestra, then every department is its own instrument.
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Longer sales cycles. Increasingly discerning buyers. More meetings. Intensifying competition. Economic uncertainty. Go-to-market teams of every size, in every industry, are grappling with these challenges firsthand. Thankfully, there’s an answer. We’ve developed an entirely new way for GTM leaders to identify and execute proven, data-driven strategies that drive revenue.
kommunicate
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Last Updated on December 1, 2023 The telecommunications market in Zimbabwe is undergoing a sea change, especially in a post-pandemic world. Gone are the days when people were calling each other on the phone. Zimbabweans seem to be adopting technology at an unprecedented rate, and there has been a surge in the rate of adoption [.] The post How Kommunicate’s Chatbots Saved TelOne’s Customers From Long Waiting Lines appeared first on Kommunicate Blog.
AWS Machine Learning
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Launched in 2019, Amazon SageMaker Studio provides one place for all end-to-end machine learning (ML) workflows, from data preparation, building and experimentation, training, hosting, and monitoring. As we continue to innovate to increase data science productivity, we’re excited to announce the improved SageMaker Studio experience, which allows users to select the managed Integrated Development Environment (IDE) of their choice, while having access to the SageMaker Studio resources and tooling
LiveVox
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Customer-centricity is the cornerstone of any successful business strategy, especially in the financial services sector. The integration of AI and automation in financial services has revolutionized how institutions engage with and serve their customers. Let’s explore five key strategies that leverage AI and automation to enhance customer support in the financial services industry. 1.
Cisco - Contact Center
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Every business is looking to grow, but how they accomplish that, and differentiate themselves against competitors, depends on the journey that they create for their customers.
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ShepHyken
DECEMBER 3, 2023
Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Here are my top five picks from last week. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. How to Avoid Your Cx Initiatives from Being Another Flavor of the Month by Nicole Paul (John DiJulius) You’ve spent months executing a new initiative to help streamline things for your team.
Joe Rawlinson
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
The process of obtaining medications from distributors is a crucial but often overlooked aspect of pharmacy operations. Although patients only see the end result of receiving their prescription drugs, the journey those medications take from manufacturer to distributor to pharmacy is complex. Understanding how pharmacies acquire the medications they dispense can provide valuable insight for pharmacy owners and staff.
AWS Machine Learning
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Today, we are excited to announce support for Code Editor, a new integrated development environment (IDE) option in Amazon SageMaker Studio. Code Editor is based on Code-OSS , Visual Studio Code Open Source, and provides access to the familiar environment and tools of the popular IDE that machine learning (ML) developers know and love, fully integrated with the broader SageMaker Studio feature set.
LiveVox
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Protecting customer and company data poses a growing challenge in today’s fast-evolving digital landscape. As remote work has become a norm, organizations encounter new obstacles in identifying and authenticating users beyond their firewalls. This heightened exposure can bring increased vulnerability to network and system weaknesses, as well as potential compromises for organizations with traditional approaches. […] The post Secure Your Contact Center Operations with a Zero-Trust Framework
Speaker: Dave Seaton, CEO of Seaton CX
Is Customer Journey Mapping a tired fad from 2013? Or a critical tool for sparking customer-centric change? 💥 The answer lies not in the map itself, but in the mapping process. When crafted with precision and insight, journey maps emerge as powerful catalysts, transforming customer experiences and steering businesses towards profitable growth.
Cisco - Contact Center
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
I’m thrilled to announce that Cisco has been recognized as the AWS Global ISV Partner of the Year for 2023, a testament to our outstanding ability to collaborate and innovate.
Fonolo
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Active listening is an essential skill for contact center agents for one very good reason: customers want to be heard. Come to think of it, everybody wants to be heard! Of course, customers want a lot of other things , too. They want answers to questions, speedy service, the opportunity to solve their own problems quickly using self-service, and the option to talk to an agent when the going gets tough. ( Call-backs are great for bridging the gap between self-service and live calls, by the way
Helpware
DECEMBER 1, 2023
As the BPO sector is experiencing constant change, leaders have to adapt new management methodologies to keep up with new market demands and increased client expectations. Sticking to traditional management styles is like sailing a ship with an old map when everyone is using satellite navigation. We are witnessing the paradigm shift towards more flexible, more adaptable practices and I’d like to consider two management practices — Agile and Lean and explore how their adoption could be a game-cha
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