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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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2019 Social Media Marketing Predictions

NetBase

When you look at what social media has become, it’s amazing to think less than ten years ago we were merely on the brink of its potential. Social media, and the ways we analyze and use it, continues to grow rapidly, and that won’t change in the coming year. Social Media’s Favorite #Foodporn for Thanksgiving.

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Customer Service Technology Trends for the 2020s

Solvvy

The ball has just dropped on a new decade—and it’s still hard to believe how much technology has transformed the customer experience in the past ten years, with the growth of self-checkout stations, real-time virtual assistant support, and robust CRMs to track and manage every phase of the customer experience, to name just a few. .

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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. He has 30 years of experience in inbound, outbound, chat, analytics, AI, and social media. Follow on LinkedIn. Follow on LinkedIn.

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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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Is Your Customer Service Ready for Gen Zalpha?

CSM Magazine

This unique demographic encompasses both Gen Z, those born from the mid-1990s onwards, and Gen Alpha, those born from 2010 onwards. They are not only comfortable with technology, but also expect it in their interactions with brands. What Sets Gen Zalpha Apart from Other Generations?

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Gen Z Rely on the Internet Primarily for Social Media and Entertainment

CSM Magazine

Unlike their predecessors, who use the internet mainly to source information, the research found that 86 percent of Gen Z rely on the internet primarily for social media and entertainment, demonstrating a marked shift from “inform me” to “entertain me.” For Gen Z, technology isn’t a tool for productivity, rather it’s a door to empathy.