Contact Centers

Frost & Sullivan defines workforce optimization (WFO) as a strategy to integrate disparate contact center workforce applications, monitor and analyze customer and agent interactions, and automate processes to optimize resources. WFO is an important segment of the contact center industry because it drives performance, agent engagement, and an improv...

The global CX outsourcing services market is expected to expand throughout the forecast period due to the growing recognition of CX as a key competitive differentiator and compelling incentives for businesses to outsource their CX activities. The market is poised to experience moderate disruption due to the emergence of generative AI technology,...

The Asia-Pacific contact center applications market grew by 6.9% in 2022 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4% from $881.9 million in 2022 to $1,193.5 million in 2029, driven by cloud migration, system upgrades, and increased investments in advanced applications, such as analytics and workforce management. Vietnam...

The top digital transformation drivers for retailers over the next two years will be to improve customer experience (CX) and their marketing capabilities. Retailers will also leverage digital technologies to manage their supply chains and improve their operational efficiency. Internet of Things (IoT), augmented reality (AR), and artificial intellig...

New analysis from Frost & Sullivan's Digital Transformation program presents some of the customer experience trends that Frost & Sullivan believes will shape, grow, and influence customer contact and the customer experience. The study focuses on those growth insights that are the most relevant for 2020-2023 in North America, and highlights the tre...

The Customer Experience Outsourcing Services has undergone a significant shift in the last few years across the world and the European market is no different. The market in Europe is characterized by demand for specific languages, smaller markets, differences that may be unique to certain countries, and increasing demand for nearshoring, among othe...

Today, the experience economy is in full swing, strongly impacting organizations and their business models. In this new era, user experience is key to creating value. It is no longer just about the quality of a product or a service; it is about the emotions and experiences that clients have when they consume it. Firms from all sectors are increasin...

The remote work modality is rapidly becoming the norm among office workers throughout the globe. Remote work is a way to work outside the employer´s premise. One common alternative to on-site work stations is the home office. In this scenario, the employee uses their own house as a workplace, but working from cafes, co-working spaces or any other ...

Cisco Asia-Pacific, Japan, and China (APJC) Contact Center Analyst Day 2019 and Contact Center Symposium were held from 11 to 13 November in Sydney, Australia. The events brought together Cisco contact center executives, industry subject matter experts (SMEs), partners, and customers facilitating the conversation on the rising role of cloud in the ...