Fonolo

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Review your IVR system. A lot of customer confusion stems from the very system designed to direct them to support. If you haven’t reviewed your IVR system lately, you should do it before the holiday season picks up. Here are a few things to keep in mind when evaluating and adjusting your IVR: Think from the customer perspective.

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Altivon

JULY 27, 2020

Idaho Power took top honors in the 16th Annual Energy Utility Benchmark Report on Interactive Voice Response (IVR) systems, released July 1, 2020 by IVR Doctors. The 2020 Report compares 100 energy utility automated telephone systems in the U.S. million calls through their IVR. and Canada.

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TechSee

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Customer self-service refers to customer-initiated interaction technologies that enable customers to access information and perform routine tasks without requiring the assistance of a live customer service representative. Drivers for customer self-service.

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CSM Magazine

JUNE 11, 2020

As fears over coronavirus fuel a sudden spike in contactless transactions, Rob Crutchington explores the vital role of IVR to deliver fast, secure card payments that boost agent performance and customer confidence. Let’s take a closer look: What are the benefits of IVR payments? Secure self-service payments.

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pindrop

JULY 15, 2020

Contact center IVR anti-fraud solutions are employed to reduce costs surrounding fraud targeted at your contact center. On this page, you will find a comprehensive toolkit complete with IVR anti-fraud resources you can use to protect your consumer’s data inside and outside of the contact center. What Is IVR Fraud?

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ProProfs Blog

JULY 29, 2020

Let us now shift our focus to the strategies that will help you offer meaningful experiences to every customer over the phone. 8 Strategies to Improve Call Center Customer Experience. Leverage Interactive Voice Response (IVR). Remember Every Customer is Different. Reduce On-Hold Time.

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Upstream Works

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

There have been several implications in this space that compound each other, with the net result being a more challenging environment for all forms of customer service. In a 2020 survey by Gartner , 41% of respondents noted that contact volumes had increased. Intelligent Routing to Self-Service.

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3CLogic

MAY 14, 2021

Combining both linguistics and computer science, NLP is essential to any contact center looking to improve its self-service offerings and voice workflows. Create Dynamic Call Workflows with Intelligent IVR. Automate Issue Resolution with Conversational Self-Service. However, human language is complex.

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Serenova

MAY 29, 2020

These contact center best practices create the enduring customer experiences necessary for brands to thrive now and long after this crisis ends. Contact Center Best Practices for 2020. Uncompromising Focus on Customer Experience. In fact, customer experience has never been more important. Every time.

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Serenova

MAY 29, 2020

These contact center best practices create the enduring customer experiences necessary for brands to thrive now and long after this crisis ends. Contact Center Best Practices for 2020. Uncompromising Focus on Customer Experience. In fact, customer experience has never been more important. Every time.

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Upstream Works

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

There have been several implications in this space that compound each other, with the net result being a more challenging environment for all forms of customer service. In a 2020 survey by Gartner , 41% of respondents noted that contact volumes had increased. Intelligent Contact Routing to Self-Service.

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DMG Consulting

NOVEMBER 14, 2020

DMG Consulting Releases 2020 – 2021 Digital Customer Service Product and Market Report. Digital-first servicing drives improved CX and brand engagement. Who: DMG Consulting LLC, a leading provider of contact center, back-office and real-time analytics market research and consulting services.

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3CLogic

MAY 26, 2022

If you are seeing a significant drop in customers or stagnated growth in net new customers, the best way to center the new expectations for customer experience is an informed customer experience strategy that can even help you achieve — and exceed — your revenue goals. Customers Demand A Seamless Experience.

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LiveVox

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Get the Free Report In August 2020, LiveVox surveyed contact center professionals at the C-suite, VP, Director, and Manager levels to understand what their strategic priorities are right now, where they’re headed in the future, and what role self-service and system integration play in their ability to deliver an exceptional customer experience.

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DMG Consulting

AUGUST 3, 2020

DMG Consulting Releases 2020 – 2021 Interaction Analytics Product and Market Report. IA proves essential during COVID-19 for customer insights and employee oversight. Who: DMG Consulting LLC, a leading provider of contact center, back-office and real-time analytics market research and consulting services.

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3CLogic

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Nearly half say improving customer experience and customer satisfaction were the leading influences driving the focus and effort. In fact, 72% of enterprises expect digital transformation to create closer relationships with customers. Luckily, here are two approaches: Apply Voice-based Self-Service.

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REVE Chat Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

They have become more demanding in terms of faster responses. Forrester reports says, 23% of B2B CMOs see improving the customer experience as a top three objectives. How customers perceive your brand ultimately comes down to their customer experience. The top contact center trends to watch out in 2020.

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Cisco - Contact Center

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The WebexOne series highlights a wave of Webex innovation to drive experiences that are 10x better than in-person interactions, help organizations collaborate seamlessly, and transform their employees and customer experiences to power an inclusive future for all. End-to-End Customer Experience Management.

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InGenius

JANUARY 31, 2020

As January comes to a close, we wanted to have a look at what 2020 has in store for the contact center. Being a progressive industry driven by innovation and new technology, we can expect to see several trends emerging this year that propel the industry forward and have a significant impact on customer experience and agent productivity.

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Fonolo

AUGUST 29, 2019

Well, it’s that time once again: We invited some of the top contact center experts from Ada , J Arnold and Associates , The Belding Group , Calzilla , Expivia , and other vibrant CX and CS avenues to offer us and you, our dear readership, their best pieces of advice for contact centers in this increasingly complex customer age.

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Outsource Consultants

JANUARY 3, 2024

In 2024, choosing BPO partners with proven records in agent satisfaction will be crucial for enhancing customer experience and agent proficiency, as satisfied agents tend to stay longer and provide better service. Prediction: The Rapid Shift from IVR to IVA Powered by AI Why?

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Hodusoft

JANUARY 17, 2024

Between the 1960s and 1990s, the invention of IP PBX , Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system, and voicemail system changed the way businesses used to communicate. That’s where sophisticated multi-level Interactive Voice Response (IVR) systems become extremely useful.

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Talkdesk

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Here are three ways to reimagine banking with the power of automation to provide a delightful and holistic enterprise-grade client experience. Welcome to open banking Accenture projects open banking-related services already account for 7% of total banking revenue in 2020.

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3CLogic

JANUARY 5, 2022

While using social media, chat, and email to communicate with customers was unimaginable at that time, these channels are now essential for delivering a positive customer experience for a modern-day enterprise. Finally, 2021 saw contact centers focus even more on personalization to enhance the customer experience.

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Call Experts

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

How focussed are you on improving customer experience (CX). What is customer experience? CX is the sum of all the moments your customers share during their entire customer journey. Improving this experience is about developing an emotional connection to create a brand perception of your company.

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Serenova

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

In a webinar drawing on ICMI’s industry-leading research and insights from the 2020 ICMI Featured Contributors (including Serenova Vice President of Customer Success Jen Jackson ) ICMI Group Principal Analyst Roy Atkinson explored what’s trending in 2020 and why contact center leaders should pay attention. Self-service.

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SharpenCX

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

2020 call center trends look to finally shake up the stale industry. Because customers still aren’t happy. A staggering 88% of customer service professionals say customers have higher expectations than in the past. As we look to 2020 call center trends, we look past shiny objects. They want more.

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Ansafone

OCTOBER 20, 2017

Customer Experience. You no doubt already understand the importance of providing stellar customer experience. To understand how your business measures up in this area it’s important to track first call resolution (FCR), average wait time and self-service usage. Service Quality.

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Call Experts

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

By actively harnessing a set of cloud-based AI-powered technologies, contact centers are infusing intelligence across the entire customer contact landscape. Key providers are building professional services and resources to assist customers with strategic AI plans. Key 2020 Trends: Cloud Contact Centers. More Blogs Menu.

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Transparent BPO

AUGUST 13, 2019

Contact center technology provider Serenova has some suggestions — five, in fact — that can transform how you operate your contact center to deliver customer experience success. Make It Easier to Do Business Reversing the trend in customer dissatisfaction demands that we make it easier for customers to do business with us.

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Inbenta

MAY 16, 2022

2020 saw spending drop to $1.3 They operate using text-to-speech technology that can break down user responses, and respond appropriately. Before the rise of chatbots, IVRs were the go-to solution for automating customer inquiries. AI chatbots are better than IVRs. Enter the AI chatbot.

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SharpenCX

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

2020 call center trends look to finally shake up the stale industry. Because customers still aren’t happy. A staggering 88% of customer service professionals say customers have higher expectations than in the past. As we look to 2020 call center trends, we look past shiny objects. They want more.

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TechSee

DECEMBER 16, 2021

For years, organizations have attempted to resolve more of their customer’s issues remotely to boost overall effectiveness. According to a 2020 report by the World Economic Forum , 84% percent of employers planned to digitize their processes, with the aim of transitioning 44% of their employees to work remotely.

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DMG Consulting

MARCH 31, 2019

DMG Consulting Releases 2019 – 2020 Workforce Management Product and Market Report. Who: DMG Consulting LLC, a leading provider of contact center, back-office and real-time analytics market research and consulting services. What: Releases 2019 – 2020 Workforce Management Product and Market Report.

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3CLogic

MARCH 25, 2022

These roles are only becoming more complex as customer expectations rise and call volumes continue to increase — Gartner reports that more than 40% of support leaders saw an increase in contact volume from 2020 to 2021. Voice-enabled self-service that allows customers to remedy an issue without ever speaking to an agent.

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VocalCom

JANUARY 21, 2019

This precision has proven results: According to PointSource, when AI is present, 49% of customers are willing to shop more frequently while 34% will spend more money. Automated customer service. Self-service is the ultimate way to save customers time and effort. Stronger customer service communications.

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Fonolo

JANUARY 18, 2022

The global contact center industry was valued at approximately $339 billion in 2020, and is expected to reach $496 billion by 2027! But the truth is, customers were never exactly patient when it came to customer service. That’s why most people don’t like IVR systems, even if they’re advanced.

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