Posts by Katharine Fear
5-Point Checklist to Use to Design Your IVR
IVR Checklist IVR/Auto Attendant systems let you automate processes to help serve customers. Getting the prospect or customer to the right department or agent efficiently saves time and money. Better still, IVR systems can help ensure a better customer experience when set up appropriately. This best practice checklist guides you through key aspects of your…
Read MoreTo IVR or Not to IVR? That Is the Question.
As the power of the Cloud expands, so does the technology available to companies across the world. Current cloud phone systems are busting with features that help your business run more efficiently and help you better manage your company. Interactive Voice Response (IVR) auto attendant is one feature that’s become especially useful for businesses. This…
Read More3 Call Center Features You Need to Manage an Inbound Sales Team
Call Center Features for Sales Inbound marketing isn’t a fleeting trend. And as a result, the days of cold calling and outbound sales campaigns are quickly disappearing. But in order to make an inbound demand generation program work, you need a strong inbound sales team. One of the biggest benefits of leads driven by inbound…
Read MoreComparing VoIP Provider Fair Use Policies
Comparing VoIP Provider Fair Use Policies Unlimited calling plans are a popular service offered by many VoIP providers. With an unlimited subscription, you can provide your agents with plenty of talk time at a great value without having to worry about unpredictable monthly usage bills. Unfortunately, these types of VoIP calling plans leave providers vulnerable…
Read More[eBook] Global Communications Made Simple
Free eBook: Global Communications Made Simple Despite the ever-changing global marketplace, one principle remains the same: new business means new customers. And to acquire new customers, your business needs flexible and affordable communications solutions that grow and evolve with your business. Once upon a time, many small to medium-sized businesses struggled to achieve truly global…
Read MoreComparing the Best Business VoIP Providers
Comparing the Best Business VoIP Providers If you are in the market for a hosted call center solution for your business, you may have already noticed that there are many providers ready to compete for your business. And if you’ve been searching for any length of time, you have likely heard of the industry leaders that this…
Read More[Solutions Brief] Travel Agency Takes Flight with Virtual Call Center
Revolutionizing Customer Service in the Travel Industry: A Case Study with AVOXI’s Smart Queue Platform Learn how an online travel agency used Smart Queue, AVOXI’s virtual call center software solution, to gain insight into agent activity and improve overall customer satisfaction. In this solutions brief, we explore how Smart Queue, AVOXI’s virtual call center platform,…
Read More[Solutions Brief] Integrated Cloud Communications Solutions Support Award-winning Resorts
Solutions Brief: Integrated Cloud Communications Solutions for Resorts Learn how this award-winning resort used AVOXI’s integrated cloud communications solutions to support exceptional guest experiences, maintain business continuity, and reduce costs. In this solutions brief, we explore how a leading resort in the Turks & Caicos Islands was able to use a suite of AVOXI cloud…
Read MorePredictive Dialers vs Progressive Dialers: Which Is Right for Your Business?
Predictive Dialers vs Progressive Dialers: A Comparison The goal of any outbound call center has always been the same: to connect agents to as many qualified customers as possible and maximize productive talk time. As a provider of virtual contact centers around the world, dialers are a major talking point of our industry. Automatic dialers…
Read MoreSIP Trunking Pricing: The Essential Guide
It’s no surprise that many businesses have made the switch to SIP trunking for their communications solutions. In addition to flexibility, scalability and ease of configuration, one major advantage is the significant cost savings. This article will explain the elements that factor into SIP trunk pricing, and what you can expect from a SIP trunk…
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