NobelBiz

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Why Crucial Moments Define Customer Relations Every interaction with a customer is an opportunity. The Ripple Effect of Exceptional Service When we excel in providing unmatched service during these critical moments, the positive impact reverberates far beyond the immediate interaction.

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NobelBiz

MAY 9, 2023

Brad Butler, Contact Center Software Consultant @ NobelBiz Improved Agent Productivity Long wait times can be a significant challenge for contact centers, causing negative consequences for both agents and customers. This ultimately impacts the quality of the customer service they provide.

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NobelBiz

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

CCW reports that 91% of companies report their agents must access multiple screens during an interaction. The estimated value of the global contact center software market by 2027 is $110 billion , according to Replicant. Accenture predicts that AI is expected to boost productivity by 25% in the U.S.

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NobelBiz

AUGUST 14, 2023

This strategic implementation not only maximizes agent productivity but also improves overall customer experience by reducing wait times, eliminating unnecessary voicemail interactions, and ensuring that every interaction counts. Enhanced Agent Utilization An agent’s time is invaluable.

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NobelBiz

JULY 18, 2023

Call center skill-based routing is like having a team of expert matchmakers who seamlessly connect callers to the right agents. It ensures each customer is paired with the most suitable representative, guaranteeing a personalized and efficient interaction every time.

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NobelBiz

JULY 31, 2023

With the right call queuing system in place, you’ll witness improved call handling, reduced wait times, and heightened agent productivity. But that’s not all – we’ll also explore how intelligent call routing and customer data integration create personalized interactions that leave a lasting impression.

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NobelBiz

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Call flows are essential for contact centers as they provide a structured framework for managing customer interactions. Understanding Call Flows A call flow is like a roadmap that guides a phone call through a contact center. It ensures calls are directed to the right destination within your organization.

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Playvox

JULY 14, 2023

Contact Center Agent Productivity Defined Call center agent productivity is based on the efficiency and effectiveness with which your agents handle customer interactions, such as incoming calls, emails, chats, and social interactions. What are your wait times by channel?

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NobelBiz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Phone systems, a cornerstone of this communication realm, have been a steadfast method for facilitating interactions. Personalizing phone calls in a call center enhances efficiency and productivity by tailoring interactions to individual customer needs.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The drastic changes of the past few decades have caused a complete shift to high-tech modern solutions, where software has become key in transforming day-to-day call center operations. This goes to show the importance for call centers to adapt and integrate these advancements into their processes.

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NobelBiz

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Observing this KPI enables you to detect and address your contact center’s dysfunctions. Call waiting time is one metric that tends to define the quality of a customer’s experience and that of the service. A caller’s goal is more likely to be represented by a shorter wait.

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NobelBiz

MAY 16, 2023

In contrast, with a cloud-based contact center, you only need a computer, internet connection, and headsets, with everything else accessed via the cloud connection. How Do Hosted Contact Centers Work? This leads to faster resolutions, higher customer satisfaction, and increased brand loyalty.

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NobelBiz

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Power Your Contact Center with Work-From-Home Excellence Work-from-home (WFH) in contact centers enhances employee productivity, offers business flexibility, and maintains continuity during disruptions. Not all call centers have access to such expertise.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

If the telephone is the initial point of contact for the client, it might create a set of customer friction points. That is why the pick-up rate and average waiting time remain the two most visible areas for improvement within the call center industry. Long waiting times Customers are no longer willing to wait.

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UJET

JUNE 25, 2021

Unsurprisingly, mobile usage skyrocketed during the pandemic, and the percentage of mobile interactions with the contact center is now estimated to be 80% or higher globally. Doing so reduced its in-app voice wait times by 50%. It’s clear then that empathy in real time will always play a powerful role in CX.

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NobelBiz

MARCH 22, 2021

When connected to the interactive voice server, the customer is then directed to a series of increasingly accurate and comprehensive services or information based on the responses and choices provided through the chosen keys. Give your agents and supervisors access to a wide range of information based on previous interactions.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

If the telephone is the initial point of contact for the client, it might create a set of customer friction points. That is why the pick-up rate and average waiting time remain the two most visible areas for improvement within the call center industry. Long waiting times Customers are no longer willing to wait.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

This article will show you 12 telltale signs to upgrade your contact center software and 9 benefits you can acquire from this transition. Why do you need to upgrade to a top cloud-based contact center solution? Why do you need a new contact center software? And here are the telltales.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

If you are concerned about having too many phone or email interactions, you can do the following: Redirect a portion of the calls toward digital channels using an on-hold message that notifies callers of alternative methods to obtain answers. If your reachability is of the utmost importance, you can significantly raise the phone wait time.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

In our sphere, a successful contact center is defined by its ability to manage customer interactions and meet their needs, while also operating in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Agents who possess excellent communication skills and product knowledge, able to provide seamless interactions.

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NobelBiz

MAY 16, 2023

In contrast, with a cloud-based contact center, you only need a computer, internet connection, and headsets, with everything else accessed via the cloud connection. How Do Hosted Contact Centers Work? This leads to faster resolutions, higher customer satisfaction, and increased brand loyalty.

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Talkdesk

APRIL 12, 2019

Keeping your customers happy is paramount for your business, and these metrics will help you understand if your customers are satisfied with your product and services, if they are willing to promote you to others and where there are gaps in your customer interactions. Call SLA: Call SLA looks at what % of the calls are answered in X seconds.

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NobelBiz

APRIL 18, 2023

The customer satisfaction score aims to get feedback on specific topics such as products or services, quality of interactions with call center agents or after-sales support, purchase procedures, customer experience impression, etc. A well-calibrated IVR system is the cornerstone for intelligent contact center automation.

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NobelBiz

APRIL 11, 2023

As customer service demands continue to grow, contact centers are constantly on the lookout for innovative solutions to enhance their operations. ChatGPT, the advanced AI language model developed by OpenAI, has emerged as a promising tool for contact centers to improve customer interactions and streamline processes.

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Talkdesk

JUNE 21, 2019

Reducing average wait time and average handle time in your contact can yield huge customer satisfaction increases for your business. In this blog, we outline what call wrap up time is and actionable steps you can take to reduce it in your contact center.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Dead air time refers to the period of inactivity during customer interaction in a contact center; the time between when an agent finishes speaking and when the customer begins speaking or vice versa. Dead airtime can negatively impact the customer experience and make the interaction feel awkward or uncomfortable.

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NICE inContact

OCTOBER 15, 2019

One powerful way is to integrate your customer relationship management (CRM) system and your contact center software. Your contact center softwareacts as your single source for customer interaction data across all your channels.

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Playvox

JUNE 28, 2022

Omnichannel contact center software has evolved to include unified routing and interaction histories that are available from one channel to another, making the relevant customer history available to agents at all times. Related Article: 5 WFM Scheduling Tips to Make the Most of Your Agents.

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Talkdesk

APRIL 10, 2019

Customer Experience Keeping your customers happy is paramount for your business, and these metrics will help you understand if your customers are satisfied with your product and services, if they are willing to promote you to others and where there are gaps in your customer interactions. Learn more about how to increase first call resolution.

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NobelBiz

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

As the public face of your brand, agents are greatly aided by a unified agent desktop that makes it easy for them to interact with customers. Of course, seasoned contact center professionals will smile with nostalgia, remembering the good old days when the trusted landline call was the only communication channel an agent had to deal with.

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NobelBiz

APRIL 25, 2023

. – Steve Bederman, President of NobelBiz And that allows for a much more integrated broad workforce, allowing contact centers to take on more business worldwide. by 2022, 50% of major enterprises would have failed to combine interaction channels , resulting in a disconnected and walled customer experience devoid of context.

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NobelBiz

APRIL 3, 2023

Generally speaking, in the contact center space, people tend to look at the one-to-one interaction with an agent as the primary means of obtaining information about products and services. Reduce wait times as customers can access information and services without waiting for an agent. What About the Clients?

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NobelBiz

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

For call centers, metrics provide insights that shape strategies and determine operational efficiency. It delves into agent-customer interactions, revealing both the quantity and quality of these engagements. Brad Butler, Contact Center Software Consultant @NobelBiz How is Talk Time Measured?

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NobelBiz

APRIL 5, 2021

An ACD or Automatic Call Distribution System is an essential part of an overall contact center software solution as it connects incoming calls to specific agents who are skilled in specific skill sets. ACDs are critical in the contact centers, as they assist in meeting the goals and objectives of your business.

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NobelBiz

JANUARY 17, 2022

Understanding how to properly monitor your AHT is critical if a company wants to successfully outsource its contact center. Average handling time varies according to a business’s customer experience philosophy, the products/services it delivers, and the organizational structure of its support group.

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ViiBE Blog

MAY 13, 2021

Management systems keep track of call volume, route incoming calls, and perform data analytics in real-time. The software may use a call recording that informs callers of hold times or an interactive voice response (IVR) system, reducing the workload for call center agents. What does a call center do?

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NobelBiz

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

It’s a pivotal metric that profoundly influences a call center’s performance. A high connection rate signifies efficient use of resources, as more calls lead to potential customer interactions. Conversely, a low connection rate can result in wasted time and reduced agent productivity.

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