Teams | Collaboration | Customer Service | Project Management

August 2023

The Future of Organizational Processes: Unpacking the ESM Framework

Efficiency and agility are the linchpins of business success, the demand for streamlined processes is more significant than ever. Enter the Enterprise Service Management (ESM) framework: a strategic tool designed to optimize organizational processes and bring order to the chaotic world of business operations. In this piece, we’ll delve into the key components of ESM, its benefits, and how it fosters cross-departmental collaboration.

Vivantio and NG Bailey Case Study

🚀 See how the UK's leading engineering firm, NG Bailey, supercharged their service request process using Vivantio's unparalleled self-service capabilities. From facing challenges with inefficient service channels to witnessing "absolutely phenomenal" results, this journey sets a standard for customer success in the SaaS space!

Democratizing Creativity through AI with Matthew Hutson l Conversations with Zendesk Podcast

On this episode, we’re joined by Matthew Hutson, Contributing Writer at The New Yorker. Matthew has been writing in the AI space for quite some time and shares many important insights about creativity and the role of AI in a number of fields.

Why more financial firms are banking on AI for better CX

For most people, having a bank account is second nature. It facilitates so many of the things we do every day, even if we don’t actually go into a physical branch. A lot of people won’t even buy coffee without using a bank card or app nowadays. But that’s not everyone’s reality. In fact, there are 1.3 million people in the UK who don’t have a bank account, and in Eastern Europe, a third (33 per cent) of people are unbanked.

Boosting Satisfaction with Your Customer Service Chat Software

Customer Service Chat Software: Providing excellent customer service through live chat is crucial for any modern business. Keeping customers happy ensures positive brand experiences and loyalty over time, but many businesses settle for experiences that frustrate customers. Transforming customer service chat support takes more than just installing a tool or software and giving split-second responses.

8 Essential Customer Service Skills l Improving the Customer Experience

Great customer service isn’t possible without the right customer service skills. In this video, we show you the top 8 customer service skills for 2023. Timestamps: Intro - 0:00 Why are customer service skills important? - 0:25 8 customer service skills you need - 0:42 Tip #1: Empathy - 0:46 Tip #2: Product knowledge - 1:23 Tip #3: Collaboration - 1:42 Tip #4: Speed - 2:03 Tip #5: Communication skills - 2:13 Tip #6: Data-centricity - 2:31 Tip #7: Consistency - 3:10 Tip #8: Adaptability - 3:28.

Enterprise Service Management Framework: Streamlining Business Ops

Enterprises frequently grapple with the multifaceted challenge of harmonizing diverse services, processes, and departments while maintaining peak efficiency. This is where the concept of Enterprise Service Management (ESM) takes center stage, offering a strategic framework that can redefine the way businesses operate.

Revolutionizing Insurance Customer Service with the Power of Analytics

In the dynamic realm of insurance, customer service reigns supreme. Learn how harnessing the might of analytics is reshaping the insurance industry’s approach to personalized and consistent client experiences. Discover how Insightful’s employee remote work monitoring software can provide valuable workforce analytics to optimize your workforce and strengthen customer relations.

58 Conversational AI Statistics You Can't Ignore

Artificial intelligence today is a transformative reality. As pioneers in this realm, Netomi presents a comprehensive list of 58 conversational AI statistics. These figures not only highlight the growing influence of conversational AI and AI chatbots but also offer a glimpse into the future of human-machine interaction.

How AI is making more intelligent CX and service agents

The best jobs don’t just pay us, they bring us satisfaction too. In fact, in a study by PwC, respondents ranked having a fulfilling job as the second most important factor (after salary) when looking for a new role. And if you’re someone who thrives on making others happy, a job that ticks both those boxes is customer service.

53 Impressive Generative AI Statistics You Need To Know

Generative AI is rapidly transforming the way we interact with digital systems. From the halls of Congress to the dorm rooms of TikTok users, generative AI is everywhere. It’s reshaping industries, from entertainment to healthcare, and it’s only the beginning. Here is a compilation of thought-provoking Generative AI statistics.

Incident Response Automation: Part 3 Playbooks

As the digital age unfolds, the challenges posed by cyber threats have exponentially amplified, revealing the undeniable importance of a robust cyber defense mechanism. Building on the foundation laid in the first two parts of this series, this segment focuses on the centerpiece of Automated Incident Response (IR) – the playbooks. These playbooks not only dictate the automated reactions to specific threats but also ensure that the response is both precise and efficient.

Incident Response Automation: Part 2 (SOAR)

Building on our deep dive into the rise of cyber threats and the evolution of Automated Incident Response in Part 1, we now venture into the practical realm of its implementation. In this segment, we’ll tackle the challenges of transitioning to automation, guide you through its seamless integration, and spotlight the unique capabilities of tools like Vivantio.

Q3 '23 What's New: Trust and Security Updates at Zendesk

In this video, we reveal our new announcements for trust and security for Q3 of 2023. Highlights include our continued commitment to reducing security risks and improving organizational efficiency with features like expanding two-factor authentication and granting more advanced permissions to streamline operations.

Q3 '23 What's New: Zendesk Platform Announcements, Providing Agents with Flexible Tools

In this video, we will reveal our new announcements for the Zendesk Platform for Q3 of 2023. Highlights include hearing about all the new releases that provide agents with flexible, customizable tools that are both powerful and easy to use.

License Harvesting: How to Detect Unused Software Licenses to Save Costs

License harvesting allows organizations to optimize their software investments and reduce overall IT costs. Detecting unused licenses is especially relevant since roughly half of all installed software and licensed SaaS applications are unused by employees – costing organizations approximately $44,743,651 per month.

Incident Response Automation: Workflow & Prioritization Part 1

In an era where digital transformation is shaping the future of businesses, the cybersecurity landscape is undergoing unprecedented changes. Every day, news headlines flash with stories of data breaches, ransomware attacks, and sophisticated cyber espionage. With such a volatile backdrop, it’s no wonder that organizations are taking their cyber defense strategies more seriously than ever before.

How to Configure a Service Desk | InvGate Service Desk Admin Walkthrough

When searching for service desk software, it's crucial to understand the functionalities for every user role in your IT support team. This will ensure not only that your agents, managers, and admins have everything they need for their daily work, but also that your customers adopt it right away. In this service desk admin view walkthrough, you can clearly see how to configure a service desk.

Pardot's Founder, David Cummings' Stories of Startup Challenges l Sit Down Startup Podcast

Join Adam O'Donnell on Sit Down Startup as he sits down with David Cummings, the founder of Pardot, which eventually sold to Salesforce. In this episode, they discuss pivoting from unsuccessful strategies, customer discovery, and marketing automation platform, while sharing their personal stories of startup challenges.

CMDB Definition, Benefits, And Best Practices

Managing and maintaining a complex IT infrastructure throughout an organization is no small feat. If this is your case, implementing a CMDB (Configuration Management Database) to support your IT Asset Management strategy will make a big difference. In a nutshell, a CMDB is at the core of the ITIL Configuration Management process since it enables you to capture a larger number of Configuration Items (CIs), their interdependencies, and any possible changes they might face.

Customer Service Strategy: Drive Loyalty & Elevate Customer Experience

In an increasingly digital and customer-centric business landscape, having an effective customer service channel strategy is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. A customer service channel strategy determines how your business will communicate with customers, addressing their concerns, resolving their issues, and ensuring their satisfaction across various channels. It is a roadmap to customer satisfaction, loyalty, and ultimately, business success.

Customer Health Metrics: Nurturing Customer Relationships

In today’s highly competitive business landscape, understanding your customers is not just beneficial—it’s critical for success. But how can businesses truly gauge the health of their customer relationships? The answer lies in leveraging data through customer health metrics. Welcome to our in-depth exploration of customer health metrics—the indicators that help businesses measure, interpret, and improve their relationships with customers.