Real Blue Sky

MARCH 6, 2023

There are many reasons to consider whether to outsource your contact center. Before the internet, customer service was typically limited to a brick-and-mortar storefront, letter-writing, or a phone call to customer service. Thankfully, this perspective on the contact center has shifted significantly.

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Enghouse Interactive

OCTOBER 21, 2020

AI Makes It Possible (Blog Series). Blog #4 of 4 The MORE you know. As we saw in yesterday’s webinar, both enhancing the Customer Experience (CX) and understanding the Voice of the Customer (VoC) are inextricably linked… for the better. Get your copy: Forrester Customer Service Mega-Trends Report.

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Hodusoft

OCTOBER 14, 2022

5 Ways to leverage eCommerce Contact Center Software to improve CX. With greater internet accessibility and drastic change in customer behavior, the age of e-commerce began and continues to grow. As the competition gets fierce over the years, e-commerce businesses are battling for customers’ attention. Promotion, etc.

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Noble Systems

AUGUST 1, 2019

By ignoring the signs of agent overload and just considering high attrition as a fact of life in your contact center, you are risking your reputation, and the negative impact to customer satisfaction, customer retention and bottom-line results. This blog is Part 1 of a two-part series. Negative attitude.

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Noble Systems

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

In Part 1 of this two-part blog, we noted that in 2019 the overarching trend indicates a “back to basics” approach with an emphasis on the ultimate contact center goal of fostering meaningful connections with consumers. The best way to decide what self-service options your customers want is to ask them.

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Noble Systems

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

In Part 1 of this two-part blog, we noted that in 2019 the overarching trend indicates a “back to basics” approach with an emphasis on the ultimate contact center goal of fostering meaningful connections with consumers. The best way to decide what self-service options your customers want is to ask them.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

This efficiency reduces idle time and increases overall contact rates. NobelBiz OMNI+ takes the capabilities of Predictive and Power Dialing to the next level, transforming the contact center landscape with its versatile suite of dialing options. Among its standout features is the Preview Dialer.

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NobelBiz

JUNE 19, 2023

The modern world is centered on the concept of immediacy and the ability to obtain information instantly. As businesses, we need to harness this culture of immediate responses to elevate customer service levels. Successfully integrating real-time call monitoring in your contact center requires a well-thought-out strategy.

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Hodusoft

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

7 Best and Effective Inbound Call Strategies For Call Centers. Accessibility is one of the essential aspects of delivering an impeccable customer service experience. The inbound contact center serves as the point of access for customers for queries, complaints, issues, and feedback. Service levels.

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Spearline

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Phone calls involve multiple service providers who’s networks use different technologies, different software, and different configurations. Toll-free services or local-access numbers that deliver calls to contact centers often transit multiple regulatory zones. Increased customer retention and customer lifetime value.

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Fonolo

APRIL 16, 2019

If you’ve had your eyes on the Fonolo blog for the past nine years, you know that in that time we have dedicated ourselves to bringing you news and views of all kinds that impact the customer service and contact center spaces. How to Reduce Contact Center Costs AND Improve Customer Service.

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Callminer

AUGUST 6, 2019

.” – Sandie Simms, 12 Questions to Ask When Choosing Contact Centre Software , West UC; Twitter: @West_UC. Know the latest call center trends. Contact center software has evolved as customers’ expectations and needs have shifted with the rise of mobile devices and social media. Keep customer trends in mind.

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NobelBiz

MAY 7, 2024

Cost Efficiency and ROI Although the initial investment in a hybrid dialer system may be significant, the return on investment is quickly realized through improved efficiency and customer retention.

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Fonolo

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Executives and managers know that contact center goal-setting helps usher in progress and bring about positive change. In a busy customer service department, having an agreed-upon set of milestones helps you cross the finish line because it clarifies decision-making, keeps morale up, and can even reduce agent turnover.

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Tenfold - Contact Center Blog

JUNE 6, 2018

This type of customer experience is common across contact centers, and it results to not only unhappy customers but error filled records as agents scramble to take notes and enter data into their systems. On the average, more than half of the cost of running a contact center is associated with the workforce.

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Verint

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Aberdeen research found that errors and delays in back-office processing were the number two cause of customer dissatisfaction. Secondly, opportunities to identify and rectify back-office process bottlenecks are lost when customer feedback is not shared with the back-office processing functions.

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NICE inContact

JULY 10, 2018

As the digital landscape continues to evolve, businesses in all sectors face the challenge of adapting their strategy to stay competitive, and adjusting their infrastructures to meet customer expectations, to stay agile and flexible and to become more cost efficient. Firstly, it’s important to have the right software cloud software in place.

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Global Response

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Traditional call centers are typically very dependent on in-person resources—both in-person agents as well as offices, hardware and physical tools that allow you to monitor and manage customer service calls. Or is a traditional call center the way to go? higher than those who do not use omnichannel strategies.

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Global Response

JUNE 20, 2023

After clearing the backlog quickly and efficiently, we were able to help ASICS continue to scale—from 20 Global Response agents, to 30 and then to 40—while expanding their customer service channels, preventing backlogs, meeting customer demands and improving service levels. Of course, it depends on the call center.

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Tenfold - Contact Center Blog

JULY 9, 2018

According to a 2017 report from Microsoft , 97% of global consumers say customer service impacts brand loyalty and their buying decisions. The job isn’t only about picking up the phone 24/7, it entails establishing customer relationships based on value and satisfaction. Service Level.

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JustCall

JANUARY 5, 2021

Call center agents' performance is directly proportional to the customer experience. With call center metrics, you can identify your strengths and weaknesses and take stock of how your agents are faring. But, which contact center metrics and KPIs should you focus on? Call Center Metrics. Call Volume.

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Global Response

JUNE 13, 2023

What are your goals for customer service and your call center more broadly? What are your expectations for service levels and quality? More expertise within a call center means less control will be needed for quality assurance and service levels. What do you hope to achieve by outsourcing?

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Noble Systems

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

If you’re a contact center manager, you’ve probably heard a lot about how to manage and engage your workforce with WFM and WFO – especially recently. How does WFO work in the Call Center? Workforce Optimization provides contact center management with total visibility into quality and performance. Let’s take a look.

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SmartKarrot

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Not just brand loyalty, CX is a key factor when making purchase decisions, customer retention, and even word-of-mouth advertising. Considering this importance, we have brought a list of 75 customer experience statistics to you. These will help you efficiently create an excellent experience for your customers.

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Global Response

MAY 22, 2023

When you gather and implement customer feedback, you can improve all aspects of your business, from the product or service offerings to customer support, UX and more. Consider the data: 68% of customers will pay more for products and services from companies who are known to offer positive customer service experiences.

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Hodusoft

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

An omnichannel customer support software serves as an important tool in call centers for assisting customers in as many ways as possible so that they can interact with the business in whichever way they prefer. With advanced features of the software, customer resolution is taken care of more quickly and efficiently.

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ProProfs Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Sixty two of companies perceive customer experience delivered by contact centers to be a competitive differentiator. Businesses with a well-crafted customer service approach do experience 92 percent customer retention. This self-service tool helps to ward off tickets. g) Knowledge Base.

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OctopusTech

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Effective phone-based interaction is flexible and helps in reducing the costs of a call center. For example – Software for customer service should be able to provide calling support worldwide so that a contact center doesn’t have to spend money on international calling minutes or installing any hardware devices.

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