Fonolo

JANUARY 20, 2022

Over the past few years, contact center leaders have had their customer experience, technological innovation, and overall resilience tested like never before. Call center industry trends help us pave a path forward and keep up with the ever-present competition. The first step to success is knowing what to expect.

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Hodusoft

OCTOBER 14, 2022

5 Ways to leverage eCommerce Contact Center Software to improve CX. With greater internet accessibility and drastic change in customer behavior, the age of e-commerce began and continues to grow. According to Statista , the e-commerce sales figure is expected to reach 8.1 What does an e-commerce contact center do?

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DMG Consulting

MAY 2, 2021

The Argument for Contact Center Digital Transformation. Contact centers are finally going digital, galvanized by a fast-moving pandemic. Digitization should be very compelling for contact center and enterprise executives, as once customer inquiries are in a digital format (email, chat, SMS, messaging, social media, etc.),

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Taylor Reach Group

MAY 14, 2017

Will AI Mean Less People and More Profit in the Contact Center? . Mention Artificial Intelligence (AI) to most people and it conjures up visions of talking robots and Alexa - like appliances answering simple questions. The drive to reduce the number of people in Contact Centers has been around since their inception.

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Fonolo

JANUARY 15, 2019

This goes for contact center managers and agents as well; for them, January is certainly “reach for the stars and crush your goals” month (as is every month!). Today’s digitally-savvy customers have zero tolerance for bad customer experience; this certainly includes their experiences with contact centers.

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Uniphore

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

More people now use technology to manage their finances than use video streaming services (78%) or social media (72%). Traditional banks did amazingly well in playing catch-up on digital transformation, but they didn’t necessarily perform as well when responding to the overwhelming volume of ensuing contact center interactions.

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Ameyo Callversations

JULY 10, 2022

Irrespective of the business type, the importance of a robust customer support strategy cannot be undermined. This is what keeps contact centers at the core of such a strategy. With rising customer expectations, most contact centers handle tremendous pressure to do more with fewer resources.

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Fonolo

AUGUST 29, 2019

Every year we ask: What can contact centers do to bolster their productivity, efficiency, and customer service offerings in the future? This year’s soundbites are rich with well-researched insights that a) act as a warning; and b) can help your contact center win. Learn more about Shaun here and here.

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Comm100

JUNE 5, 2018

AI (Artificial Intelligence) is undoubtedly a buzzword that’s been around for a while. From the early days of Science Fiction and Kubrik’s groundbreaking 2001: A Space Odyssey to the more recent chess match between Deep Blue and Kasparov, AI has long captured our imaginations. How AI can be Used in the Contact Center.

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Lumoa

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Not only are online retailers enjoying massive revenue from their customers (expected to be over $6 trillion in 2022 ), but the platforms themselves are also becoming increasingly sophisticated. Now, technologies such as AI and machine learning are driving highly personalized customer experiences.

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Fonolo

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Call centers have always relied on different forms of automation to provide swift service to their clientele. As technology gets smarter and more intuitive, so does the contact center that benefits from it. To find the answer, you need to evaluate your current call center workflow and identify opportunities for automation.

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Lumoa

JANUARY 15, 2024

Conversational commerce is all about interacting with customers through various communication tools, like live chat, chatbots, and contact centers. This omnichannel approach gives companies a chance to have a one-to-one conversation with customers on their chosen platform. Of course, chatbots can’t answer every query.

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DMG Consulting

APRIL 16, 2019

Essential Role of Contact Centers in Digital Transformations. We’re in the period of digital transformation, but surprisingly, contact centers are sometimes left out of these initiatives. Neglecting to include the contact center in essential business initiatives is not new.

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Hodusoft

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

HoduSoft Shines Bright with Omnichannel Excellence Award at NXTGEN BPO CONFEX 2023 HoduSoft has been awarded the prestigious “ Omnichannel Excellence in Contact Center Solutions ” award at the NXTGEN BPO CONFEX & AWARDS 2023 in recognition of its outstanding service in the field of contact center solutions.

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Lumoa

APRIL 28, 2024

At the same time, your customers expect to get the same level of support , no matter if they reach out on Facebook or via email. You can even find opportunities for cross-selling, upselling, or personalized promotions by using real-time insights and trends generated by AI. Which Platform Fits Your Needs?

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Shep Hyken

DECEMBER 2, 2022

This week, we feature an article by Steve Miller, Head of Customer Success at Cirrus , a contact center solution that helps companies engage with their customers. He shares the benefits of excellent customer experience for your customers and employees. At the heart of all contact centers sit the agents.

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Lumoa

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Companies should aim to meet their customers’ expectations by continuing to fine-tune their customer experience (CX) programs. Here are the CX trends you can expect to see in 2023 and how to keep your e-commerce business on track with the evolution of CX. Customer Experience in E-commerce Trend Predictions for 2023.

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DMG Consulting

MARCH 1, 2019

Thanks to AI and RPA, the WFO Market Surges. percent compared to the first half of 2017, and excellent for the contact center segment, which grew by 24.2 However, a significantly larger increase was experienced in the contact center WFO segment. NICE experienced year-over-year contact center WFO growth of $30.4

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Ameyo Callversations

JUNE 1, 2022

Conversational AI facilitates accessible communication between humans and machines through text or speech. The best form of conversational AI can create natural human sort of interactions. 70% use bots to retrieve information for their agents so they can offer recommendations to customers and resolve their queries in quick time.

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Comm100

MAY 25, 2022

Further social upheavals amongst workers and customer expectations have also occurred. Ultimately, customer service and contact centers have not been immune to these changes. In this article, we’ll look at some of the new challenges that have emerged to impact contact centers.

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Qualtrics

MARCH 13, 2020

Frustrating contact center experiences like explaining your issue over and over again, or being handed from agent to agent are usually caused by data silos. Find out how a few simple changes to your set-up can deliver better experiences to customers and agents. First, there was the call center.

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Sprinklr

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The reality is citizens and customers of government have more voice and more power than ever, especially with the proliferation of social media, chat, and other digital channels. Contact agency Inspectors General if they believe they’ve experienced poor management, fraud, abuse, or waste. Start social media firestorms.

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Callminer

AUGUST 6, 2019

.” – Sandie Simms, 12 Questions to Ask When Choosing Contact Centre Software , West UC; Twitter: @West_UC. Know the latest call center trends. Contact center software has evolved as customers’ expectations and needs have shifted with the rise of mobile devices and social media.

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Fonolo

JANUARY 31, 2019

It’s a challenging time for customer service executives. Customer expectations are higher than ever … and competition is stiff. Roughly 82% of customers are willing to leave a brand because of poor customer service. The protagonist prepares for a long journey through the customer service galaxy.

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Fonolo

APRIL 4, 2023

Customer service expectations in the contact center continue to increase, and only the best businesses keep up. Customer service statistics show that superior CX generates more return customers, increases loyalty, and helps generate higher profits.

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Fonolo

JANUARY 29, 2019

You may know a few of these already, but trust us: It never hurts to revisit some of the pivotal advancements, trends, stats, and interesting facts that have made waves in the call center industry (both past and present). respondents as the most frustrating aspect of the customer service experience. Director of Customer Experience.

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Ameyo Callversations

MAY 4, 2022

Since the data flow in real-time, you can also avoid delays in contact center operations by keeping the workforce updated. Unlimited scalability: Since the cloud communication system works via an ever-connected internet system, it helps you reduce the hardware downtimes, which is so familiar with physical contact centers.

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Comm100

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

This blog will cover the key reasons why contact centres are adopting a digital-first strategy to meet their customers’ ever-evolving service expectations, and what this means for the future of contact center solution providers. This is known as omnichannel customer engagement.

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Sprinklr

OCTOBER 5, 2021

It’s a common misconception that customers who raise complaints do so because they have nothing better to do, or worse still, because they are looking for a way to gain free or discounted products and services. The truth is that most customers who lodge complaints do so because they are at their wits’ end — and just want their issue resolved.

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Hodusoft

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Call centers must be upping their game on an ongoing basis just to keep up with trends and satisfy ever rising customer expectations. 2019 could see trends that will become more widely adapted as a way to deliver customer satisfaction and achieve more. Call center agents will be able to do more and yet feel less stress.

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SurveySensum

JULY 24, 2023

Customers want to experience all the cool trends but also want their needs and expectations to be met. According to Salesforce Customer Engagement Research 2022 , 73% of customers expect companies to understand their unique needs and expectations. It’s like they know us better than we know ourselves!

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Comm100

JANUARY 11, 2023

Meeting today’s high customer service expectations can be a challenge. To remain competitive in the fight for customer service supremacy, many organizations now rely on automation and artificial intelligence (AI) in customer service. What is the state of automated customer service in 2023? Table of Contents.

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1 to 1

MARCH 2, 2023

Workforce reductions are tempting in the face of economic headwinds but technology and customer experience experts urge contact center leaders to take the long view, and resist. Myron said other areas where contact centers will increase technology investment in 2023 include self-service automation and conversational AI/chatbots.

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Fonolo

MARCH 19, 2019

The Benefits of Improved Customer Service. Industries like retail, hospitality, and healthcare have continued to raise the bar to meet customer expectations. To do so, they have taken advantage of advancements in customer service technology. It’s a win-win for customers and companies alike. What’s Inside: .

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Zendesk

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Customers expect seamless and personalized interactions that can keep up with the fast-paced, interconnected landscape of today’s digital world. Businesses are delivering on these expectations by embracing omnichannel technology—the integration of communication channels into a single interface.

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DMG Consulting

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

On an annual basis, DMG conducts a worldwide survey of enterprise, customer service and contact center servicing goals for the upcoming year. An ongoing frustration (or challenge) for executives is that it appears as if the quality of service continues to fall farther and farther below customer expectations.

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Callminer

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

To learn more about how call centers can adapt to new challenges in the era of COVID-19, download our white paper: Contact Center Practices and Guidelines for Managing Through COVID-19. AI is here to stay. Omnichannel support is expected and appreciated. Keep reading to see what is on the radar for 2021.

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