As a modern call center manager, the future seems to be coming at you faster than ever; it can be difficult to predict which upcoming trends will be widely adopted as the call center solutions of tomorrow. Let’s take a look at a few of the multi-channel options that customers will be continuing to utilize (and utilize in new ways) in 2014.
Mobile Communication
Data plans on cell phones are becoming increasingly expensive, and there’s a reason for that: consumers are using their 3G and 4G service in order to visit websites, download apps and stream content not just at home, but anywhere that offers free Wi-Fi – be it a coffee shop, the mall or while out to eat. As the use of mobile devices continues to grow, call center agents must be available to assist individuals with all of their unique mobile needs. Mobile apps, video conferencing via smartphones and real-time responses on Twitter and Facebook are all part of this new mobile landscape.
Video Conferencing
While some call centers have begun adopting video conferencing solutions in order to help their customers, one of the greatest downsides to this trend has been the slow connections and dropped video chats that go hand-in-hand with such technological advances. Look for 2014 to be the year where video chat becomes a go-to call center solution.E-mail Is Not Dead
