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Contact centers continue to dramatically change as we are forced to rethink and radically change how we do business. We cover many issues this...

There are signs of spring everywhere. The little tree frogs are singing, flowers and trees are budding, the days are longer… all this to...

Contact Center Pipeline started 12 years ago, 145 issues ago… in March 2008. We had less than a handful of sponsors… and not any...

Our Contact Center Pipeline family was saddened recently by the passing of long-time friend and colleague, Frank Priola. Those of us who have been...

Welcome to 2021 and the January issue of Contact Center Pipeline. I hope the new year brings much health and happiness. This is an exciting...

As the year draws to a close, I extend wishes to you and your loved ones for the best of holidays and a very...

Sitting here this morning, I see we have three sets of numbers going up… way up! Unfortunately, our COVID numbers are climbing higher and...

I love Customer Service Week. Our frontline staff represent our organizations and they make such a difference in our customer’s experience. Regardless of our...

I think Greek philosopher Plato said it correctly: Necessity is the mother of invention. Just a few months ago, many contact centers had not...

It’s summertime here in Annapolis, Md. It wasn’t that long ago that we talked of vacations, pool time and kids going back to school...

With Independence Day here in the U.S. just a few days away, it gives me pause to think about where we are as a...

These are not easy times. The struggle is real. We have so many vital decisions to make for our operations that can have profound...

"What a difference a month makes..." Well, that's what I thought I would be saying this month as we release the May issue. That's...

I hope our April issue finds you safe and well. You may have seen Mr. Rogers’ quote that is so applicable for our times:...

Welcome to the March 2020 issue of Contact Center Pipeline magazine! It is gratitude month for me at Contact Center Pipeline! Our first...

Welcome to the February issue of Contact Center Pipeline. I've always thought of February as a fun month with the opportunity to show some...

I always look forward to the new year and the enormous promise it holds. As 2020 begins, it’s an opportunity to reflect on what...

TIS THE SEASON when it is time to reflect and anticipate. That’s what I do as the year comes to an end. I think...

This is our 5th year conducting our Contact Center Challenges and Priorities survey. We will be reporting the results in our January issue. I’m...

This month, we feature an article on key performance indicators. It is one of my favorite topics! We have the opportunity to measure so...