Callminer

AUGUST 1, 2017

To gain some insights into the strategies and tactics call centers can use to boost efficiency and arm you with effective strategies you can put to use, we reached out to a panel of call center experts , managers and leaders and asked them to answer this question: “What is the most effective way for a contact center to increase efficiency?”.

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CCNG

JULY 17, 2024

If you received a penny for every time you heard “automation” or “AI” in the contact center, you could pay off the national debt in about a month. However, understanding the differences between these technologies is crucial for any organization striving to optimize operations in its contact center.

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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% of survey participants.

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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. What is IVR?

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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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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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CX Accelerator

JULY 22, 2019

Contact centers are big on analytics. When using these methods, customer responses are collected with a dial pad or voice XML input. For example, when VOC survey data is added to the call center KPI dashboard, it can be analyzed alongside internal KPIs and QM scores. Back To CX Accelerator Blog.

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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

JULY 20, 2021

You’re probably familiar with IVR, or Interactive Voice Response, is a menu system that connects customers to the information they need in your call center. Callers will use either a dial pad or tap-button options ( Visual IVR ) to connect with an appropriate agent or department to address their needs.

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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. Now, AI is shaping how contact centers operate. Contact centers are becoming more responsive and efficient, and they're providing elastic customer service for the first time.

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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. What is a Visual IVR?

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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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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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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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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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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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ShepHyken

JANUARY 8, 2021

Contact centres have been at the forefront of advancements in customer-facing communication technology. They were the playground for breakthrough legacy technologies such as call routing and interactive voice response (IVR), always in the interest of providing a better, more streamlined customer service model.

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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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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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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

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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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. The secret weapon?

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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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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.

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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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ShepHyken

MARCH 18, 2020

Here are some examples: Difficult-to-find customer support contact info. A laborious Interactive Voice Response system (IVR). It doesn’t matter whether your customer reaches out to a traditional contact center or to anyone else in the company. You get the idea. Long hold times. How long is too long?

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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. I can spot a script a mile away.

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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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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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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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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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Fonolo

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

This is especially true when it comes to contact center outsourcing. Some may seem familiar, and others may be something new for your business to adopt — but with the right tactics, strategies, and a bit of luck, your contact center may never have to outsource your calls again! Guide to Contact Center Technologies .

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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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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. I predict 2021 will bring renewed analysis and investment in self service – not only in emerging tech like chat bots, but basic bread and butter self-service technologies like legacy IVR.

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