Call Centers

WHITE PAPER: This white paper describes a two-part process used to define CLID information for both emergency and non-emergency calls. The first part involves defining the number(s) that will be sent to the called party. The second part of the process involves assigning the CLID entry to an analog telephone or to a key on a digital or IP telephone.

Posted: 14 Jun 2013 | Published: 16 May 2013

WHITE PAPER: 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.

Posted: 31 May 2013 | Published: 30 Apr 2013

WHITE PAPER: Collecting contact center data is just the first step to serving your customers more effectively. Understanding qualitative data using the newest analytics technologies is also essential - learn how to turn your data into actionable intelligence in this helpful resource.

Posted: 31 May 2013 | Published: 31 May 2013

WHITE PAPER: Finding a way to unify, streamline, and simplify communication between employees and customers is key to great customer experience. This resource explores how blended interaction leverages modern enterprise technologies to connect call center agents, consumers, and knowledge workers through a multitude of channels.

Posted: 28 May 2013 | Published: 30 Apr 2013

WHITE PAPER: Today's customers demand highly personalized, engaging experiences, and leveraging social media to transform your contact center is a way to surpass these expectations. Access this whitepaper to learn how combining contact center best practices with social media CRM technologies can increase the effectiveness of your customer interactions.

Posted: 28 May 2013 | Published: 23 May 2013

WHITE PAPER: Many contact centers can't keep up with the demands of the "Consumer 2.0" due to outdated technologies and inefficient call center staffing.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.

Posted: 24 May 2013 | Published: 31 Mar 2013

WHITE PAPER: Customers are demanding high levels of service from a variety of new channels - channels that bring both risk and opportunity for CRM. This helpful whitepaper outlines the key capabilities of a next-generation contact center and explores the various tools you should consider for supporting a collaborative CRM initiative.

Posted: 23 May 2013 | Published: 31 Mar 2013

WHITE PAPER: Modern contact centers are faced with customer demands for consistent, 24/7 service and support - even the public sector. This in-depth survey report delves into the challenges that public sector contact centers face, highlights the key trends that will affect customer interaction, and investigates the success rates of cost-savings initiatives.

Posted: 23 May 2013 | Published: 23 May 2013

WHITE PAPER: 42% of contact center decision-makers say they're unable to effectively manage end-to-end workflow of customer interactions, and one of the main reasons for this is sub-par back-office processes. In this resource, explore how improving back-office staff utilization and performance results in more accurate, timelier responses to customer queries.

Posted: 23 May 2013 | Published: 31 Mar 2013

WHITE PAPER: This white paper explains how cloud security may be the safer investment for businesses, including customer-oriented organizations and contact centers. Discover why moving applications to the cloud could better protect your data than if it were kept on-premise.

Posted: 07 May 2013 | Published: 07 May 2013

WHITE PAPER: Uncover the multiple next-generation unified communications solutions available that can help boost and increase productivity without resorting to the "rip and replace" model.

Posted: 04 Apr 2013 | Published: 31 Oct 2012

WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper unveils how Class of Service within Cisco's Unified Communication Manager can help you control which phone numbers can be called by particular devices. View now to learn how this simple, flexible solution can be effective in numerous situations.

Posted: 14 Feb 2013 | Published: 14 Feb 2013

WHITE PAPER: 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.

Posted: 20 Dec 2012 | Published: 31 Oct 2012

WHITE PAPER: 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.

Posted: 18 Dec 2012 | Published: 31 Oct 2011

WHITE PAPER: 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.

Posted: 18 Dec 2012 | Published: 30 Jun 2012

WHITE PAPER: 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.

Posted: 29 Oct 2012 | Published: 29 Oct 2012

WHITE PAPER: 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.

Posted: 21 Aug 2012 | Published: 31 Dec 2011

WHITE PAPER: This paper explores and explains why the contact center is a key strategic focal point for customer engagement via social channels.

Posted: 21 Sep 2012 | Published: 01 Mar 2012

WHITE PAPER: It's no secret that social media has changed consumer behaviors – but most companies are struggling to capitalize on the unique opportunities it has to offer. Review this resource to learn how incorporating social media into knowledge management, contact centers, and the Web can substantially enhance your customer's experience.  

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 | Published: 01 Mar 2012

WHITE PAPER: Is your current customer relationship management (CRM) software negatively impacting your selling potential? Many of the CRM software options today have lost focus on their primary users – sales professionals – and are actually decreasing sales activity. Read on to learn how a call-centric CRM strategy can alleviate this challenge.  

Posted: 23 Aug 2012 | Published: 01 Aug 2012

WHITE PAPER: Delivering an optimal web experience not only helps you engage with your customers, partners, and employees but also improves relationships and increases your competitive advantage. This resource explores why investing in web experience solutions can help you achieve this.

Posted: 09 Aug 2012 | Published: 30 Mar 2012

WHITE PAPER: Discover how one organization replaced their legacy PBX-based telephone system with an IP telephony system which helped increase flexibility, mobility, and productivity.

Posted: 08 Aug 2012 | Published: 31 Dec 2010

WHITE PAPER: Learn about a purpose-built for IP platform that can help you fully integrate rich communications capabilities across your organization to increase connectivity and boost productivity.

Posted: 07 Aug 2012 | Published: 31 Jul 2012

WHITE PAPER: Good customer service involves leveraging policies, people, and technology to answer customer questions and solve problems with accuracy, speed, and consistency. Check out this paper for tips on how to relieve customer service pain points and get your agents able to answer calls with ease, and keep customers coming back time and time again.

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 | Published: 22 Jun 2012

WHITE PAPER: 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.

Posted: 21 Jun 2012 | Published: 21 Jun 2012