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A History of Customer Support Technology

TeamSupport

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. It certainly wasn’t as accessible or intuitive as it is today.

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How to Cut Call Center Costs with Technology

Fonolo

From agent hiring and training to in-house IT support, marketing, and HR, call center costs quickly add up. When it comes to reducing call center costs, start here. Start by calculating your total operating expenses. Then, add up the number of contacts minus abandoned contacts. Consider outsourcing. Voice call-backs.

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Essential Technology for the Virtual Contact Center in 2022

Fonolo

The customer service climate is constantly evolving, which means your contact center’s operation must adapt to keep up. Contact center technology is a key component of the way your business functions. And let’s not forget the boom in cloud-based technology adoption. Our Top 6 Contact Center Technology Picks for 2022.

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How to Cut Call Center Costs with Technology

Fonolo

From agent hiring and training to in-house IT support, marketing, and HR, call center costs quickly add up. When it comes to reducing call center costs, start here. Start by calculating your total operating expenses. Then, add up the number of contacts minus abandoned contacts. The Shift to Remote Work. Voice Call-Backs.

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Essential Technology for the Virtual Contact Center in 2022

Fonolo

The customer service climate is constantly evolving, which means your contact center’s operation must adapt to keep up. Contact center technology is a key component of the way your business functions. And let’s not forget the boom in cloud-based technology adoption. Our Top 6 Contact Center Technology Picks for 2022.

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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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Making Self-Service More Intelligent

DMG Consulting

Leveling Up Bots Intelligent self-service applications are based on several AI technologies, including machine learning, advanced speech technologies (e.g., Generative AI is also improving and speeding up self-service solution testing, making the solutions better from the outset.