JustCall

OCTOBER 16, 2023

High call volumes can swiftly engulf customer service teams, disrupting structured processes and spawning chaos. This reality yields longer wait times, ballooning queues, and plummeting customer satisfaction, with many businesses only able to address 37.8% Challenges of Handling High Call Volumes without IVR Automation 1.

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Outsource Consultants

JULY 25, 2023

A variety of AI technologies are being integrated into the call center industry, from Interactive Voice Response systems to chatbots and AI-assisted agents. IVR and Better Matching Traditionally, call centers have matched customers to agents based on their skill level or expertise.

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CCNG

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Don’t we feel more valued when we interact with an organization that knows who we are and values what we spend with them? What role can your customer service organization play in helping to support the construction of strong customer relationships? USE CAUTION WHEN OUTSOURCING YOUR CORE COMPETENCY.

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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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CSM Magazine

APRIL 18, 2024

The Benefits of CPaaS One major advantage of CPaaS is the ability to integrate communication services into existing business apps and workflows. For example, an e-commerce app can directly integrate chat and video call functions, allowing customers to interact with customer service without leaving the app.

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Cisco - Contact Center

DECEMBER 10, 2019

The proliferation of digital social tools within clients is driving the urgent need to upgrade a traditional voice only call center into a modern Digital Omnichannel Contact Centers and this certainly represents the perfect timing to plan the insertion of Artificial Intelligence. 83% use self-service options when available.

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Outsource Consultants

JANUARY 11, 2018

In a recent article , Shelby Faris takes in in-depth look at Interactive Voice Response (IVR) technology. She acknowledges that though IVR is a vital component of many companies’ customer service, it’s not without its faults. Options that are too general or broad for the customers’ specifics needs.

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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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DMG Consulting

JUNE 3, 2017

Thank you for your interest in DMG Consulting’s publications. IVR Optimization Improves Service and Reduces Costs. In many customer service contact centers, the interactive voice response (IVR) system handles approximately 55 to 95 percent of the calls, depending on the vertical and the effectiveness of the system.

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DMG Consulting

MAY 2, 2017

Thank you for your interest in DMG Consulting’s publications. IVR Optimization Improves Service and Reduces Costs. . In many customer service contact centers, the interactive voice response (IVR) system handles approximately 55 to 95 percent of the calls, depending on the vertical and the effectiveness of the system.

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CCNG

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Recently CCNG members and area contact center professionals were invited to the Alcon North America Customer Service Operations Center in Fort Worth Texas for a group discussion into Alcon's journey of digital transformation over the years. Below are some of the highlights shared at the event as provided by a CCNG member in attendance.

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DMG Consulting

APRIL 15, 2020

DMG Consulting Releases Future Contact Center Outlook, 2025 – 2040. Who: DMG Consulting LLC, a leading provider of contact center, back-office and real-time analytics market research and consulting services. Where: Available at the DMG Consulting online store. About DMG Consulting LLC.

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Call Design

JUNE 22, 2020

With the right tools and processes in place, your contact centre will be able to field the calls that are coming in better and continue to provide a great customer experience regardless of whether your staff are working from home or in the office. How automation helps. Proactive outreach for positive touchpoints. Are there too many?

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NobelBiz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

And in the business world, that bond translates into customer loyalty, repeat business, and positive word-of-mouth referrals. Enhancing Efficiency and Productivity A tailored phone system means less time spent on understanding basic customer information and more time on resolving their issues.

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Taylor Reach Group

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Here, I’d like to delve into the journey of conversational AI within the contact center industry, exploring its history, challenges, and its role in shaping the future of Customer Experience. The emergence of Interactive Voice Response Systems (IVRs) in the 1980s marked the initial steps toward automation within contact centers.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 4, 2022

A lot of companies buy into the “Digital Fallacy” or the belief that digital channels are the only things that matter, and that voice is no longer important. People still use voice channels. What people don’t like about voice channels is the experience. Shep Hyken is a customer service and experience expert,?

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Global Response

MARCH 26, 2024

At this moment, it’s critical that your customer service agents are able to resolve the issue quickly and efficiently. How can you improve FCR rates and retain satisfied customers? It could be as simple as improving your self-service options. This allows customers to solve simple issues themselves.

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Creative Virtual

OCTOBER 9, 2020

By Katrin Zieren, Business Development Consultant. The communication habits of your customers have changed and are changing yet. They are increasingly using voice for entries rather than typing. Or – wow, this is amazing – they are using their mobile phone to call your service centre. It’s not complicated.

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Call Design

AUGUST 9, 2021

The Genesis of Automation and IVR. Attempts to automate phone-based customer interactions have been around for decades. First-generation IVR (interactive voice response) systems were one of the first systems to automatically interact with a customer through voice recognition and/or keypad inputs.

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CSM Magazine

MAY 19, 2021

Capita today announces that it has signed a contract expansion with Southern Water to provide several new technology solutions to their existing customer service contract. Capita will integrate a range of new AI technologies into Southern Water’s services and systems, providing a faster and more seamless service to its customers.

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Calltools

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

These days, it is common to receive a pre-recorded voice when you make a call-in to a company or organization. An interactive voice response, or IVR, is cornerstone technology essential for businesses that need to handle high volume calls. Unfortunately, IVRs do not have the ability to handle complex call queries.

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Taylor Reach Group

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Will we just work in chat or do we want to have a voicebot with the same capabilities on our IVR (Interactive Voice Response) system? How will we escalate to an agent when the bot cannot discern the customers’ intent? Should we access the knowledge base? What about when the center is closed?

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NobelBiz

MAY 16, 2023

Hosted contact centers leverage cloud computing technology to deliver a wide array of services and functionalities, such as call routing, interactive voice response (IVR), workforce management, and analytics. How Do Hosted Contact Centers Work? What Features Should You Look for in a Hosted Contact Center Solution?

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DMG Consulting

AUGUST 16, 2022

When it comes to service or sales activities, consumers are thrilled to interact with an intelligent self-service solution that knows who they are, regardless of the channel in which they interact; is able to handle a majority of their requests; and has the sensitivity to know when to transfer them to a live agent.

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Call Experts

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Before we explain the cost of IVR systems, we first have to answer “what is IVR?”. . An AI-powered system that interacts with callers can gather information, and report the information to designated locations via email, SMS, or secure portal login. How do we calculate the cost of IVR? Tell me more about CE’s IVR.

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Outsource Consultants

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The result is deeper, more powerful customer journeys. Contact Center AI: You’re probably familiar with IVR (Interactive Voice Response), which can take semantic cues to direct customers through self-service channels. We can help you too — contact us today for a risk-free, no-cost consultation.

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UJET

DECEMBER 2, 2020

This is a guest post by Donna Fluss, the president of DMG Consulting LLC. Actually, they aren’t just asking, they are hoping that artificial intelligence (AI) will allow them to replace live agents, just as they have been since interactive voice response systems (IVRs) were first introduced into the market more than five decades ago.

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DMG Consulting

JUNE 11, 2019

DMG Consulting Releases 2019-2020 Intelligent Virtual Agent Product and Market Report. Foundational component of next-gen, digitally transformed service organizations. 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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DMG Consulting

JUNE 27, 2022

So it should be simple for enterprises to give customers what they want, particularly because it’s also highly beneficial for employees and the bottom line. IVAs are not next-generation IVRs. It’s Time to Replace Your IVR with an IVA. IVR solutions have had an amazing run, but it’s time to retire them.

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Call Design

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Since the customer is king, contact centres need to double their efforts to resolve customer service calls more efficiently and quickly. Whether you are implementing new training, new technology or more communication channels, it’s essential to be prepared to solve a customer problem quickly.

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DMG Consulting

MAY 7, 2018

DMG Consulting Releases 2018 Knowledge 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. Where: Available at the DMG Consulting online store. About DMG Consulting LLC.

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Hodusoft

MAY 26, 2022

Gartner is a leading technology research and consulting firm acknowledged worldwide for its business software review. We are absolutely delighted to receive this badge from Gartner as we execute on our mission to empower businesses of all sizes to redefine their communication to provide their customers with a stellar experience.

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TechSee

MAY 23, 2023

With this in mind, we are proud to introduce the next step forward in contact center service: integrated and automated visual flows. A Forrester Consulting study found that 70% of contact center agents lack access to relevant customer data. What is an automated visual flow? This quick flow consists of just three or four steps.

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Quiq

JULY 28, 2022

We hate to break it to you, but the customer experience is getting worse. And customer service seems to be bearing the brunt of it. Forrester’s Consumer Index Ratings showed a big drop in the quality of customer experiences. Like your focus on customer service. Making customers wait. The mistake.

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NobelBiz

MAY 16, 2023

Hosted contact centers leverage cloud computing technology to deliver a wide array of services and functionalities, such as call routing, interactive voice response (IVR), workforce management, and analytics. How Do Hosted Contact Centers Work? What Features Should You Look for in a Hosted Contact Center Solution?

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CCNG

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

In focusing on call center type of work and we've got five key areas here (I call them The Big Five ): Internet access Physical building issues Your phone / telephony system (losing access to your IVRs, your prompts, etc.) Your key business applications (CRM, your ticketing system, etc.) And agent availability is the last big one.

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NobelBiz

JANUARY 16, 2024

They serve as a direct line of communication, offering personalized interactions that can effectively address customer needs, resolve issues, and convert inquiries into tangible business outcomes. Call center campaigns are important for businesses to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and to improve their customer service.

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