CCNG
JULY 10, 2024
Introduction Contact Centers are transforming rapidly to meet the demands of a digital age. Navigating through technological advancements and shifting customer expectations, staying updated with the latest trends is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. The past year alone has witnessed remarkable changes, from the rise of generative AI to innovative tools empowering both agents and supervisors.
Vistio
JULY 8, 2024
Recruiting and retaining contact center agents has never been more challenging. With increasing call volumes and soaring customer expectations, agents are feeling more stressed than ever. On top of this, the rise in remote work and the high demand for talent across various industries mean top agents can easily transition to other contact centers or different fields altogether.
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TCN
JULY 10, 2024
The short answer is yes. Contact center software will aid in scaling operations within your company. However, the right contact center software that empowers you to deliver exceptional customer experiences while seamlessly scaling to meet your growing needs will make or break your business’s future success. That’s where TCN, a contact center software platform with […] The post Does Contact Center Software Allow My Business to Scale Operations?
ShepHyken
JULY 8, 2024
I couldn’t hold back. I told an employee to stop complaining about her fellow employees in front of us, her customers. Here’s the story. My wife and I were at a restaurant. The server seemed pleasant and professional, but as our food was delivered, we saw a different side of her. There was a mistake in the order. The side dishes we received were not the ones we chose.
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This comprehensive report explores the evolving landscape of customer and business expectations, with five key trends that will help you understand your customers and stay ahead of the competition. Discover how your peers are implementing AI to improve customer experience with granular insights into their CX investments and specific AI use cases. For the first time, customers prefer digital channels when interacting with a business.
Enghouse Interactive
JULY 9, 2024
Explore the top Talkdesk alternatives in the CCaaS market. Discover why Enghouse stands out with its robust features, affordability, and exceptional support. This guide offers an in-depth comparison to help you choose the best CCaaS solution for your needs.
Customer Contact Central brings together the best content for Contact Center and Customer Service professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Working Solutions
JULY 10, 2024
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, contact centers have shifted from being mere cost centers to becoming strategic assets vital for delivering exceptional customer experiences. The transition from traditional call centers to technology-driven contact centers has been marked by significant advancements in AI, automation, and analytics.
NobelBiz
JULY 9, 2024
What is a Telemarketing Call Center ? A lead generation call center is a specialized contact center dedicated to identifying and cultivating potential customers for a business. These centers use strategic communication techniques to create interest in a company’s products or services, nurturing potential clients into valuable leads. The goal is to streamline the sales process by ensuring that sales teams have a steady pipeline of qualified prospects.
SmartAction
JULY 10, 2024
ST. LOUIS, MO, July 10, 2024 Capacity , an AI-powered support automation platform relentlessly focused on improving the customer journey, has acquired CereProc and SmartAction, significantly expanding its voice and Contact Center offerings. Capacity empowers teams to do their best work and deliver valuable employee and customer experiences across channels.
TechSee
JULY 10, 2024
The initial promise of artificial intelligence was intriguing: machines capable of augmenting human tasks, enhancing productivity, and optimizing operations. As we stand on the cusp of a new era, the real breakthrough for AI lies not in merely augmenting our existing staff but in fully automated AI agents. AI agents will free valuable resources from mundane tasks.
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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.
Beyond Philosophy
JULY 12, 2024
Customers can tell you why they do something, But they might be wrong. It’s not that customers are stupid. No, it is quite the contrary. Customers’ thinking and decision-making are complicated; multiple things happen simultaneously. Sometimes, the reason customers do things is hidden, even from the customers themselves. In our penultimate masterclass episode, we explore how you can get at these hidden motivations when designing a Customer Experience that surprises and delights cust
Callminer
JULY 11, 2024
Text analytics is the process of extracting data from written texts to understand customer behavior and thoughts, aiming to improve customer experience. Read this blog to learn more.
ShepHyken
JULY 7, 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. This is What is Missing From Your Customer Experience Playbook by Anne Marshall (Entrepreneur) One-size-fits-all customer experience playbooks don’t exist — and for good reason.
Bill Quiseng
JULY 10, 2024
QUI TAKEAWAY: Customers pay for their experience, not your product or service. The customer’s best value in their experience is one that is “just perfect.” Practice does not make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect … for your customers. Don’t be just good. Be GREAT out there!
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!
Beyond Philosophy
JULY 11, 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: Sanjay Patel has a pickle, and he wants our help. It’s a simple question but a profound one: How do you get the senior exec to buy into your program? In other words, how do you deal with senior management?
Callminer
JULY 8, 2024
Technology allows for businesses to offer numerous contact methods to customers. Omnichannel customer support creates a bridge between each support channel to provide a cohesive customer experience.
AWS Machine Learning
JULY 10, 2024
Today, we’re excited to introduce two powerful new features for Amazon Bedrock: Prompt Management and Prompt Flows, in public preview. These features are designed to accelerate the development, testing, and deployment of generative artificial intelligence (AI) applications, enabling developers and business users to create more efficient and effective solutions that are easier to maintain.
Select VoiceCom Blog
JULY 11, 2024
Select VoiceCom named Rojel Lunzaga the SVC Titan of the Month for June. He was the first-ever top performer to receive this prestigious award for his outstanding performance and dedication in the Facilities and Safety department. Rojel lived up to the title of the best among the rest, as he rose above the steep competition. This impressive mark only proved that he’s a talented and committed employee who contributed greatly to SVC’s success.
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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
JULY 10, 2024
Stay ahead of sophisticated cybersecurity threats with the trifecta effect of integrating XDR, SIEM, and SOAR. Learn how integrating these technologies can enhance your organization's security.
ChurnZero
JULY 9, 2024
Last month, Jared Orr made three strong recommendations, from a CSM’s perspective, for customer success leaders looking to help their CSMs succeed. I wanted to complement his suggestions with three of my own, written from the perspective of a VP of customer success. In both cases, we’re addressing the findings of the 2024 CSM Confidential Report , which reveals that while CSMs are generally happy, motivated, and dedicated in their roles, the majority are struggling with heavy workloads and goals
AWS Machine Learning
JULY 8, 2024
Eviden is a next-gen technology leader in data-driven, trusted, and sustainable digital transformation. With a strong portfolio of patented technologies and worldwide leading positions in advanced computing, security, AI, cloud, and digital platforms, Eviden provides deep expertise for a multitude of industries in more than 47 countries. Eviden is an AWS Premier partner , bringing together 47,000 world-class talents and expanding the possibilities of data and technology across the digital contin
Enghouse Interactive
JULY 7, 2024
Delve into the ultimate enterprise CCaaS battle between Genesys and Talkdesk. Analyze features, pricing, ease of use, and customer service to make an informed decision on the Best CCaaS for your business.
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Today’s digitally savvy customers have high expectations of retailers for convenience, responsiveness, and ease of doing business both in-store and online. Our recent survey of over 2,000 US consumers found that retailers that can drive a seamless, omnichannel customer experience (CX) – across physical and digital channels – have huge benefits for brand relevance, profitability, and customer loyalty.
Cisco - Contact Center
JULY 10, 2024
The refreshed Support Track content for FY24 is designed to provide Cisco partners with a structured, comprehensive learning path that addresses both foundational and advanced support needs.
AnswerConnect
JULY 9, 2024
The customer journey is rarely easy. But with these tips, you can master the four stages of the sales cycle, streamline sales and boost your bottom line. The post How to master the 4 stages of the sales cycle and maximize profits. appeared first on AnswerConnect Blog.
AWS Machine Learning
JULY 8, 2024
This blog post is co-written with Qaish Kanchwala from The Weather Company. As industries begin adopting processes dependent on machine learning (ML) technologies, it is critical to establish machine learning operations (MLOps) that scale to support growth and utilization of this technology. MLOps practitioners have many options to establish an MLOps platform; one among them is cloud-based integrated platforms that scale with data science teams.
Ambs Call Center
JULY 12, 2024
So, you've probably been shopping for an answering service, and you keep seeing the term "minutes". Sure, you get that its referring to how many minutes you use monthly for when you answer a call. But, while the idea is simple, figuring out just how many minutes of service you'll need can be a bit trickier. And what are the other factors that would increase or decrease the number of minutes you use?
Speaker: Nicholas Zeisler, CX Strategist & Fractional CXO
The first step in a successful Customer Experience endeavor (or for that matter, any business proposition) is to find out what’s wrong. If you can’t identify it, you can’t fix it! 💡 That’s where the Voice of the Customer (VoC) comes in. Today, far too many brands do VoC simply because that’s what they think they’re supposed to do; that’s what all their competitors do.
Cisco - Contact Center
JULY 9, 2024
AI without security poses significant risks, including data compromise and manipulation. Cisco encourages partners to prioritize security by design, transparency, and continuous monitoring to ensure AI's safe and effective integration into our lives.
Totango
JULY 11, 2024
“Traditionally, customers have focused on acquisition. When money was a little cheaper, it was easy to throw money at the problem and grow at all costs. But, what we’ve found over the last year – in a real painful way – is that it’s no longer working.” – Chris Dishman , Senior Vice President of Customer Success, Totango + Catalyst For years, SaaS leaders thought new customer acquisition was the fastest way to grow.
Helpware
JULY 9, 2024
Customer support plays a decisive role in business growth. Why do companies outsource customer service, then? If it truly is such a meaningful component of the business success equation, shouldn't brands handle customer service with their own hands? The answer is more simple than it seems.
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