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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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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. Companies set up centralized offices to handle customer inquiries and issues via telephone. 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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Five technology trends that will shape customer service in 2022

Logicalware

Tech analysts have announced their top technology trends to watch in 2022. A few familiar technology trends will also be making a comeback… Here are five trends you need to know about right now: 1. A few familiar technology trends will also be making a comeback… Here are five trends you need to know about right now: 1.

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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.