Technology

The True Cost of Long Hold Times

If callers are waiting more than two minutes to reach an agent, the organization is not just providing a subpar experience. It is actively handing revenue to a competitor, eroding the loyalty built through careful effort, and feeding a cycle of bad reviews that is increasingly difficult to escape.

Ethical AI in Customer Service: A Practical Playbook

AI is now embedded across the modern contact center. Chatbots handle first touch interactions, speech analytics scores calls automatically, routing engines direct traffic in real time, and agent assist tools…

What is AI QA?

AI QA (Artificial Intelligence Quality Assurance) in a call center is the use of artificial intelligence to monitor, evaluate, and provide insights on customer interactions (voice, chat, email, SMS, etc.). Instead…

Introducing: ACD Direct’s AI Agents

Everyone grimaces when the “your call is important to us” recording comes over the line. Higher-than-normal call volumes happen, but when they do, your contact center solution should be there…

Why AI Isn’t Always the Answer

Scroll any website or watch any ad, and it’s clear: artificial intelligence is the buzzword of the moment. But if everyone is using AI, what truly sets one brand apart…

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Leveraging AI to Support Hunger Relief Efforts

Food insecurity is a worldwide challenge. In 2023, 86.5% of US households were food secure – down from 87.2% in 2022, highlighting a growing issue. Globally, food insecurity is widespread,…

What is PCI Compliance, and Why Does it Matter?

No one wants their credit card information stolen. Unfortunately, credit card fraud is one of the most common types of fraud, with Experian noting there were over 214,000 reports of…

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The Power of API-Driven Workflows

An API, or Application Programming Interface, functions as a bridge between two different software programs, helping them interact and share data. At ACD, we are proud to offer a full…

Why Web Chats are a Customer Service Game Changer

Why Web Chats are a Customer Service Game Changer

Great customer service has never been more important. With customer service being a key part of the overall customer experience, it’s vital that brands rise to meet customer expectations every…

Customer Experience

Elevate Your Customer Outreach with SimpleScript

An efficient and effective customer contact center is a powerful asset for any corporate or non-profit organization. One of the critical components driving this effectiveness is your reps’ ability to communicate…

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