DMG Consulting

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

DMGs primary research findings reveal a single cornerstone connecting this years priorities: the growing application of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation technologies in contact center and customer service operating environments. Are contact centers adopting AI? An additional 37.1%

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Fonolo

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

When customers call your customer service line, greeting them with a friendly and easy-to-navigate interactive voice response system is a standard in call center software. With all that said, writing a strong call center IVR script doesn’t need to feel like a mountainous task.

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Callminer

MARCH 30, 2020

However, there are a number of important guidelines and tips you can keep in mind to help ease your center’s workforce into remote working and mitigate contagion risks. Interaction analytics make it possible to highlight complications in both written and oral communication as they arise. Best Practices for Better Remote Working.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Whether it’s negative news of a natural disaster, a C-level scandal, a product recall, or a workplace tragedy, or a positive event like a product innovation, an upbeat earnings report, or an IPO, your contact center must be prepared for when there are dramatic increases in interactions across all communication channels.

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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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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? Benefits for business: Tracking analytics can increase customer satisfaction, employee performance, and business efficiency. Youre in luck!

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 8, 2021

They were the cornerstone of the service industry, and in many ways they still are. According to HubSpot, 90% of consumers argue that one channel alone is not enough in terms of customer service, instead preferring an omnichannel experience consisting of email, live chat, social media and contact centres.

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Calabrio

MARCH 31, 2025

Contact Center AI Generative AI in Contact Centers: The Tech and Use Cases Driving a Revolution in Customer Service Share The contact center landscape is undergoing a dramatic shiftone driven by the adoption and innovation of AI. Yet adoption is only the first step of many to come.

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ROI CX Solutions

MARCH 12, 2025

Read Time: 7 minutes Table of Contents Introduction Omnichannel contact centers have many advantages that make them an attractive option for seamless customer communication for many businesses. What is an omnichannel contact center?

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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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CSM Magazine

MARCH 27, 2025

If your contact center feels like its constantly busy but your customer satisfaction scores remain low, chances are there are hidden inefficiencies hampering performance. Identifying and reducing these inefficiencies can turn your contact center into a streamlined operation that delivers exceptional support.

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Fonolo

MAY 6, 2021

The contact center industry boasts some of the most intelligent and innovative CX technologies out there. One of the most talked about in recent years is the Visual IVR, for its hugely positive impact on customer experience. Six Crucial CX & Contact Center Trends That Will Shape 2021.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 18, 2020

A customer service representative answers the phone and hears about a problem a customer is having. It occurred before the customer called. The big question is… how long before the customer called did the problem occur? The big question is… how long before the customer called did the problem occur?

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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 Do Customers Value in CX?

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pindrop

AUGUST 3, 2020

Fraudulent activity in the IVR has become a tool for more sophisticated fraudsters and scammers to gain sensitive data that puts contact centers and financial institutions at risk. Forward-thinking contact centers need strategic defenses in place to prevent fraudsters from exploiting the IVR.

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Global Response

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Read Time: 10 minutes Table of Contents Intro Automated customer service is reshaping how businesses handle customer support. Below, well dive into what automated customer service is and discuss how it can benefit your business. What is automated customer service? Here are some examples.

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Zappix

DECEMBER 11, 2024

In todays fast-paced digital world, customer service is evolving rapidly to meet rising consumer expectations. Among the most impactful innovations is the adoption of self-service options, which empower customers to find solutions independently.

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Fonolo

MAY 4, 2021

Consumer expectation and channel preference have always dictated the direction of customer service and experience. The highly-coveted Millennial and Gen Z consumers expect and demand a certain quality of customer service across all channels. The ROI of Call-Backs for Your Call Center.

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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

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Great customer service goes beyond answering callsits about efficiency, quick problem-solving, and offering customers choices. The key isnt IVR or live agents alone but using both effectively. The challenge is balancing both to ensure efficiency without compromising customer satisfaction.

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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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NobelBiz

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The customer service world is evolving rapidly alongside advancements in technology. Contact centers are now tasked with handling more calls per hour while delivering a seamless customer experience, optimizing costs, and maintaining quality. Self-Service Options Modern customers value convenience.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 13, 2018

These reasons are reflected by the CCW Executive Report on Contact Center Priorities for 2018, where increasing the “voice of the customer” strategy is the #3 contact center priority this year. The post Guest Blog: Is Your Contact Center Using the Right Customer Feedback Tool?

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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. Please Share.

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Hodusoft

MARCH 26, 2025

The Complete Guide to E-commerce Contact Center Success with HoduSoft E-commerce companies have revolutionized the way people purchase products, as well as services. ” The quote pretty much sums up the importance of communication and customer service for e-commerce companies. As noted banker Douglas A.

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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. Lastly, don’t sacrifice training – fit it in!

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Hodusoft

APRIL 2, 2025

The Role of Automation in Telecom Contact Centers: Solving High Volume Challenges and Reducing Costs Uber-connected. ” The irony, however, is that the contact centers of telecom companies can do better when it comes to responding to customers’ queries and resolving their issues. Well-informed.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 4, 2022

They discuss how to use AI and automation to increase efficiency, capacity, and effectiveness within your contact center and ultimately deliver a better customer experience. People still use voice channels. What people don’t like about voice channels is the experience. New York Times ?bestselling

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Call Center Weekly

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

The Workforce Management function has many customers – the external customers, agents, business managers, finance, marketing… Success is in finding the balance of forecasting and scheduling “Human Resources” to assist the external customers when they want assistance. Treat them good – they’ll treat the customers better!

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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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NobelBiz

APRIL 2, 2024

With the growing customer expectations, enterprises are under great pressure to deliver exceptional service. At the core of this modern transformation lie Enterprise Contact Center Solutions , sophisticated platforms designed to streamline communication, enhance productivity, and drive customer satisfaction.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 5, 2019

These virtual customer experience tools are transforming the way that companies interact with their customers in the contact center environment. When used correctly, chatbots have the power to enhance marketing, sales, customer retention and more. From Customer Service to Customer Experience.

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 20, 2025

Better customer service, more efficient operations, and increased business growth? 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.

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SmartAction

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

When it comes to customer service, businesses have a variety of tools at their disposal to make the process as smooth and efficient as possible. Two popular options are Interactive Voice Response (IVR) and Intelligent Virtual Agent (IVA). Let’s break down the difference between IVR and IVA.

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NobelBiz

AUGUST 6, 2024

One of the best tools that help businesses succeed is an outbound interactive voice response system (IVR). This system differs from the traditional IVR system in that it is applied for outbound calling. What Is Outbound IVR? NobelBiz is known for its fuss-free, quality product for outbound IVR.

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Fonolo

MAY 26, 2020

Does your call center feel more like a burden than an asset? You’re not alone — contact center managers often find themselves faced with tough challenges, including clunky technology, dysfunctional processes, and less-than-happy customers. How can you turn your contact center into a highly efficient part of your business?

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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. This key performance indicator (KPI) provides insight into how effective agents are at delivering top-notch customer service and will signal to you when certain performance areas are falling off track.

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