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.” Bob Furniss, Bluewolf customer care practice director, adds: “Visibility and accessibility are key to establishing omni-channelservice, as are utilizing emerging customer contact channels — video, SMS, self-service portals, and mobile apps — rather than traditional phone and email channels.”
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