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Customer Experience Exchange E-Zine Issue 2 by SearchCRM January 31, 2012 - (Free Research) This second issue of Customer Experience Exchange highlights the contact center. Often an overlooked facet of customer relationship management (CRM), the contact center is usually the first way a customer reaches out to a company and thus should always be considered in CRM strategies.  (EZINE)

Oracle PeopleSoft CRM Integration into the Contact Center by AMC Technology May 2008 - (Free Research) This technical integration brief explains how the PeopleSoft CRM application can be integrated into a contact center, including both general technical details of call center integration, as well as how to use vendor certified software from AMC.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Use effective call centers to build customer loyalty by Infor CRM February 2012 - (Free Research) This tip guide features chapter 6 from Paul R. Timm's book, 'Technology and Customer Service: Profitable Relationship Building.' Access this resource now to learn how to align business process with customer relationship management (CRM) initiatives, tips for CRM strategy and how to effectively leverage the call center to improve customer loyalty.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

8 contact center best practices by Salesforce.com March 2012 - (Free Research) Read this expert e-guide to see what Donna Fluss and Michael Krigsman have to say about how companies can ensure contact centers utilize new social media, video and mobile support to their best advantage.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

8 Traits of IT-Friendly Contact Center and Web Customer Service Software by eGain Communications Corp. May 2010 - (Free Research) In this white paper, we discuss eight IT-friendly software traits that minimize risk, maximize ROI, and encourage innovation. Although the focus of this paper is on contact center and web customer service software, the discussion is broad enough to be a valuable guide for any technology investment.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

A more social contact center by Salesforce.com March 2012 - (Free Research) In this expert e-guide, you will discover ways that contact centers are using social media channels to manage customer contact volume and the 10 steps to creating a call center social media strategy.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

CRM Buyer’s Guide – 2011 Edition by SearchCRM June 2011 - (Free Research) Welcome to SearchCRM.com’s Buyer’s Guide. This directory was designed to be a valuable resource for those getting started with research or evaluating vendors in the CRM market.  (EBOOK)

Overhauling a Legacy Contact Center: Starting Steps by Five9 May 2013 - (Free Research) Overhauling legacy contact center technology is often costly and time-consuming, but it doesn't have to be. This expert e-guide offers advice on deciding when it's time to upgrade your contact center, making the business case for an overhaul, and important change management considerations.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

Cost-Saving Tips for Contact Centers by Five9 May 2013 - (Free Research) For service organizations looking to cut costs, the contact center is the go-to department, seeing as it often has high staffing counts within the company. Check out this expert e-guide to learn how you can effectively identify opportunities and decrease spending in your contact center, without sacrificing customer experience.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

Consolidation 2.0: Consolidation Trends in Contact Center Technologies and Operations by CosmoCom, Inc. January 2008 - (Free Research) This white paper explains the benefits of Consolidation 2.0 and shows how it best meets the demands of today's global business environment.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Eight Essential Steps: Moving the Contact Center Beyond Operational Efficiency to Business Effectiveness by Aspect August 2010 - (Free Research) This paper explains how to move the contact center beyond operational efficiency to business effectiveness and provides best practices employed by businesses that already operate their contact centers as profit centers and touching on the technology that makes it possible. Read on to learn how to transform your contact center into a profit center.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Integrated vs. Unified: Five Reasons Why Contact Centers Must Get Unified by Aspect August 2010 - (Free Research) This paper presents the main differences between integrated and unified contact centers, and gives five reasons why it is imperative for contact centers to adapt a unified solution. Read on to learn how adopting such a solution can increase productivity, decrease costs, and enhance the customer experience, thereby increasing customer loyalty.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Scribe - Equinox Fitness Case Study by Scribe Software Corporation March 2008 - (Free Research) Active and prospective members have diverse needs and interests, and Equinox uses two primary applications to adress them.  (CASE STUDY) READ ABSTRACT |

Contact Center Security in the Cloud: Questions to Ask & Answers to Expect by LiveOps October 2011 - (Free Research) Read this white paper to learn what should be addressed when moving your contact center to the cloud including important security risks.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

New Contact Center Megatrends and How to Ride them: The Contact Center Executive’s Guide to Career Success in Turbulent Times by eGain Communications Corp. February 2010 - (Free Research) Megatrends are not fads; they won’t go away after a while. The trick is to embrace change and stay ahead of these trends instead of getting swept away. This paper discusses what the seven megatrends of transforming contact centers today. Read on to learn more about these trends and learn some proven ways of how to benefit from them.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Finally, a Simple Way to Deploy a Customer Contact Center by Contactual (Now 8x8, Inc.) February 2010 - (Free Research) The goal of customer interaction is to provide consistent and efficient service across all areas of customer contact channels. In this paper we examine two alternatives: building a contact center in-house versus using an online service such as Contactual OnDemand Contact Center to interact efficiently with customers.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Contact Center for Dummies by Avaya July 2011 - (Free Research) With the emergence of worldwide competition in the contact center business, working from a defined methodology is becoming increasingly important. This guide provides an approach to the different methodologies you can use, with information not only on running contact centers, but also on implementing contact center technology in a profitable way.  (EBOOK) READ ABSTRACT |

E-Book: The Executive’s Guide to Contact Center Technology Planning by inContact May 2010 - (Free Research) In this e-book learn about emerging contact center technology trends and newer options like self-service technology, analytics and Web 2.0. Find out about 10 must-have technologies for the contemporary contact center. Learn how to select the best technology to meet your needs, and read expert advice for setting up contact center technology.  (EBOOK)

5 Ways to Optimize Your Workforce for Customer Contact in a Social Marketplace by Aspect August 2011 - (Free Research) This white paper discusses how workforce, quality and performance management capabilities provide practical business processes and tools for effective staffing, monitoring, reporting, evaluation and coaching.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Hosted Contact Center Market Report: DMG Consulting by LiveOps March 2011 - (Free Research) Hosted contact center adoption is increasing rapidly. Solutions provide quick deployment, quantifiable ROI, scalability, ongoing investment protection, reduced maintenance burden and minimal cash outlays. DMG Consulting, a leading contact center firm, has just released this new report discussing key market trends, ROI benefits, and key players.  (ANALYST REPORT) READ ABSTRACT |

7 Habits of Highly Effective Contact Centers and Help Desks by eGain Communications Corp. February 2010 - (Free Research) In this paper, we discuss seven traits of successful contact centers and help desks, backed by stories and tips from our customers - some of the world’s most innovative customer service and support organizations. Read on to learn more about the seven habits that could set your contact center or help desk on the path to success and growth.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

3-2-1 Contact the Call Center by SearchCRM January 2013 - (Free Research) Contact centers can't live in the past. This three-part handbook offers insight into how contact centers can modernize an agent's tools to meet the demands and needs of customers whose mobile and social empowerment has put companies in the virtual hot seat.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Information Security Magazine Online July/August Issue – Demystifying APT: Get the facts about this targeted threat activity by Information Security Magazine July 2010 - (Free Research) The industry has preached the need for software security and secure coding for several years now. After all, if software is designed securely from the start, it means fewer problems down the road. Read this paper now to learn more.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

How Mobile Devices are Driving Innovations in Contact Centers by Avaya October 2012 - (Free Research) Failing to adopt a customer service strategy for mobile devices could put your business at a serious disadvantage. Gartner research suggests that 80% of companies will suffer revenue loss from the lack of customer support on mobile devices by 2013. Read this paper to learn how to utilize the opportunities mobility offers customer service.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Social channels changing contact center certification by Salesforce.com March 2012 - (Free Research) In this expert tip, find out which certification programs are getting overhauled, including those focused on individual call center managers and agents, such as the program from ICMI, and the costs associated with these certifications.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

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