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Deploying Customer Service in the Cloud by Oracle Corporation UK Ltd November 30, 2012 - (Free Research) This white paper offers best practices for successfully deploying and implementing cloud technology into your customer experience management strategy. Access tips for advancing through the four phases in the cloud deployment process from implementation to transformation.  (WHITE PAPER)

The Social Customer ebook "Rethinking Customer Service: The Call Center as Corporate Information Hub" by SAP America, Inc. December 31, 2011 - (Free Research) This e-book looks at how the call center in particular can help drive a proactive, rather than reactive, approach to business. Experts from the call center world share strategies and mindset shifts that must take place as customers demand more and more information about the products and services that they consume.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

5 Ways to Optimize Your Workforce by Aspect December 14, 2012 - (Free Research) You need to provide a flexible, efficient and consistent customer experience, but with the myriad of communication channels available today, legacy service strategies are inadequate. Read on to learn how unified communications and workforce optimization can provide the visibility and control needed to deliver exceptional customer service.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Eight Strategies for First Rate Customer Service by Cisco Systems, Inc. February 22, 2008 - (Free Research) This paper provides eight strategies for creating a relationship with your customers that will keep them coming back.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Customer Experience for Service: Oracle Commerce Solutions by Oracle Corporation UK Ltd December 13, 2012 - (Free Research) Phenomenal customer service has never been more critical. A 2011 CEI report shows that 89% of customers will stop doing business with a company after a single bad experience. Inside this resource, learn more about the role of customer service in delivering a great customer experience and find out what strategies market leaders are using.  (WHITE PAPER)

Customer Experience: Empowering People. Powering Brands. by Oracle Corporation UK Ltd December 17, 2012 - (Free Research) Research shows that 86% of customers will pay up to 25% more for a great customer experience, but only 1% report that their expectations are being met. Read this paper to learn about next-generation customer experience management technologies and strategies from Oracle that enable you to effectively connect, engage, and service your customers.  (DATA SHEET)

Seven Contact Center Trends You Can't Ignore by Siemens Enterprise Communications January 31, 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 |

Use effective call centers to build customer loyalty by Infor CRM February 08, 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 |

Doing More with Less: Next-Generation Strategies and Best Practices for Customer Service by eGain Communications Corp. December 01, 2003 - (Free Research) Download a complimentary white paper on how world-class companies sustain service excellence, improve contact center productivity and reduce costs to beat their competitors in today's tough business environment.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

5 Web Self-Service Pitfalls: What Every Contact Center Manager Must Know by eGain Communications Corp. February 17, 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 |

Navigating the path to satisfying online customer experience by Tealeaf November 23, 2011 - (Free Research) Read this exclusive e-guide to get an executive-level, 360-degree view on which CRM approaches are best for different business scenarios -- from winning strategies for mobile users to social CRM tools to best practices for multi-channel customer experiences.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

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)

Four Effective Service Strategies that Drive Brand Advocacy by Oracle Corporation April 25, 2011 - (Free Research) This paper will provide answers, focusing on the four key aspects of service that can combine to create a "WOW!" experience: convenience, speed, relevance, and relationship.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

A more social contact center by Salesforce.com March 20, 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 |

Can good data deliver a better customer experience? by QAS (E-mail this company) January 16, 2013 - (Free Research) Businesses focused on improving the customer experience are overlooking a critical factor: data quality. Without reliable customer data, no new strategy or technology will enhance the experience you deliver. Read on to learn why an effective data management strategy should be the foundation of your customer experience improvement project.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Apply the power of CRM to build customer loyalty by Infor CRM February 07, 2012 - (Free Research) This tip guide comes straight from Paul R. Timm's book, 'Technology and Customer Service: Profitable Relationship Building.' Read on to learn how to utilize today's technologies for enhancing customer relationship management (CRM) strategies.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

Productive Workforce by Aspect March 31, 2013 - (Free Research) Many contact centers can't keep up with the demands of the "Consumer 2.0" due to outdated technologies and inefficient call center staffing. In this resource, discover how a workforce optimization strategy can help you improve customer experience and reduce cost per interaction.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Strategic insights for your social CRM strategy by Infor May 08, 2013 - (Free Research) This expert e-guide provides a comprehensive look at the challenges of defining a social media strategy for CRM, offers advice on choosing the right tools, and highlights how to train employees on new social media technologies.  (EGUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

Workforce Management in a contact centre by Aspect June 30, 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 |

Deploying Customer Service in the Cloud by Oracle Corporation UK Ltd November 30, 2012 - (Free Research) Read this white paper for best practices in deploying customer service in the cloud. Learn how to successfully implement, consolidate, optimize, and transform your customer experience management strategy and sustain a long-term competitive advantage.  (WHITE PAPER)

Oracle Cloud Customer Service and Support: Great Experiences by Oracle Corporation UK Ltd December 14, 2012 - (Free Research) View this brief video for great customer service strategies that allow your customers to connect with service resources whenever and wherever they need. Also, discover how to get deeper insight into your clients' history and interactions with your business and services.  (VIDEOCAST)

Deliver Extraordinary Customer Experience by Oracle Corporation UK Ltd December 10, 2012 - (Free Research) Exceptional customer service can be a major differentiator in today's market. However, with more communication channels than ever before, devising an effective strategy can be difficult. Inside this paper learn 6 tips for achieving stellar customer service and find out how the right CRM tool can help set you apart from the competition.  (WHITE PAPER)

Creating Business Value Through Customer Experience by Oracle Corporation UK Ltd December 13, 2012 - (Free Research) In this webcast, Brian J. Curran, VP of Customer Experience Strategy for Oracle, explains the business value of effective customer experience management and offers strategies and methodologies for getting started.  (WEBCAST)

Connect the Online Customer Experience with Oracle WebCenter Sites Presentation Transcript by Oracle Corporation April 15, 2013 - (Free Research) Most customers today interact with businesses on the web, so it's crucial that your organization's web presence meets their expectations. Read this presentation transcript from a webcast outlining the tools needed to help your business deliver an engaging, personalized online customer experience, starting with your web content management strategy.  (PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT) READ ABSTRACT |

Winning the Customer Service Battle... In the Cloud by Siemens Enterprise Communications April 04, 2013 - (Free Research) Poor customer service is a costly business practice. The time to differentiate your customer service strategy is now – and the cloud can help. View now to learn about cloud contact centers and how they can benefit your business.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

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