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Top 05 Emerging Technological Trends in Contact Centers

CCNG

The technological advancements of recent years have paved the way for transformative trends that are reshaping how contact centers operate, deliver services, and engage with customers. Voice AI technologies such as Natural Language Processing (NLP) and speech recognition are transforming contact center conversations.

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Why Call-Back Algorithms and Estimated Wait Times Fail

Fonolo

It’s important to understand that call-back products using algorithms and estimated wait times often come up short, leaving customers waiting on hold a second time. Some algorithms simply calculate the estimated wait time (EWT) for calling a customer back, while others use more complex calculations.

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Three Ways Call Centers Can Reduce Average Wait Time

JustCall

Higher average wait time (AWT) almost always leads to higher abandonment rates and lower CSAT scores. No one likes to wait more than a few minutes to connect with a support agent (unless there’s a grave issue that’s worth the wait). Let’s see how you can solve these challenges and reduce wait times.

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What is Expected Wait Time? (EWT)

Babelforce

Expected Wait Time (EWT) is the length of time a customer has to wait in the queue before an agent answers. There is a systematic approach to calculating EWT which should factor in things like staffing, handling time and the wait time of recent calls. However, it’s not quite as simple as it sounds.

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The New Tech Experience: Innovation, Optimization, and Collaboration

Speaker: Paul Weald, Contact Center Innovator

No matter what industry you're in - healthcare, customer service, sales, and more - it’s easier than you think to reduce wait times, monitor sentiment, and provide enhanced self-service options for all of your users. Embrace automation, collaborate with new technology, and watch how you thrive!

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How to Reduce Wait Times with Automatic Call Distribution (ACD)

JustCall

Making your customers wait on call is a conversion killer. Data estimates that 44% of people become annoyed, irritated, or angry— even with a 5–15 minute wait time. As such, improving customer service with ACD technology has emerged as a prerequisite for businesses. The longer the wait time, the higher their frustration.

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Unlocking Service Tech Adoption: A People, Process, and Technology Approach

TechSee

A key challenge lies in successfully integrating new technologies and ensuring tech adoption by service technicians. TechSee’s approach to optimizing service tech adoption is to focus on the people, processes, and technology involved. One of the key challenges in integrating new technology is overcoming resistance to change.