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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.

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QR Codes Failed Because the Ask Was Bigger Than the Reward. That’s Changing

After many false starts, QR codes have finally found their footing, but marketers need to treat the post-scan experience as seriously as the code itself.

Keeping Customer Data More Secure with AI

AI might have the best chance of catching data threats at the hands of AI.

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.

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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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I’m Looking Forward to More QR Codes

It's not conjecture or hyperbole; QR codes truly are back, and this time around they might have actually have staying power.

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

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.

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