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A History of Customer Support Technology

TeamSupport

Here’s a look back at how customer support technologies evolved over the last century, and a peak at where they’re going next. 1960s-1970s: Emergence of Call Centers The concept of providing on-demand customer support began with call centers in the 1960s. It certainly wasn’t as accessible or intuitive as it is today.

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Will bots process my electricity bill? AI transforming the CX for utility customers

TechSee

Gartner reports that the vast majority of utilities’ investment in AI is earmarked for customer service. 86% of utilities already use AI in customer engagement applications, call center service and support, or digital marketing platforms, far exceeding AI use in other areas of operation.

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Enterprise Connect 2016: Genesys Showcases Next Generation Omnichannel Customer Experience at Enterprise Connect

Natalie Petouhof

Tweet Enterprise Connect 2016 is a leading conference and exhibition for enterprise communications and collaboration in North America. It is being held March 7-9th, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Genesys, a market leader in omni-channel customer experience (CX) and contact center solutions, will be particpating in the event.

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Call Center Statistics You Should Know

Callminer

Tools like speech analytics solutions help monitor QA, ensure compliance, and provide insights that aid in agent performance management , as well. The need for competent customer support is growing. “59% of customers say that they have higher expectations for customer support than they had a year ago.”

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Contact Center Trends 2021: The CX Watershed

Fonolo

According to this Customer Experience Executive Report , customers place a premium on great experiences, and 63% of them would pay more for a better experience. The Temkin Group’s 2017 Customer Experience study showed a severe decline in customer experience ratings from 2015 to 2016. Call Center Trends 2016.

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Optimizing Call Center Customer Support for Increased Revenue

Tenfold - Contact Center Blog

However, executing a customer-centric strategy doesn’t happen overnight, and it has to be guided by a well-laid out customer centric business strategy. Strategies in Optimizing Call Center Customer Support for Increased Revenue. Establishing a Customer-First Mindset without Sacrificing Efficiency.

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Survey Analysis: What Makes The Best Support Teams Tick?

aircall

For Aircall’s recent survey of 475 customer support leaders , it comes down to self-reflection. Overall, how would you rate the performance of your customer support team?”. We’ll focus on a few areas that suggest why The Best are able to provide superior customer support. What does it mean to be “The Best”?

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