There are 7.5 billion people in the world, but only 3.7 billion are connected to the Internet, which translates to a 49.6% global penetration rate. This figure is quite disappointing, especially when we consider that the infrastructure for Internet access is widely available across the globe. China, for instance, has the biggest number of online […]

Mobile technologies are developing at a rapid rate, and brands are doing their best to keep up. The challenge for organizations is to ensure that their mobile solutions meet customer demands. Today’s customers expect to receive a seamless customer service experience across all channels available to them. Thanks to smartphones and other mobile devices, consumers […]

The way companies and their customer service partners interact with consumers gets more efficient but also more complicated as new tools and technologies are developed. Gone are the times when people contact a company using a single channel. These days, customers have the luxury of choosing between several options: Email Live chat Social media Voice […]

As its name implies, interactive voice response (IVR) systems are meant to be interactive. When not optimized, however, they can drive customers away. Why the Phone is Still the Most Important Customer Support Channel It’s counterintuitive to call your IVR “interactive” when it’s actually not. In the call center, the purpose of the IVR system […]

In today’s business landscape, making every conversation count is the key to success, and leaving social media out of the picture is not an option. Many customers prefer to use Facebook or Twitter to contact brands simply because they’re easy to use. These sites are accessible with just a flick or a tap of the […]

Because data is the lifeline of call centers, having a reliable backup system is a must. Call centers handle massive amounts of data every day. They deal with customer information, company-owned data, financial transactions, and databases. These data pile up over time as more customer interactions are being managed and new communication channels are being […]

The growth of mobile commerce (m-commerce) is unstoppable as it continues to strengthen the frontiers of the entire ecommerce sector. When the smartphone started making its way to mainstream consumption, many marketers weren’t that optimistic about its role in ecommerce. But just a few years later, the success of this device would prove them wrong. […]

With virtual reality (VR), brands and call centers can develop an immersive customer experience strategy that can truly satisfy consumers. If there’s anything we’re certain about the customer service industry, it’s that it constantly evolves alongside technology. This dynamism allows brands to explore new ways of reaching out to customers to provide them a one-of-a-kind […]

IT experts don’t agree that outsourcing threatens US employment. They are, however, concerned with the potential customer data security issues it may present, especially for programs being handled in offshoring locations. Tech outsourcing firms and every call center in the Philippines, India, UK, and other offshoring sites are not exempted from the risks that brought […]

Keeping up with the latest business processes and tools is vital for companies of any size or industry. Offshoring companies, especially, need to keep a finger on the business process outsourcing (BPO) pulse in order to remain relevant and competitive in a truly dynamic industry.