ShepHyken

JANUARY 8, 2021

Before the age of landing pages, online forms, and pop-up chatbots, contact centres were the only way we could engage with brands and services. They were the cornerstone of the service industry, and in many ways they still are. Contact centres have been at the forefront of advancements in customer-facing communication technology.

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CX Accelerator

JULY 22, 2019

Contact centers are big on analytics. Fortunately, tools do exist that collect direct customer feedback, or Voice of Customer (VoC), which can give insight as to the level of service they received so operations can be enhanced. When using these methods, customer responses are collected with a dial pad or voice XML input.

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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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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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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 8, 2017

This week we feature an article by Mansi Bhatia who looks at ways organizations can transform contact centers into a customer engagement center. I like the idea of a customer engagement center. – Shep Hyken. Earlier, businesses used to see contact centers as cost centers.

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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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ROI CX Solutions

APRIL 22, 2025

Read Time: 9 minutes Table of Contents Introduction Learn how artificial intelligence for contact centers can power your customer support operations and elevate agent performance in this article. Contact ROI CX Solutions to customize your AI solutions to your business goals.

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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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Blueship Call Center

APRIL 8, 2025

To achieve this, many companies are turning to Cloud Contact Center Services a modern solution designed to optimize customer engagement while improving operational efficiency. But what exactly are Cloud Contact Center Services , and how do they compare to traditional contact centers?

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Contact Center Pipeline

MARCH 25, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has put the contact center industry in a manner of disarrayed motion the likes of which have never been seen before. government’s Center for Disease Control (CDC) […]. As I write this blog, I’ve had to go back and edit before I could even submit it to the blog site as the U.S.

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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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Fonolo

MAY 4, 2021

If this sounds familiar, don’t worry — it is possible to upgrade your call center infrastructure and reduce future contact center costs at the same time. Read on to learn how to offset call center costs, and ensure that your customer service operations meet the needs of the 21st-Century customer. Go remote (or go home).

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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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TCN

JANUARY 8, 2025

Serving as the central hub for many healthcare organizations, the contact center plays a crucial role in how patients interact with their providers.

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Fonolo

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Contact centers are dynamic, evolving workplaces, which makes industry trend spotting an exciting sport — sometimes prone to error — but always full of discovery! Like many industries, contact centers have seen the pace of change accelerate during the COVID pandemic. IVR and Self-Service Step Up .

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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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CCNG

DECEMBER 16, 2020

In a recent panel discussion with CCNG members on the topic of 2021 Contact Center Predictions, Ron shares a few perspectives learned from this year. First, companies found self service options inadequate – When COVID hit in March, many industries found their automated systems were inadequate to help handle call volumes.

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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. These are the essential KPIs you should track: First Call Resolution (FCR) Rate : How often are customer issues resolved in the first interaction?

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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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ShepHyken

APRIL 5, 2019

These virtual customer experience tools are transforming the way that companies interact with their customers in the contact center environment. Initially, chatbots were little more than a method deployed to take some of the weight off contact centers and their agents. From Customer Service to Customer Experience.

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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. We are determined to elevate efficiency as an industry standard by constantly adopting new technology and keeping costs in check.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Yet we see only 33% of contact centers investing in automation tech systems and robotics. Automated customer service systems like IVR, chatbots and even knowledge management systems can help you assist customers even when your agents aren’t online.? . Opt for IVR to Automate Phone Support Process. Jason Grills is a Sr.

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Contact Center Pipeline

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Recently retired (OK, mostly retired), I felt the desire to reflect on a wonderful and challenging 40-plus-year contact center career. Numerous technological changes have taken place in the industry during that time. We have gone from cord switchboards, ACDs and IVRs to sophisticated omnichannel technologies.

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CX Global Media

JUNE 27, 2017

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. For you to think about where you need to detect and trap fraud, you need to best understand your call center journey.

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TCN

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

You need a flexible platform that allows you to quickly add agents and scale your Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system to handle the increased call volume, ensuring your customers get the support they need without long wait times.

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TechSee

AUGUST 10, 2023

TechSee’s visual automation platform uses computer artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) to enhance customer and contact center engagements. TechSee’s Computer Vision AI and AR can improve issues facing customer contact centers around first-call resolution, average handling times, and truck roll avoidance.

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Outsource Consultants

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

It’s because the ongoing labor shortage, paired with increased Q4 purchasing, is leaving many businesses that rely on contact center support exposed to looming CX disasters. Look no further than the travel industry, which is already reeling to meet Q4 demand spikes and record call volume. Tip the Scales with Technology.

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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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SmartAction

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Two popular options are Interactive Voice Response (IVR) and Intelligent Virtual Agent (IVA). Understanding the key differences between IVR and IVA is crucial for businesses looking to optimize their customer service. A way to see the differences between IVR and IVA is to learn the pros and cons of each.

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ROI CX Solutions

APRIL 29, 2025

AI isn’t just a futuristic buzzword; its a powerful tool thats already reshaping customer support operations across industries. Learn how AI can streamline the operations of your contact center to boost engagement and improve key performance metrics. Its applications in contact centers are as expansive as you can imagine.

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Fonolo

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

As the Great Resignation continues to loom over the industry, hiring and training more agents may not be in the budget. The Contact Center Guide to Managing Spikes in Call Volume. Auditing your contact center tools and software can also help improve FCR. What is First Contact Resolution in Call Center Metrics?

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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. E-commerce companies (their contact centers, in particular) face certain unique challenges while delivering customer service. Here are some of those: 1.

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Balto

DECEMBER 18, 2024

In our recent webinar, “ Top Contact Center Trends for 2025 ,” industry leaders Tom Wicker (COO at Health Plan One), Harley Allaby (Director of Operations at Exact Medicare), Rob Westervelt (VP of Customer Success at Balto), and Marc Bernstein (CEO & Founder at Balto) unpacked how AI is shaping the contact center landscape.

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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. It’s one of the most important industries in today’s time. ” At HoduSoft, our HoduCC omnichannel CX suite and contact center solutions automated the contact centers of many telecom companies.

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Fonolo

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Entrepreneur and CRM expert Bobby Darnell describes business development as a “contact sport.” When it comes to contact center development, what Darnell means is that you must engage. You can’t passively improve a call center. . Call center development is an essential subset of any overall business development plan.

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Fonolo

JUNE 22, 2023

The contact center industry boasts some of the most intelligent and innovative CX technologies out there. Visual IVR – now known as Fonolo’s Web Call-Backs – was one of the first self-service technologies to have a hugely positive impact on the customer experience. What is Visual IVR? So, we understand IVRs.

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