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8 Traits of IT-Friendly Contact Center and Web Customer Service Software by eGain Communications Corp. May 06, 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 |

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 17, 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 |

E-Book: The Executive’s Guide to Contact Center Technology Planning by inContact May 12, 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)

A contact center manager's guide to integrating self-service by KANA (E-mail this company) August 01, 2012 - (Free Research) Leveraging self-service technologies in your contact center can significantly reduce costs, but successful implementation is tricky. Gain expert advice on how to ensure your self-service contact center initiative is a success. Read on to learn self-service contact center best practices, how to obtain executive support, and more.  (EBOOK) READ ABSTRACT |

Overhauling a Legacy Contact Center: Starting Steps by Five9 May 10, 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 |

Three Best Practices for Today's Profitable Contact Centers: Three Best Practices for Contributing to the Bottom Line by Avaya Inc. July 2008 - (Free Research) This white paper provides the three best practices for today's profitable contact centers.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Contact Centers for Dummies by Avaya Inc. November 2008 - (Free Research) This guide provides a high-level approach to the different methodologies with lots of information not only on running contact centers, but also on implementing technology in contact centers in a profitable way.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Mobile Technology: Equipping Supervisors and Managers for the Next-Generation Customer Contact Center by Aspect December 2012 - (Free Research) For today's contact center managers, the increase in communication channels coupled with a more sophisticated customer base and mobile workforce is presenting major challenges. Read this resource to learn how mobile technologies can help relieve these burdens by simplifying management, increasing employee productivity, and much more.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

The Next-Generation Contact Center by Aspect October 2012 - (Free Research) Customers have more power than ever before in the buying process thanks to social media – experience can quickly be posted or tweeted, either boosting or slandering your brand reputation. Read this Forrester report to learn 6 features they recommend for future contact centers and a 4-step roadmap to better customer service.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Seven Contact Center Trends You Can't Ignore by Siemens Enterprise Communications January 2013 - (Free Research) For customer service contact centers, it's critical to stay on top of the latest in technology and practices in order to provide your customers with the experience they expect. Check our this easy to read resource to discover 7 trends in contact center strategy, so that you can prepare your organization for what's to come  (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 |

First Contact Resolution by Pegasystems May 2011 - (Free Research) Contact centers have perfected the art of tracking customer inquiries, but first contact resolution is still alluding them.  The key to solving the problem-- not just answering, but resolving the issue.  (EBOOK) 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 |

Independent Lab Comparative Review by Avaya June 2011 - (Free Research) MierConsulting engineers conducted an hands-on, comparative review of three leading contact center packages, focusing on these products' multimedia, mixed voice and text-based contacts - capabilities.  (PRODUCT REVIEW) READ ABSTRACT |

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 |

Seven Trends Driving Effectiveness in the Contact Center by Avaya April 2013 - (Free Research) Customers want to use social media, video, instant messaging and more to contact you - and they want to do it quickly. In this resource, check out seven key trends that are driving effectiveness in the contact center.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Customer Care in a Social World: Are We There Yet? by Oracle Corporation March 2012 - (Free Research) This paper explores and explains why the contact center is a key strategic focal point for customer engagement via social channels.  (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 |

5 Web Self-Service Pitfalls: What Every Contact Center Manager Must Know by eGain Communications Corp. February 2010 - (Free Research) This paper discusses and analyzes 5 myths frequently encountered in the context of self-service strategies and implementations, and offers proven industry best practices to counter them. This paper will be a valuable resource for you as you develop, implement, and refine your customer self-service strategy.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Contact Center Consumer Preference eBook by Avaya February 2013 - (Free Research) You need to deliver a positive experience without sacrificing profitability—which requires balancing the needs of your customers with the realities of your business. Gain insight from a recent study to discover what today's consumers think about contact centers. In this eBook we will build on these insights and evaluate the results.  (EBOOK) 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 |

Contact Center Consolidation by CosmoCom, Inc. March 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.  (BOOK) 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 |

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