Enghouse Interactive

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

It’s Not an Option – It’s Expected (Blog Series). Register for our upcoming webinar “When, How and Why Customers Self-Help” with Steve Morrell, Managing Director and Principal Analyst of Contact Babel and John Cray, Vice President – Product Management, Enghouse Interactive. Digital literacy is the new normal.

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Expivia

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Transforming Customer Service: The Evolution of Contact Center Outsourcing In the rapidly evolving business landscape, where technological innovation outpaces traditional business models, the contact center outsourcing industry is undergoing a monumental shift.

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Beyond Philosophy

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Technology, human behavior, Customer Experience are intersecting through the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and taking marketing in a new direction. We spoke to Messina on a recent podcast about this concept and how it applies to customer-driven growth. Organizations want to lower those call center costs through automation.

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Expivia

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Unraveling the Potential of Auto QA: Redefining Contact Center Evaluation Are you ready to uncover the transformative power of Auto QA? In the bustling world of contact centers, where every interaction holds significance, traditional quality assurance methods often miss the mark.

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TechSee

JUNE 16, 2022

As companies embrace the digitization of customer support, the new standard is much more than a phone conversation with a call center representative or a visit from a field agent. With a career spanning over 20 years, Eric has an extensive amount of experience in Contact Center and 3rd party and onshore vendor management.

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NobelBiz

APRIL 2, 2024

At the core of this modern transformation lie Enterprise Contact Center Solutions , sophisticated platforms designed to streamline communication, enhance productivity, and drive customer satisfaction. With the growing customer expectations, enterprises are under great pressure to deliver exceptional service.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Call center optimization is a strategic approach that focuses on enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of call center operations. This article delves into the essential aspects of call center optimization, including the tools and best practices that can drive performance improvements.

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Fonolo

MAY 30, 2023

Managers know that call center workforce management matters. Put it another way: if customer interactions are at the heart of a contact center’s success, then effective workforce management is the backbone. That’s why contact centers are investing in it in droves. How Can WFM Help my Contact Center?

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SharpenCX

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Discover how you can continue to deliver the best customer experience and how you can better lead your call center. U nlock the potential of your call center and invest in your customer experience. Learn how to understand and invest in your agents, so you can use data for a more efficient contact center.

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Upstream Works

JANUARY 31, 2023

As 2023 unfolds, a key theme for contact center leaders to watch is reinforcing the connection between customer experience (CX) and agent experience (AX). CX must always remain the primary focus for the contact center –this recent blog post identified two 2023 trends that will have a major impact on CX.

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Upstream Works

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Most businesses are undergoing some form of digital transformation, which will have a profound impact on contact centers. This provides an on-going opportunity for innovation, and to do so successfully, contact centers should harness the power of their data and embrace technologies like AI.

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Calabrio

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

These changes in consumer behavior and expectations, combined with new technologies, are starting to completely transform the contact center. We’ve entered an era where simply keeping abreast with the latest contact center tech advances is not enough. Technology Fuels Contact Center Transformation.

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Hodusoft

MAY 10, 2024

A Comprehensive Guide to Virtual Call Center and Contact Centers Even though virtual call centers and contact centers have been around for quite some time, they have gained widespread popularity in the last four to five years only. What Are Virtual Call Centers and Contact Centers?

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Interactions

MARCH 28, 2024

Dive in as this blog addresses the complexities of achieving excellence in CX within organizations, focusing on the dichotomy between pursuing quick wins versus investing in transformative, long-term innovations. Leaders at GoDaddy have focused on creating a contact center that balances human interaction with AI.

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Expivia

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

This release is not just an update; it’s a leap into the future of AI-driven customer service. Enlighten Actions: Beyond Analytics Enlighten Actions represents a significant advancement in AI-driven analytics, providing unprecedented insights into customer interactions and agent performance.

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Lumoa

APRIL 28, 2024

If you’re reading this blog post, you are probably one of them. You can even find opportunities for cross-selling, upselling, or personalized promotions by using real-time insights and trends generated by AI. For example, Lumoa is the first customer experience platform to offer generative AI insights.

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Upstream Works

JANUARY 16, 2020

This is the last in a series of blog posts examining key contact center trends for 2020, and the first three lead up to this broader theme of innovation driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI). This means that AI applications for the contact center do not come fully-formed. 24/7 Self-service.

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Spearline

JUNE 2, 2022

It’s been widely noted that the last two years of pandemic have forced an acceleration of the digital transformation of many companies, not least those operating contact centers. So what are the contact center trends for 2022? And, more specifically, what are the contact center technology trends for 2022?

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Expivia

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Preparing Your Contact Center for the Future: A Strategic Technology Roadmap Introduction In the rapidly evolving contact center industry, staying ahead means not just selecting the right technologies but also preparing your organization for their integration and use.

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Upstream Works

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is going to be a defining trend for contact centers in 2023, and IT leaders must be prepared to think broadly about the possibilities. When it comes to AI and customer service, automation usually comes to mind. AI Use Case 1: CX Before an Agent Interaction.

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JustCall

APRIL 3, 2024

Auto dialers are a secret weapon for call centers and sales teams. TL;DR: Quick look at the top 10 auto dialers JustCall is an all-in-one auto dialing solution with predictive dialing, extensive integrations, and AI-driven features. You also get useful features such as automated note summarization and AI-powered call scoring.

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Comm100

DECEMBER 12, 2023

This blog will delve into the top four customer service trends that are expected to take center stage in 2024. This blog is written for you, the experienced customer service professionals, who are the driving force behind these changes that will improve CX and internal efficiencies.

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Quiq

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

In this blog post, I’ll share with you what Quiq Insights is, why we built it, and what sets it apart from other analytical offerings. With Quiq Insights, you can analyze and optimize every aspect of your customer journey, from conversational AI effectiveness to agent performance. What is Quiq Insights?

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Upstream Works

DECEMBER 6, 2021

The contact center is currently being transformed in fundamental ways, driven mainly by the evolution of cloud-based technologies and the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) -driven applications. We’ve discussed the importance of digital channels in this previous blog post.

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NobelBiz

MARCH 26, 2024

CXA stands for Customer Experience Automation, a strategic approach that integrates automation tools and software within call centers to enhance the customer journey. Customer Experience Automation can encompass a range of technologies such as AI and Machine Learning, Chatbots and IVR Systems, Data Analytics and Insights.

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NobelBiz

JANUARY 23, 2024

As a call center owner, manager, or supervisor, are you grappling with the challenges of elevating customer satisfaction, retention and boosting lead generation? This article will delve into the world of Customer Support as a Service (CSaaS) , exploring the nature, types, and the profound impact it can have on your contact center.

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Cisco - Contact Center

AUGUST 3, 2020

Cisco Webex Contact Center CCaaS honored for improving customer service technology and customer experience. I’m excited to announce that Webex Contact Center was among the 2020 Contact Center Technology Award winners, presented by CUSTOMER Magazine this month. Award Winner Second Year in a Row.

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Upstream Works

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Over the course of 2022, artificial intelligence (AI) became mainstream for contact centers. As with cloud adoption, the promise of AI has become compelling enough that contact center leaders are no longer wondering if it has a place in their plans. In 2023, it will become table stakes. Noise Suppression.

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NobelBiz

MAY 14, 2024

Contact centers have always been at the forefront of adopting technologies that can enhance the interaction between agents and customers. But what exactly is conversational analytics, and why is it becoming an indispensable tool in call centers? What Is Conversational Analytics? Here are some of the most common use cases: 1.

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Call Experts

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Today, customer support plays a pivotal role in maintaining and growing a loyal customer base, enticing many companies to hire a contact center for their answering services. Ultimately, a well-managed contact center can be the lifeline of your customer service operations. Why are Call Centers Important?

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BlueOcean

MARCH 13, 2023

Talk of ChatGPT is everywhere from your LinkedIn feed to the evening news to, yes, this blog. Like most people in the customer care sector, we are diving deep into where ChatGPT fits, or might fit, into the contact center world. Can AI Handle Complex Customer Care? Can AI Handle Complex Customer Care?

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JustCall

AUGUST 8, 2023

Running a small business can be tough–but is not impossible–with AI at your fingertips. They may write blogs during their downtime (if they’re lucky). With the advent of AI automation, this reality is changing. But First, Why Use AI Tools for Small Businesses? Why should I jump on the AI bandwagon?”

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Spearline

OCTOBER 13, 2021

AI adoption in contact centers – virtual agents The voice-bot is emerging as an attractive conversational-user-interface which offers accessible and comfortable user interaction. Contact center teams are enthusiastically rolling out virtual agents. billion in 2021. In the U.S.

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COPC

JUNE 9, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the customer experience (CX) industry, offering businesses new opportunities to enhance their operations. This blog article discusses the importance of employing multiple types of AI, implementing effective controls and guardrails, and adapting specific roles within the CX organization.

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NobelBiz

MAY 7, 2024

Call centers are constantly facing the challenge of maintaining high efficiency while adhering to strict regulatory compliance. This gap has paved the way for hybrid dialer solutions, which integrate seamlessly with existing call center technology to offer the perfect blend of automated and manual dialing capabilities.

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TeleDirect

OCTOBER 25, 2023

AI call center technology, however, has made significant inroads into the industry. While, in our opinion, it can never replace live agents, call center AI offers remarkable advancements that can transform the experience for customers and business owners. Thank you, AI. What it can’t do is empathize.

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TechSee

JUNE 25, 2019

Artificial intelligence (AI) – the science that deals with the creation of human-like learning and reasoning capabilities – has been catapulted into the spotlight in recent years. It seems like every company in every industry wants to harness the power of AI to enhance operations and positively impact the lives of their customers.

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