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Customer Service/Call Centers/Contact Centers

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) helps organizations deliver exceptional customer service and support. Good CRM tools and strategies enable call centers, contact centers, and customer support teams to be their most effective and ensure that all customer inquiries end with the best possible customer experience. Explore our latest news, analysis, and advice for customer service professionals at all levels.

Features

The Leading Companies and Hottest Trends and Technologies in Customer Service, Marketing, and Sales: The 2026 CRM Top 100

CRM magazine presents its eighth annual rundown of the leading companies and hottest trends in customer relationship management.

The Top Customer Service Trends and Technologies for 2026: Customer Service Is Getting Supercharged

AI is opening new doors for contact center agents, managers, and customers.

Who Owns the Customer Experience?

The CRM tech stack is coming together, which complicates the ownership debate.

Why Branded Calling Is Critical for Outbound Outreach

Here's how to implement it and restore your ring's reputation.

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The Modern Contact Center’s Role in Delivering Consistent Customer Experiences

Bringing customer service functions under one coordinated system creates a more seamless service hub that leads to more satisfied customers and a healthier bottom line.

How AI Orchestration Is Reshaping Enterprise Software

System-level orchestration, where agentic AI executes work across enterprise systems and elevates human agent service and support, is the next great differentiator.

Speed, Clarity, and Seamless Handoffs: What Customers Actually Need to Feel Closure

Customer support teams that prioritize speed, clear communication and seamless AI-to-human handoffs give customers the sense of resolution that drives trust and long-term loyalty.

Voice AI: The Dos, the Don’ts, and What’s Next

Here's a practical guide to putting voice AI to work for your business.

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AI Empowerment in Practice: Spotlight on Retail

A clothing and accessories firm gets a boost from an AI-powered CX platform.

Cold Circuits, Warm Heart: AI and Empathy in CX

Customers will judge the interaction in front of them.

The CCaaS Opportunity Ahead: How Vendors Can Lead the Next Wave

Contact center-as-a-service solutions remain a core platform, but their roles are evolving

A Vertical Focus Is the Key to AI Adoption

Success relies on speaking the customer's language and addressing their specific needs.

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