Contact Centre stories - Page 70
Once known as ‘Call Centres’, the modern Contact Centre incorporates traditional telephony along with
web chat, text messaging, remote access services, and video conferencing to manage customer
interactions. Contact Centres are most associated with the provision of support, assistance or guidance
on products or services offered by companies serving large numbers of customers. Some are ‘outbound’
– that is, they reach out to customers for sales or other purposes, others are ‘inbound’ and receive
incoming contacts from people looking for help. Many combine both inbound and outbound functions.
Contact centres are often large facilities with tens or hundreds of workers – but they can also be virtual,
with people working ‘in’ the contact centre from home.
Cisco completes acquisition of BroadSoft
Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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Together, Cisco and BroadSoft aim to deliver a full suite of collaboration experiences to power the future of work.
Air NZ’s AI chatbot turns one
Mon, 5th Feb 2018
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Oscar was first introduced a year ago on the airline’s website to answer commonly asked flight, baggage, lounge and Airpoints queries.
To get ahead with AI, get started with augmented intelligence
Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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AI is an extension of a human, not a substitute for it. Once we realise this fact, we can appreciate AI for what it truly is.
Kiwi Startup Spotlight: Why this will be the year chatbots take on customer service
Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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Within the world of AI, bots are the most understandable application for executives from a deployment and business impact standpoint.
Why the future of customer experience is both human and machine
Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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Touchpoint's CEO says when it comes to customer experience don’t believe the ‘robot revolution’ will happen overnight.
8x8 looking for new partners in ANZ due to product demand
Thu, 1st Feb 2018
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8x8 are promoting their partnership programme in a bid to expand their channel partner ecosystem across Australia and New Zealand.
Gen2 added to TaaS panel as managed security provider
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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New Zealand owned and operated Gen2 has been appointed as a provider of managed security services for the NZ Government’s TaaS panel.
Kiwi company takes UC security to a multi-billion dollar toll fraud problem
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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A local Auckland company is vowing to put a dent in the billions of dollars lost to toll fraud across unified communications (UC) networks.
Bye bye bankruptcy: Avaya acquires contact centre as a service provider
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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It was only late last year when Avaya was cleared of bankruptcy, but the communications vendor is wasting no time in growing its business.
Cybersecurity experts offer critical advice on eve of Data Protection Day
Sat, 27th Jan 2018
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The day is about raising awareness and promoting privacy and data protection - we have 5 experts providing insights, with GDPR a strong factor.
IPFX announces inclusion on NZ Government’s TaaS panel
Fri, 26th Jan 2018
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Independent Kiwi company joins the panel that intends to improve the state of the Government’s telecommunication without disrupting daily operation.
Exclusive interview: Chatbot 101 with Tim McNamara, founder of The Hut34 Project
Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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The Hut34 Project, founded by Tim McNamara and Peter Godbolt, aims to connect AI engines, IoT devices, and digital services.
New to VR? Here’s how you can use it in the workplace
Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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Virtual reality isn't just for gamers; it's transforming workplaces by enhancing team building, customer experience, and remote collaboration. Here's how.
Air New Zealand launching as a skill on Amazon Alexa
Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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Air New Zealand is pioneering in Australasia with an Alexa skill, letting customers check flight statuses hands-free. It launches in early February.
Dell launches environmentally sustainable jewellery line
Wed, 17th Jan 2018
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Dell partners with actress Nikki Reed to launch a jewellery line using recycled gold from computer motherboards, blending sustainability with fashion.
How smaller Kiwi telcos are gaining market share
Wed, 17th Jan 2018
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But why are we seeing an increase in market share by the smaller telcos at a time where fewer and fewer exist?.
75% using collaboration technologies: Polycom reveals key trends for 2018
Mon, 15th Jan 2018
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Polycom has revealed findings from its latest research that shows collaboration technologies to be transforming business in 2018.
Top digital opportunities for Kiwi SMBs going into 2018
Mon, 15th Jan 2018
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New Zealand businesses urged to embrace technology as digital opportunities arise in 2018 - Spark #technology #digitalopportunities.
The new normal: Robots, hyper-collaboration and smart meetings
Fri, 12th Jan 2018
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With 75% of employees using collaboration tech, Polycom's research forecasts an exponential growth in smart meetings, cloud integration, and AI-driven tools.
Genesys appoints Tony Winterbottom to lead its government division
Fri, 12th Jan 2018
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The former Teradata executive will help the customer experience provider grow its presence within the ANZ public sector.