Comm100

MAY 22, 2020

Note: This blog post was originally published on March 8, 2018, and as it is one of our most popular posts, we have updated it to include the latest research, up-to-date statistics and best practices in this topic. Here are a few benefits of coining a name for your call center team, and we’ll walk through some examples too.

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NICE inContact

AUGUST 2, 2019

It’s an important concept for any company considering digital customer service integration. You don’t simply want to plan for your current customer service needs. Digital customer service is evolving quickly, and this change hopefully comes in tandem with important developments in your business — namely growth.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The call center industry has been changing faster than ever, due to technological breakthroughs and constantly evolving customer demands. In 2024, businesses have the crucial responsibility of understanding and adopting the latest technology trends in customer service.

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NobelBiz

JANUARY 16, 2024

Are you struggling to boost customer satisfaction, enhance agent efficiency, or increase lead generation in your contact center? So, as a call center owner, manager or supervisors how do you tackle these difficult challenges and improving the overall performance within your contact center?

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NobelBiz

MAY 9, 2023

One critical aspect that companies must consider is the optimization of their dialer system, which can significantly impact call center operations’ productivity and performance. We’ll share valuable insights from one of our workshops featuring two seasoned contact center experts, David Atkinson, and Bradley Butler.

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NICE inContact

DECEMBER 10, 2018

There are many reasons why starting a call center makes good business sense. To ease into your search, here are five things to consider when starting a new call center. . But a phone system designed for office use does not have the specialized functionality needed when starting a call center.

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Upstream Works

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

A transformational approach is needed, making omnichannel a top priority for IT decision makers. According to research by the Aberdeen Group ( via Forbes ), companies with strong omnichannel CX strategies retain an average of 89% of their customers. This is compared to 33% for companies with weaker omnichannel CX strategies.

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Call Experts

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

“Customer Service” is one of the most commonly used phrases in business. But, do you ever wonder: what is customer service? It is best defined as supporting your customers’ needs by offering and delivering professional, top-notch assistance before, during, and after their requirements are fulfilled.

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NICE inContact

JULY 2, 2019

Digital customer service and business both move at the speed of now. This is why digital customer service is such a good fit for business and why integration needs to be seamless. It’s all about increasing efficiency in the contact center. b) Determine the most useful channels for your customers.

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NICE inContact

APRIL 5, 2019

If you hear people talking about a call center, they will often ask whether it’s “inbound” or “outbound”. The difference between inbound and outbound simply refers to who is placing the call. If a customer places a call that’s inbound, as the call is “coming into” the call center.

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Comm100

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The customer service landscape is forever changing as technologies and consumer expectations develop, but 2021 has seen a shift of proportions that we have arguably never experienced. Organizations relying on call center support were forced to transition to digital channels during lockdowns.

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NICE inContact

JUNE 18, 2019

But companies deploying and promoting digital customer service channels, like chat or SMS, are not seeing the results with NPS, containment, and agent efficiency. Building omnichannel experience is not easy. Building omnichannel experience is not easy. The definition of omnichannel is evolving.

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Calabrio

OCTOBER 4, 2016

The potential of “omnichannel” when it comes to contact centers is undeniable. Your customers prefer different modes of communication—phone, email, chat, social media… Let them choose how they connect with and receive support from your contact center agents, and you score high for ease of doing business, right?

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NobelBiz

JUNE 19, 2023

The modern world is centered on the concept of immediacy and the ability to obtain information instantly. As businesses, we need to harness this culture of immediate responses to elevate customer service levels. Real-time monitoring offers an unparalleled advantage in achieving this goal. What is Real-Time Monitoring?

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NICE inContact

JUNE 26, 2019

The line between traditional and digital communications has blurred, and savvy customers are demanding more from the companies they do business with. One top demand is for true omnichannel customer service , no matter the channel. Afterall, delivering on the omnichannel promise takes some effort.

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Call Experts

JANUARY 26, 2023

If you’re in the business of providing heating and cooling services, your best tool for success is the customer service agents who answer the phone from your HVAC call center. Keeping those customers happy and returning for more separates you from businesses with lower prices or bigger advertising budgets.

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NICE inContact

AUGUST 2, 2019

It’s an important concept for any company considering digital customer service integration. You don’t simply want to plan for your current customer service needs. Digital customer service is evolving quickly, and this change hopefully comes in tandem with important developments in your business — namely growth.

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Call Experts

APRIL 8, 2024

We rely heavily on these essential services, from electricity and water to telecommunications and internet services. As a result, for those looking to ensure seamless operations and superior customer service, many companies are deciding to use a call center for utilities as it has proven itself to be quite a powerful tool.

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Comm100

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The customer service landscape is forever changing as technologies and consumer expectations develop, but 2021 has seen a shift of proportions that we have arguably never experienced. Organizations relying on call center support were forced to transition to digital channels during lockdowns.

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Vonage

AUGUST 30, 2017

The essential principles of customer service are timeless, but consumer expectations are not. Customers have always wanted a friendly, efficient and reliable service, but with the development of new technology, their expectations have been raised. They want a more efficient service than before.

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NICE inContact

JULY 9, 2019

We talk a lot about delighting customers and how great digital-first omnichannel customer service software can help agents provide service that customers love — and do so more efficiently. In fact, customers who are emotionally engaged with a brand are more likely to be loyal and are willing to spend more.

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NICE inContact

AUGUST 21, 2019

But there are some things no company should skimp on, and digital customer service is one of them. If done right, digital customer service won’t just save money, it will make money through higher sales conversions and increased loyalty (more on this below). But to get there, investment is unavoidable.

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NICE inContact

AUGUST 21, 2019

But there are some things no company should skimp on, and digital customer service is one of them. If done right, digital customer service won’t just save money, it will make money through higher sales conversions and increased loyalty (more on this below). But to get there, investment is unavoidable.

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ViiBE Blog

MAY 13, 2021

Customers often contact a call center when they are frustrated or experiencing an issue with a product or service. In the background, entire systems run behind the scenes to manage their call and put them in touch with a representative as efficiently as possible. There are different types of call centers.

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NobelBiz

APRIL 25, 2023

The call center industry is notorious for its high operating costs, making it imperative for businesses to find innovative ways to cut expenses while maintaining or improving the service quality. This comprehensive guide will explore the top 12 call center cost-reduction strategies to help unlock your business’s full potential.

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NICE inContact

MARCH 1, 2018

AAA Central Penn found that it had some serious baggage: Technical issues in its contact center system. Customer service was falling way short—and member satisfaction was a key determinant in membership retention and renewal levels. Read more about AAA Central Penn’s journey to incredible customer service here.

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ViiBE Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Both call centers and contact centers are critical tools for customer service. Setting up a successful call or contact center is important for ensuring customer satisfaction and for building a brand’s value. What are call centers ? What are contact centers ?

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ViiBE Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Both call centers and contact centers are critical tools for customer service. Setting up a successful call or contact center is important for ensuring customer satisfaction and for building a brand’s value. What are call centers ? What are contact centers ?

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ViiBE Blog

APRIL 22, 2021

A call center depends on many different people to function correctly. Each call center agent must balance performance targets with customer satisfaction. On top of that, software is critical to the functioning of a call center. How can I improve my call center performance?

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Upstream Works

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Omnichannel is a foundational piece when it comes to modernizing the contact center and adopting the technologies needed to meet today’s customer expectations. The term “omnichannel” has been with us for several years, but the concept remains poorly understood, creating a holdback for adoption.

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NICE inContact

JUNE 18, 2019

At NICE inContact, we’re always thinking about digital customer service. We love finding ways to make customers happy and helping businesses raise the bottom line while doing it. We’ve looked at the trends, we’ve listened to customers, and now we’ve put our key learnings together. 2) Ratchet up responsiveness.

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NICE inContact

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Businesses today know that they need to create an omnichannel customer experience to meet the needs of consumers, who are looking to engage with companies anytime and through any method (i.e., channel), they choose. The post Are Businesses Overconfident in Their Omnichannel Customer Experience?

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NICE inContact

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Everyone is talking about removing siloes these days and trying to find practical ways of blending marketing and social customer service. Of course, it’s important to realize these departments overlap, in part because great customer service stories go viral and make brands stand out as reliable, responsive and fun to interact with.

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NICE inContact

JUNE 7, 2018

Chat, text, social media, websites, IVR, even traditional phone calls with customer service representatives – the list continues to grow. Modern customer expectations have never been higher, and businesses understand that customer experience is a leading brand differentiator. This is an alarming discrepancy.

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TechSee

JUNE 25, 2019

It seems like every company in every industry wants to harness the power of AI to enhance operations and positively impact the lives of their customers. A Tata Consultancy Services survey found that 31.7% of major companies around the world are currently using AI customer service technologies, the second most common use of AI after IT.

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NobelBiz

APRIL 2, 2024

In this comprehensive article, we’ll explore the world of Enterprise Contact Center Solutions, learning about key features, top providers, types, on boarding processes and more. Geared towards smaller-scale operations with fewer agents and lower call volumes. RELATED ARTICLE What is IVR?

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ViiBE Blog

AUGUST 19, 2020

There are several ways a company can enhance its operations to create a successful call center. Today, omnichannel communication possibilities make customer support increasingly complex. Yet, 66% of customers report that they resolve their customer support issues over the phone. Introduction.

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