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A History of Customer Support Technology

Team Support

1980s-1990s: The Dawn of CRM Software The next two decades saw the adoption of computerized systems for customer support. Companies started using customer relationship management (CRM) software to manage customer information and interactions. One of the early pioneers in CRM software was ACT!, which launched in 1987.

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Reshaping The Future Of Digital Customer Service: 22 Influential Leaders to Watch in 2022

TechSee

He has 30 years of experience in inbound, outbound, chat, analytics, AI, and social media. Due to his level of expertise, Jim has been featured in numerous publications, including CIO Review, Contact Center Pipeline, Connections Magazine, and was also listed as one of the ‘Top 20 Influential People to Follow’ on Twitter.

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8 Essential Types of Software Every Business Needs

CSM Magazine

Social Media Management and Monitoring. Today, having a social media presence is a must as it is the best way to reach new customers and set yourself apart from the competition. But how can you find enough time to manage all your social network accounts? Contract Management. Customer Relationship Management.

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4 Reasons Why Omnichannel is Now Key to Customer Support

Comm100

Some sources claim that the concept of ‘omnichannel’ was coined in 2010. But this doesn’t only mean they want to connect with you via digital channels. To cater to this, brands have to offer a range of digital channels to these customers, including live chat, email, social media and SMS. Others even further back in 2003.

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4 Reasons Why Omnichannel is Now Key to Customer Support

Comm100

Some sources claim that the concept of ‘omnichannel’ was coined in 2010. But this doesn’t only mean they want to connect with you via digital channels. To cater to this, brands have to offer a range of digital channels to these customers, including live chat, email, social media and SMS. Others even further back in 2003.

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How to Evaluate Call Center Software Vendors for Customer Data Platform Solutions

NobelBiz

Understanding Customer Data Platforms (CDPs) Although similar tools existed in the past, the term Customer Data Platform was first used in 2010. Ask about their API integrations API integrations are important when a call center looks for a CDP vendor because they allow businesses to connect their existing systems and tools to the CDP.

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The rise and fall of big data hype—and what it means for customer intelligence

Alida

By 2010, the term “big data” had entered the common lexicon. Social media platforms such as Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram are examples of the real-time datafication of customers’ lives. Big data is not just about digitizing existing information. The big drawback of big data.

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