The Partner-Friendly Way of Operating

According to The Association of Strategic Alliance Professionals, ‘research has shown that upwards of 50 percent of alliances fail when not properly managed.’ While these alliances are one of the most effective ways for any brand to grow, there needs to be a recognition of the time and effort it takes to manage and strengthen these partnerships. For service providers, these relationships are a way to unlock new services and benefits for your customers, increase your value, and differentiate yourself from your competitors. But not every company treats partnerships with the same dedication, commitment, and respect.

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Contact Center Resolutions for 2023

2022 was a transformative year for the contact center. In the last 12 months, we’ve seen many changes, from the increasing demand for AI and automation to the rise of new communication channels. As January and the new year draws closer, business leaders and contact center managers now have a unique opportunity to assess the past year and start planning for 2023.

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Halton Housing Case Study

With over 7,000 homes across Cheshire and the North West, Halton Housing, is an innovative, award-winning housing provider.  The objective was to move to a cloud-first strategy, whilst maintaining a customer centric approach. By bringing customer conversations and team collaboration into one familiar, easy-to-use collaboration hub, M247 and Geomant were able to deliver cost efficiencies and provide the ability to scale. It also provided the ability for supervisors to route and direct conversations to specific advisors/team members based on a host of different criteria including numbers, skills, geography, data and much more. This allowed the housing association to manage workloads and improve the experience for both colleagues and customers simultaneously.

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Who Are Today’s Contact Center Agents?

The contact center as we know it has changed significantly in recent years. Today’s CX environments are focused on a broader range of platforms and channels, from video and messaging to SMS and social media. Moreover, they’re often equipped with a wider range of advanced tools, from AI assistants and bots to powerful analytics tools.

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