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Running a virtual call center: The technical challenges for IT

Talkdesk

When business as usual was disrupted in the customer service sector due to COVID-19, IT leaders turned to their business continuity plans to keep operations running. Enterprises must consider the implications of a full-time transition from a physical to a virtual contact center.

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Amazing Business Radio: Greg Hanover

ShepHyken

The Uncommon Soft Skills That Make Up the Best Customer Service Representative. They discuss the three most uncommon soft skills that make up the best customer service reps: Creativity, Coordinating with others, and Cognitive Flexibility. Creativity, Coordinating and Cognitive Flexibility.

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Ask a Contact Center Technology Expert: An Intro to Call Centers (Part 1)

Noble Systems

In that time, we’ve seen a lot of changes – in technology, in customer behaviors, and even in employee expectations. Noble works with a wide range of organizations, from small and mid-size businesses to large enterprises, across a range of industries. The Call Center came first, and was primarily based on telephone communications.

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A Complete Guide to Setting Up a Call Center

Hodusoft

A Complete Guide to Setting Up a Call Center Are you planning to set up a call center? If yes, then you must know everything about call centers starting from all call center systems to how to select the best call center software and customer service agents.

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Call Center Statistics You Should Know

Callminer

Many companies are coming up short with customer support. “Only 26% of consumers responded positively when asked if they believe customer service centers provide great support, compared to 49% who did not.” Larger call centers may struggle with higher turnover. Call Center Finance Statistics.

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An Introduction to the Virtual Call Center

Noble Systems

What is a virtual call center? Imagine a call center – a hub of inbound and outbound calls, staffed by a team of agents and managers – but the agents and managers are located off-site, whether in small groups in other offices or individually at their own homes. This is the concept of the virtual call center.

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Top Reasons Cloud-based Is Better Than On-Premise For Contact Centers

Hodusoft

This blog will explain why cloud contact centers software is better than on-premise-based call contact centers and how cloud-delivered IP PBX software will adapt to meet the evolving needs of businesses. What are cloud-based contact centers? It is also known as a virtual call center or hosted call center.