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CRM
February 26, 2013
Leonard Klie |
inContact Releases New Version of Cloud Contact Center Software The company expands multichannel offering with Universal Queue, new agent interface, true inbound and outbound blending, and an API-driven cloud ecosystem.   |
The Motley Fool
February 16, 2007
Dan Caplinger |
Have an Agent in Your Corner Buying a house is stressful enough without having to worry about whether you can trust the real estate agent you're working with. By using a dedicated buyers' agent, you can make sure your agent is working for you. |
CRM
September 2007
Ian Jacobs |
Across the Universe Contact center managers have begun to examine this idea of the universal agent, agents theoretically capable of handling any contact, via any channel. |
CRM
April 3, 2012 |
inContact Extends Its Cloud Platform The platform is expanded to include more reporting, scripting, and integrations. |
The Motley Fool
January 31, 2005 |
Working With Real Estate Agents Approach the relationship sensibly, and you'll both be happier. |
The Motley Fool
February 17, 2006 |
Choosing a Real Estate Agent How should you go about choosing a real estate broker or agent? Don't just sign up with the one who promises you the highest price for your house. Here are a few tips. |
The Motley Fool
May 26, 2004 |
Choosing the Right Real Estate Agent A good agent can serve you very well -- so choose carefully. |
PHONE+
February 2, 2010
Greg L. Taylor |
Tired of Being Bullied? More and more agents are feeling taken advantage of by carriers. This article discusses some options to solve the problem. |
PHONE+
November 23, 2009
Joslyn Faust |
Downturn Prompts Diversification of Agent Business A large number of telephony agents are taking action to represent other carriers, carry different products and services, or sell to different types of customers. |
CRM
January 22, 2015 |
8x8 Unifies Telephony, UC, and Contact Center Users with Single Sign-on and Shared Presence A common cloud communications platform tightly integrates 8x8 Virtual Office and Virtual Contact Center users. |
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Back to Basics: Channel Partners Fact Book 2011 An editorial regarding the inspiration and intention of the Channel Partners Fact Book guide for telephony agents. |
PHONE+
January 12, 2010 |
Can An Agent Survive on Referrals Alone? Referrals can be a great way of building a business and should be a part of any sales process, but a business will not be able to grow on referrals alone. |
CRM
July 2013
Barton Goldenberg |
Happy Agents, Happy Customers Increased agent productivity leads to increased satisfaction. |
CRM
May 1, 2008
Leonard Klie |
The Right Numbers Customer relationship management, together with telephony technologies, leads to better sales for a direct marketer. |
Insurance & Technology
July 11, 2008
Akhil Tripathi |
Web-Based Solutions Deliver on Agents' Tech Expectations Insurers can leverage agent portals and systems integration technology to streamline agents' workflow and improve efficiencies. |
Insurance & Technology
July 3, 2008
Peggy Bresnick Kendler |
Shift to Independent Agents Compels Insurers to Modify Practices Industry insiders discuss keys to leveraging technology to boost agent performance. |
CRM
November 11, 2014 |
LiveOps Launches New Agent Recruitment Platform LiveOps' new platform makes it easier for Americans to apply as independent, work-at-home sales and customer service agents. |
CRM
October 2014
Leonard Klie |
Medical Alert Puts Five9 on Call In urgent need of a new contact center system, the emergency monitoring device provider turned to the cloud solution for aid. |
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Q&A With TNCI Agent Experience Director Andrea Liguori Andrea Liguori talks about her new responsibilities and TNCI's goals. |
CRM
June 1, 2005
Paul Stockford |
Workforce Optimization's Missing Link Companies should strengthen their workforce optimization strategy with the addition of efficient agent selection tools. |
CRM
July 2014
Leonard Klie |
iCruise.com Sees Smooth Sailing with 8x8 8x8's Virtual Office and Virtual Contact Center improve operations at the cruise booking site. |
CRM
December 2003
David Myron |
Service Revs Up Nissan's Turnaround Getting a better understanding of agent performance enabled Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp. to address problem areas; the results were significant. |
The Motley Fool
November 14, 2005
Selena Maranjian |
Real Estate Brokers vs. Realtors If you're buying or selling a home, know whom you're working with. |
CIO
June 1, 2006
Susannah Patton |
Answering the Call Everyone's had a bad experience with a call center. But now companies are investing in advanced technologies and at-home agents to connect with customers, not put them on hold. |
PHONE+
December 30, 2009 |
Channel 101 -- PHONE+ Fact Book 2010 An updated primer of telecom industry basics. |
Bank Systems & Technology
May 25, 2006
Peggy Bresnick Kendler |
Perspectives: High-Performance Contact Centers Emerging technologies such as VoIP, voice- driven, self-service systems, and intelligent call routing systems can increase flexibility in the bank contact center, resulting in improvements in agent productivity and enhanced customer satisfaction. |
CRM
November 2014
Leonard Klie |
Work-at-Home Solutions Are Transforming Call Center Operations At-home agents can be as productive, if not more so, as those in the contact center. |
Insurance & Technology
July 11, 2008
Karen Pauli |
Integrated Agency Management Systems Key to Improving Agent Performance and Efficiency Agents want fully integrated systems that offer a single entry of data, a single view of the customer, and mobile and real-time functionalities. |
PHONE+
December 30, 2009
Khali Henderson |
What Are the Primary Agent Business Models? Descriptions of the several types of agents in the telecom industry. |
CRM
January 2004
Jason Compton |
The Changing Role of the Contact Center Agent With the proliferation of online self-help and new call center technologies, agents are being asked to resolve more challenging issues or to transform themselves into salespeople. But are current agents, who primarily respond to basic service requests, right for these new roles? |
PHONE+
September 16, 2009
Lynn McCullough |
Agents Identify 7 Best Practices for Channel Managers Agents share their points of view on what can be done on a daily basis to ensure the best possible customer experience. |
PHONE+
Jon Heaps |
Top 7 Targets for Hosted Contact Centers Identifying the right targets for hosted contact center solutions. |
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Q&A With Deltacom Channel Chief Ken Royer An interview with Ken Royer, vice president of alternate channels for Deltacom, about his plans for the company's indirect sales channel. |
PHONE+
April 29, 2009 |
Agent Model Suits Hosted IT Services Many vendors are finally warming up to the idea that delivering their functionality as a service is not such a bad idea. |
CRM
March 2006
Coreen Bailor |
Keeping Balance in the Center Organizations no longer have to choose between efficiency and effectiveness as contact center technology evolves. If your contact center efforts are unbalanced, consider these five approaches to achieving service and efficiency equilibrium. |
The Motley Fool
August 7, 2006 |
Buying Insurance: Directly or Through Agents? Sometimes -- but not always -- you'll find the best prices by skipping the middleman. Here's some insurance-buying advice. |
OCC Bulletin
January 25, 2007 |
Registered Transfer Agents: Transfer Agent Registration, Annual Amended rules will require registered transfer agents to file Form TA-2 electronically through the SEC's Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system. |
AskMen.com
Michael Hirsch |
How To: Get Yourself An Agent Agents are necessary because they understand the industry they specialize in, know the big players and, more importantly, will know how to sell you and your talents, better than you can sell yourself. |
CRM
April 2014
Leonard Klie |
The General Reboots Agent Training with Intradiem The online auto insurance provider updates agent skills with Intraday Management technology. |
PHONE+
May 25, 2010 |
Ethical Dilemma No. 4: First Quote or Ink Wins? Policies for preventing quoting conflicts between competing agents working with the same master agent. |
PHONE+
Rebecca Rosen |
Asset Management: Maximizing Your Provider Partnerships Leveraging your carriers' resources to ease or accelerate success as an indirect sales agent. |
CRM
September 2014
Leonard Klie |
Call Handling Time Continues to Rise Sales and customer service calls take 16 percent longer today. |
CRM
February 1, 2006
Phillip Britt |
Scheduling Tool Traction By implementing a new workforce scheduling application, agent hours have been reduced by 20% at Taction, a call center outsourcing company. |
The Motley Fool
April 21, 2004
Selena Maranjian |
Where to Buy Insurance An agent might be your best bet, but there are other options. |
CRM
July 2013
Leonard Klie |
A Matter of Time Within five days of introducing RightTime management solution from Intradiem, Vivint delivered 2,400 training and coaching sessions, all during idle time. |
CRM
April 2008
Jessica Tsai |
The 2008 CRM Service Awards: Rising Stars -- Spoken Communications Spoken Communications keeps callers from waiting aimlessly on the line, but it's waiting for a big customer to keep it in the limelight. |
PHONE+
December 22, 2009 |
How Will the Communications Industry's Indirect Channel Be Transformed in the Next 10 Years? Telecom executives weigh in on what the future holds for the telecom industry. |
PHONE+
December 30, 2009
Liu & Crowe |
Contracts: What Are the Basic Components of an Agent Agreement? A well-drafted agreement will define the rights and responsibilities of the parties involved, so as to minimize the risks that come from uncertainty and misunderstandings. |
CRM
September 2014
Donna Fluss |
Outbound Solutions Engage Customers and Enhance Relationships Mapping out the ultimate next-generation product. |
CRM
January 1, 2007
Kate Leggett |
The Informed Agent Customers are searching for a good service experience and will pay a premium to be assured of such service. Only when you have a receptive customer base can you be successful at marketing to them. Help drive customer loyalty with sophisticated knowledge retrieval methods. |
