CSM Magazine

JUNE 12, 2023

In today’s digital age, contact centers play a critical role in customer support, sales, and overall communication between businesses and their clientele. Unfortunately, these centers have also become a target for fraudsters looking to exploit the vulnerabilities inherent in these systems.

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TechSee

DECEMBER 16, 2021

In the last few years, the customer service industry has been upended by a combination of new pandemic-driven ways of working, the growing trend of digital transformation, and the continuously rising bar for positive customer service experiences. These technologies are paving the way for new possibilities for the future of call centers.

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 11, 2021

Contact center outsourcing has proven to be highly beneficial, but it isn’t without its faults. Call spikes are probably the biggest challenge that contact centers face. Due to this predictability, a business can hire an outsourced team to help their contact center manage the high call volume when needed.

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NICE inContact

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Contact centers of today are not just customer service centers. But there are only so many hours in the day, so how do you scale a highly connected, customer centric culture in your contact center , with limited budget? Today’s contact centers not just have to think about omnichannel.

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Uniphore

AUGUST 6, 2021

These are some of top contact center pain points driving employee disengagement today. In our webinar, What Your Call Center Agents Rant About on Social Media , we went beyond the annual Voice of the Employee survey to explore how agents really view the contact centers they work in—and why they’re leaving at an alarming rate.

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NICE inContact

MARCH 29, 2019

At the simplest level, an IVR (Interactive Voice Response) is an automated interface that allows you to interact with callers to gather data, and potentially resolve an issue without having to direct that caller to an agent. Why should you use an IVR in your contact center?

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NobelBiz

MAY 2, 2023

Welcome to this insightful blog post, where we discuss building a successful outbound lead generation strategy for contact centers. If you want to learn more about the latest trends in the lead generation space, you can watch the entire webinar discussion on demand here. And no wonder. And no wonder.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Host: Since we’ve officially entered the connected era, how will the emergence of 5g and IoT empower contact centers? And do you think it will help in creating a refined Omni Channel experience? So do you see contact centers implementing more self service mechanisms? It’s absolutely a next step.

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NICE inContact

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Interactive voice response (IVR) has been a staple of customer service for many years. Together with its “big brother”, the voice portal, IVRs have been part of contact center solutions for decades, and there is no reason to believe that they will go away any time soon. The advantages of IVRs for call centers are well known.

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NICE inContact

OCTOBER 25, 2019

There is extensive research that shows moving your contact center to the cloud is an inevitable requirement to staying competitive and relevant. Thus, it’s no longer a matter of “if” your contact center will move to the cloud, but rather “where” and “when” that cloud transformation begins.

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NICE inContact

JUNE 30, 2016

Speech Analytics allows customer support organizations to analyze audio of customer interactions for mentions of keywords or phrases, call themes, as well as the sentiment and emotions of callers. Despite this, many contact centers are still struggling to find practical uses, and/or measure the ROI of the technology.

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Magellan Solutions

MARCH 8, 2021

The rise of omnichannel call center . The pandemic is still limiting a lot of in-person contacts. Call centers are now running overcapacity to support customers during the pandemic. Multi-channel services can help solve the most common issues. This is for a high-quality interaction. Consistency in channels.

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NICE inContact

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Gartner’s 2019 Magic Quadrant for Contact Center as a Service, North America, report has just been released. Featuring a thorough evaluation of cloud providers by one of the independent analyst firms in the industry, the report is an invaluable tool for contact center leaders considering new technology investments.

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NICE inContact

AUGUST 24, 2017

inContact’s research shows that banking was in the highest tier for customer satisfaction with 54% of respondents ranking it for the most satisfied recent interaction. The post What are Bank Contact Centers Doing Right? The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) reported that banking customer satisfaction increased 5.3%

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TechSee

JUNE 16, 2022

Whether they need help setting up a new device or to repair a damaged product, the way in which these interactions are handled are at the heart of customer satisfaction. With a career spanning over 20 years, Eric has an extensive amount of experience in Contact Center and 3rd party and onshore vendor management.

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NICE inContact

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Contact Center as a Service, Western Europe, has just been released. Not only that, but we’ve also been evaluated as a Leader in the 2019 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Contact Center as a Service, North America, positioned the highest and furthest overall for its ability to execute and completeness of vision.

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NobelBiz

MARCH 19, 2024

Call center dashboards play a vital role in contact centers. Call center dashboards provide the kinds of insights and metrics that contribute to having improved agent performance and more successful campaigns. Types of Call Center Dashboards So what types of call center dashboards are there?

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NICE inContact

AUGUST 24, 2017

inContact’s research shows that banking was in the highest tier for customer satisfaction with 54% of respondents ranking it for the most satisfied recent interaction. The post What are Bank Contact Centers Doing Right? The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) reported that banking customer satisfaction increased 5.3%

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NobelBiz

JULY 10, 2023

As we speak, AI-powered solutions are revolutionizing how contact centers identify, engage, and convert leads. In this article, we delve into the profound impact of AI on lead generation and explore how your contact center can harness its potential.

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NICE inContact

AUGUST 27, 2019

So, contact center managers need to put the right practices in place and also give agents the right tools. Contact center agents who know more about each customer can be more engaged and more personal, which is exactly the experience that today’s digital customers demand. 5) Be channel-focused. 1) Be personal.

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CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The research revealed that 88% of customers agreed with this statement and that 43% of them still prefer non-digital channels. So, is Average Handle Time (AHT) still a relevant metric and what does it mean for contact centres today? Just be sure to update your WFM strategy as you add new channels, agents and technology.

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RapportBoost

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Read the transcript below: Nicholas Rodriguez: …the highest priorities for Contact Centers that focus on the customer. So, Talkdesk Enterprise Contact Center empowers companies to make their Customer Experience a competitive advantage. Learn more and request a demo at talkdesk.com. Thanks again Talkdesk.

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NICE inContact

JUNE 17, 2019

Many companies underestimate just how much the customer experience on digital channels matter. So, it’s no surprise that when it comes to dealing with businesses, I prefer to use digital channels over live phone calls. Now think about service over your digital channels. Studies show I am not alone in this preference.

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NICE inContact

JUNE 17, 2019

Many companies underestimate just how much the customer experience on digital channels matter. So, it’s no surprise that when it comes to dealing with businesses, I prefer to use digital channels over live phone calls. Now think about service over your digital channels. Studies show I am not alone in this preference.

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NICE inContact

JULY 24, 2019

Today, your customers are rapidly moving beyond first-generation digital channels (email, web chat, mobile apps) and on to next-generation digital channels (social media such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc. And companies are starting to invest in supporting these agent-assisted and self-service digital channels.

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TechSee

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

We’ve narrowed down the 5 key customer service technology trends to watch out for in 2018. Companies can then use AI-driven predictive analytics tools to determine customer patterns or trends in order to better target their marketing offers, and enhance their relationship with customers. 360-degree view of your customer.

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TechSee

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

We’ve narrowed down the 5 key customer service technology trends to watch out for in 2018. Companies can then use AI-driven predictive analytics tools to determine customer patterns or trends in order to better target their marketing offers, and enhance their relationship with customers. 360-degree view of your customer.

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NICE inContact

OCTOBER 21, 2019

The company moved to NICE inContact CXone , fully embracing a cloud contact center strategy in 2017, and that was a real turning point. The abandonment rate today, by the way, is less than 5 percent, and productivity has improved by 10-15 percent.

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NICE inContact

JUNE 20, 2019

Traditionally quality management in the contact center has been focused on evaluating agent-assisted interactions — mainly phone. We already discussed the gap between the number of digital channels for CX that are supported in the contact center and the number of channels that are evaluated as part of a business’ QM programs.

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SurveySparrow

JUNE 20, 2023

With its conversational interface and mobile-first approach, SurveySparrow offers interactive surveys that can be embedded as pop-ups in your app, boosting response rates and gathering valuable insights. Typeform Typeform, known for its aesthetically pleasing and interactive surveys, is a well-liked survey tool.

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NobelBiz

AUGUST 28, 2023

Hey there, fellow contact center champions! Ready to dive deep into the heart of transforming your contact center’s performance? In this article, we’ll explore actionable strategies that will help you revolutionize your contact center’s performance and create experiences that leave customers raving.

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NobelBiz

JULY 31, 2023

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. This artful approach guarantees that no customer query goes unanswered, while agents efficiently handle each interaction. The result?

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NICE inContact

MAY 8, 2019

How about the latest digital channels? These are questions that keep contact center leaders up at night. One gap: Contact center leaders underrate the quality of service being delivered by their agent-assisted phone channel. Customers are more satisfied with phone interactions than companies think they are.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 16, 2021

Small Business Trends) Customer service in the U.S. is a multi-billion dollar industry, one that’s growing all the time. But don’t make the mistake of thinking that customer service is solely the domain of people in call centers answering complaints and questions. 16 Great Customer Service Tips and Examples by Tom Coombe.

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NICE inContact

OCTOBER 9, 2019

But if you’re like most, you’re wondering how to harness AI’s amazing potential and incorporate it into your contact center in ways that will benefit customers, agents and the organization. Everybody’s talking about artificial intelligence (AI) ! In fact, you may be wondering where and how to start. Don’t miss this exciting webinar!

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NICE inContact

AUGUST 2, 2019

The fact that live chat is a real-time engagement channel makes this possible. Key takeaway: Live chat delivers a service that customers want and helps agents work more efficiently at a lower cost than other channels. This makes it easier for agents to respond to high volumes of customer interactions. 2) Omnichannel Coverage.

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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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