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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.
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How artificial intelligence impacts business transformation

Tue, 26th Oct 2021
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AI can be a useful tool for improving CX — in terms of how human agents interact with customers, and how customers engage with contact centres.
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BitTitan launches migration discovery solution for Microsoft 365

Mon, 25th Oct 2021
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BitTitan has launched its subscription-based Migration Discovery Solution, providing assessment tools for Microsoft 365 tenant-to-tenant migrations.
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Microsoft & Enghouse Interactive bring the best of Teams to the contact centre

Wed, 20th Oct 2021
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Enterprise collaboration environments are now powerhouses of efficiency designed to make business communication seamless and simple in today's busy environment.
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Okta releases new Workflows to simplify identity management

Tue, 19th Oct 2021
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Okta launches Okta Workflows as standalone offering, allowing customers to automate complex identity-centric business processes.
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Sietec sells to Fastcom, says 'business as usual' for customers

Tue, 19th Oct 2021
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Auckland-based IT network provider Fastcom has acquired business comms provider Sietec, enabling Sietec to offer enhanced services.
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International E-Waste Day: Recycle your gadgets, save the earth

Thu, 14th Oct 2021
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Today is International E-Waste Day, shedding light on the increasing problem of electronic waste and the need for action.
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How contact centres can realise the benefits of Microsoft Teams

Thu, 14th Oct 2021
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At the time of writing, Teams has upwards of 250 million daily active users, all of whom are making the most of the benefits.
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Understanding the primary approaches to call recording in Microsoft Teams

Wed, 13th Oct 2021
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Enghouse Interactive explains the benefits of integrating call recording with Microsoft Teams for contact centres.
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OutSystems' OSDC 2021 event puts development at the forefront of IT - exactly where it should be

Wed, 13th Oct 2021
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The Outsystems Developer Conference (OSDC) 2021 event is coming on 17 & 18 November, promising something for every developer.
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Vonage launches AI Virtual Assistant for better unified comms

Tue, 12th Oct 2021
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Vonage launches AI Virtual Assistant for its unified communications solution, improving customer engagement through conversational AI.
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Genesys looks to humanise customer experiences with latest release

Fri, 8th Oct 2021
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Genesys launches eLearning program BeyondCX to help contact centre staff improve empathy skills and deliver personalised experiences.
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Gartner reveals Govt uncertainty around artificial intelligence

Thu, 7th Oct 2021
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Government employees are concerned about the impact of AI, according to Gartner. 36% plan to invest more in AI in 2021.
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Microsoft begins Windows 11 rollout, but there's wait for Android apps

Wed, 6th Oct 2021
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Microsoft launches Windows 11, the first major update in six years, with a phased and measured rollout to eligible devices.
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Telstra now provides direct connection to Microsoft Azure Peering Service and Teams

Tue, 5th Oct 2021
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Telstra is selected as a carrier for the Microsoft Azure Peering Service, a service enhancing customer connectivity, and Operator Connect for Microsoft Teams.
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The importance of anticipatory design in mobile banking

Fri, 1st Oct 2021
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Applying technology allows banks to anticipate their customer needs, create value and exceed customer expectations.
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Microsoft renews schools agreement, focus on boosting cybersecurity

Thu, 30th Sep 2021
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Microsoft New Zealand renews three-year agreement with Ministry of Education, providing schools with free cybersecurity tools.
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NTT strengthens strategic alliance with Microsoft

Thu, 30th Sep 2021
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NTT has announced the next phase of its strategic alliance with Microsoft, helping bring carrier-grade telephony and support to 39 countries. .
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Quiz reveals awareness of the growing e-waste problem worldwide

Thu, 30th Sep 2021
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Almost all consumers are aware that e-waste poses a danger to human health, according to a global quiz ahead of International E-Waste Day.
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8x8 brings receptionist role into the future with latest offering

Wed, 29th Sep 2021
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8x8 introduces 8x8 Frontdesk, a new XCaaS solution for high-volume call handling, aiming to enhance the receptionist role in a hybrid work environment.
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Global adoption of 8x8 Voice for Microsoft Teams surpasses 100,000 users

Tue, 28th Sep 2021
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8x8's voice solution for Microsoft Teams exceeds 100,000 business users globally with call recording and presence sync enhancements.