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Why email is more important than ever for customer service

Eptica

Companies therefore need to use smart technology that helps them reduce the handling time of emails, increases efficiency and boosts customer satisfaction. Here are seven areas they should focus on when picking the right email technology for their customer service needs: 1.

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Wanted: Customer Service Change Agents for Contact Centers

Tricia Morris

While the voice of the customer may be heard less often over the phone, it is clearly stating a growing preference for digital engagement. According to the same Forrester survey referenced above, online community, virtual agent, mobile customer service, social media and live chat have also increased in usage.

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16 Statistics Shaping the Future of Customer Service

Tricia Morris

Here is a collection of 16 statistics shaping customer service for today and tomorrow: 1. 76% of consumers say they view customer service as the true test of how much a company values them. 60% of consumers have higher expectations for customer service now than they did just one year ago.

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SalesForce, Hubspot, Zendesk and More — Which Customer Engagement Software is Right for Me?

Comm100

Operating system — Some customer engagement tools run better on certain platforms than on others. Before purchasing your customer engagement software solution, make sure that it is compatible with your company’s main operating system (Windows, Mac OS, Linux, etc). Deployment : Cloud, SaaS, Web. Freelancers. Restaurants.

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