Fonolo

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Entrepreneur and CRM expert Bobby Darnell describes business development as a “contact sport.” When it comes to contact center development, what Darnell means is that you must engage. You can’t passively improve a call center. . But the bigger picture should be call center development for your staff and business.

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NobelBiz

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Have you ever wondered how call centers manage the overwhelming number of customer calls, especially those tricky situations that require immediate attention? In this article, we’ll explore how technology can be a game-changer in managing call escalations, ensuring swift and satisfactory resolutions.

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NobelBiz

APRIL 23, 2024

This is why automation is especially transformative in contact centers. IVR systems not only handle initial debtor inquiries but also categorize calls based on urgency and complexity. By analyzing past interactions and payment histories, these systems can schedule calls at times when debtors are more likely to be responsive.

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Call Center Weekly

JULY 24, 2017

By Celia Thomas To aid and ensure contact center agents are successful, leadership must support and values them. These are the leaders who are not above conducting demo calls, role playing, or getting down in the trenches with the agent. One key area in this development, is trust.

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Fonolo

OCTOBER 26, 2022

When you think of improving your call center motivation, do you dream of near-perfect customer satisfaction scores ? Call center managers and leaders have some of the hardest jobs when it comes to agent engagement. Call center managers and leaders have some of the hardest jobs when it comes to agent engagement.

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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?

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Fonolo

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Fonolo is excited to return as a sponsor for this year’s Contact Center Demo & Conference, happening September 25-27th at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada. If you’re looking for more information about ICMI Demo, or still need to get tickets, visit icmi.com/contact-center-demo-conference.

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Callminer

JUNE 12, 2018

Customer Contact Week (CCW), June 18-22, 2018, is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever before and CallMiner is excited to be a part of multiple activities during the event including hosting a Master Class Workshop, a Meet the Customer event, and Demo Theater Presentations, as well as the always popular CallMiner Moscow Mule Reception!

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SharpenCX

JUNE 28, 2023

Improving your customer service metrics requires a deeper look at which KPIs make sense for your contact center and the strategies you use to achieve them. What Call Center Metrics Should You Measure? Cost per call — the average cost you incur for every call handled. Take a look around your contact center.

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NobelBiz

MARCH 5, 2024

Are you grappling with the complexities of call center metrics, seeking to elevate customer experience, and driving operational excellence through insightful data analysis? How do you navigate the sea of data to extract actionable insights and make informed decisions that propel your contact center forward?

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Calltools

MAY 3, 2023

It can’t be said enough: the level of happiness your customers’ experience is directly linked to the experience and engagement of your call center agents. 5 Tips to Enhance Agents’ Experience Your contact center agents’ experience is just as important as your customers’ experience.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Michael Ferree: What was it like in 1999, on the hills of internet and things going digital, from a technology standpoint in the call center space? Steve Bederman: Well, back in the 70s when I first entered the space of call centers, you would call off list, working with piles of paper and sales agents would just dial.

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SmartAction

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) provides an unprecedented opportunity to revolutionize the call center experience for the 59% of your customers who prefer telephone communication. Conversational IVR breaks the mold of the traditional contact center, which focuses on efficiency at the expense of customer service.

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SharpenCX

JULY 26, 2023

Every call your contact center receives brings heaps of data with it: customer information, customer preferences, product insights, customer satisfaction scores, and much more. But perhaps you’re sitting on all of your call center data. It’s time to stop viewing call center metrics as an end result.

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Calltools

MARCH 22, 2023

While hybrid contact centers gained popularity during the pandemic, it’s clear they are here to stay. Hybrid contact centers offer many benefits both for businesses and their employees. 4 Benefits of Hybrid Contact Centers Hybrid contact centers can provide benefits for your company and team members alike.

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CX Global Media

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

I met up with Justin Robbins at the opening Demo Hall Bash at the CCDemo in Las Vegas to find out about the top trends in contact centers today. What are the top 3 trends in contact center today?” AI is making the contact center agent a more valued organizational asset.” Click to Tweet. Data Security.

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Calltools

JANUARY 10, 2024

Average handle time (AHT) is an important metric call center agents use to measure how much time it takes to interact with a customer. This metric measures the average length of time on the phone with the customer and includes the wait time and time spent on agents after the call has been completed.

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Calltools

APRIL 5, 2023

Financial service call centers are responsible for both inbound and outbound calls that deal with sensitive information. Often, these financial calls are time-sensitive as well. As such, financial service call centers must employ the right tools to allow their agents to reach clients most effectively.

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Hodusoft

JULY 19, 2023

In-Depth Guide: Inbound Call Center Software Inbound call center software is an essential tool for delivering optimal customer service. It is designed to help businesses in efficient management and handling of large volumes of incoming customer calls. This can lead to cost savings in staffing expenses.

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Calltools

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

After-call work (ACW) includes all of the actions that your agents must perform after ending a phone call. These tasks may vary depending on the nature of your contact center and your internal processes. Contact centers looking to streamline their processes and enhance productivity must consider ways to reduce ACW time.

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Playvox

JANUARY 11, 2024

Managing forecasting, scheduling, and agent productivity in a call center is a lot like searching for the fountain of youth. While we don’t have a roadmap to the proverbial fountain, we can help steer you in the right direction for better call center workforce management (WFM). But getting to this nirvana is no picnic.

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Spearline

OCTOBER 7, 2022

No matter what level a call center service is at, from start-up to complete customer support powerhouse, there is one common imperative that binds them all – complete, cross-platform functionality. Let’s take a look at why and how call center testing forms the backbone of a solid call center infrastructure.

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Expivia

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Guide to Preparing Your Contact Center for AI Integration The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in call centers represents a monumental shift in how customer experiences are delivered. Building a Knowledge Powerhouse: For AI to be your call center’s best ally, it needs to be fed with the right information.

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Uniphore

JULY 10, 2021

How to Cut Call Center Agent Onboarding Time in Half. Brian Cantor Leading CX Industry Analyst Contact Center Week. Live Demo Featuring 10 Ways to Simplify Agent Onboarding With AI & RPA. It’s challenging to train, onboard, and retain talent in the contact center today. Register Now.

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Tethr

JULY 6, 2020

It’s too early to brush COVID-19’s sweeping impact aside, but call center leaders are already looking for ways to proactively ready themselves and their teams for the next crisis—or the second wave of this one. A real strategy for sudden increased call volumes. Be aware that remote work can become a reality at any time.

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JustCall

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Contact centers are based on catering to customers’ needs and queries. The easiest way to do so is by tracking and analyzing customer behavior through contact center interactions. Keeping track of call center metrics and statistics seems like a daunting task.

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TeleDirect

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

At TeleDirect, we deliver cloud-based contact center solutions to companies and industries across America. Cloud Contact Center: What Is It & How Does It Work? Customer contact centers have come a long way. Once upon a time, they were typically run in-house, with on-site agents taking and making calls.

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Playvox

JULY 14, 2023

Providing an ever-improving customer experience while boosting contact center agent productivity is paramount for your business. Here’s the blueprint for achieving greater agent productivity in your call center. The quality of customer service and support can also have an impact on the productivity of a contact center.

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Fonolo

MARCH 8, 2022

As call center leaders, we know the list of things to manage on the floor is endless. Behind hold times and high call volumes, management must ensure every agent is trained, every shift is covered, and every customer is satisfied. One vital aspect of call center efficiency is call center workforce management (WFM).

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Cisco - Contact Center

APRIL 27, 2020

Enhancing Call Center Efficiency . Artificial Intelligence implementations in contact centers are the primary way to improve first contact resolution (FSR) and drive customer experience and retention to the point that some analysts predict that a huge percentage of the customer interactions can be resolved by well-designed bots.

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Uniphore

JUNE 10, 2021

We also learned just how important contact centers are to our everyday lives. When the whole world went remote, people started calling in in record numbers, forcing businesses to reassess their customer service game. At Jacada, we recognized the challenges of overwhelmed—and often understaffed—contact centers early on.

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JustCall

MAY 26, 2022

10-minute guide to Setup Call Center for under $200. If you are planning to setup call center for giving support or handle inbound sales queries, here is your guide to set up a call center in minutes for under $200. Depending upon your call center size, you can pick a plan starting from $29/month.

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Calltools

JULY 12, 2023

Contact centers face the ongoing task of finding new ways to enhance customer experience. Optimizing your contact center will help your customers experience better interactions with your agents, leading to greater customer satisfaction, higher retention rates, and improved brand recognition.

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Calltools

MAY 17, 2023

Managing a successful healthcare contact center is essential to providing an optimal patient experience. If you own or manage a healthcare call center, you need to use the right tools and strategies to help your call center achieve success in the healthcare industry.

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Hodusoft

MARCH 13, 2024

Optimizing Customer Support in the Financial Sector: How BPO Contact Centers Can Add Value In the present age, financial institutions are grappling with a wide range of challenges. This blog explores the challenges faced by the financial industry, the role of BPO contact centers, and strategies to enhance customer support.

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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. Voice starts with the customer reaching your contact center platform.

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NobelBiz

APRIL 1, 2024

Or, to book a platform demo – and see what this is all about – contact our team now. The post First Contact: Stories of the Call Center Podcast Wins Prestigious TMCnet Tech Podcast Award 2023 appeared first on NobelBiz.

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