Calabrio

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

These changes in consumer behavior and expectations, combined with new technologies, are starting to completely transform the contact center. We’ve entered an era where simply keeping abreast with the latest contact center tech advances is not enough. Technology Fuels Contact Center Transformation.

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Contact Center Self Service Analytics Banking 306

NICE inContact

JANUARY 9, 2020

Rewind the clock for a moment to 20 years ago, when self-service first began in call centres. The approach was simple, and customers were bound by one of two options within the self-service IVRs — just press one for this and press two for that. But today’s contact centres can offer so much more to customers.

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Self Service Strategy Contact Center Call Center 156

Talkdesk

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Most customers (69%) across all age groups want to contact a business via SMS, while even more (83%) want to learn about a product or service through their favorite messaging channels. Personalization and modernization are two of the biggest trends currently driving customer experience (CX).

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Self Service Contact Center Call Center Trends 107

NICE inContact

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

NICE inContact has partnered with Google Cloud to bring its Artificial Intelligence (AI) expertise into the CXone contact center with Contact Center AI for natural language chatbots and interactive voice response (IVR) that enable rich conversational experiences.

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Self Service Contact Center Chatbots Interaction 156

Cyara

JANUARY 4, 2024

Contact center technologies continue to evolve and enhance customer experience. As a result, contact center testing is growing in importance. But while the customer may have an easier and more seamless journey, contact center management may not.

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Contact Center Trends Customer Journeys Customer relationships 76

InMoment XI

APRIL 5, 2022

What is the future for employee and customer experience trends in banks, wealth advisory firms, and credit unions? InMoment recently dove into the financial services industry’s 2022 outlook—and there’s a lot to unpack. Employee and Customer Experience Trend #2: Focus on Both Digital and In-Person Interactions to Serve All Customers.

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Banking Trends Customer Experience Self Service 295

Call Experts

APRIL 8, 2024

Streamline Operations and Never Miss Another Call with a Contact Center for Utilities. We rely heavily on these essential services, from electricity and water to telecommunications and internet services. When Did Call Centers Become the Standard? Thus, the idea of using a contact center for utilities was born.

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Contact Center Self Service Multi-Channel Customer Service 52

Lumoa

JUNE 23, 2021

In the past, contact centers could stay ahead of the curve as long as they ensured to utilize the right solutions and tools to service customers. According to a survey, CCaaS will grow to be the favored adoption model by 50% of contact centers by 2022.

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Trends Self Service Contact Center Omni-Channel 208

TechSee

APRIL 26, 2021

The Age of Contact Center Transformation . Like many industries these days, contact centers are at a crossroads. On the one hand, every business needs to save money and customer service is generally the first on the chopping block. Vision: A key element for transforming contact centers .

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Contact Center Self Service Call Center Multi-Channel 109

NICE inContact

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

NICE inContact has partnered with Google Cloud to bring its Artificial Intelligence (AI) expertise into the CXone contact center with Contact Center AI for natural language chatbots and interactive voice response (IVR) that enable rich conversational experiences.

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Self Service Contact Center Chatbots Interaction 120

Russel Lolacher

MARCH 29, 2021

SMS self service is no different. And the expectations they have around what service will look like in that landscape continues to rise, whether your organization is ready or not. Self-Service: allowing customers to report stolen bank cards. Self-Service: report a problem with campus facilities.

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Self Service Engagement Banking Comparison 52

Calabrio

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

These changes in consumer behavior and expectations, combined with new technologies, are starting to completely transform the contact center. We’ve entered an era where simply keeping abreast with the latest contact center tech advances is not enough. Technology Fuels Contact Center Transformation.

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Contact Center Self Service Analytics Banking 130

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. Let’s look at some of the trends that are expected to drive this year’s priorities.

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Call Center Trends Self Service Contact Center 124

NICE inContact

AUGUST 16, 2019

In light of fast-changing customer demands, is your contact center keeping up? Consumer preferences are trending towards what’s easiest: channels that make it simple to engage. But with simpler, less urgent concerns, 40% prefer self service methods first. These are trends you can’t afford to miss.

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Contact Center Consumers Net Promoter Score Self Service 168

Vonage

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Here are 10 trends changing (and often raising) consumer expectations: 1. The rise of self-service has led to a generation happy to help themselves From self-checkouts to FAQ pages and call center IVR, consumers are more willing than before to try to solve their problems themselves.

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Customer Expectations Omni-Channel Trends Self Service 435

NobelBiz

APRIL 23, 2024

This evolution reflects broader trends in consumer behavior, regulatory environments, and technological advancements. Automated reminders, payment notices, and self-service payment options empower debtors to fulfill their obligations at their convenience, fostering a sense of control and cooperation.

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Omni-Channel Contact Center Customer Centricity Technology 94

CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The first choice for many consumers is now self-service. Studies have shown that almost 90% of clients anticipate a brand having its own service portal – and they prefer knowledge base enabled self-service channels such as FAQs. Adding Knowledge Management makes Customer Self Service easier.

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Self Service Customer Service Management Knowledge Base 52

BlueOcean

AUGUST 9, 2021

Contact center technologies are certainly in the mix of acceleration. In fact, many recent developments promise to reshape the landscape of customer service completely. The most recent publication from Ryan Strategic Advisory surveyed contact center leaders about the state of the industry. billion by 2024.

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Contact Center Technology Self Service Analytics 156

NICE inContact

AUGUST 16, 2019

In light of fast-changing customer demands, is your contact center keeping up? Consumer preferences are trending towards what’s easiest: channels that make it simple to engage. But with simpler, less urgent concerns, 40% prefer self service methods first. These are trends you can’t afford to miss.

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Contact Center Consumers Net Promoter Score Self Service 136

NICE inContact

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

It’s plain and simple, using plain language in customer interactions is good business for your contact center. When you use plain language across the customer journey, you’re offering better customer service. This all leads to cost savings in your contact center. You’re lowering call volume.

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Contact Center Self Service First Call Resolution Case Study 136

Blake Morgan

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Here are five CX trends as we head into 2023: 1) Automation and Self-Service to Ease Staffing Shortages. Automating contact centers and warehouses reduces the need for human workers without sacrificing customer experience. Staffing concerns remain a problem for all companies. 2) Phygital Experiences on the Rise.

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Trends Self Service Customer Experience Insurance 122

TechSee

DECEMBER 31, 2019

To help you plan, we’ve highlighted nine of the biggest customer service trends for 2020. Customer Service will become increasingly AI-driven. In 2020, automation, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning are expected to have an even greater impact on contact center operations. Voice will be king.

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Trends Customer Service Self Service Contact Center 136

NICE inContact

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

If you’ve manage an aging contact center, then you’ve probably identified several inefficiencies which limit your success. Maybe its call volumes that exceed contact center capacity. When you transform contact center inefficiencies into proficiencies you are transforming money “wasted” into money saved.

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Contact Center Self Service Average Handle Time First Call Resolution 121

Upstream Works

JULY 16, 2021

It’s easy for contact centers to build a business case for adopting cloud technology – reasons ranging from meeting the needs of today’s customers to finding an economical path to modernizing the contact center. Learn more about our omnichannel contact center solutions here.

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Contact Center Innovation Self Service Customer Journeys 78

NICE inContact

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Contact centers are no exceptions. Contact center execs are keen on leveraging AI for the right use cases and the one team they rely heavily is IT. As IT leaders, here are some key aspects to think through as you roll out an AI project in your contact center. But it shows high potential.

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Contact Center Self Service Guidelines Chatbots 136

Playvox

JANUARY 13, 2022

If your contact center is planning for the future, be sure to make employee experience and getting the right technology in place top priorities. We recently participated in a discussion with two industry experts that focused on megatrends that will impact contact centers in 2022. Employee Experience.

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Contact Center Trends Omni-Channel CRM 79

NICE inContact

JANUARY 17, 2019

What if the only human interaction your customers have with your brand is through an agent working at your contact center? Contact center agents have a significant impact on customer experience and thus the bottom line. Here our are 8 Qualities of Effective Contact Center Agents. Reliability.

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Contact Center Self Service Knowledge Base Customer Confidence 137

Bold360

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

We heard multiple takes on how various approaches to self-service can fuel that leftward shift—most notably the use of AI in knowledge management. Employees want more and better self-service knowledge. So it’s not surprising that 68% of employees say they want user-facing knowledge (self-help) at work.

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Self Service Employee Experience Knowledge Base Conference 59

NICE inContact

APRIL 29, 2019

The lowest hanging fruit for self-service for 2019 planning is to make sure that you’ve optimized your mobile app, and mobile friendly website, for quick responses to common customer questions and issues. The post Mobile Apps and SMS are Paying Off in the Contact Center appeared first on NICE inContact Blog.

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Contact Center Self Service Net Promoter Score Call Center 149

Calabrio

DECEMBER 18, 2020

The emergence of analytics has been one of the biggest trends of the past decade, providing companies with exponentially better insight into their data. This is especially true for contact centers that, at the forefront of the customer experience, have access to vast amounts of data containing highly valuable customer information.

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Contact Center Leadership Self Service Analytics 162

Lumoa

APRIL 28, 2024

You can even find opportunities for cross-selling, upselling, or personalized promotions by using real-time insights and trends generated by AI. Medallia is known for its robust analytics and reporting capabilities, providing in-depth insights into customer feedback and trends.

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Self Service Customer Journeys Analysis Feedback 208

Upstream Works

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

The most obvious example of a channel would be Voice, or calls placed to a call center or contact center to be answered by the next available agent, courtesy of call center software. An organization offering multiple customer channels is often referred to as having a “multichannel” contact center.

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Contact Center Self Service Trends Technology 60

Call Experts

JUNE 15, 2023

Streamline Operations and Never Miss Another Call with a Contact Center for Utilities. We rely heavily on these essential services, from electricity and water to telecommunications and internet services. When Did Call Centers Become the Standard? Thus, the idea of using a contact center for utilities was born.

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Contact Center Self Service Multi-Channel Customer Service 52

BlueOcean

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

At its most basic level, growing your in-house contact center means you’ll need more space. There’s also the cost of upkeep, both to the facility itself and of your technical infrastructure, where regular upgrades will be necessary to keep your contact center ahead of the curve. Request a client roster here. Flexibility.

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Contact Center How To Self Service Omni-Channel 149

Call Experts

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Three primary trends are driving the customer care industry: diversified cloud-based solutions. By actively harnessing a set of cloud-based AI-powered technologies, contact centers are infusing intelligence across the entire customer contact landscape. Key 2020 Trends: Cloud Contact Centers.

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Contact Center Trends Call Center Customer Journeys 69

TechSee

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Contact centers are always looking for ways to reduce costs. This is particularly true during periods of uncertainty and economic downturn, when call center cost savings contribute to business continuity. The Best Call Center Cost Reduction Strategies. Slash inbound inquiries with self-service.

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Call Center Self Service Strategy Contact Center 196

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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Self Service Contact Center Knowledge Base Call Center 246