Introduction The Covid-19 crisis has massively disrupted the retail sector making remote customer service and satisfaction increasingly difficult to provide. Safety concerns have become one of the top challenges for companies to tackle. 70% of consumers have stated that their concern for hygiene and sanitation is heightened. Both customers and companies are adapting to find new ways to resolve after-sales issues and effectively collaborate from a distance. With an elevated number ...
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Introduction With social distancing as the new normal, words like "travel" and "contact" are considered taboo. Customers and companies alike have adapted in unique ways to handle the challenges of the pandemic. The key differentiator is visible in companies that embraced adaptation. They have experienced higher levels of success despite the challenges presented during the crisis. They have adapted to the remote work trend and taken advantage of the tech innovations ...
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Introduction Both call centers and contact centers are critical tools for customer service. Setting up a successful call or contact center is important for ensuring customer satisfaction and for building a brand's value. Both of these kinds of centers involve the use of phone channels for communication. However, beyond those similarities, these two communication centers are quite different. In understanding the differences between these two centers, companies can discover which model ...
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Introduction There are several ways a company can enhance its operations to create a successful call center. Today, omnichannel communication possibilities make customer support increasingly complex. Some companies have altogether gotten rid of classic phone support in favour of new chat options. Yet, 66% of customers report that they resolve their customer support issues over the phone. This is over 10% higher than email, the second favourite communication channel. To provide ...
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ViiBE’s video-assistance technology dedicated to helping desk support in call centers is proud to partner with Zendesk. As a member of Zendesk’s incubator at Station F in Paris, as well as being available on the Zendesk marketplace, ViiBE is pleased that this partnership has proven beneficial to clients such as the international sporting goods retailer, Decathlon. ViiBE’s integration with customer service powerhouse, Zendesk, promises the best remote diagnosis thanks to ...
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It is no surprise that people continue to become more and more connected every year. Technology is everywhere and connecting everyday devices in our homes makes routine tasks even easier. In fact, Gartner predicts that 20.4 billion connected things will be in use worldwide in 2020 as compared to 8.4 billion in 2017. The rate of connection is also increasing as 8.4 billion was up 31% from the amount in ...
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Links to loyalty In 2020, having a CX strategy is key, as customers are more selective with their loyalty. They are not asking for much, but they do expect timely, personal, and positive customer service. In fact, 60% of consumers report that customer service and brand loyalty are directly correlated. Nonetheless, maintaining that loyalty is becoming more difficult. 77% of customers admit a willingness to switch brands more readily than in ...
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