Call Centres use a wide variety of different technologies to allow them to manage the large volumes of work that need to be managed by the call centre. These technologies ensure that agents are kept as productive as possible, and that calls are queued and processed as quickly as possible, resulting in good levels of service.
Premise-based IP PBX (Internet Protocol Private Branch eXchange) systems are changing how small through large businesses implement and use their voice communications. They are the modern heirs to the historic PBX systems that were the ultimate in business communications for the past thirty years. But premise-based IP PBX systems are cheaper and far more capable than their predecessors. They also integrate much better into business networks and data communications which, in turn, enable new applications that are still being discovered and applied to common business practices. Download Now
Shopping for a contact-center solution can be confusing and frustrating, so let us do the leg work for you! This easy-to-use guide compares the major vendors offering contact-center solutions today, including Genesys, Oracle, Verizon and many others. Download Now
Considering adding a contact center to your business? Our analyst-written buyer's guide is a great place to start your search. We provide you with an in depth market overview, a rundown of standard and advanced features and will point you in the direction that will be most beneficial and efficient for your organization. Download Now
Read about the concept of real-time offer management, and how service-intensive companies are using it to transform inbound customer service calls into sales opportunities. The idea is to empower call centers and Web portal applications with relevant, timely, personalized offers. Download Now
GoToAssist is a hosted service that provides a way to deliver remote support to Windows-based computers. GoToAssist allows a user to request support from a support representative and then allows that representative to view and optionally control the end user's PC remotely. This guide is for Citrix® GoToAssist® customers and other stakeholders that need to understand how GoToAssist impacts information security risk and compliance in their environment. Download Now
Clarus Systems, Inc. has collaborated with IQ Services to deliver technology independent testing solutions that enhance end-to-end voice process lifecycle management within the contact center. The goal is to ensure a positive customer experience by incorporating voice testing and monitoring into every step of your contact center's life cycle - resulting in confidence that your solution works as designed. Download Now
Not all companies that have adopted multi-sourcing have realized the expected levels of savings. A single over-arching problem is often the cause when multi-sourcing delivers disappointing results in service and/or savings. Download Now
In today’s world, it may seem like there is barely enough time to stay on top of running a business, let alone for perceived luxuries like personal interaction over every transaction. This white paper looks at the benefits of combining two popular online communication tools- email marketing and live chat - to boost customer loyalty and retention. Download Now
Remote control software has proven to be a cost-effective way of providing remote support. This paper examines how these products provide a cost-effective help desk tool and defines necessary security requirements. Download Now
One of the most important pieces of keeping a business afloat is reflected in its voice system. This white paper takes a comprehensive, yet understandable, look into the world of IP telephony systems by defining reliability and availability, and discussing the important pieces to review when selecting a voice system. Download Now
Investing in a fax server is like providing everyone in the office with a virtual fax machine, at a fraction of the cost. Read all about the benefits in this informative paper.
The contact center's next evolutionary phase will merge technology and interaction processes dynamically for agent "intelligence" and a more personalized customer experience. And with the fast-paced nature of technology, the Intelligent Contact Center is closer than you think. Read more. Download Now
In this case study, you'll discover the tangible benefits to IRMC when they used VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure to virtualize their call center operations and support multiple call centers from a central data center. Their IT staff achieved increased flexibility, faster provisioning, redeployed IT staff, reduced IT costs, and improved competitiveness. Finally, review a detailed financial analysis to back up IRMC's 73% annual ROI, and see how they saved. Download Now
Profound developments in business telephony have left some small businesses reeling under perceptions of a steep learning curve for expensive new products. But there’s no reason to be left behind. Affordability is the hallmark of the new generation in business telephony, thanks to hosted IP and other networked solutions. Is your business applying the new technology to best advantage? Download Now
This white paper provides an overview of the basic elements to look for when buying a phone system. It surveys the landscape of enterprise telephony today: the features available, the pros and cons of traditional and VoIP systems, and the adaptability of new generation equipment to rapidly changing business needs. Download Now
Today, companies can prosper from a wide range of computer telephony integration (CTI) solutions. CTI is the full integration of voice and data systems. The convergence of computer systems with call center operations adds increased scalability and muscle to existing business operations. Download Now
Contact center managers, CTOs and IT professionals surveyed by BenchmarkPortal Inc. say they prefer a single, all-in-one source for all technology needs-and that they want their chosen single-source vendor to provide best-in-class functionality. Download Now
Bell Canada began an initiative to provide desktop solutions at reduced costs. With 8,000 call center agents, Bell Canada faced hardware attrition and rising costs. Streamlining systems, facilitating outsourcing and increasing capabilities to telecommute would reduce costs while improving service. This would require creating customized workstations for users. Bell Canada approached VMware Partner CGI Group Inc., which provides end-to-end IT and business process services, for a solution. Download Now
Miercom Test Labs reviewed the Customer Interaction Center(r) (CIC) IP application suite from Interactive Intelligence, including the operation, capabilities and features of CIC's key components, and awarded the CIC software its distinguished "Performance Verified" certification. Read why. Download Now
