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CRM
February 26, 2013
Leonard Klie |
inContact Releases New Version of Cloud Contact Center Software The company expands multichannel offering with Universal Queue, new agent interface, true inbound and outbound blending, and an API-driven cloud ecosystem.   |
CRM
February 2013
Leonard Klie |
Case Management Takes a Dynamic Turn Progressive contact centers can incorporate adaptability, cross-sell and upsell capabilities, social media integration, gamification, and multiple channels. |
CRM
September 2007
Ian Jacobs |
Across the Universe Contact center managers have begun to examine this idea of the universal agent, agents theoretically capable of handling any contact, via any channel. |
CRM
August 2014
Leonard Klie |
Brands Deliver Inconsistent Engagements The phone still outperforms other channels for customer service. |
CRM
September 2015
Leonard Klie |
EBay Finds a NICE Way to Save NICE Systems' Interaction Analytics helps eBay Enterprise dramatically cut average handling times |
CRM
July 2014
Leonard Klie |
The 4 Key Customer Service Omnichannel Considerations Contact centers have deployed new technologies in silos; integration is difficult but not impossible. |
CRM
July 2013
Barton Goldenberg |
Happy Agents, Happy Customers Increased agent productivity leads to increased satisfaction. |
CRM
September 2010
Koa Beck |
11 Tips to Conquer Contact Centers If your contact center empire feels as if it's crumbling all around you, these best practices may help you reclaim the seat of power. |
CRM
January 27, 2012
Anand Subramaniam |
Deliver on Your Customer Service Brand Promises Six ways to make promises you can keep. |
CRM
June 1, 2005
Paul Stockford |
Workforce Optimization's Missing Link Companies should strengthen their workforce optimization strategy with the addition of efficient agent selection tools. |
CRM
April 2014
Leonard Klie |
The General Reboots Agent Training with Intradiem The online auto insurance provider updates agent skills with Intraday Management technology. |
CRM
December 2013
Leonard Klie |
Overcome Multichannel Customer Service Challenges Effective strategies start with talking to customers. |
CRM
September 2015
Leonard Klie |
It Takes More than Coupons to Settle Complaints Consumers want more than compensation when things go wrong |
CRM
November 15, 2004
Jason Compton |
How to...Train and Manage Multichannel Agents Not all agents are ideal for a demanding multichannel role, but these five steps will help contact center managers find the right agents, and give them the tools they need to make each phone call, email, and chat session a top-notch experience. |
CRM
January 2, 2015
Marriann Cole |
4 Building Blocks for Improving Customer Service Listening to customers' voices shouldn't stop when the sale is made. |
Insurance & Technology
July 11, 2008
Akhil Tripathi |
Web-Based Solutions Deliver on Agents' Tech Expectations Insurers can leverage agent portals and systems integration technology to streamline agents' workflow and improve efficiencies. |
CRM
October 2015
Leonard Klie |
On the Scene -- Customer Service Experience: Explore New Channels, but Invest Wisely Conference speakers urge companies to integrate channels for a seamless customer experience |
CRM
August 26, 2011
Rajaram & Manasa |
The Next Frontier in Call Center Analytics Investing in operations is not enough. Ideally, companies would invest unlimited funds into ensuring that each and every customer receives a personal, efficient call center experience. |
CRM
August 19, 2011
McNally & Walheim |
Call Centers Support Insurance in Multichannel Environment Customer experience continues to be a key differentiator in insurance |
CRM
December 2012
Leonard Klie |
Piecing Together Multichannel Support Cross-channel support starts with connecting the right channels. |
CRM
May 2007
Coreen Bailor |
Yackety Clack Text chat is no longer exclusively for the tech-adept, buddy-list teen set -- it's picking up steam as an enterprise touch point to facilitate multichannel strategies for service and sales efforts. |
CRM
January 2004
Jason Compton |
The Changing Role of the Contact Center Agent With the proliferation of online self-help and new call center technologies, agents are being asked to resolve more challenging issues or to transform themselves into salespeople. But are current agents, who primarily respond to basic service requests, right for these new roles? |
CRM
May 2005
Coreen Bailor |
Making a Clear Connection Integrating your multichannel operations can seem like a near-impossible feat, but it doesn't have to be. Follow these strategies to ease your integration process and maximize your multichannel potential. |
CRM
January 26, 2004
Patrick O'Neal |
Customers Prefer Self-Service When companies empower customers to transact how they want, when they want, the majority of customers will choose the lowest cost option.. |
CRM
October 2004
Coreen Bailor |
12 Ways to Boost Productivity From better knowledge bases and improved natural-language search engines, to workforce management strategies and business process reengineering, here's what's new in enhancing contact center productivity. |
CRM
September 10, 2015 |
Aspect Enhances Zipwire Cloud Contact Center Solution Application upgrades include a consolidated knowledge base, omnichannel capabilities, and added routing functionality. |
CRM
July 20, 2012
Duke Chung |
Customer Service 2.0 Five tips for creating an agile and successful call center to keep up with customer demands. |
CRM
January 2012
Leonard Klie |
Customer Service Is a Complex Ecosystem As more communication channels become available, running contact centers has become increasingly complex. |
CRM
July 10, 2015
Anna Convery |
4 Steps to Using Automation to Transform Your Enterprise Leave decision making to humans, but automate (or eliminate) the processes that lead up to it. |
CRM
January 25, 2013
Leonard Klie |
Consumers Are Happier with Contact Centers Call Center Satisfaction Index finds Web self-service and email dominate the non-phone mix of contact channels, but social media is playing a critical role. |
CRM
March 1, 2005
Jason Compton |
Managing the Minutia An effective workforce management strategy increases service levels with less effort. |
CRM
April 2005
Phillip Britt |
The 2005 Service Elite Awards The 2005 Service Elite awards in customer service in the following categories: Knowledge-Base Tools, Agent-Facing Universal Desktop, Quality Monitoring, Workforce Management, Speech Solutions, and Outsourcing Services. |
CRM
August 2014
Donna Fluss |
Buzzword Battle: Omnichannel Versus Multichannel When the contact center industry takes notice, we all win. |
CRM
October 1, 2007
Colin Beasty |
Tech Solution: Workforce Management Solutions Business problem: Managers cannot staff and manage their contact centers effectively. Workforce optimization solutions, which are simplifying those complex tasks while providing insightful performance management and learning capabilities. |
CRM
March 29, 2013
Bhupendra Gupta |
Look to Customer Experience Data to Solve Business Problems Less consumer effort results in higher satisfaction. |
CRM
February 1, 2006
Phillip Britt |
Scheduling Tool Traction By implementing a new workforce scheduling application, agent hours have been reduced by 20% at Taction, a call center outsourcing company. |
Insurance & Technology
February 10, 2010
Joel Curry |
Data Quality is Key to Agency Portal Performance A relatively small investment in data quality can make a big difference in helping insurers get more out of their agent portals than they put in. |
CRM
October 2010
Koa Beck |
Anybody's Bot Virtual agents, deemed the new concierge of the Internet, help customers navigate through ever-increasing Web site complexities. |
CRM
October 31, 2014
Kumaran Ponnambalam |
How Human Variability Can Improve Contact Center Performance Look beyond technology to serve your customers best. |
CRM
June 9, 2014
Leonard Klie |
Pegasystems Releases Customer Process Manager for Insurance PCMI enables insurers to deliver consistent customer service across channels. |
CRM
December 14, 2015
Sam Del Rowe |
GI Insight Study Finds Omnichannel Approaches Are Falling Short Research indicates that though consumers use multiple channels in their shopping journeys, companies are not successfully implementing omnichannel marketing strategies. |
CRM
May 11, 2015
John Tomich |
Three Quick Ways to Start Speaking Omnichannel Now Your customers are already fluent, so it's time you begin using the new language of digital commerce. |
CRM
July 2014
Sarah Sluis |
4 Ways to Master Omnichannel Selling Salespeople must track the customer journey across multiple channels and be more collaborative than ever. |
CRM
December 8, 2003
Jan Kolasinski |
Call Center Performance and Customer Satisfaction Better understanding of the decisional procedures of a call center could provide call center organizations with the level of customer service they have been striving for. |
CRM
January 21, 2005
Paul Stockford |
It's Not Your Father's e-Learning The entire concept of agent training has been turned on its ear, and delivers unprecedented levels of efficiency and productivity. |
CRM
April 2013
Leonard Klie |
Should Your Company Abandon Phone Support? Why several Silicon Valley-area firms have done just that and are sticking with their decisions. |
CRM
September 13, 2013
Grant Johnson |
Engage and Keep Customers with a Dedicated CXM Approach A dedicated focus on customer experience management is required across the entire customer journey. Here is a three-step plan to cultivating consumer loyalty. |
CRM
January 1, 2006
Colin Beasty |
Business Problem: Contact Center Managers Cannot Staff and Manage Their Call Centers Effectively Tech Solution: Workforce Optimization Tools -- Envision's Performance Suite... EX's TotalView Workforce Management... Witness Systems' Impact 360... |
CRM
July 15, 2015
Subramaniam & Sharma |
Do You Feel Your Customers' Pain (Points)? A study finds that agent knowledge is the biggest customer service headache. Here's how to spell relief. |
CRM
July 12, 2013
Duke Chung |
Made-to-Order Customer Experiences Why customer service will -- and should -- never be the same. |
