Contact Centre stories - Page 56
Once known as ‘Call Centres’, the modern Contact Centre incorporates traditional telephony along with
web chat, text messaging, remote access services, and video conferencing to manage customer
interactions. Contact Centres are most associated with the provision of support, assistance or guidance
on products or services offered by companies serving large numbers of customers. Some are ‘outbound’
– that is, they reach out to customers for sales or other purposes, others are ‘inbound’ and receive
incoming contacts from people looking for help. Many combine both inbound and outbound functions.
Contact centres are often large facilities with tens or hundreds of workers – but they can also be virtual,
with people working ‘in’ the contact centre from home.
Zoom Phone beta announced for local customers
Thu, 16th May 2019
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Zoom has launched a beta version of its Zoom Phone service in Australia, introducing BYOC and certifying new desk phone devices from Poly and Yealink.
CIOs in ANZ are slowly making digital business progress
Wed, 15th May 2019
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Despite 30% of ANZ organisations scaling digital investments, 70% lag in evolving digital foundations amid flat IT budgets, says Gartner survey.
Could Huawei be paving the way to digitisation for carriers?
Tue, 14th May 2019
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Huawei and AsiaInfo's integration of cloud and CRM systems promises faster market entry and greater flexibility for carriers, poised for digital transformation.
Microsoft's biggest announcements from Build 2019
Tue, 7th May 2019
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Microsoft Build 2019 introduces new innovations for Microsoft 365, including features like Microsoft Graph data connect and the Fluid Framework.
IRD completes 'one of the biggest' IT projects in state sector
Mon, 6th May 2019
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Inland Revenue has completed a significant IT overhaul, transitioning over 19.7 million taxpayer accounts to a new system, enhancing efficiency and fairness.
Teleopti reimagines workforce management with the launch of Grant the chatbot
Mon, 6th May 2019
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Teleopti's AI-powered chatbot, Grant, has been launched to enhance employee self-service and automate intraday operations in workforce management.
The evolution of chatbots
Mon, 6th May 2019
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It's no secret that in order to convert leads and maximise sales, companies need to connect with their prospects as quickly as possible.
How emerging technologies are changing work processes
Fri, 3rd May 2019
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Emerging technology is already changing how people work and the next five years is likely to see even more seismic changes in work processes.
AI continues to widen CX success gap
Wed, 1st May 2019
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Survey of global customer engagement leaders finds businesses not actively investing in AI are falling behind.
Four key ways IoT can optimise the supply chain
Mon, 29th Apr 2019
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Organisations must ensure they align IoT use with the overall strategy to ensure they deliver continuity and overall business growth.
IBM supports Lenovo Data Center Group with blockchain-powered customer service
Mon, 29th Apr 2019
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Lenovo Data Center Group will now leverage IBM's blockchain and cognitive services to improve its customer care.
SIM swapping: What is it and should you be worried?
Mon, 29th Apr 2019
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Due to the growing reliance on mobile phones, SIM swapping is increasingly targeted as a way to take over a victim's online accounts.
Novum Networks & Tollring bring call analytics to APAC
Tue, 23rd Apr 2019
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Australian firm Novum Networks teams with Tollring to offer powerful call analytics via iCall Suite in APAC, enhancing BroadSoft VoIP capabilities for users.
Veeam releases v3 of its MS Office backup solution
Fri, 19th Apr 2019
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One of Veeam's most popular solutions, Backup for Office 365, has been upgraded again with greater speed, security and analytics.
What to expect from the Surface Hub 2S
Fri, 19th Apr 2019
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Microsoft has released details about the next iteration of the Surface Hub featuring mobility, reduced weight and a 85in version in the works.
Inland Revenue to shut down services later this week
Tue, 16th Apr 2019
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Inland Revenue's tax system will be closed for a week as it implements major changes, including automatic tax refunds and real-time operations.
Avaya extends AI integration with Google Cloud
Mon, 15th Apr 2019
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Avaya is one of the Google Cloud partners participating in an early access program aimed at augmenting next-generation contact centres.
FaceMe designs 'digital human' for Southern Cross Health Society
Mon, 15th Apr 2019
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Southern Cross Health Society to launch AI-driven 'digital human' from FaceMe, marking a world first for health insurers with relatable, 24/7 assistant.
Google Cloud releases range of retail solutions
Fri, 12th Apr 2019
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The solutions aim to capture the growing trend of cloud in retail, offering solutions for eCommerce, inventory management, and more.
Why many insurance tech companies want to improve CX
Thu, 11th Apr 2019
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Insurance tech firms are revolutionising customer experience, driven by AI and wearables, says InsurtechNZ. A digital-first approach could transform the sector.