Calabrio

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

With 2016 behind us, we’re wondering what we can glean from the flurry of predictions, prophecies and prognostications for 2017. According to Gartner’s annual CMO spend survey, as customer experience becomes the key to gaining a competitive advantage, CMOs will spend more on tech to support their CX goals. Ready for 2017 and beyond?

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2017 Customer Engagement Engagement Contact Center 61

CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Zenarate leads the learning transformation to develop top-performing contact center agents. Zenarate , the leading AI Simulation Training solution for customer-facing agents, today announced strong customer growth despite the headwinds experienced by many tech companies.

Telecommunications 59

Telecommunications Marketing Contact Center Insurance 59

Natalie Petouhof

MARCH 3, 2016

Tweet Enterprise Connect 2016 is a leading conference and exhibition for enterprise communications and collaboration in North America. It is being held March 7-9th, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Genesys, a market leader in omni-channel customer experience (CX) and contact center solutions, will be particpating in the event.

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Calabrio

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

With 2016 behind us, we’re wondering what we can glean from the flurry of predictions, prophecies and prognostications for 2017. According to Gartner’s annual CMO spend survey, as customer experience becomes the key to gaining a competitive advantage, CMOs will spend more on tech to support their CX goals. Ready for 2017 and beyond?

2017 40

2017 Customer Engagement Engagement Contact Center 40

Calabrio

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

With 2016 behind us, we’re wondering what we can glean from the flurry of predictions, prophecies and prognostications for 2017. According to Gartner’s annual CMO spend survey, as customer experience becomes the key to gaining a competitive advantage, CMOs will spend more on tech to support their CX goals. Ready for 2017 and beyond?

2017 40

2017 Customer Engagement Engagement Contact Center 40

Lumoa

JUNE 23, 2021

While the proliferation of handheld devices has a lot to do with the inflated expectations of customers, it is also natural. In the past, contact centers could stay ahead of the curve as long as they ensured to utilize the right solutions and tools to service customers.

Contact Center 83

Contact Center Omnichannel Social Media 2025 83

Tricia Morris

JANUARY 29, 2016

This evolution, from corporate to customer control of relationships, is known as customer engagement – and without it, your business will become vulnerable to competitors, disruptors, and yes, even those pesky Creepers. Look no further than an organization’s customer service strategy to understand what I am talking about.

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Customer Engagement Engagement Travel Innovation 71

Tricia Morris

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

Economist Intelligence Unit Creating a Seamless Customer Experience Report ). In Forrester Research’s North American Consumer Technographics Customer Life Cycle Survey, consumers now say they are using web self-service more than assisted service. Gartner Predicts 2015: Weak Mobile Customer Service Is Harming Customer Engagement ).

Customer Service 70

Customer Service 2015 2016 Contact Center 70

Eptica

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Date: Friday, October 28, 2016 Turning service into sales with chat. Published on: October 28, 2016. Author: Angus Prentice Good customer service leads to happier, more loyal customers who stay with you longer, spend more and are more likely to recommend your business to family and friends. Share this page on: Tweet.

Sales 79

Sales E Commerce E-support Contact Center 79

Eptica

MAY 25, 2016

Date: Wednesday, May 25, 2016 Mapping digital transformation in customer experience. Published on: May 25, 2016. Author: Pauline Ashenden In the fast-moving world of customer experience there is no shortage of new trends and technologies for companies to evaluate and adopt. over the course of the year.

Customer Experience 54

Customer Experience 2016 Contact Center ROI 54

Eptica

JUNE 1, 2016

Date: Wednesday, June 1, 2016 What is holding back chat in customer service? Published on: June 01, 2016. Author: Neil Cox Amongst consumers, chat is fast becoming a mainstream channel for customer service. In the 2016 study it again grew exponentially, to 44% of brands surveyed. Share this page on: Tweet.

Customer Service 49

Customer Service 2016 2014 Contact Center 49

Eptica

OCTOBER 12, 2016

Date: Wednesday, October 12, 2016 Is it really time for your company to embrace chatbots? Published on: October 12, 2016. Author: Pauline Ashenden One of the most talked about current trends in customer experience is the rise of chatbots , with many companies investigating using them to interact with customers on messaging apps.

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2016 Contact Center Technology Interaction 78

Avaya

APRIL 3, 2017

He extends his vision that messaging is at the center of the digital transformation era. I wanted to explore some of the observations from the conference—especially those about contact center operators leveraging customer journey maps for serving customers effectively via chat, SMS and other messaging communiques.

Customer Journey Mapping 58

Customer Journey Mapping Customer Journey Contact Center 2016 58

Eptica

AUGUST 5, 2016

Date: Wednesday, August 17, 2016 4 lessons from the Forrester CX Index. Published on: August 17, 2016. Author: Pauline Ashenden Forrester has just published its 2016 US Customer Experience Index , providing an update on the state of CX across multiple sectors. Share this page on: Tweet.

2016 50

2016 Wireless Social Media Contact Center 50

Eptica

JULY 6, 2016

Date: Wednesday, July 6, 2016 Understanding 6 key trends in UK customer service. Published on: July 06, 2016. Author: Steve Nattress Customers are increasingly demanding about the levels of service that they receive from brands. The persistence of non-integrated and siloed channels is also seen as a major problem.

Customer Service 49

Customer Service Contact Center Social Media 2016 49

Eptica

JULY 27, 2016

Date: Wednesday, July 27, 2016 Is customer service investment actually delivering? Published on: July 27, 2016. Author: Pauline Ashenden Despite the rising importance of customer service on both sides of the Atlantic, the UK is widely seen as lagging the United States when it comes to the experience that companies deliver.

Customer Service 50

Customer Service Poor Customer Service Contact Center 2016 50

Eptica

JUNE 3, 2016

Date: Friday, June 3, 2016 Customer service in a mobile-first world. Published on: June 03, 2016. Author: Steve Nattress For increasing numbers of people mobile is their preferred means of connecting to, and communicating with, the outside world. Share this page on: Tweet.

Customer Service 56

Customer Service Social Media 2014 Contact Center 56

Eptica

APRIL 13, 2016

Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2016 The move to meaningful conversations in customer experience. Published on: April 13, 2016. Author: Olivier Njamfa Over the past fifteen years, the importance of customer experience has grown dramatically. Share this page on: Tweet.

Customer Experience 51

Customer Experience Contact Center 2016 Social Media 51

Eptica

JANUARY 20, 2016

Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2016 Looking into the customer service crystal ball. Published on: January 20, 2016. Author: Robin Tandon Having recently looked back on customer experience in 2015 , what is predicted for the coming year? Will all of these predictions come to pass in 2016? Share this page on: Tweet.

Customer Service 49

Customer Service 2016 2015 E Commerce 49

Eptica

JANUARY 6, 2016

Date: Wednesday, January 6, 2016 What were the key customer experience topics in 2015? Published on: January 06, 2016. Author: Olivier Njamfa As we enter 2016, I’m already seeing plenty of predictions about what the year will bring for the customer experience and customer service markets.

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Eptica

JUNE 24, 2016

Date: Friday, June 24, 2016 The ROI of improved customer experience. Published on: June 24, 2016. Author: Chris Eideh Businesses understand that improving the customer experience has a direct impact on revenue generation. Happier customers are more loyal, will spend more and recommend your company to their friends.

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ROI Customer Experience 2016 Airlines 50

Eptica

MARCH 31, 2016

Date: Thursday, March 31, 2016 Websites lead the way for UK customer service. Published on: March 31, 2016. Being able to find answers to their questions quickly is therefore a vital part of the customer experience. Average performance becomes the norm? Share this page on: Tweet.

Customer Service 49

Customer Service Entertainment 2015 Fashion 49

Eptica

JANUARY 25, 2017

Author: Pauline Ashenden The latest Institute of Customer Service (ICS) UK Customer Satisfaction Index (UKCSI) has a positive message for everyone involved in customer service. compared to January 2016, marking the fourth straight improvement in results. Overall, consumer satisfaction has risen to 77.8, out of 100 (up 0.5

Net Promoter Score 51

Net Promoter Score Brands Customer Service 2016 51

Eptica

JANUARY 29, 2016

Date: Friday, January 29, 2016 Customer service lessons from the hotel sector. Published on: January 29, 2016. Author: James Gladwish Since the days of coaching inns, providers of accommodation have had to focus on delivering the right customer experience to their guests. Share this page on: Tweet.

Hotels 56

Hotels Customer Service Social Media Travel 56

Eptica

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Date: Wednesday, February 17, 2016 5 ways to successfully deal with angry customers. Published on: February 17, 2016. Author: Pauline Ashenden Given the complexity of business today and the rising expectations of consumers, most organizations will be on the receiving end of customer complaints. Share this page on: Tweet.

Contact Center 56

Contact Center 2016 Customers Consumers 56

Eptica

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2016 Digital disruption in insurance – why it is all about service. Published on: September 21, 2016. Insurance, Mobile, Multichannel Customer Service, Self-service. Author: Chris Eideh Categorie(s): Chat Contact Center Customer Engagement Customer Experience Customer Service.

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Insurance Transportation 2016 Contact Center 60

Eptica

AUGUST 5, 2016

Date: Friday, August 19, 2016 Why email is more important than ever for customer service. Published on: August 19, 2016. Author: Neil Cox While it is widely considered a mature channel, email is becoming more, not less important when it comes to customer service. Share this page on: Tweet.

Customer Service 49

Customer Service Contact Center Average Handle Time 2016 49

Eptica

APRIL 5, 2016

Date: Wednesday, April 6, 2016 Where are the UK’s Chief Customer Officers? Published on: April 06, 2016. Author: Pauline Ashenden The combination of growing competition and more demanding consumers means that customer experience is now recognized by businesses everywhere as crucial for success. Share this page on: Tweet.

Chief Customer Officer 49

Chief Customer Officer 2016 Contact Center Customers 49

Eptica

MARCH 18, 2016

Date: Friday, March 18, 2016 UK retail customer service failing to move forward. Published on: March 18, 2016. Customers are pushing retailers to innovate and deliver new services , improved experiences at lower prices. Author: Pauline Ashenden Retail is one of the most competitive sectors in the economy.

Retail 49

Retail E Commerce Customer Service Entertainment 49

Eptica

AUGUST 5, 2016

Date: Friday, August 12, 2016 Delivering the benefits of knowledge management in customer service. Published on: August 12, 2016. Domestic & General With more than 7 million UK customers, Domestic & General is the UK’s leading warranty specialist. Share this page on: Tweet.

Customer Service 48

Customer Service Management Contact Center 2016 48

Eptica

APRIL 8, 2016

Date: Friday, April 8, 2016 Technology with the human touch. Published on: April 08, 2016. Empower agents Whatever the channel a consumer uses, their query is likely to be routed to an agent in the contact center. Technology can help. Share this page on: Tweet.

Technology 49

Technology Contact Center Social Media 2016 49

Avaya

DECEMBER 1, 2016

According to the Wall Street Journal, 2016 Thanksgiving and Black Friday sales have already accounted for more than $3 Billion in “desktop spending”—aka, e-commerce. While many of these purchases are simply one click and a check off of gift lists, the customer probably made several decisions well before the submit-order button was activated.

Customer Experience 57

Customer Experience Contact Center E Commerce 2015 57

Eptica

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Date: Friday, February 5, 2016 Meeting Millennial Customer Expectations. Published on: February 05, 2016. Within the contact center team the same applies – you are likely to have a high proportion of Millennials working in customer service, so structure your policies and processes accordingly.

Customer Expectations 51

Customer Expectations Social Media Contact Center 2015 51

Eptica

JUNE 10, 2016

Date: Friday, June 10, 2016 Adding emotion to the customer experience. Published on: June 10, 2016. Author: Pauline Ashenden Delivering the right customer experience isn’t just about systems and processes – it is also about how the consumer feels during, and at the end of, the journey.

Customer Experience 49

Customer Experience 2016 Contact Center Social Media 49

Eptica

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Date: Friday, February 12, 2016 Has UK customer service turned a corner? Published on: February 12, 2016. This means that delivering the right levels of customer satisfaction is a journey not a destination. This means that delivering the right levels of customer satisfaction is a journey not a destination.

Customer Service 49

Customer Service 2016 Contact Center 2013 49

Eptica

DECEMBER 23, 2015

As consumers communicating with the contact center demand fast answers to their queries, so set expectations on what you are going to do, and by when, so that everyone knows what is going to happen. Get your timings right Linked to planning, make sure you get your timings right. Share this page on: Tweet.

Customer Service 49

Customer Service 2015 Contact Center Retail 49

Eptica

JUNE 17, 2016

Date: Friday, June 17, 2016 Transforming the customer experience in 5 steps. Published on: June 17, 2016. Following a structured plan built on a strong business case and setting measurable objectives should therefore be the start point for your successful CX transformation. Share this page on: Tweet.

Customer Experience 49

Customer Experience Chief Customer Officer 2016 Contact Center 49