Connect

APRIL 9, 2024

The application of artificial intelligence (AI) in the contact centre is a rapidly rising trend. However, AI is by no means new in the customer engagement sector as contact centre solution providers like Connect started introducing AI into technology stacks as far back as 2018. All the hype around AI today stems from the rapid developments and widespread adoption of the next iterative advancement in AI technology, namely generative or GenAI.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 9, 2024

What if I told you that a satisfied customer could ruin your business? Most people think satisfied customers are happy and will come back. At least, it appears that way. Many years ago, I used to begin my customer service keynote speeches with a question: By a show of hands, how many of you believe it’s important to satisfy your customers? As you might imagine, just about everyone raised their hand.

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TechSee

APRIL 9, 2024

In the world of customer service and technical support, a significant challenge often goes unaddressed: the visual gap. This gap represents the disconnect between customers and service agents, where words fail to convey the full picture of an issue or solution. Without visual assistance, customers struggle to describe technical problems or product statuses, and agents are left to navigate these challenges “blind” without seeing the actual issue.

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AWS Machine Learning

APRIL 9, 2024

With Knowledge Bases for Amazon Bedrock , you can securely connect foundation models (FMs) in Amazon Bedrock to your company data for Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG). Access to additional data helps the model generate more relevant, context-specific, and accurate responses without retraining the FMs. In this post, we discuss two new features of Knowledge Bases for Amazon Bedrock specific to the RetrieveAndGenerate API: configuring the maximum number of results and creating custom prompts wi

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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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TechSee

APRIL 9, 2024

In the world of customer service and technical support, a significant challenge often goes unaddressed: the visual gap. This gap represents the disconnect between customers and service agents, where words fail to convey the full picture of an issue or solution. Without visual assistance, customers struggle to describe technical problems or product statuses, and agents are left to navigate these challenges “blind” without seeing the actual issue.

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Totango

APRIL 9, 2024

Is 2024 the year of customer success or sales? Our CS and sales experts say, “Neither.” Chris Dishman , SVP of Customer Success for Totango & Catalyst, hosted a roundtable discussion with industry leaders, including Rashmi Chari , Head of Global Customer Success for ThousandEyes, Kevin McIntyre , Chief Revenue Officer for Dealfront, and Madelyn DePrey , VP of Customer Success for Aircall.

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AnswerConnect

APRIL 9, 2024

What is inbound call handling and is it the right solution for your business? Check out our step-by-step breakdown to discover everything you need to know. The post What is Inbound Call Handling? Step By Step Breakdown [2024] appeared first on AnswerConnect Blog.

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Ambs Call Center

APRIL 9, 2024

Setting up call forwarding for the first time may appear intimidating, but fear not! Once you understand how it works, you'll find it surprisingly simple. So. how exactly does it work?

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Cisco - Contact Center

APRIL 9, 2024

This post was authored by Pranav Athrangadan, a Business Analyst Intern on the Material Planning Team under Manufacturing Operations within the Silicon One Operation Team.

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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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CSM Magazine

APRIL 9, 2024

Remote work has become the new norm in various industries, and customer support teams are no exception. In this seismic shift, technology plays the central role, effectively bridging the gap between home offices and clients. Here we focus on two major tech tools that are reshaping remote customer support: call tracking software and workforce optimization software.

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Cisco - Contact Center

APRIL 9, 2024

Let’s say that, during the middle of a busy day, you receive what looks like a work-related email with a QR code.

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CSM Magazine

APRIL 9, 2024

Process mining is a powerful methodology that bridges the gap between theory and practice in software development. By analyzing event logs and extracting valuable insights from real-world processes, process mining enables organizations to optimize their operations, enhance efficiency, and drive continuous improvement. In this article, we explore the fundamentals of process mining and its profound impact on automated testing.

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JustCall

APRIL 9, 2024

Focusing on and creating the best customer experience is no longer a competitive advantage, it’s critical to the success of your operations. You have to be closely attuned to your customer’s wants and needs and strive to exceed those expectations. Why? Customers crave exceptional service and quick, personalized interactions like never before. And when they don’t get these, they switch to a different brand without a second thought.

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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

APRIL 9, 2024

Money matters are an integral part of life and achieving our financial goals often requires strategic planning and resources. In some instances, that resource can be as straightforward as a payday loan. Payday loans are short-term loans that come to the rescue when unexpected expenses arise before your next pay check. They offer a viable means to address immediate financial concerns, enabling you to better focus on your bigger goal plans.

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JustCall

APRIL 9, 2024

Feeling stuck spending countless hours on the phone, battling busy signals and dead ends? VoIP dialers can help you here. These innovative software solutions tackle the biggest frustrations of traditional phone calling. No more wasting precious time manually dialing numbers or getting stuck in voicemail purgatory. VoIP dialers automate the dialing process, navigate busy signals and redial unanswered calls.

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NobelBiz

APRIL 9, 2024

Call centers play a crucial role in customer service and sales operations. However, in the middle the hustle and bustle of daily operations, it’s essential for call centers to prioritize compliance with various laws and regulations. Failure to do so can lead to severe consequences, including serious fines, legal actions, and reputational damage.

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JustCall

APRIL 9, 2024

Call center life can be a rollercoaster ride. One minute, your agents are cruising along; the next, they’re buried in a mountain of calls. These unpredictable ups and downs can be brutal for everyone involved. Stressed-out agents face burnout during peak times and feel underutilized when things slow down —– it’s not a recipe for success.

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Customers expect to be able to interact with your organization whenever and however they want. They also expect your agents to have insights into their journeys so that they don’t have to repeat themselves as they move through various channels. And, if they’re not able to, they just might find one of your competitors who will offer the flexibility they are looking for.

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