Global Response

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Of course, understanding which software you need, which platforms to choose, and what features to look for can be easier said than done—which is why our team of experts is here to help. Even basic call centers have a variety of software requirements, from essential call center operating software to software for security and recruitment.

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Noble Systems

MAY 20, 2021

The Evolution of Speech Technologies and the Influence on CX. Part 1: The Evolution and Acceptance of Speech Technologies. Speech Technologies are entering the mainstream, from IVR to Analytics, with an explosion in the adoption rate over the last year. The global IVR market alone is expected to grow by USD 2.5+

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Fonolo

DECEMBER 6, 2022

This might look like taking an online course and learning to adapt your leadership style , researching new business models and processes, and honing communication skills with different stakeholders. . If any of those items aren’t covered, it’s time to reassess and update your call center technology. Are your sales dropping?

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Global Response

JANUARY 22, 2024

But with the rise of modern technology and the globalization of the workforce, call centers and business process outsourcing (BPO) services look very different today. But as technology advanced, so did the call center. And, of course, the internet drastically changed how customers interact with companies.

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SmartAction

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

When used in business, conversational artificial intelligence (AI) supports overall call center operations by providing self-service options, 24/7 availability, and real-time data and analytics – while lowering costs and increasing profits. Any technology implementation has to align with your overall business goals.

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TechSee

DECEMBER 16, 2021

There are many new ideas, initiatives, and technologies flooding the market that aim to help the industry address its myriad challenges. These technologies are paving the way for new possibilities for the future of call centers. Self-service IVR was a popular choice, with 42% of organizations increasing its use on the heels of COVID.

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Fonolo

OCTOBER 18, 2017

78% plan to prioritize web self-service investments over the next two years; 72% say the same for mobile and IVR. Web and IVR will be particularly big focuses in the next six months. 19% of voice self-service is handled through automated speech recognition, rather than DTMF IVR, similar to last year’s figure of 17%.

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NobelBiz

MAY 16, 2023

Hosted technology has been available to the contact center industry for several years, although its market penetration has been modest at best. As a result, hosted technology has emerged as a go-to solution for contact centers worldwide.

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NobelBiz

APRIL 18, 2022

As it overlooks three critical components: the customer experience, the rise of new communication and the new contact center technologies. In this article, we detail all the methods to achieve call center efficiency, in terms of contact center technology, management and performance. What is call center efficiency?

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City Communications

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Fear mongers will have you believe that the technology will take jobs from human workers or, at worst, further isolate human beings from each other. The combination of AI in contact centers, along with cloud-based delivery of the technology, is producing new value for businesses trying to understand how AI can help them evolve.

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NobelBiz

MAY 16, 2023

Hosted technology has been available to the contact center industry for several years, although its market penetration has been modest at best. As a result, hosted technology has emerged as a go-to solution for contact centers worldwide.

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Aspect

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

The contact center industry is currently undergoing a period of rapid transformation brought about by the convergence of changing consumer expectations and disruptive technology. In order to remain competitive, it is vital that you keep pace.

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NobelBiz

APRIL 3, 2023

This could result in considerable financial savings for contact centers; for instance, if a 100-seat call center has agents handling an average of 10 calls per hour and deploying Interactive Voice Response (IVR) technology to reduce the total time spent on each phone call by one minute, the cost savings could exceed $250,000 per annum.

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Expivia

APRIL 1, 2021

Technology is evolving so quickly that every year there is something new that will make our call center life easier. We will route those callers to the right representatives using analytics and AI. Voice authentication is not widely used yet but will be in the coming years. Advanced Analytics. Let’s talk about the future.

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Call Experts

JANUARY 27, 2022

This article will introduce you to the history and current state of contact center data offerings and the best ways to implement this technology into your business. However, the rollout of Touch-Tone technology was significant in that it made long-distance calling a more convenient option for end-users than ever before.

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3CLogic

JULY 21, 2020

Of course, migrating from an existing on-premise installation can pose its fair share of challenges depending on the complexity of the existing solution. Of course, cloud call center solutions over the course of a few years (ie: 3-5 years) can match the total net cost (capital and operating combined) of an on-premise deployment.

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Upstream Works

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Over the course of 2022, artificial intelligence (AI) became mainstream for contact centers. Unlike legacy technologies that are fully-formed when deployed, AI-based applications are iterative – they get better the more you use them. In 2023, it will become table stakes. This is another form of automation.

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JustCall

OCTOBER 11, 2023

That too, without the pain of dealing with tedious, time-consuming processes that can eat into your call center’s customer satisfaction rates and, of course, your agent’s productivity. Why Use ACD Technology for Intelligent Call Routing Optimization? In this guide, we will learn how you can effortlessly transfer calls.

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Calabrio

OCTOBER 19, 2022

This year’s theme was “Power Up,” and little did we know how fitting this theme would be, after Hurricane Ian changed course. Technology Can Help Contact Centers Navigate the Great Shuffle. If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that we need to be open to using technology to solve challenges.

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DMG Consulting

APRIL 16, 2019

It’s hard to overstate how much the contact center technology sector has progressed in the past 15 years. We have progressed from interactive voice response (IVR) systems to intelligent virtual assistants (IVAs), from process optimization to process automation, and from technology as an enabler to technology as a partner.

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VHT

MARCH 21, 2019

Customer experience (CX) has earned a spot on the high priority list for most businesses these days, and as a result, technology designed to help create amazing CX has proliferated. Instead, savvy organizations start with a solid foundation and add new technology when it imparts significant value. Build the Foundation.

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DMG Consulting

DECEMBER 7, 2017

This, of course, means that most of these solutions do not offer AI, and what we’re reading in their marketing materials and websites is merely aspirational messaging. The potential is great, but the current generation of technology and applications are far from fully AI-enabled. Final Thoughts.

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TechSee

AUGUST 26, 2020

The more information, tools and technologies available to the employee – and the more effortless it is for them to access and use them – the easier it is to provide standout customer service. Employees can also be given more autonomy with the freedom to choose the technology that will best help their customer. Predict the future.

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Babelforce

MAY 19, 2022

Automated calling software can slash the time it takes to call your customers or leads, and over the course of the day, this accumulates to save your agents a significant amount of time. This means your IVR always has the right context to provide a personalized service to your customers.

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Enghouse Interactive

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

of successful organizations surveyed are using, or are planning to use, AI technologies as part of their 2021 CX initiatives. Agent Analytics (28.4% Real-time agent analytics improve the ability to track agent response times and KPI’s. Per Metrigy’s * most recent study, 71.6% planned, 46.5% planned, 48.4% planned, 38.7%

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Global Response

APRIL 17, 2023

Not only can a great BPO call center manage day-to-day operations of customer service and support, but BPO outsourcing can also help boost productivity, improve processes, integrate customer data and analytics, improve QA processes and more. What sorts of call center technology and infrastructure should you be looking for?

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Vcaretec

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

They use a mix of experienced workers, cutting-edge technology, and tried-and-true tactics to accomplish this. Live Chat Outsourcing Services: Integrating Technology and Human Touch A successful fusion of technology and humans is essential for the deployment of outsourced calling services.

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Global Response

MARCH 20, 2023

Implement advanced call routing and IVR systems Aside from agent training, there are other things you can do to reduce AHT as well—and making effective use of the technology available is an important one. To analyze your calls effectively, you need to first ensure that your interactions are being monitored and recorded.

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Creative Virtual

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

When Mandy Reed invited me to do a guest blog, I was quite honoured and of course jumped at the chance, so Thank You once again Mandy. Technology – Speech Recognition, A.I., NLP/ NLU, Voice Analytics, Voice Biometrics. By Gary Williams, Director of Sales and Consultancy UK and Ireland, Spitch. Watch this space….

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Callminer

DECEMBER 17, 2019

However, the world’s call centers are arguably the most public examples of companies’ outsourcing efforts, facing customer directly in one-on-one interactions. Of course not all call centers are outsourced, nor are all call centers purely customer-facing operations. Sales Pursuits. “[…]a U.S.

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Noble Systems

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

In addition to training on the product they are servicing or the offer they are selling, they also need training on security, regulatory compliance, soft skills and proper use of the tools and technologies that they are required to use each day. Speech analytics. Contact center technology can alleviate agent burnout.

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Fonolo

AUGUST 29, 2019

Jon Arnold, Technology Thought Leader, Analyst, and Speaker: “The two themes I cited here last year – messaging and AI – continue to dominate the contact center landscape. Chatbots, IVRs, crowd-sourcing and more are the first gauntlets that customers have to pass. If technology can help, great! Get their feedback.

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Global Response

JULY 17, 2023

Reducing Labor Costs Of course, one of the main ways outsourcing cuts costs is through labor costs and employee salaries and benefits. For example, you’ll need to manage an in-house HR team, as well as managers, QA agents, team leads and so on—and of course, all of the salaries and labor costs associated with those roles as well.

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Global Response

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

You don’t have to worry about overhead costs, expensive technology, hiring, renting space, or any of the other concerns that come along with hiring and maintaining an in-house team. BPO call centers also offer flexibility and scalability in aspects as basic as office space or technology.

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Global Response

MARCH 1, 2022

Of course, the call center KPIs that matter most for your business depend on your goals. Of course, keep in mind that handle time is dependent upon how complex the issue is. Of course, call center KPIs and contact center metrics are only helpful once they are used to implement meaningful change.

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OctopusTech

MARCH 7, 2019

The education industry is at crossroads, I mean the administrative costs are soaring up, the revenues are declining, and the popularity of online courses isn’t helping the growth prospect of the education institutions either. b) Your callers get instant SMS and email notifications for all the courses offered at your institution.

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DMG Consulting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

This, of course, means that the vast majority of these solutions do not offer AI, and what we’re reading in their marketing materials and websites is merely aspirational messaging. The potential is great, but the current generation of technology and the applications are far from fully AI-enabled. And it’s more than just messaging.

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