TechSee

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Not all Agentic AI solutions are created equal. Finding the optimal Agentic AI for your organization is not a simple task. It seems like every provider claims to feature very similar technologies, often at wildly different price points. In this post, we will explore the key differentiating factors between basic and more advanced Agentic AI solutions and how to evaluate which provider will best meet your needs.

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Enghouse Interactive

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Discover the ultimate guide to call center agent productivity with critical metrics, the importance of productivity, and proven strategies to boost performance. Learn how Enghouse solutions can enhance agent efficiency and improve customer satisfaction in your contact center.

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Working Solutions

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Meeting Everyday Needs and Long-term Goals Business is always fluctuating. To serve customers well takes front-line firefighting and strategic thinking. A Place for Mom has both. Engage customers today—and prepare for the long term. Ask us how.

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Bill Quiseng

OCTOBER 9, 2024

English writer Samuel Johnson said, “People need to be reminded more often than they need to be instructed”. So, I encourage you to remind yourself and your colleagues every day about each one of The Rule of Three QUI TAKEAWAYS to Customer Service and Customer Experience. Because nobody can remember Number Four. I am here to tell you that if you’re not in the Top Three, you don’t even exist in the minds of your potential customers.

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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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Beyond Philosophy

OCTOBER 10, 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: In my line of work, I run a lot of workshops. Today, I wanted to share some things I learned about running a successful workshop. Before we get into the rest of the tips, it is important to remember that if you are running a workshop, you need to break the ice.

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TechSee

OCTOBER 7, 2024

In our previous blog, we explored how visual service and AI technologies are redefining customer experience (CX) across various industries. Today, we delve deeper into the tangible benefits that these technologies bring, focusing on hard Return on Investment (ROI) and sustainability impact. The fusion of financial and environmental gains through TechSee’s visual intelligence solutions is revolutionizing the way businesses operate and engage with customers.

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AWS Machine Learning

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Agentic workflows are a fresh new perspective in building dynamic and complex business use case-based workflows with the help of large language models (LLMs) as their reasoning engine. These agentic workflows decompose the natural language query-based tasks into multiple actionable steps with iterative feedback loops and self-reflection to produce the final result using tools and APIs.

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Beyond Philosophy

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Customer feedback is critical to managing and improving your customer experience but it isn’t easy to get. Worse, it isn’t always useful and enlightening on what you are doing well, or perhaps more importantly, not so well. In this episode, we tackle a common problem many businesses face: how to get more actionable customer feedback. Our guest, Tim Waterton , Chief Revenue Officer of HappyOrNot ® , brings over 20 years of experience in helping companies gather and analyze customer insights.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Here are my top five picks from last week. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. 7 Ways to Boost Customers’ Emotional Connection and Loyalty with Your Brand by Annette Franz (MarTech) Loyalty. What’s emotion got to do with it?

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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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Toister Performance Solutions

OCTOBER 10, 2024

I'm an accidental customer service trainer. One day, I was working in customer service as a retail associate. The next day, my boss asked me to train. No materials, no facilitator's guide, no nothing. Figure it out. I've now been a customer service trainer for more than 30 years. I love it. Today, I talk to a lot of people who want to become customer service trainers.

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AWS Machine Learning

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Amazon Q Business is a fully managed, generative AI-powered assistant that you can configure to answer questions, provide summaries, generate content, and complete tasks based on your enterprise data. Amazon Q Business offers over 40 built-in connectors to popular enterprise applications and document repositories, including Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) , Salesforce, Google Drive, Microsoft 365, ServiceNow, Gmail, Slack, Atlassian, and Zendesk and can help you create your generative

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ConvergeOne

OCTOBER 9, 2024

In this blog, we’ll explore the key risks associated with not migrating to a cloud-based unified communications solution and why sticking with on-premises systems could be detrimental to your business in the long run.

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Integrity Solutions

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Building rapport in sales is essential for establishing trust and fostering long-term relationships with clients. While technology has made it easier than ever for buyers to access information, B2B buyers in particular are looking for insights and advice from a salesperson they can trust and who they believe has their best interests in mind to help them make good decisions.

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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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Cisco - Contact Center

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Integrating security into the DevOps lifecycle is essential for building secure, scalable systems. By embedding security early on, teams can mitigate risks, enhance efficiency, and ensure compliance throughout development and deployment.

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VirtualPBX

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Today, we’re excited to launch VirtualPBX Web Phone 3.0, our most advanced and user-friendly web-based phone yet. It’s designed for business users needing seamless communication from anywhere. This upgrade delivers crystal-clear calls and an intuitive interface. Access it easily from both desktop and mobile web browsers. VirtualPBX Web Phone 3.0 sets a new standard for online business communication.

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ConvergeOne

OCTOBER 8, 2024

In this blog, we’ll explore the key risks associated with not migrating to a cloud-based unified communications solution and why sticking with on-premises systems could be detrimental to your business in the long run.

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COPC

OCTOBER 8, 2024

As information floods the business world, leaders strive to gain a competitive edge—seeking ways to make smarter choices, manage risk, and drive sustainable growth. But here’s the reality: none of that happens without reliable data governance. This task is far more than a back-office function. Proper oversight turns raw resources into a powerful asset, fueling innovation and success.

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Speaker: Laura Noonan, Chief Revenue Officer at CallFinder + Angie Kronlage, Director of Program Success at Working Solutions + April Wiita, Vice President of Program Success at Working Solutions

Are you still manually reviewing calls? 🤔 It's time for a change! The traditional method of manual call monitoring is no longer cutting it in today's fast-paced call center environment. Industry experts Angie Kronlage and April Wiita from Working Solutions are here to explore the power of innovative automation to revolutionize outdated call review processes!

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Cisco - Contact Center

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Introducing the Cisco Certificate in Ethical Hacking, a new program to recognize candidates who have completed a 2-part training requirement; a.) a training course on ethical hacking, penetration testing, red teaming tactics, and advanced threat response, and b.) demonstrated their practical skills by completing themed, domain-specific Capture the Flag (CTF) challenges.

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Joe Rawlinson

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Establishing a professional ambience is essential for any business property. The environment of a workspace influences not only how clients perceive the business but also the productivity and morale of the employees. A well-designed space can instill confidence in visitors and create a positive atmosphere that sets your business apart. Whether you own a corporate office, a retail store, or a hospitality venue, creating a cohesive and polished look is key to leaving a lasting impression.

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AWS Machine Learning

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Customers across all industries are experimenting with generative AI to accelerate and improve business outcomes. Generative AI is used in various use cases, such as content creation, personalization, intelligent assistants, questions and answers, summarization, automation, cost-efficiencies, productivity improvement assistants, customization, innovation, and more.

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Connect

OCTOBER 8, 2024

By Craig Smith , CX Automation Manager The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) across the contact centre is rapidly accelerating, with a survey from unified communications & collaboration research firm Metrigy highlighting that over 70% of contact centre operators increased spending on AI in 2023 and 2024. According to Gartner Inc., the global conversational AI and virtual assistant market represents the fastest-growing segment in the contact centre space.

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Cut complexity and boost efficiency while empowering your customers with Nextiva's unified communications platform. Nextiva streamlines workflows and centralizes customer interactions, all while simplifying business collaboration, increasing productivity, and reducing employee burnout.

Cisco - Contact Center

OCTOBER 9, 2024

It is my pleasure to announce the general availability of several new DevNet sandboxes. We’re continuously monitoring sandbox utilization and listening to our community so that we can continuously improve the user experience we are providing with our sandbox environments. Let’s start with Catalyst Center, formerly known as DNA Center.

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Joe Rawlinson

OCTOBER 8, 2024

In today’s competitive market, having great products isn’t enough. Your packaging needs to stand out and leave a lasting impression on your customers. But memorable packaging isn’t just about looking good – it’s about functionality, sustainability, and branding consistency. Let’s break down five key elements that can make your business packaging truly unforgettable.

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AWS Machine Learning

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Despite the proliferation of information and data in business environments, employees and stakeholders often find themselves searching for information and struggling to get their questions answered quickly and efficiently. This can lead to productivity losses, frustration, and delays in decision-making. A generative AI Slack chat assistant can help address these challenges by providing a readily available, intelligent interface for users to interact with and obtain the information they need.

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Connect

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Businesses are under immense pressure to deliver exceptional customer experiences (CX), with the contact centre the key to delivering omnichannel engagement capabilities that meet and exceed customer expectations. By Steven Fricker , Chief Revenue Officer at Connect Numerous vendors offer CX that deliver some degree of advanced customer engagement capabilities across technology stacks, whether they are customer relationship management (CRM), customer success management (CSM), or contact centre

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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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Cisco - Contact Center

OCTOBER 7, 2024

In our hyperconnected world, cybersecurity is pivotal for our future. Therefore, preparing the next generation of cyber-guardians is among our most crucial responsibilities.

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Joe Rawlinson

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Launching a new business is an exciting milestone but it does come with a lot of challenges. Putting your brand in front of the right people can be difficult. Effective marketing is essential for building awareness of your brand. Attracting customers and driving sales will be the result of great marketing. However, with so many options out there, finding out where to start can be a bit overwhelming.

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AWS Machine Learning

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Modern organizations increasingly depend on robust cloud infrastructure to provide business continuity and operational efficiency. Operational health events – including operational issues, software lifecycle notifications, and more – serve as critical inputs to cloud operations management. Inefficiencies in handling these events can lead to unplanned downtime, unnecessary costs, and revenue loss for organizations.

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