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A History of Customer Support Technology

Team Support

Here’s a look back at how customer support technologies evolved over the last century, and a peak at where they’re going next. By the early 1970s, more call-routing systems were beginning to include ACD technology, ushering in the development of large-scale call centers. Ever wonder what customer service looked like 50 or 60 years ago?

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Seeking a New VOC Vendor? Here’s How to Make the Transition

CloudCherry

Nonetheless, when a vendor’s technology doesn’t live up to expectations, or when your company has clearly selected the wrong vendor, transitioning to a new VoC may be your best or only option. McKinsey & Company recommends obtaining “journey-centric feedback” from customers, supported by a backbone of technology investments.

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How Utilities Can Use Digital Communication to Fix a Fractured CX

CSM Magazine

The focus in many areas, has tended to be on technologies that supported infrastructure and reduced operational costs. When it comes to providing that kind of experience, the best place to start is with customer communications. Digital communication is vital. But today’s customer expects much more. Big business benefits.

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Reshaping The Future Of Digital Customer Service: 22 Influential Leaders to Watch in 2022

TechSee

By leveraging new technologies such as computer vision , virtual visits and self-service AI-driven solutions, companies have a huge opportunity to turn customers into brand advocates. His specialty is exploring the connection between customer service and technology. Follow on LinkedIn.

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2019 in Review: Conversational AI and Customer Experience Trends

Interactions

10 years ago… While there was certainly a greater shift to a more customer-centric focus than in the early 2000s, the technology in 2010 was not on par with what it is today. And therefore, what we consider now to be vital channels of communication between businesses and customers weren’t used in the same way 10 years ago.

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Is Your Customer Service Ready for Gen Zalpha?

CSM Magazine

It is used to describe the newest generation of consumers, who were born into an era of instant communication and digital savvy. This unique demographic encompasses both Gen Z, those born from the mid-1990s onwards, and Gen Alpha, those born from 2010 onwards. The term “Gen Zalpha” is a combination of the terms Gen Z and Gen Alpha.

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Polypipe Building Products Utilising Customer Feedback to Propel Growth for Its Underfloor Heating Systems

CSM Magazine

Set up in 2010 by Guy Letts, who previously worked at leading technology firm, The Sage Group plc. They are a fantastic example of how the right approach to customer feedback can drive real business growth, especially in a highly competitive marketplace like the Underfloor Heating sector.”