NICE inContact

AUGUST 27, 2019

So, the importance of engaging customers and connecting with them emotionally can’t be overstated. Companies that inspire positive emotions will enjoy more loyalty from customers who are willing to spend more over the long term. That means connecting with customers emotionally is the task of the customer service agent.

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BlueOcean

APRIL 15, 2019

The trend of personalized customer experience has since transformed almost every industry as we know it. From the retail experience to social media connections to issue resolution via the contact center, customers want their individual needs known and reflected in the interactions, services, and products they pay for.

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Natalie Petouhof

MARCH 3, 2016

Tweet Enterprise Connect 2016 is a leading conference and exhibition for enterprise communications and collaboration in North America. Genesys, a market leader in omni-channel customer experience (CX) and contact center solutions, will be particpating in the event. A Note from the Executives: .

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Lumoa

JUNE 23, 2021

Did you know that American businesses risk losing a whopping $494 billion in revenue from poor customer care? In the age of smartphones, where support is only a click away, consumers have massive expectations when it comes to customer service.

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NobelBiz

MARCH 29, 2022

With the growth of digital technologies and the rise of new communication channels, the notion of consumer engagement took a whole new dimension. It is becoming increasingly prevalent and noticeable due to digital communication platforms that encourage multichannel interactions between customers and contact centers.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Traditional channels have evolved on one hand and new ones have arisen on the other, as a result of the introduction of new digital technologies and new ways of communication. For the contact center industry, customer relationships management has also dramatically shifted.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Traditional channels have evolved on one hand and new ones have arisen on the other, as a result of the introduction of new digital technologies and new ways of communication. For the contact center industry, customer relationships management has also dramatically shifted.

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NobelBiz

APRIL 18, 2023

Optimizing team productivity is the key to achieving this goal, and this comprehensive guide will walk you through the steps necessary to unlock your call center’s full potential. What is hyper efficiency in a contact center? A well-calibrated IVR system is the cornerstone for intelligent contact center automation.

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Call Experts

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Three primary trends are driving the customer care industry: diversified cloud-based solutions. omnichannel management that supports digital transformation. By actively harnessing a set of cloud-based AI-powered technologies, contact centers are infusing intelligence across the entire customer contact landscape.

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 16, 2023

This article will define emotional intelligence, its benefits for contact centers, and how it improves the customer experience. In the next section, we abord the benefits of emotional intelligence for contact centers. Why Does it Matter for Contact Centers? What is emotional intelligence?

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

And having the right soft skill is important on all fronts because it is the direct link between the customer and the brand. Find out in this article 10 of the most essential soft skills a contact center agent needs to have in order to deliver an excellent customer experience. Find out more.

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Vonage

MARCH 26, 2018

In an age where customers can buy into your products and services from almost anywhere in the world, this has become increasingly complex. Although there’s no one-size-fits-all solution, the following 10-step plan will provide a framework that will allow your contact center to adopt a more personalized approach to customer care.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The data collected, measured, and analyzed for contact centers is an absolute gold mine. When used wisely, it can greatly improve the customer experience. In other words, the link between data and customer experience can become a virtuous circle. Here are some more advantages of employing call center analytics: 1.

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Pointillist

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

According to Forbes, poor customer service is costing businesses more than $75 billion a year. The pressure to reduce contact center costs is immense. But many contact center leaders struggle to achieve these outcomes while simultaneously improving customer satisfaction.

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NobelBiz

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Beyond this acceptable level, a contact center must reconsider its strategy and resources in order to lower it as much as possible. Call abandonment is a key performance indicator that may be used to evaluate the effectiveness of a contact center. How to calculate the call abandonment rate for contact centers?

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CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Outbound voice communication serves as a powerful tool for businesses to directly connect with their customers and prospects. By reaching out to customers, businesses can proactively address any issues, provide personalized assistance, and offer valuable insights or recommendations.

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Storyminers

JANUARY 24, 2017

Overall, it’s really just about providing a quality customer experience. We touched base with leading customer experience expert Mike Wittenstein to learn how you can make your contact center adaptive to customers’ evolving omni-channel expectations in 2017. Here’s what we learned. Simply brilliant.

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Call Experts

JANUARY 23, 2019

Omnichannel is quickly becoming a fundamental concept for businesses. Omnichannel processes utilize various platforms such as social media channels, email marketing, websites, and mobile experiences to communicate with your clients. What makes omnichannel challenging? Retailers have lost millions. What is this process?

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Comm100

DECEMBER 1, 2017

For many organizations, a huge part of this new year task is setting contact center priorities — priorities that can have a colossal impact on the customer experience. But deciding on annual goals and specific yearly focuses for a call center isn’t always easy. Tip: Begin to examine your existing contact center processes.

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Kustomer

JUNE 7, 2022

We must embrace change and adapt quickly to meet today’s consumer expectations for a smart, omnichannel experience powered by a modern CRM—the key to scaling CX, meeting explosive growth, and adapting to change. These businesses started with the right culture, philosophy, and customer-centric CRM platform.

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NobelBiz

JUNE 29, 2021

However, understanding all the aspects of the customer journey in order to make it fluid, engaging, and rich is critical. In our article, we will explore the inner working of the customer journey, the mapping aspect of it, and also how it works in the omnichannel environment.

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Qualtrics

MARCH 13, 2020

Frustrating contact center experiences like explaining your issue over and over again, or being handed from agent to agent are usually caused by data silos. Find out how a few simple changes to your set-up can deliver better experiences to customers and agents. First, there was the call center.

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BlueOcean

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

We’ve said it so often it’s become cliché, but we stand by the concept that happy employees make for happy customers, and in outsourcing, happy customers make happy clients. TX strategy is the ultimate integration of customer experience (CX), employee experience (EX), the multi experience (MX), and user experience (UX).

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BlueOcean

DECEMBER 13, 2022

KPMG Global Sector Leader, René Vader, says, “If you’re trying to build brand loyalty today, an emotional connection is no longer a nice-to-have, it’s a need-to-have.” Of course, what that emotional connection looks like is highly dependent on your target audience, but there are some common factors that build the foundation of loyalty.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

In this article, we will identify the key sources of friction during a customer care interaction and share a couple of solutions on how to solve them. For example, an automated call distributor (ACD) is used in call centers to route incoming calls to certain specialized agents in your contact center.

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GlowTouch

APRIL 28, 2022

The center also houses several conference rooms, smaller meeting rooms, and training classrooms and integrates state-of-the-art technology and Contact-Center-as-a-Service (CCaaS) applications. An inviting office atmosphere is conducive to providing the high-quality customer care that our clients expect.”

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Interactions

MARCH 28, 2019

Recently, I attended two highly informative conferences which looked at AI technologies and their impact on customer engagement – the Conversational Interaction Conference hosted by AVIOS in San Jose and Enterprise Connect conference in Florida. 1 in 4 contact centers could be fully automated in 5 years.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

That is why the pick-up rate and average waiting time remain the two most visible areas for improvement within the call center industry. In this article, we will identify the key sources of friction during a customer care interaction and share a couple of solutions on how to solve them. How to remove customer friction points?

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Actual customer contact agents, however, prioritize something else: the effort required to perform their work. Agents obviously value bright contact centers and great salaries, but their daily happiness hinges far more greatly on systems and processes. Goal: Delivering a Consistent, Omnichannel Experience.

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Avaya

MAY 4, 2016

Using the latest services and solutions paves the way to guaranteed customer retention and loyalty. One of the leading organizations in the area of customer care, winning multiple awards for its contact centre operations including a Hamdan bin Mohammed Smart Government Award, is the Roads & Transport Authority (RTA).

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Kustomer

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

We must embrace change and adapt quickly to meet today’s consumer expectations for a smart, omnichannel experience powered by a modern CRM—the key to scaling CX, meeting explosive growth, and adapting to change. These businesses started with the right culture, philosophy, and customer-centric CRM platform.

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NobelBiz

APRIL 18, 2022

As it overlooks three critical components: the customer experience, the rise of new communication and the new contact center technologies. Modern customers want immediate and dependable solutions, which means your call center’s efficiency must be at its peak at all times. What is call center efficiency?

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NICE inContact

JUNE 11, 2019

But when it comes to the benefits of digital customer service, these seem to go across the board. It’s hard to think of the downsides of digital customer care, but there are a few industries that really can benefit from integrating digital channels and a more personalized approach to omnichannel: telcos, online retailers, and banks.

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GlowTouch

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Did you know… that one of the fastest-growing career fields is Customer Success Manager? This reflects the increased emphasis on the user experience and personalization across virtually every industry for whom customer care is a vital function. Service today is a crucial point of differentiation.

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BlueOcean

JANUARY 6, 2020

Competitive pressures, customer expectations, and emerging technologies are some of the key factors pushing leaders to elevate and evolve their customer service approach. We often talk about omnichannel as the ultimate goal for any and every customer service solution. An Increase in Channel Switching.

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Natalie Petouhof

FEBRUARY 21, 2016

September 7, 2016 finalists announced and invited to Connected Enterprise. October 27, 2016 Winners announced, SuperNova Awards Gala Dinner at Connected Enterprise . examples: digital retail, supply chain, payments, omni-channel retail). Covering Customer-facing Applications That Make Amazing Customer Experiences.

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NobelBiz

MARCH 21, 2023

When a problem arises, the customer expects a quick and efficient resolution. It isn’t easy to satisfy every customer on the first interaction. However, by studying customer experience metrics such as FCR, contact centers can create a balance between customer satisfaction and reducing service costs.

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