Talkdesk

JULY 1, 2020

Many customers prefer and expect different digital communication channel options depending on the context. million customer conversations a year through digital channels — a number that is only expected to grow in the coming months. Here are seven main capabilities to look for in an omnichannel contact center solution: 1.

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NobelBiz

AUGUST 28, 2023

Hey there, fellow contact center champions! Ready to dive deep into the heart of transforming your contact center’s performance? In this article, we’ll explore actionable strategies that will help you revolutionize your contact center’s performance and create experiences that leave customers raving.

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TechSee

OCTOBER 9, 2018

each day and often engage in “tech multi-tasking,” such as setting a date via messaging app while while watching Netflix and tweeting about it. Dedicate trained customer service personnel – ideally other Millennials – to monitor all social channels and respond quickly to questions wherever they are asked. But they don’t stop there.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2023

Playvox, one of the leading providers of workforce engagement solutions for digital-first and CRM-centric contact centers, today announced the launch of a global collaboration with Salesforce (NYSE: CRM). Playvox solutions deliver a powerfully simple way to achieve efficiency and effectiveness in the contact center.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Host: Since we’ve officially entered the connected era, how will the emergence of 5g and IoT empower contact centers? And do you think it will help in creating a refined Omni Channel experience? So do you see contact centers implementing more self service mechanisms? It’s absolutely a next step.

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NICE inContact

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Inbound SMS is a relatively new channel, but you should ensure that for routing inbound text interactions, your solution supports a universal queue that simply includes SMS as yet another digital channel with access to all routing options available for other channels (data directed, conditional, skills-based, etc.).

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CSM Magazine

MAY 31, 2016

Magnus Geverts at Teleopti takes a look at providing a cohesive experience across different channels supported by flexible workforce management (WFM). 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.

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Avaya

MARCH 24, 2017

Looking back five years ago, 92% of organizations were already working to integrate multiple interaction channels —call it multi-channel, omnichannel, digital transformation—to deliver more consistent, contextualized experiences. That’s right, the customer experience is NOT about the contact center.

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Avaya

JANUARY 3, 2017

I know you’ve heard it all before; how single channel service evolved into multi-channel service evolved into omni-channel service. What if I told you that the customer experience is not necessarily about the channels you implement? From Servicing Channels to Channeling Your Customers.

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Upstream Works

OCTOBER 21, 2022

As contact centers transition to the cloud, there are several areas where AI is poised to play a leading role, including providing seamless customer experiences (CX). Omnichannel Data. One reason is that many contact centers are more focused on internal performance than the customer. Contact Center Applications.

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NICE inContact

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Inbound SMS is a relatively new channel, but you should ensure that for routing inbound text interactions, your solution supports a universal queue that simply includes SMS as yet another digital channel with access to all routing options available for other channels (data directed, conditional, skills-based, etc.).

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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?

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Playvox

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

When contact center managers look to decrease overhead, they think first to eliminate manual processes through automation. Meanwhile, CX leaders never take their eyes off customer KPIs, such as first contact resolution (FCR), retention, and satisfaction. They also look to consolidate solutions through pre-built integrations.

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CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Conversational AI (aka intelligent chatbots or virtual agents) combines artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to streamline customer interactions across channels. Customer service teams and contact centers have specific needs when considering new technology solutions. Multi-Lingual Capabilities. About the Author.

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Playvox

MAY 25, 2023

Contact centers have changed drastically in recent years. The once “in-person” centers dealing with inbound calls have been replaced by global, distributed customer experience teams. In addition, new online channels have emerged to help companies serve customers in an increasingly digital landscape.

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Call Experts

APRIL 8, 2024

Streamline Operations and Never Miss Another Call with a Contact Center for Utilities. As a result, for those looking to ensure seamless operations and superior customer service, many companies are deciding to use a call center for utilities as it has proven itself to be quite a powerful tool.

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NICE inContact

JUNE 18, 2019

With the proliferation of newer digital devices and channels, customers prefer to reach brands through digital channels rather than voice channels. But companies deploying and promoting digital customer service channels, like chat or SMS, are not seeing the results with NPS, containment, and agent efficiency.

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Omnicus

AUGUST 29, 2022

That number should scare you – or at least inform you that most contact centers will (and should) consider how they can up their game in the years to come. Poor customer service is costing businesses more than 75 billion dollars a year.

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Magellan Solutions

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Your handy guide to the differences between contact center and call center in customer support outsourcing. In regards to customer support outsourcing , people often cannot distinguish the difference between a contact center and a call center. Contact Center Versus Call Center: Which is Which.

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NICE inContact

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Contact centers of today are not just customer service centers. But there are only so many hours in the day, so how do you scale a highly connected, customer centric culture in your contact center , with limited budget? Today’s contact centers not just have to think about omnichannel.

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Magellan Solutions

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Empowering Your SME with Omnichannel Contact Centers. As many business practices continue to evolve, so does customer service, continuing to develop its channels in order to provide excellent service in more ways than one. What is an Omnichannel Contact Center?

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Interactions

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Specifically, brands should place a big focus on channels, which can include voice, text, chat, smart speakers, and more. When it comes to customer convenience, it’s important for companies to offer channels that will best support the customer and what they are trying to accomplish. What is omni-channel?

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ijgolding

MARCH 22, 2017

The customer has always been at the heart of every business, be it a street vendor selling hot dogs or a multi-national firm selling a wide range of products. Multi-national food & beverage corporations like The Coca-Cola Co. Many of them have outsourced contact center operations and some have maintained in-house customer support.

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NICE inContact

OCTOBER 25, 2019

There is extensive research that shows moving your contact center to the cloud is an inevitable requirement to staying competitive and relevant. Thus, it’s no longer a matter of “if” your contact center will move to the cloud, but rather “where” and “when” that cloud transformation begins.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Hitting the Reset Button on Omni-channel Customer Service. </span> Shep Hyken sits down with Murph Krajewski, discussing the importance of knowing what channels your customers want you to be on. Top Takeaways: Omni-channels today are more of a mindset than a definable term.

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NICE inContact

JUNE 26, 2019

One top demand is for true omnichannel customer service , no matter the channel. We reported in the 2018 NICE inContact Customer Experience (CX) Transformation Benchmark that 91% of consumers expect a seamless omnichannel experience. To find out, we surveyed over 900 contact center decision makers. Is it worth it?

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inQuba

MAY 23, 2022

As such, their journeys are multi-touch, omni-channel and cross functional. have reported that more than half of customer interactions happen during multi-event, multi-channel journeys 3. Whether digital experiences or omni-channel, customers need to be helped towards their goals.

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BlueOcean

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Here’s How Supply Chain and Shipping Visibility Improve Customer Experience In some circumstances, we know that contact center can feel like an island, siloed off from other functional business practices. Check the article out here if you’re looking to expand and innovate within your CX strategy. Piqued your interest?

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CSM Magazine

JUNE 12, 2023

In today’s digital age, contact centers play a critical role in customer support, sales, and overall communication between businesses and their clientele. Unfortunately, these centers have also become a target for fraudsters looking to exploit the vulnerabilities inherent in these systems.

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Call Experts

JUNE 15, 2023

Streamline Operations and Never Miss Another Call with a Contact Center for Utilities. As a result, for those looking to ensure seamless operations and superior customer service, many companies are deciding to use a call center for utilities as it has proven itself to be quite a powerful tool.

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NICE inContact

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Nearly 70% of companies fail at designing omnichannel CX. To beat the odds, follow these 5 steps to creating a future-proof omnichannel CX program that supports seamless channel hopping across any channel your customer prefers.

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NobelBiz

AUGUST 11, 2022

Customer expectations are higher than they have ever been and call centers are increasingly concerned with their ability to adapt to changing conditions. That’s where CCaaS – Contact Center as a Service comes in. Why CCaaS flexibility is so important for call centers?

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NobelBiz

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

In today’s fast-paced digital environment, intelligent automation has become a powerful force, propelling change within call centers across the globe. Contact centers serve as the lifeblood of customer service for countless businesses, and the integration of intelligent automation holds the key to unlocking their full potential.

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Interactions

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Understand the difference between multi-channel, omni-channel, and opti-channel. Multi-channel is a channel strategy where multiple, separate channels are offered for customers, without the ability to pass context from one channel to another. They have the big picture view.

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NICE inContact

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

In the world of Contact Centers , moving functions like IVR and ACD are obvious choices. Your Contact Center represents the front line to your constituents and customers. The post Moving to Cloud: A Must for Contact Centers appeared first on NICE inContact Blog.

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NICE inContact

NOVEMBER 8, 2020

An ACD is essential contact center technology. Without an ACD, the operation would be in disarray, which is why it is indispensable for every contact center. Learn the capabilities of industry-leading ACDs and how those capabilities positively impact operations and customer experience (CX).

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NICE inContact

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Gartner’s 2019 Magic Quadrant for Contact Center as a Service, North America, report has just been released. Featuring a thorough evaluation of cloud providers by one of the independent analyst firms in the industry, the report is an invaluable tool for contact center leaders considering new technology investments.

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