Call Center news and trends

Call Centers Become Prime Target for Identity Fraud
Security & Fraud // January 03, 2023

Retail call centers are the front line of consumer queries and the favorite new target for identity fraud. Daniel Flowe, head of identity strategy at Refinitiv, told PYMNTS that while the majority of consumers still want — and like — to speak to a human,...

Contact Centers Double Down on AI to Solve Vexing CX Challenges
Artificial Intelligence // April 18, 2022

Alternately mind-numbing and infuriating, call center experiences are getting a refresh, bringing a more human touch to bear even though more automation is involved than ever. Rebranding as “contact centers” given the negative associations with “call centers,” the customer service segment is embracing artificial intelligence...

Citi Commercial Cards Implements AI Call Center Solution
Artificial Intelligence // February 03, 2020

Citi Commercial Cards is introducing an intelligent virtual agent (IVA) capability at its U.S. call centers, Citi announced on Monday (Feb. 3). Citi will harness technology from artificial intelligence (AI) firm Interactions, which specializes in conversational AI. The IVA is an example of the technology...

PSCU Uses Automation To Streamline Call Center Interactions
Chatbots // December 16, 2019

Payments credit union service organization PSCU unveiled the deployment of desktop automation via its partnership with Jacada to optimize the call center experience. The attended bot from Jacada securely and safely logs agents into hundreds of owner credit unions’ digital banking platforms, taking away multiple manual steps...

Interviews & Exclusives
Call Centers Become Prime Target for Identity Fraud

January 03, 2023
Retail call centers are the front line of consumer queries and the favorite new target for identity fraud. Daniel Flowe, head of identity strategy at Refinitiv, told PYMNTS that while the majority of consumers still want — and like — to speak to a human, that preference is being regularly abused and targeted by fraudsters […]

TRENDING: Allstate’s AI-Assisted Approach To Disaster Relief

September 21, 2018
Governments may not be known for keeping up with cutting-edge technology, but that doesn’t mean they don’t take note of the trends — especially when it comes to tools for...

Safeguarding Customer Payments For The At-Home Call Agent Boom

June 15, 2017
President Donald Trump wants to bring more jobs back to the U.S., and lawmakers have asked the Trump administration to pay particular attention to the call center industry. This year, senators...

Say Hello To Call Commerce

March 30, 2017
There are a bunch of people who’ve reinvented the phone - but not a single one that’s actually reinvented the phone call. Alan Truitt, chief business development officer for Teleperformance...

Quick Reads
Citi Commercial Cards Implements AI Call Center Solution

February 03, 2020
Citi Commercial Cards is introducing an intelligent virtual agent (IVA) capability at its U.S. call centers, Citi announced on Monday (Feb. 3). Citi will harness technology from artificial intelligence (AI) firm Interactions, which specializes in conversational AI. The IVA is an example of the technology investment strategy being employed by Citi Commercial Cards to enhance […]

PSCU Uses Automation To Streamline Call Center Interactions

December 16, 2019
Payments credit union service organization PSCU unveiled the deployment of desktop automation via its partnership with Jacada to optimize the call center experience. The attended bot from Jacada securely and...

Salesforce Taps Amazon For Call Center AI

November 19, 2019
Customer relationship management (CRM) firm Salesforce is expanding its partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to offer customer service technology powered by artificial intelligence (AI), Salesforce said in a press...

Uber, Yandex To Acquire Russian Taxi Service Vezyot

July 15, 2019
Yandex has announced that MLU B.V., its ride-sharing and food delivery joint venture with Uber, has agreed to acquire the IP and call-centers of Russia’s largest taxi company, Vezyot. As...