SmartBiz IT Research Library

WHITE PAPER - In this whitepaper, Datamonitor focuses on nine key steps that can - and should - be taken by CSPs to improve standards by delivering outstanding service and achieving various objectives.
Posted: November 7, 2008 | Published: November 7, 2008


Topics:  Authorization | Capacity Planning | Customer Data Management | Customer Service | Customer Service Best Practices | Customer Support Software | Knowledge Management | SMBs | VPN

TRIAL SOFTWARE - Download this free software trial and see how N-central will drive operational efficiencies in your IT services business by automating manual tasks. Working remotely with N-central, you'll be able to service more customers, more effectively.
Posted: September 25, 2008 | Published: September 25, 2008


Topics:  Customer Service | Customer Service Best Practices | Management Service Providers | Remote Network Management | Service Level Management | SMBs

WHITE PAPER - In today's tough economic times, businesses face a daunting challenge: do everything possible to attract and retain customers. This paper examines eight strategies for creating a relationship with your customers that will keep them coming back.
Posted: September 25, 2008 | Published: September 25, 2008


Topics:  CRM | Customer Service | Customer Service Best Practices | Economic Environment

WHITE PAPER - Deciding on the right CRM solution for your organization is no easy feat. This paper summarizes the key questions every organization should ask of a vendor and the ways "The Oracle Advantage" addresses each of these areas.
Posted: September 19, 2008 | Published: September 19, 2008


Topics:  CRM | Customer Data Integration | Customer Satisfaction | Customer Service Best Practices | Oracle (Product) | Sales Contact Management Software | Sales Force Automation | Software as a Service | Software Selection

PRESS RELEASE - Bowen & Groves was voted Best in Class Winner for 6 years running and recognize industry solution providers.
Posted: July 22, 2008 | Published: July 22, 2008


Topics:  CEOs | Customer Service | Customer Service Best Practices | Customer Support Software | Sales | SMBs | Vendors

DATA SHEET - ECHO™ provides the vehicle for focused customer experience management through real-time call monitoring and agent performance evaluations.
Posted: July 11, 2008 | Published: July 1, 2008


Topics:  Call Center Management | Call Center Software | Customer Interaction Services | Customer Service | Customer Service Best Practices | Quality Control

DATA SHEET - Call recording and review are the most effective and efficient ways to ensure your customers receive high quality treatment and accurate information. ECHO™ provides the vehicle for this.
Posted: July 11, 2008 | Published: July 1, 2008


Topics:  Call Center Management | Call Center Software | CRM | Customer Service | Customer Service Best Practices | Customer Support Software | Quality Control | Telephony Systems | Voice Communications Software

WHITE PAPER - Read this paper to learn how Teleformix's ECHO™ digital recording solution integrates seamlessly with Avaya's telephony systems, providing your company with a crucial customer service tool - quality assurance recording.
Posted: July 11, 2008 | Published: July 1, 2007


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Call Center Management | Call Center Software | CRM | Customer Data Management | Customer Interaction Services | Customer Satisfaction | Customer Service Best Practices | Ethernet Networks | Quality Control | Telephony Services | VLAN | VoIP

WHITE PAPER - Location intelligence software helps companies increase B2B sales by improving customer and prospect knowledge, managing their sales channels proactively, responding faster to changing market conditions and improving their channel structure and alignment.
Posted: July 1, 2008 | Published: July 1, 2008


Topics:  Customer Service | Customer Service Best Practices | Customer Support Software | Market Research | Sales | Sales and Marketing Software

WEBCAST - This webinar is on best practices for optimizing online customer experience, as well as best practices in terms of overall holiday planning.
Posted: June 19, 2008 | Premiered: March 19, 2008


Topics:  Customer Data Management | Customer Loyalty | Customer Service Best Practices | Customer Support Software | User Experience

WHITE PAPER - This white paper discusses how companies can transform customer service by applying intelligent business rules for optimal efficiency and a competitive advantage.
Posted: June 3, 2008 | Published: April 1, 2008


Topics:  Contact Center Management | Contact Center Software | Contact Centers | Customer Satisfaction | Customer Service Best Practices | IVR | ROI | Voice Recognition | VoiceXML | VoIP

WHITE PAPER - This IDC white paper explores the benefits of employing a vertical CRM application based on industry best practices. Learn challenges, opportunities and benefits of vertical applications as well as advice for industry-specific solutions.
Posted: June 2, 2008 | Published: March 1, 2008


Topics:  Application Deployment | CRM Software | Customer Data Integration | Customer Data Management | Customer Data Management Software | Customer Service Best Practices | Customer Support Software | Oracle (Product) | Reporting Software | Sales Contact Management Software | Sales Force Automation | Sales Information Systems | Vendor Selection

WHITE PAPER - Grocers can pursue customer-focused initiatives and investments with greater precision and success by concentrating on customer advocacy. This paper discusses the attitudes and behaviors that can do improve the level of advocacy among customers.
Posted: May 14, 2008 | Published: September 1, 2007


Topics:  Customer Data Integration | Customer Data Management | Customer Interaction Services | Customer Profiles | Customer Satisfaction | Customer Service Best Practices | Data Centers | Demographic Profiles | Food and Beverage Industry | Retail Channels | Retail Trade Industry | Supply Chains

WHITE PAPER - Read this paper to learn how managed customer engagement is a critical path to promoting advocacy for your brand and driving business results.
Posted: March 19, 2008 | Published: March 19, 2008


Topics:  Branding | CRM | CRM Best Practices | CRM Software | Customer Service | Customer Service Best Practices | Customer Support Software | Customers | Lead Generation | Marketing Information Systems | Product Management | Relationship Marketing | ROI | Sales | Sales and Marketing Software

WHITE PAPER - Ascendancy in customer support ranks today demands a mix of both technical and business insight. Professionals that make service and support their career path and successfully move up the ladder, boast a range of skills across both disciplines.
Posted: March 10, 2008 | Published: March 1, 2008


Topics:  Business Metrics | CRM | CRM Software | Customer Service | Customer Service Best Practices | Customer Support Software | ROI | Succession Planning | Training