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Contact Center 2020: Yesterday and Today

Contact Center Pipeline

In 2016, I spoke at a customer conference and the topic was, “Contact Center 2020.” At the time, 2020 seemed like it was forever away, and I had carte blanche to forecast whatever I wanted to about the potential state of the contact center in 2020. I opened the session with a brief clip from […].

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Why your contact center is a massive fraud risk

CX Global Media

This has left your contact center vulnerable. To fraudsters, they see your contact center as a huge fraud opportunity. Why your contact center is a massive fraud risk” Click to Tweet. Fraud in call centers increased by 113% in 2016. In 2016, that number jumped to 1 in 937, an increase of 113%.

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Menu monster: the IVR that devoured customer experience

Vonage

It’s called Interactive Voice Response (IVR), and the vast majority of companies are using it – but they’re using it to cut costs, not to enhance the customer experience. In 2016, Bain & Co. Learn more in the Guide: How to End IVR Horrors. So what role is IVR really playing?

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Call Center Statistics You Should Know

Callminer

Below, you will find interesting statistics pertaining to call centers, their employees and their finances that may prove helpful in deciding whether the use of one for your own business’s strategy is appropriate. Call Center Workforce Statistics. Cloud contact centers may be more reliable. ” – E.

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5 Contact Center Communication Skills That Will Make the Agent-Customer Relationship Go From Good to Great

SharpenCX

But with the right training and encouragement, most contact center agents can become effective and efficient communicators. Positive experiences with a contact center agent go a long way. Here are five contact center communication skills every agent should master. Making a good first impression.

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8 Contact Center KPIs Add to your Management Tool Box

SharpenCX

But, your contact center KPIs are an important piece of creating a happy team and happy customers. You need powerful analytics to monitor, measure, and manage your agents and your interaction data during the day. Plus, you need a high-performing, empowered contact center. Active Contact Resolution.

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The State of the Bot Going Into 2018

Aspect

2016 saw an explosion of interest and investments in chatbots, as I wrote in my last annual recap. Much like in 2016, this year I’ve had countless conversations about chatbot needs with numerous customers, prospects, and partners around the globe, and it’s clear to me that as an industry we have made progress. Let’s have a look.

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