TechSee

AUGUST 10, 2023

TechSee’s visual automation platform uses computer artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) to enhance customer and contact center engagements. TechSee’s Computer Vision AI and AR can improve issues facing customer contact centers around first-call resolution, average handling times, and truck roll avoidance.

Connections 206

Connections Contact Center Average Handle Time First Call Resolution 206

NICE inContact

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

We’re making it easier than ever for contact center managers to bring together the most powerful solution to operate your contact center, to drive efficiency and productivity, and to give your agent a streamlined desktop with everything they need in one place. Five Reasons Why This is the Most Popular and Power Solution.

Contact Center 27

Contact Center Average Handle Time Self Service CRM 27

BlueOcean

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

By developing a custom Zendesk IVR integration for a global communications leader, Blue Ocean eliminated manual data entry, reducing average handle time by 53 seconds and boosting customer satisfaction ratings by 34%. In today’s landscape of omnichannel customer support, efficient help desk optimization is crucial.

Case Study 156

Case Study Study Communication Average Handle Time 156

InMoment XI

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Call Center Dashboard vs Contact Center Dashboard A call center dashboard tracks performance by focusing on phone-based interactions. On the other hand, a contact center dashboard covers multiple communication channels, including phone, SMS, email, chat, and social media.

Call Center 195

Call Center Contact Center Social Media Effort Score 195

NICE inContact

OCTOBER 15, 2019

But if you are a contact center manager, you aren’t measured solely on your own personal performance. One powerful way is to integrate your customer relationship management (CRM) system and your contact center software. Average Handle Time: Integrating your contact center and CRM enable you to shorten call length.

Contact Center 24

Contact Center CRM Contact Center Software Self Service 24

InMoment XI

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Here are 30 important metrics you can track to ensure your call center achieves its goals. Average Handle Time (AHT) Average Handle Time (AHT) measures the average time taken by an agent to complete a single call. Lower AHT reflects efficient service.

Call Center 195

Call Center Metrics Self Service Effort Score 195

NobelBiz

JANUARY 17, 2022

However, it is obvious that insufficient training, incompatible interfaces and other factors might result in an increase of Average Handling Time. The AHT is a KPI that contact centers always strive to improve. But, how is the Average Handling Time (AHT) calculated?

Average Handle Time 52

Average Handle Time Contact Center Management Call Center 52

Vonage

MARCH 11, 2016

It was a very omnichannel experience. But, the phone was the primary channel. No other channel would have worked so well. Read on to learn what Melanie did, why other channels would have failed, and how Verizon Wireless empowered Melanie to make it happen. Second, Melanie was given time. How about you?

Omni-Channel 120

Omni-Channel Wireless Contact Center Average Handle Time 120

NobelBiz

AUGUST 28, 2023

Hey there, fellow contact center champions! Ready to dive deep into the heart of transforming your contact center’s performance? Buckle up, because we’re about to embark on a journey that will take your operations from average to exceptional.

Contact Center 98

Contact Center Omni-Channel Multi-Channel Self Service 98

CSM Magazine

MAY 31, 2016

This puts increasing pressure on contact centers and customer service departments. Many have transitioned from single-channel to multi-channel, to now omni-channel interaction. The question is: How do you provide customers with a cohesive experience across the different channels?

Omni-Channel 40

Omni-Channel Multi-Channel e-support Social Media 40

AWS Machine Learning

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Principal is conducting enterprise-scale near-real-time analytics to deliver a seamless and hyper-personalized omnichannel customer experience on their mission to make financial security accessible for all. They are processing data across channels, including recorded contact center interactions, emails, chat and other digital channels.

Omni-Channel 122

Omni-Channel Financial Groups Analytics 122

BlueOcean

AUGUST 19, 2024

These omnichannel touchpoints include everything from the tried-and-true phone, email, and web/app chat to self-service and social media. At Blue Ocean, we hire agents who understand that your customers are our customers, and customers are the only reason we are all in business. But the trick is knowing what to measure.

Self Service 156

Self Service Contact Center Average Handle Time Customer Satisfaction 156

BlueOcean

AUGUST 19, 2024

These omnichannel touchpoints include everything from the tried-and-true phone, email, and web/app chat to self-service and social media. At Blue Ocean, we hire agents who understand that your customers are our customers, and customers are the only reason we are all in business. But the trick is knowing what to measure.

Self Service 156

Self Service Contact Center Average Handle Time Customer Satisfaction 156

NICE inContact

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

In part 1 of the blog, we looked at the foundations of building a robust Customer Experience (CX), starting with contact centers. A successful CX toolset is not just one which is customer facing with omnichannel and always-on service. Everyone is excited about CX, given the direct correlation with revenue and margins.

Net Promoter Score 137

Net Promoter Score Contact Center Average Handle Time Effort Score 137

BlueOcean

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Great companies are regularly assessing the ongoing value of their partnerships – but how do you measure the true value your contact center outsourcer is delivering? Whether it’s your own culture that shifts over time or that of your outsourcer, keeping a pulse on cultural alignment in your outsourced contact center is essential.

Customer Care 156

Customer Care Contact Center Effort Score Net Promoter Score 156

Playvox

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Let’s face it, the call center of yesteryear is not wholly relevant when looking at customer service operations today. Even the terms “call center” and “contact center” are called into question, given the images they evoke of rows of agents in cubicles lined up to fill a room. What Is A Digital Contact Center?

Contact Center 72

Contact Center Multi-Channel Average Handle Time Omni-Channel 72

Playvox

MARCH 19, 2024

Some of the most common uses of AI have been game changers: Virtual assistants like Siri guiding us on our way and finding information in an instant Fraud detection from our financial institutions Medical diagnoses and healthcare Contact centers are no exception and stand to gain significant business and operational benefits from AI.

Contact Center 74

Contact Center Self Service Net Promoter Score Effort Score 74

NICE inContact

AUGUST 27, 2019

This isn’t just our idea; it’s backed up by the stats: Companies with the strongest omnichannel customer engagement strategies retain an average of 89% of customers, compared to 33% for companies with weak omnichannel strategies (Aberdeen Group Inc.) We’ve said before that average handle time (AHT) is a dead-end.

Connections 149

Connections Tips Social Media Multi-Channel 149

Playvox

JANUARY 24, 2022

While it’s hard to argue against the importance of delivering great CX, it’s also all too easy to assume that the experiences your contact center delivers are up to par simply because you are handling interactions efficiently. Unpacking the types of customer interactions contact centers handle provides key insights.

Contact Center 88

Contact Center Measurement Customer Experience Net Promoter Score 88

InMoment XI

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Conversational analytics, also called conversational intelligence or conversational AI, is the process of analyzing natural language conversations between an organization’s customer service or contact center agents (both human and virtual) with that organization’s customers or clients. Why is Conversational Analytics Important?

Analytics 195

Analytics Data Social Media Average Handle Time 195

TechSee

JUNE 25, 2019

Utilizing robotic process automation (RPA) in contact centers has been proven to reduce costs and increase operational efficiencies. Back office AI customer service technologies are especially relevant to assisting in workload management, agent productivity and high-level data analysis of contact center performance.

Technology 122

Technology Customer Service Contact Center Gamification 122

UJET

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

The API integration linking your contact center and your customer relationship management (CRM) tool shouldn’t be holding you back. API integrations are lines of code that connect two or more applications, like your CRM and your contact center. What Exactly Is CRM Contact Center Unification? Data Accuracy.

Contact Center 82

Contact Center CRM Data Customer Service 82

UJET

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

The API integration linking your contact center and your customer relationship management (CRM) tool shouldn’t be holding you back. API integrations are lines of code that connect two or more applications, like your CRM and your contact center. What Exactly Is CRM Contact Center Unification? Data Accuracy.

Contact Center 82

Contact Center CRM Data Customer Service 82

NICE inContact

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Average handle time (AHT) , a key CX metric, has fallen by two minutes! Find out where DSW is going next, as Tim and Tom discuss insights for deciding which transactions best lend themselves to automation (next up: returns) and look ahead to integrating chat into the customer’s omnichannel experience.

Self Service 139

Self Service Virtual Agent Customer Experience Average Handle Time 139

NICE inContact

MARCH 28, 2018

Of the many metrics that Contact Center Executives care about, here are some key ones that directly impact customer experience: Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) – This continues to be the #1 direct measure on customer experience. Average Handle Time (AHT) – This is one of the most significant metrics when it comes to driving down costs.

Self Service 120

Self Service Metrics Customer Experience Contact Center 120

TechSee

MARCH 19, 2019

Once upon a time, measuring customer service success was straightforward. Hire some agents, train them, and use standard contact center KPIs to measure how well they perform. With many of these channels and tools enabling self-service, old-school KPIs are no longer sufficient.

Self Service 146

Self Service Metrics Contact Center Virtual Agent 146

SurveySensum

OCTOBER 29, 2024

It’s no secret that your contact center is the first line of defense with your customers – making it the most important touchpoint in the customer journey. That’s where contact center analytics comes into play. What is Contact Center Analytics? However, what are the benefits of contact center analytics?

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Analytics Self Service Average Handle Time 52

Uniphore

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Contact centers are the main touchpoints with members, greatly impacting overall member satisfaction. In fact, more than four out of ten members (43%) report that they prefer the call center as the primary channel for communicating about their health plan. Consumers faced long wait times to reach an agent.

Self Service 130

Self Service Healthcare Contact Center Effort Score 130

NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Call4You Marketing implemented NobelBiz Omni+, an advanced, full-featured cloud contact center solution equipped with an impressive stack of options and features that can be easily integrated, customized, and optimized to any contact center use case. RELATED ARTICLE What is IVR?

Call Center 104

Call Center Tools Contact Center Net Promoter Score 104

Talkdesk

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

From an operational perspective, personalization will drive down important call center metrics like average handle times (AHT). Contact centers can drive significant value for both the patient and the organization by offering services the patient hadn’t previously considered or wasn’t even aware they needed.

Consumers 101

Consumers Healthcare Contact Center How To 101

CSM Magazine

JUNE 5, 2024

With Meaning capabilities within the Five9 Agent Desktop, voices can be modified in real time to help facilitate seamless conversations between contact center agents and customers. ” “Meaning brings AI to the contact center for companies focused on streamlining the customer experience,” said Brian Bitsky, Sr.

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Average Handle Time First Call Resolution Omni-Channel 52

Upstream Works

JANUARY 25, 2022

For contact centers, digital transformation has surpassed buzzword status. CX innovation is accelerating faster than ever before, and it’s integral that contact centers keep pace. But how can contact centers respond? But how can contact centers respond? Understanding the Customer Journey.

Innovation 78

Innovation Contact Center Omni-Channel Self Service 78

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Actual customer contact agents, however, prioritize something else: the effort required to perform their work. Agents obviously value bright contact centers and great salaries, but their daily happiness hinges far more greatly on systems and processes. As an example, evaluate abandonment within your web self-service channels.

Omni-Channel 100

Omni-Channel Self Service Abandon Rate Policies 100

Upstream Works

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

These drivers will continue into the new year has contact centers strive to meet new customer demands – by upgrading technology while knowing how to deploy the new capabilities. Contact center leaders must understand how the criteria for CX has changed with the pandemic. Meeting the New Criteria for Customer Experience.

Average Handle Time 78

Average Handle Time Contact Center e-support Touchpoint 78

Playvox

MAY 4, 2023

Unlike my favorite fruit seller, you’ve got hundreds or thousands (or hundreds of thousands) of customer issues that require sophisticated, efficient customer care through the right contact center solutions. What Is A Digital Contact Center? Is your contact center omnichannel?

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Customer Expectations Meeting Self Service 52

Think Customers

APRIL 21, 2022

This typically means choosing between omnichannel versus multichannel support. What is omnichannel support? A defining characteristic of omnichannel support is that customer support is available across all communication channels, delivering a consistent customer experience. What are the benefits of omnichannel support?

Omni-Channel 52

Omni-Channel Contact Center Average Handle Time Touchpoint 52

NobelBiz

APRIL 18, 2023

Optimizing team productivity is the key to achieving this goal, and this comprehensive guide will walk you through the steps necessary to unlock your call center’s full potential. What is hyper efficiency in a contact center?

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Call Center Management Gamification 52