Contact Center Pipeline

JANUARY 22, 2020

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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CSM Magazine

MARCH 20, 2025

A call center can help you achieve all three. A well-established call center ensures efficient communication with customers, creates satisfaction through quick issue resolution, and boosts overall productivity. Ready to make your call center amazing? Follow these steps for success.

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NobelBiz

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Contact centers are now tasked with handling more calls per hour while delivering a seamless customer experience, optimizing costs, and maintaining quality. The possibilities are vast, spanning from customer-facing interactions at the interface level to targeted back-end processes and workforce management. Automation.

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Blueship Call Center

JANUARY 20, 2025

Interactive Voice Response (IVR) systems are transforming the landscape of customer service, streamlining operations and enhancing user experience across various industries. This precise routing helps in reducing handle time and improving the overall efficiency of call center companies.

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Callminer

APRIL 20, 2018

Change isn’t necessarily bad, but it certainly is confusing when you have to cut through the noise and determine which best practices and trends will launch your contact center ahead of the competition. Each contact center has its own priorities and goals, each of which is influenced by customer expectations.

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Global Response

MARCH 12, 2025

Read Time: 12 minutes Table of Contents Introduction Looking to understand and use contact center analytics to boost efficiency and build customer loyalty? Key takeaways Understanding contact center analytics : Contact center analytics collect consumer data to help you review customer interactions and make informed business decisions.

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Callminer

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Call centers , in particular, represent just one facet of a large and varied international outsourcing industry. However, the world’s call centers are arguably the most public examples of companies’ outsourcing efforts, facing customer directly in one-on-one interactions. Better Agent Performance.

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Fonolo

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

High call volumes are three words that can strike fear into the heart of any call center professional. Without the right preparation, even the most established operations can find themselves struggling with call demand, and trying to stay afloat when faced with an onslaught of customer queries. Interactive Voice Response.

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CX Accelerator

JULY 22, 2019

Contact centers are big on analytics. The main reason companies measure things like their call-handle time, first-call resolution, and internal quality management (QM) scores are to improve customer satisfaction. Additionally, some tools use a call-back approach to provide a machine-based survey.

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Fonolo

OCTOBER 14, 2021

When it comes to keeping a pulse on the health of your contact center, cost per contact can be a very handy tool. The Executive Guide to Improving 6 Call Center Metrics. What is cost per contact? It’s safe to say that a low cost per contact indicates call center efficiency and generally predicts success.

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Global Response

JANUARY 8, 2025

minutes Table of Contents Intro At the beginning of 2025, we’re exploring the contact center future trends that are poised to define the coming year. Contact center technology trends The work of contact centers and their agents is deeply impacted by the tools they use. Read Time: 4.5

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CX Accelerator

JULY 22, 2019

Contact centers are big on analytics. The main reason companies measure things like their call-handle time, first-call resolution, and internal quality management (QM) scores are to improve customer satisfaction. Additionally, some tools use a call-back approach to provide a machine-based survey.

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Balto

MARCH 3, 2025

Call center automation is transforming customer service operations across industries, shifting from traditional human-only models to a hybrid approach that blends technology with human expertise. Predictive analytics play a crucial role in anticipating customer needs and optimizing call center operations.

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CCNG

MARCH 23, 2021

Over the last 20 years, the Internet has allowed companies to outsource or offshore their contact centers overseas. Customers have poor experiences, which negatively affects the customer's experience: The more mundane the calls, the harder it is for agents to stay focused and engaged. Autonomous contact centers.

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Fonolo

JANUARY 17, 2023

If there’s one thing managers need to understand about digital transformation, it’s how artificial intelligence is changing CX in the contact center. Gartner reports that AI chatbots alone can save the contact center industry up to $80 billion in annual labor costs by 2026. What AI tools Will Improve Contact Center CX?

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Fonolo

JANUARY 12, 2023

The same holds when considering how artificial intelligence is changing the contact center. . Tools like interactive voice response (IVR) and smart call routing are tried and true ways to save time and money – and offer better service. Improved contact center operations . IVR can: .

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Fonolo

MAY 4, 2021

Many call center overseers are now realizing that they are technologically behind their more channel-savvy competitors. Budget-conscious center managers are struggling to up their CX game while managing the cost of upgrading their operations. The ROI of Call-Backs for Your Call Center. The result?

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CX Global Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Service innovation has for years been a central part of my consulting practice, especially those industries with excessive customer contact: hotels, banks, hospitals, retail stores and call centers. If the innovation spotlight was put on a call or contact center, what would be the outcome. Authors: Chip R.

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ROI CX Solutions

DECEMBER 16, 2024

While this season is an exciting time to enjoy with loved ones, contact centers can quickly become overwhelmed this time of year by an influx of calls, stressed-out customers, and increased demands. In this article, well share strategies and tips on how you can prepare your contact center for the holiday season.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 5, 2022

This week we feature an article by Shruti Bansal, Digital Marketing Expert at Ameyo , an AI-powered contact center solution. She shares how contact centers can use voice bots to capture, interpret, and analyze verbal input from the speaker and reply in a similar natural language.?. What is Voice bot?

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ROI CX Solutions

JANUARY 8, 2025

Cloud-based contact center software offerings continue to grow 2. Wide adoption of self-service contact center options 4. AI taking center stage in the CX world 5. One of the easiest and most effective ways to integrate cloud-based contact center software is through a Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) model.

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Fonolo

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Call centers have always relied on different forms of automation to provide swift service to their clientele. As technology gets smarter and more intuitive, so does the contact center that benefits from it. Read on for an introduction to call center automation, plus our top software picks!

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CX Global Media

MAY 22, 2017

Justin Robbins and Jim Rembach share a preview and insight into ICMI’s Contact Center Expo Conference. What’s hot at the Contact Center Expo besides the Orlando air temperature? Learn about what’s hot at ICMI’s Contact Center Expo.” Click to Tweet. What is Customer Experience going to cost?

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Outsource Consultants

JULY 25, 2023

As artificial intelligence has become a driving force for change in various industries, the call center industry is no exception. With its ability to mimic human intelligence and process vast amounts of data, AI is transforming the way call centers operate.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The key isnt IVR or live agents alone but using both effectively. Lets break down IVR vs. live agents, the pros and cons of each, and how businesses can integrate them effectively. Key Takeaways Balance IVR & Live Agents for efficiency and customer satisfaction.

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TechSee

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Providing better customer experiences (CX) is a hot button issue that has become increasingly critical to forward-thinking call centers over the last few years. Call center leaders realize that the time has come to deliver real measurable value to the enterprise. Infrastructure: Accelerated digital transformation.

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Fonolo

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

In the call center world, efficiency is the name of the game. Call center automation software is essential to accomplishing this goal. So what does an optimized and automated call center look like, and what are the benefits for your call center? What is Call Center Automation?

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Hodusoft

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

5 Ways to Reduce Average Wait Time in Call Center Just imagine this scenario. As you call the customer care number of a business, you are greeted by an Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system. Here are some tried-and-tested ways to reduce average wait time in call centers: 1.

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CCNG

JULY 3, 2024

As companies worldwide strive to deliver exceptional CX while balancing other business-critical areas, they are embracing contact center outsourcing. By 2028, the market for contact center outsourcing is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.66% (2023-2028), reaching USD 132.92

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NobelBiz

APRIL 2, 2024

At the core of this modern transformation lie Enterprise Contact Center Solutions , sophisticated platforms designed to streamline communication, enhance productivity, and drive customer satisfaction. They serve as centralized hubs for managing multichannel interactions, voice calls, emails, chats, social media, and more.

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Fonolo

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

This is especially true when it comes to contact center outsourcing. It may be tempting to hire an external team when faced with high call volumes, but in doing so, you risk lowering the quality of your customer experience. The Pros and Cons of Call Center Outsourcing. Guide to Contact Center Technologies .

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Fonolo

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Whatever the size of your contact center, there will likely come a time when you notice your numbers slipping and employees losing steam while their productivity fizzles. Start Creating a Call Center Improvement Strategy. It’s time to dig into the current state of your contact center.

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Fonolo

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Call center leaders are always looking for ways to take their operations to the next level. That all depends on the goals your contact center sets. It’s up to you to set those standards and provide the right support and motivation for your call center team to achieve them. Improve the Customer Journey.

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NobelBiz

JANUARY 28, 2025

With the advancement of the contact center industry, benchmarks continue to shift and challenge businesses to meet higher customer expectations while maintaining efficiency. How to Benchmark Your Call Center Benchmarking is all about measuring your performance against clear, actionable goals and comparing them to industry standards.

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Fonolo

JANUARY 19, 2023

If call center retention keeps you up at night, you’re not alone. According to the 2021 ICMI report, a contact center’s average employee turnover rate was 58% per year. But stressful industries like contact centers stand out. Why Does Call Center Retention Matter? The numbers are sobering.

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Zappix

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Reducing Average Handling Time (AHT) is a top priority for contact centers looking to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction. Visual IVR: Streamlining Customer Navigation Visual IVR is revolutionizing the way customers interact with contact centers.

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Fonolo

MARCH 4, 2021

Contact center reporting can be stressful for even the most seasoned managers and directors. Even with modern technology, it’s still impossible to predict call volumes and customer demand with full accuracy. The higher your FCR, the more efficient your contact center is at helping your customers. DID YOU KNOW?

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