Beyond Philosophy

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Learn more about Colin Shaw : Join over 85,000 people on our LinkedIn Newsletter list or visit our website for more great podcast episodes. Listen to the podcast: I have been dealing with a load of tradespeople on my kitchen renovation. The excuses they devise for why something can’t happen are amazing. Today, we will look closer at excuses regarding why people give them and what you can take away from that exchange.

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Upstream Works

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Contact center AI can revolutionize the agent experience by automating tasks and process. This blog highlights three use cases. The post 3 Ways Contact Center AI is Redefining the Agent Experience appeared first on Upstream Works.

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Cisco - Contact Center

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Cisco has designed our solution to overcome common obstacles by powering a secure, in-office experience anywhere that builds on Cisco's own zero trust journey.

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AWS Machine Learning

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Amazon Bedrock Knowledge Bases provides foundation models (FMs) and agents in Amazon Bedrock contextual information from your company’s private data sources for Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) to deliver more relevant, accurate, and customized responses. Amazon Bedrock Knowledge Bases offers a fully managed RAG experience. The data sources that can be connected to as knowledge bases are continuously expanding.

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Step-by-step instructions on how to use AI for growth in your contact center Learn how AI can transform your contact center operations. In this ebook, dig into the different AI technologies, then see how each can help automate tasks, streamline service, and turn your contact center from a cost center to a profit house. Plus, we’ll give you practical tips on choosing the right AI tools, getting them up and running, and measuring their impact.

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Interactions

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

In an era where customer experience (CX) can make or break a brand, companies are increasingly turning to technology and strategic partnerships to stay ahead. A collaboration between a leading insurance provider and Interactions stands out as a prime example of how innovative approaches can transform customer engagement, drive significant cost savings, and empower customers.

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Kapta Customer Success

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Let's Talk Retention If you are part of an account management team you are probably hyperaware of how important retention is. It’s one of those vital metrics that can be likened to a compass in the vast ocean of customer relations—it guides strategy, informs service improvements, and ultimately measures our success in maintaining fruitful relationships with clients.

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CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The construction industry is incredibly competitive, which can make it challenging for businesses to stand out and secure ongoing projects. The key is to consistently exceed customer expectations, which will help you earn referrals, which are highly effective in this industry. Additionally, consistently exceeding customer expectations will help you develop a positive brand reputation that will make it easier to find ongoing work.

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Advantage Communications

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Understanding the Burst Imagine a scenario: your e-commerce store is gearing up for the holiday shopping season, or your travel agency is preparing for the summer rush. During these periods, your customer inquiries and demands skyrocket. This is where a burst in customer support requirements occurs. Instead of scrambling to hire and train a large in-house team for a temporary surge, businesses are increasingly turning to outsourced customer support burst services.

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CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

CloudInteract announces new senior hires to support UK growth and US expansion, as it sets sights on supporting an industry predicted to grow to over USD 22 billion by 2030. CloudInteract , a rapidly growing, UK-based provider of customer experience (CX) platforms, announces a range of senior hires to support its UK growth plans and expansion into the US market.

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Understanding and improving your customer experience (CX) can have a massive impact on your bottom line. Choosing the right voice of customers (VoC) solution is a critical step to elevating CX. Frost & Sullivan researched more than 50 leading VoC vendors, analyzing both their “innovation index” and “growth index” to independently select the top 10 performers in each of these categories.

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AWS Machine Learning

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

This post is co-written with Meta’s PyTorch team. In today’s rapidly evolving AI landscape, businesses are constantly seeking ways to use advanced large language models (LLMs) for their specific needs. Although foundation models (FMs) offer impressive out-of-the-box capabilities, true competitive advantage often lies in deep model customization through fine-tuning.

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CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Every business strives for good customer service. But what we define as being ‘good’ nowadays is far beyond what it was five years ago. Given that customer expectations have reached new heights, CX cannot just work ; it has to be exceptional. John Colgan, CEO of Solgari , explains. Customer service agents are the key to this milestone, however CX faces one of the highest attrition rates in any business.

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CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Running a restaurant is much like the art of spinning plates. Juggling various tasks simultaneously is essential, as even a small slip-up can result in shattered dishes. When executed perfectly, it has the power to leave everyone in awe! There are numerous strategies to enhance operational efficiency. Whether you’re a seasoned pro in the culinary world, crafting your very first business plan for a dining establishment, or diving into the exciting journey of launching a bar.

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CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Do you remember which online casinos were the most popular among players 5–7 years ago? Many of the past leaders no longer even make it into the top 10 today. Why? The answer is simple—players’ expectations have changed, and newer platforms are being built with these demands in mind. So, let’s check out what actually affects all these rankings and how it all works!

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CX leaders are in a gold rush for AI, lured by the promise of cost savings and a revolution in service delivery. But simply deploying AI in your contact center isn't a magic bullet. There are hidden dangers that can derail your AI dreams. Recent incidents, such as the missteps of an AI chatbot deployed by Air Canada, have underscored the complexities and risks involved in leveraging AI in customer-facing roles.

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CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

As the global climate crisis intensifies, businesses are facing increasing pressure to adopt sustainable practices. Consumers, investors, and even governments are looking more closely at how companies manage their environmental impact. Sustainability has gone from a niche concern to a central pillar of modern business strategy. Today, businesses that ignore sustainability risk losing customers, facing regulatory hurdles, and damaging their reputations.

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CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

An AI callbot is an artificial intelligence system that can automate your contact center and help your agents better handle incoming calls. While some refer to it as a “voice bot,” the technology behind it is actually quite intricate. With the callbot, customer support representatives don’t have to go through a maze of options on an IVR; instead, they can ask, “What can I help you with?

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CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) as a Service model has gained significant traction in recent years, especially among startups and small to medium enterprises (SMEs). This approach allows companies to leverage the expertise of a seasoned CTO without incurring the costs and commitments associated with hiring a full-time executive. The service typically encompasses strategic oversight of technology decisions, innovation management, and alignment of technology with business goals.

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