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Avaya Aura Contact Center Scripting Demystified by Global Knowledge May 18, 2011 - (Free Research) Why is scripting so daunting to many IT pros? It's not an impossible skill to master - most people can master a simple system if they have the opportunity to practice.  This white paper introduces an identifiable pattern that virtually all Contact Centers follow and associates key elements of that pattern with the corresponding scripting code.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

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 |

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 |

Addressing Common Contact Center and Enterprise Business Issues with Speech Analytics by Verint Systems April 2008 - (Free Research) As a solution to contact center issues, this paper suggests Speech analytics, which gives organizations the ability tap into existing recorded customer interactions to gain actionable intelligence for improving business performance.  (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 |

Case Study: TORO National Support Network by NEC Corporation August 2009 - (Free Research) Read this case study to learn how NEC solutions helped TORO improve contact-center service quality scores, improve staff productivity, improve business operations and enhance system flexibility.  (CASE STUDY) READ ABSTRACT |

Benchmarking in the contact center: Tips for managing what you measure by Avaya December 2010 - (Free Research) Benchmarking projects are a great way for contact center organizations to improve their operations in order to reconcile competing demands from customers and the business. Read this white paper to learn best practices for executing a successful contact center benchmarking project.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Dying to Comply by Aspect October 2011 - (Free Research) In 2010 when Ofcom, the United Kingdom's regulatory authority for communications industries, revised their regulations regarding outbound calling, businesses were outraged. Companies feared that the revisions would hinder their success. Read on to learn how complying with these changes can actually lead to improved performance and productivity.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Case Study: la Caixa - Bank takes customer and employee support to the next level by Hewlett-Packard Company September 2009 - (Free Research) Spain's La Caixa bank wanted to expand into international markets, but reaching new customers meant amping up its customer service experience. Read this brief case study to discover how La Caixa chose a contact center outsourcing service to improve its customer experience management, boost its competitive position, and ultimately drive growth.  (CASE STUDY) READ ABSTRACT |

STOP LOOKING! THE FCR SILVER BULLET IS ALREADY HERE by Enkata Technologies April 2012 - (Free Research) This paper discusses first contact resolution and the offerings for measuring success with FCR.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Six Best Practices for Agent Knowledge Management by KANA (E-mail this company) June 2012 - (Free Research) Knowledge management can be a useful tool for improving the quality and efficiency of your contact center operations. This paper outlines a series of best practices to help you achieve maximum results from knowledge management within the contact center that will ultimately lead to better customer service, and higher revenues.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Case Study: Fast, reliable Payment Card Industry compliance by Dell SecureWorks UK July 2012 - (Free Research) To avoid fines and meet an upcoming compliance deadline, call centre services provider, RESPONSE (Building Rewarding Relationships), needed to improve security. Read this paper to learn how the organisation secured an easily installed and managed security solution that could also be deployed in time to meet the looming deadline.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

VW Credit, Inc. by Aspect March 2008 - (Free Research) Implementing Aspect eWorkforce Management and its Perform enhancement enabled VCI to optimize its agent performance by allowing better forecasting and more accurate planning, as well as more effective scheduling.  (CASE STUDY) READ ABSTRACT |

FCR Done Right! by Enkata Technologies April 2012 - (Free Research) Access this white paper to learn how to build an operational FCR program without sacrificing your budget.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

The power of Call Centers and Customer Loyalty by Infor CRM February 2012 - (Free Research) Read this e-guide from our award-winning editorial team to learn strategies for how to utilize innovative technologies to improve your customer experiences, retain customers and gain loyalty.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

Best Practices for a contact center technology overhaul by Contactual (Now 8x8, Inc.) June 2011 - (Free Research) Tap into the expert advice in this eBook to choose technology that will help you leverage multiple contact channels, effectively monitor agent interaction and deliver an excellent customer experience.  (EBOOK) READ ABSTRACT |

Contact Center Consolidation by CosmoCom, Inc. July 2008 - (Free Research) Improving access to contact center resources is more challenging when agents are distributed across multiple locations. View this webcast for insight into Contact Center Consolidation.  (WEBCAST) 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 |

Making WFM Work: Best Practices and ROI Model by Calabrio, Inc. June 2011 - (Free Research) There has been tremendous innovation in contact center WFM over the past three years, with new vendors and offerings entering the scene. Find out how the new generation of WFM solutions are easier to use, improve agent satisfaction, enhance customer experience and cut costs.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

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 |

Workforce Management in a contact centre by Aspect June 2012 - (Free Research) In order to remain competitive, you need exceptional, 24x7 customer service. Savvy companies are integrating contact center processes with workforce management practices in order to enhance their service strategies. Read this expert report to learn 9 key business processes and 6 technologies required for a successful initiative.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Public complaints case study by SAS Institute Inc. March 2013 - (Free Research) With large volumes of data pouring into the Hong Kong Efficiency Unit's call center, they needed a way to manage this information and provide excellent customer service. Read this brief case study to see how they leveraged a visual analytics platform to take more effective action and make better decisions.  (CASE STUDY) 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 |

Salesforce.com's Service Cloud for Dummies by Salesforce.com April 2010 - (Free Research) Salesforce.com's Service Cloud doesn’t just track and resolve customer service cases. It lets you participate in the online conversations about your products and services. Now, try the Service Cloud free for 30 days and bridge the gap between your call center, the social Web, and Web self-service. Plus get the free ebook Service Cloud for Dummies!  (EBOOK)

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