Follow the Sun “Follow the Sun” is an appealing support model for those who need to provide global customer care 24/7 without interruption. In this model, service teams work their traditional business hours and pass work to a global team when their shift ends; hence, the work continues around the clock (i.e. follow the sun). […]
Have you ever asked anyone the question “What is Artificial Intelligence”? You may get a wide variety of answers. I recently spent a few days asking some friends and colleagues about AI; the first response from most people, was “Terminator”. I guess Arnold Schwarzenegger had quite an impact on his viewers! I also heard “it’s […]
The banking sector has had its fair share of controversies and scandals. Bill Gates made the remark over 25 years ago that retail banks are “dinosaurs”. That statement has never been more clear than today in the age of financial technology, AKA “fintech”. Banking in the Age of Fintech While traditional banks have adopted technologies […]
In the wake of large data breaches and a consistent rise in digital security threats, organizations are taking more steps to protect their customers. How are they doing this? Most organizations use some form of authentication to prevent unauthorized access to customer information. What is Authentication? Authentication is a systematic or manual evaluation used to […]
EDCi Acquires Contact Center Business of Milwaukee-Based Attalus, LLC; Grows Contact Center Practice Appleton, WI – May 1, 2018 – EDCi, a Wisconsin-based provider of contact center, communication and technology solutions, announced today the acquisition of Attalus LLC’s Genesys contact center business. This strategic acquisition fits with EDCi’s corporate mission, enabling the company to establish […]
Last week Frost & Sullivan, a global research and consultancy organization, announced that Genesys was honored with the North American Company of the Year award for its leadership in the contact center industry. Congratulations Genesys! So, why is this a big deal to EDCi? Because Genesys is our partner of choice for the contact center […]
Contact Center Software That Will Revolutionize Customer Service in the Healthcare Industry Appleton, WI – April 20, 2018 – EDCi is pleased to announce the release of our new EHRConnect software product. EDCi, a provider of communication and technology solutions, has been a leader in the contact center technology space for nearly 15 years. We […]
When was the last time you had to check your phone’s voicemail? If you are like me, it has been awhile. When was the last time you checked your Facebook? For me, 2 minutes ago. Messaging applications such as Facebook messenger and Snapchat are being used more and more to communicate with family, friends and […]
When you hear the term artificial intelligence (AI) you are probably thinking along the lines of self-driving cars, C-3PO, the lovable golden droid from Star Wars, or the Terminator. Everybody has their own interpretation of what artificial intelligence means. However, when referring to AI in the contact center there are many roles that it can […]
Artificial Intelligence and machine learning are all the buzz in the contact center these days. It’s an up-and-coming technology that is going to be getting a lot more attention in the coming months and years. If Artificial Intelligence isn’t something on the minds of your company’s call center leaders it should be! The industry trends […]