AI can act as a buffer between customers and human agents to diffuse conflicts before they do damage.
Posted December 09, 2024
The keys to getting over the artificial intelligence hurdle.
Posted December 03, 2024
We need to reimagine how contact centers, CX leaders, and technology can work together to build a positive consumer experience.
Posted November 26, 2024
Your strategies are out of date if they still involve PDFs.
Posted November 19, 2024
Any AI implementation in customer experience should be laser-focused on solving real customer pain points.
Posted November 11, 2024
The newest immersive technologies are the key for building trust and driving innovation in CX management.
Posted November 04, 2024
Is AI helping or hurting your contact center ? Here's how to find out.
Posted October 29, 2024
AI is not ready to replace agents just yet, but it's advancements are making it more useful.
Posted October 21, 2024
Start planning now to bear the fruits of productivity gains, cost savings, and enhanced capabilities. (Featured on DestinationCRM.com.)
Posted October 15, 2024
With voice data, companies must strike a delicate balance between maintaining privacy and ensuring security. (Featured on SpeechTechMag.com.)
Posted October 07, 2024
A sectional approach to text analytics is one of the most important advances in the field in the past 10 years.
Posted September 30, 2024
Generative AI in customer service can improve efficiency, reduce costs, and elevate customer satisfaction.
Posted September 24, 2024
Forecasting is crucial for contact centers and can be improved through commitment and advanced workforce management tools and strategies.
Posted September 16, 2024
Successful AI implementation in customer service requires complete end-to-end solutions with high-quality data, continuous learning, human oversight, and a focus on ethical considerations.
Posted September 11, 2024
Education, data literacy, and continuously reevaluating the evolving role of humans is crucial when deploying AI.
Posted September 03, 2024
As chatbots continue to evolve, they will become increasingly helpful and convenient.
Posted August 27, 2024
Investing in technology to vet incoming calls can help mitigate account takeover attempts through the call center.
Posted August 19, 2024
A digital-first mentality is hurting modern customer service centers, requiring companies to revise their employee training with AI-powered right-skilling.
Posted August 14, 2024
Tips for using data to improve the customer experience and boost employee engagement.
Posted August 05, 2024
Reducing call center agent burnout starts with equipping agents with the right technologies: conversation intelligence, sentiment analysis, and conversational AI chatbots.
Posted July 31, 2024
AI is not infallible; at its core, it is just a sophisticated computer program adept at processing very large datasets and extracting patterns. Recent legal cases, that have shed light on the accountability of companies using AI, inform this column.
Posted July 23, 2024
Conversational intelligence empowers businesses to stand out from the crowd by fostering deeper customer engagement and streamlining operations.
Posted July 15, 2024
AI has a pivotal role in revolutionizing data migrations, emphasizing clean data acquisition, research, talent integration, virtual customer service, seamless data integration, and enhanced customer engagement platforms.
Posted July 08, 2024
It's still important to maintain human interactions in customer service amid the increasing use of AI and automation.
Posted July 01, 2024
AI-powered bots and tools can greatly improve agent experience and revolutionize the modern contact center.
Posted June 24, 2024
AI has changed industries around the world, including customer service. How can companies move forward ethically?
Posted June 17, 2024
Fusing CSM and workforce data can unlock critical productivity insights to make better decisions in today's business environment.
Posted June 11, 2024
Driven by the need for cost optimization and enhanced customer experience, contact centers are being urged to embrace AI for agent productivity to reach new heights of efficiency.
Posted June 03, 2024
Responsible AI integration requires careful planning, rigorous testing, and a commitment to ongoing learning
Posted May 28, 2024
Before diving headfirst into digital transformation, customer service leaders must carefully weigh several considerations.
Posted May 21, 2024
At a time where technology reigns supreme, it is imperative now, more than ever, to leverage customization as a key factor in successful customer service.
Posted May 14, 2024
Strategies for enhancing self-service channels and improving the customer experience to meet Gen Z and millennial self-service expectations.
Posted May 06, 2024
AI is turning customer conversations into business assets.
Posted April 29, 2024
A people-first AI approach will be good for employees, good for customers, and good for business.
Posted April 23, 2024
The quality of the customer support team is often overlooked when choosing HA vendors, but in fact, to succeed in ensuring continuous availability and minimizing downtime of your organization's systems, customer support holds the key.
Posted April 16, 2024
Integrating genAI in call centers can significantly enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction, but only if you do it right.
Posted April 09, 2024
Non-linear customer experiences are the best ways to provide the personalized interactions customers expect.
Posted April 01, 2024
Despite promising technologies, the airline industry has taught us that good customer service is still hard to get right.
Posted March 25, 2024
With the right strategy, impossible can become inviting when it comes to IVR interactions.
Posted March 19, 2024
Here's why the contact center is the secret key to building your brand and where AI fits in.
Posted March 12, 2024
Exploring the intricacies, pitfalls, and challenges of leveraging generative AI to elevate customer interactions.
Posted March 04, 2024
Thanks to the advancements of generative artificial intelligence, the call center and its agents will rapidly evolve in the years ahead.
Posted February 26, 2024
The chief customer officer role has evolved from a support function to a strategic leadership position, emphasizing the importance of cross-departmental collaboration, data analytics, and customer-centricity in shaping business strategies and driving sustainable growth.
Posted February 20, 2024
Prioritizing digital channels, unifying and orchestrating conversations, knowledge, and AI, and working with a proven solution provider will elevate healthcare CX.
Posted February 13, 2024
Culture should supply the foundational mindset while technology provides the tools for execution.
Posted February 05, 2024
Customer service personnel need to be trained to detect and react to deepfake phishing attempts.
Posted January 29, 2024
Using machine learning and large language models, companies can help customers with their current—and future—needs. (Featured on DestinationCRM.com.)
Posted January 22, 2024
Before deploying speech systems, it is imperative to understand and benchmark speech quality and address issues to ensure they operate effectively and ultimately deliver a superior customer experience.
Posted January 16, 2024
Successful generative AI integration for customer service requires a clear vision, practical use cases, andcontinual monitoring.
Posted January 08, 2024
AI agents that combine conversational and generative AI deliver measurable benefits to customer service operations.
Posted December 18, 2023