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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. By the early 1970s, more call-routing systems were beginning to include ACD technology, ushering in the development of large-scale call centers. Ever wonder what customer service looked like 50 or 60 years ago?

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New York Times Op-Ed Mentions Containment Rate

Fonolo

So, you can imagine my delight to see “containment rate” mentioned in a New York Times Op-Ed last week! Voice-Powered Technology (VPT). Social Media as a Contact Center Touchpoint. Containment rate is a well-established performance metric in the customer service world, but not as well-known as NPS or hold time.

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Tech philosopher Alex Wolf on designing harmonious technology

Intercom, Inc.

Unpacking this central conundrum is at the heart of Alex Wolf’ s work – the self-described “consumer-facing anthropologist” has made a career by thinking deeply and talking widely about issues related to the pervasive role of technology in modern life. She asks what are the risks involved in “outsourcing” so many of our skills to technology.

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5 Top Customer Service Articles of the Week 8-16-2021

Shep Hyken

My Comment: Scaling customer service or CX is about using technology to create a better experience. How Customer Service Technology Helps You Delight and Retain Customers (+ Trends to Follow) by Alejandra Zilak. My Comment: Let’s stay in the technology lane. There are a couple of great quotes in big letters that are spot on.

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Don’t Make Me Repeat My Story!

Shep Hyken

I recently posted that message to social media. However, the chat solution is a great technology for companies to use to support the basics. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times, bestselling business author. The same goes for when I’m transferred to another person.

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5 Top Customer Service Articles of the Week 12-13-2021

Shep Hyken

Magazine) Ensuring your customers have the best possible experience — and come back for more — isn’t about spending more money on staff and technology. What Social Media Trends Will Emerge for 2022? CMSWire) 2021 was a busy year for social media platforms and 2022 is shaping up to be even busier.

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10 brands that have built awesome experiences in the metaverse

Steven Van Belleghem

In the first half of 2021, customers could visit Nike’s flagship store ‘House of Innovation’ in New York and engage in interactive and fun activities in a virtual recreation of Smith Rock State Park in Oregon through their mobile phones and other virtual and augmenting tools. Let me know over my social media!

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