Shop Direct launches WhatsApp-style service platform…
Shop Direct has applied a conversational user interface (CUI) technology to its service offering by launching ‘Very Assistant’ for customers to find answers to their questions in a WhatsApp–style chat environment. The owner of Very.co.uk, Littlewoods.com, VeryExclusive.co.uk and LittlewoodsIreland.ie has initially made the automated platform available via the Very.co.uk iOS app, and claims the technology makes the user journey even simpler for […]
Ventrica expands contact centre to meet omnichannel service demands…
Continuing an ‘impressive growth period’, Ventrica will be introducing a new contact centre ‘penthouse suite’ due to the increased demand for its omnichannel customer service offerings. The Southend-on-Sea based outsourced centre will open a roof-top wing, 19,000 sq ft site in 2017, expanding its current workforce of 280 agents to 480 full and part-time staff within the next year, and plans for an additional site […]
Guest Blog, Simon Pennie: The power of great customer service…
Businesses spend vast amounts of time, money and resources to build a brand that customers love. But if they fail to ‘put their money with their mouth’ is – by investing in delivering top notch customer service in their contact centres – they risk squandering their hard-earned reputation. In an era of fierce competition and […]
Forum Insight: Customer engagement methods to maintain strong relationships…
Now more than ever, customer communication methods are becoming varied and diverse. Trade exhibitions, social media platforms, focus groups and surveys, personalised email campaigns – the list is endless. But which methods will prove to be the most effective for your business? Before investing too much time and effort into just one, think carefully about […]
‘Tipping point’ between traditional and digital service identified by Verint…
The results of a large-scale study of more than 24,000 consumers in 12 countries commissioned by Verint Systems Inc. has identified a ‘tipping point’ between digital and traditional customer service; indicating that, despite the rise in digital customer service channels and options, 79 per cent of consumers prefer ‘human touch’ to remain a part of […]
New security and Web Chat features set to complement Intelecom’s existing solutions…
The provider of cloud-based multichannel contact centre solutions, Intelecom, has introduced its latest set developments which will enhance its current strategy of placing information security management and quality at the top of its priority list. The new security features build additional resilience into the contact centre environment with the introduction of two-factor authentication and an […]
Are industry professionals missing out on key cloud opportunities?
While the majority of contact centres are using cloud technology to some extent, adoption for many is ‘relatively superficial’, according to recent conducted by Aspect Software. Surveying 100 UK-based senior contact centre professionals, data indicates that even though the industry is ‘moving in the right direction’, Aspect believes the benefits of the delivery model for […]
Avaya appointed to drive dnata’s digital customer experience strategy…
The multinational customer technology company, Avaya, has been appointed by one of the world’s largest air services providers, dnata to become a strategic technology partner and develop its existing customer service digital transformation strategy. Avaya Private Cloud Services (APCS) will provide a ‘complete customer experience transformation solution’ to the parent company of Hogg Robinson and Travel Republic; creating a ‘personalised and seamless’ experience […]
Guest Blog, Steve Ball: The 8 things millennials really want from customer service
Struggling to understand what makes your millennial customers tick? Here’s what they really want from your contact centre. It can sometimes be difficult to understand what constitutes a great customer experience for the millennial generation. We know about their lofty expectations, their habitual use of technology and their willingness to vote with their feet if […]
Start to nurture future budding customer service professionals, says Teleopti…
Workforce management consultant at Teleopti UK, Ben Willmott, explains the three simple workforce management strategies to attract the brightest young talent, and keep ahead of the competition. From transforming a contact centre environment to suit the next generation of digitally-led professionals, to introducing gamification by accommodating the trend of constant feedback; following the three strategies […]
