Fonolo

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Over the last few years, the retail industry has undergone many drastic changes, and therefore, so has the world of the retail contact center. Physical retail locations have experienced mass closures while eCommerce and omni-channel shopping have exploded. That’s where your retail contact center needs to shine.

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1 to 1

JANUARY 25, 2024

It’s not whether you have AI, it’s how you use it. That was the main theme at the National Retail Federation (NRF) “Big Show ,” which recently brought thousands of retailers, technology companies, and customer experience experts together over four days at New York City’s Javits Center. The topic of AI was everywhere.

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Uniphore

JANUARY 25, 2022

However, in artificial intelligence (AI), the feeling is anything but cautious. While the rest of the world was scrambling to course-correct in the wake of the global pandemic, AI was undergoing nothing short of a revolution. Emotion is the Next AI Frontier. Video-based AI software is the answer to that demand.

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Execs In The Know

JANUARY 23, 2024

Using Technology to Support Workers – Not Replace Them At the same time the surge in artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities has inspired both optimism and trepidation among technology industry leaders. AI promises to amplify productivity, particularly in tasks that involve data processing, forecasting, summarization, and calculations.

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Fonolo

AUGUST 20, 2019

As customers and clientele begin to re-emerge from their sun-soaked vacations, and step firmly back into reality and back-to-school or back-to-work shopping, contact centers in the retail industry and beyond will no doubt see a sharp influx in customer inquiries, emails, messages, and phone calls.

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Execs In The Know

MARCH 4, 2022

Financial services, healthcare, retail, insurance, and other providers of vital products and services to millions of people are struggling to hire enough call center agents to deliver essential customer support. Contact centers are no exception to the general trend. AI to the Rescue. Taking Work Home.

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Ameyo Callversations

APRIL 6, 2022

AI chatbot solutions are leading the way in providing exceptional customer service to businesses worldwide. They play a major role in delivering consistent and engaging customer experiences across eCommerce, retail, banking, insurance, and travel. IS REMOTE WORKING A GOOD IDEA FOR YOUR CONTACT CENTER? DOWNLOAD NOW.

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Ameyo Callversations

APRIL 6, 2022

AI chatbot solutions are leading the way in providing exceptional customer service to businesses worldwide. They play a major role in delivering consistent and engaging customer experiences across eCommerce, retail, banking, insurance, and travel. IS REMOTE WORKING A GOOD IDEA FOR YOUR CONTACT CENTER? DOWNLOAD NOW.

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1 to 1

APRIL 28, 2022

As retailers contend with the latest slate of challenges—inflation, snarled supply chains, the return to experience spending—there’s no overstating the importance of having a high-quality contact center. What is the difference between a captive contact center and outsourcing? Jon Stough. Hiring the right people.

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Taylor Reach Group

MAY 30, 2017

It seems there is no shortage of experts and pundits weighing in on what they see as the trends that will impact the Call Center/ Contact Center industry. In this post, I want to focus on trends that are already starting to ‘bite’ in Call and Contact Centers. . . . AI continues this evolution.

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DMG Consulting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The Business Case for Making Contact Center Applications Standard Employee Productivity Tools. Every employee plays a role in delivering an outstanding customer experience (CX), whether in direct contact with customers or supporting customer-facing co-workers. Sep 3, 2021 Donna Fluss.

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SurveySensum

JULY 24, 2023

The retail world is changing at warp speed, and so are customers’ needs and expectations. So, whether you’re a retail giant or a small boutique, it is time to up your game and ride the wave of exciting trends that are rocking the retail industry.

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Callminer

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Speech analytics software , for example, enables call centers to review past fraudulent calls, customize a fraudulent scorecard, and leverage real-time analytics to provide guidance to agents while on the call if a call is flagged as potential fraud. “Fraudsters use many approaches to trick call center agents and retail associates.

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Ameyo Callversations

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Today, investors and retail bankers are expressing their inclination towards cryptocurrencies and distributed ledger technology (blockchain) that underlies them. Contact Centers – The cryptocurrency industry is flourishing yet, customer care is still a significant challenge. Explore Ameyo’s Contact Center Solutions BFSI.

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Uniphore

DECEMBER 17, 2021

This is especially true given the increasing competition from more technology-savvy competitors and disruptive market entrants from non-healthcare sectors such as retail. That’s where conversational artificial intelligence (AI) and automation can help. Scoring an “Ok” Satisfaction Rating Isn’t Enough.

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Ameyo Callversations

AUGUST 24, 2022

This is where conversational AI plays a vital role by delivering efficient customer interactions and fast responses to their queries. With the increasing significance of Artificial Intelligence in customer engagement, more businesses are adopting conversational AI. Also, chatbots will become the harbinger of AI in different industries.

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Fonolo

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

This is a) partly because terminology around AI is problematic; b) partly because objective data is sparse; c) partly because the loudest voices have, well, let’s say motivated reasoning ; and d) partly because there are multiple overlapping questions. The title of last week’s post was “AI is Not Reducing Call Center Agent Employment”.

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Beyond Philosophy

JANUARY 12, 2022

Research reveals that once loyal customers switch brands, retailers, and stores now. An October 2021 research survey conducted by McKinsey and Company stated that 75 percent of consumers are radically changing their shopping behaviors, and about 40 percent of those consumers are switching brands and retailers.

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Taylor Reach Group

JULY 17, 2017

How pervasive is the impending impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the customer experience (CX)? And it would be worth it, as there are just so many possibilities to explore when pondering the ultimate takeover of the Contact Center by androids. Robot-led workforce automation is not going away. Manipulation. First Name.

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1 to 1

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Twelve months of toe-dipping and healthy scrutiny provided the launchpad to make some real moves with AI in the contact center, according to two customer experience experts on a recent webinar. Instead of expecting AI to deliver unrealistic efficiency savings overnight, look instead for revenue-generation opportunities, he said.

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SurveySensum

JULY 20, 2023

This will help you identify touchpoints with the friction, take the required action, and improve the overall retail experience. To address this, we have put together a comprehensive guide that provides insights into common pain points in both digital and in-store retail experiences , providing actionable strategies to resolve them.

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Execs In The Know

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Today, most companies still communicate with their customers using traditional tools and processes from over 20 years ago — by investing in complex contact center operations primarily focused on voice calls. What Does This Mean for Service Delivery Teams for Retail Brands? Guest blog post written by ChatLingual.

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CSAT.AI

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Machine learning based tech is becoming more sophisticated with virtual influencers , robot assistants , AI making appointments by phone. Acceleration of AI adoption Post-COVID. Interactions LLC conducted customer surveys in 2020 that revealed general support for AI and robotics. Best Uses of AI in Customer Service and CX.

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Fonolo

JANUARY 22, 2019

With more than 50% of companies already using chatbots, and 80% of businesses wanting chatbots by 2020 ( says Oracle ), bots have been, and will be, rapidly transforming the customer service and customer experience landscape, especially in retail. With advancements in AI, there is much to learn. Challenges. The Future.

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CSAT.AI

AUGUST 7, 2019

In an earlier blog we proposed the differing views on how AI wil l aff ect the contact center in the future. There is the doom and gloom approach that AI will take over jobs and dehumanize the experience. Alternatively, when used strategically as a helpful ass istant , AI enhances CX. That includes embracing AI.

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Steven Van Belleghem

MAY 19, 2020

Here are the components of the contact center of the future: A Hybrid Model. Most of the reactions below, mention automation as well, obviously: AI, analytics, chatbots, voice assistants, etc. Contact centres are not “safe” from that at all. Thanks to all contact center experts for sharing their expertise and wisdom.

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Execs In The Know

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Contact channels are how customers can get in touch with a business — for example, by emailing, engaging in a live chat, or calling a contact center for support. In modern customer service landscapes, marketing and customer contact channels overlap. Multichannel Strategy Use Case: Retail. Enhance CX with Mosiacx.

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Experience Investigators

JANUARY 30, 2024

We’re peeling back the curtain on Sam’s Club’s groundbreaking AI-based receipt verification system and exploring the ripple effects on the future of retail. We’re also confronting CX blind spots regarding AI integration and the declining comfort customers feel around these tools. Michelle holds 6 U.S.

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Taylor Reach Group

MAY 24, 2018

At Taylor Reach Group, we have compiled a list with hundreds of expos, conferences and summits focused on the Call Center, Contact Center and/or Customer Experience. Big Data & Analytics for Retail Summit : June 6-7, Chicago, IL. In 2018 we’re introducing our new look as Customer Contact Week.

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Fonolo

DECEMBER 13, 2018

While many of us are gearing up to slow down and spend quality time with family and friends, retail companies are bracing themselves for the clamor and chaos of the holiday season. There are many ways to make use of technology to help lighten the load of call center and customer service employees. On-Board Temporary Support.

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Fonolo

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

This is a) partly because terminology around AI is problematic; b) partly because objective data is sparse; c) partly because the loudest voices have, well, let’s say motivated reasoning ; and d) partly because there are multiple overlapping questions. The title of last week’s post was “AI is Not Reducing Call Center Agent Employment”.

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Comm100

AUGUST 20, 2019

If you’re in the contact center space, chances are you already have a customer experience strategy. However, while many contact centers are able to pick out various aspects of the customer experience, which could be improved, turning these thoughts into a successful process which guarantees results is often trickier.

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Fonolo

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

This blog is for contact center industry newbies. It’s a quick rundown of call centers and how contact center technology has developed over the last 70 years. What does call center technology mean? Call center technology refers to a vast range of software and hardware used to run the modern call center.

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Fonolo

DECEMBER 11, 2018

The data, collected over a 12-month period, revealed that customers phoning into call centers most frequently report waiting on hold with companies from the telecommunications, airline, and financial industries. Other industries, such as travel, retail, and shipping, were also identified in this report. Government. Electronics.

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DMG Consulting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Companies are re-evaluating their salary structures as they struggle to hire people for traditionally low-level jobs, including: contact center/customer service representatives, bank tellers, retail clerks, servers, hospitality workers, flight attendants, healthcare aides, and more.

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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. Be proactive in your call center. “A

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Fonolo

JANUARY 10, 2020

Ever since the retail industry has gotten a digital facelift, only a handful of brands have experienced unbeatable growth. Today, Amazon is a top-of-mind digital company that consumers are browsing all day long – and has quickly become THE retail giant. NEW REPORT – Call Center Trends 2020: A New Age for the Contact Center.

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