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A History of Customer Support Technology

TeamSupport

Ever wonder what customer service looked like 50 or 60 years ago? Here’s a look back at how customer support technologies evolved over the last century, and a peak at where they’re going next. 1960s-1970s: Emergence of Call Centers The concept of providing on-demand customer support began with call centers in the 1960s.

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Elevating Customer Support: Five Goals to Strive for in 2024

TeamSupport

Embracing an omnichannel approach ensures that customers can switch between channels without losing the context of their requests. Implementing advanced customer relationship management (CRM) systems can help streamline information, allowing agents to provide more personalized and efficient support.

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Making Self-Service More Intelligent

DMG Consulting

The rapid progress of artificial intelligence, especially generative AI, is leading to vastly smarter and more capable bots. Leveling Up Bots Intelligent self-service applications are based on several AI technologies, including machine learning, advanced speech technologies (e.g.,

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The Evolution of Customer Relationship Management: A Look at the Last Five Years

SugarCRM

When you think about Customer Relationship Management (CRM), sales and contact management may be the first thing you associate with it. The ability to track individual customer interactions and analyze that data is a game-changer, especially in an age where customers crave a personalized experience.

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Three Pillars of AI for Contact Centers

DMG Consulting

Three Pillars of AI for Contact Centers. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a very broad concept and set of technologies, which must be targeted to a specific challenge in order to be effective. The first of the three AI pillars is a grouping of technologies that allow organizations to understand what customers are saying.

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What is predictive behavioral routing?

DMG Consulting

Question: Predictive behavioral routing was mentioned in a recent “Ask a DMG Expert” answer. Answer: Predictive behavioral routing (PBR) technology matches customers with agents based on personality, communication style, emotional state, previous interactions, and more, to optimize conversations for both the customer and the organization.

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SugarCRM & sales-i: A New Era in Revenue Intelligence

SugarCRM

The recent acquisition of sales-i by SugarCRM is a game-changer in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Revenue Intelligence. Activating in dynamic markets in an overly technological world forces enterprises to handle an overwhelming amount of data. Below are the first 2 minutes of the webinar.

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