Customer self-service
Customer self-service platforms save time and money for both the customer and the brand -- when implemented thoughtfully. Learn about the latest strategies in deploying chatbots and other self-service tools.
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Customer self-service News
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November 22, 2021
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Nov'21
Cisco customer experience manager: What makes good tech CX
Cisco users buy its hardware and apps through partners, mostly. Cisco's customer experience architect discusses how the company forges customer relationships.
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May 12, 2021
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May'21
Oracle CX adds subscription management, 3-D ad measurement
Oracle adds deeper subscription support for B2C and B2B users to its CX platform, as users look to tie renewals, billing and self-service to commerce revenue.
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May 04, 2021
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May'21
Pegasystems enhances customer service, CX workflows
Pegasystems users get access to long-awaited Process Fabric automation tool, as well as new vertical-specific customer service tools and AI for interactive voice response.
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April 19, 2021
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Apr'21
Salesforce Digital 360 for Industries adds developer tools
Salesforce Digital 360 for Industries releases developer tools, templates and guides for users to build e-commerce storefronts, webpages and portals on its vertical-specific clouds.
Customer self-service Get Started
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10 customer service best practices to follow
As customer service evolves into a multidimensional force, agent training and experience, performance analysis, virtual assistance, customer sentiment and net promoter scores rule. Continue Reading
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FQA (frequently questioned answers)
FQA (frequently questioned answers) are conventions or mandates scrutinized by individuals or groups who doubt their validity. Continue Reading
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field service management (FSM)
Field service management software enables companies to manage dispersed workers and resources. These workers can gain access to schedules, work orders and customer information via mobile devices. Continue Reading
Evaluate Customer self-service Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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15 essential contact center software features
Looking for the best contact center software features? We review some of the most useful capabilities including data reporting, speech analytics, routing methods and AI. Continue Reading
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Evolving contact center services reshape engagement strategies
As consumer expectations increase the need for more satisfying omnichannel engagements, the role of the contact center takes on greater importance and complexity. Continue Reading
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Upselling customers adds ROI gold to contact center channels
AI, analytics and customer service technologies can predict behavior and secure brand loyalty, but generating impulse buys adds a new ROI wrinkle to the evolving contact center. Continue Reading
Manage Customer self-service
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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The future of customer service: 12 trends to watch
Advanced technologies continue to shape customer service goals to streamline digital workflows, increase positive experiences, lower agent turnover and improve contact center ROI. Continue Reading
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5 ways to improve a customer self-service strategy
In today's digital world, self-service options are a must to inform, engage and retain customers. Here are some ways businesses can improve those self-service options. Continue Reading
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8 customer service metrics to measure call center success
Measuring call center metrics and KPIs benefits organizations by showing where issues occur. Average handle time, service level and cost per call are a few metrics to start with. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Customer self-service Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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Replacing contact center platforms poses big dilemma
CX expert Scott Sachs discusses the various dilemmas posed by migrating legacy on-premises contact center platforms to the cloud. Continue Reading
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Reporting a combined service level from several call centers
Lori Bocklund gives a formula to use to calculate a combined service level from several different call centers, as well as what to consider to get the most accurate call center numbers. Continue Reading