June 2005                Volume 13, Number 5


Speech Recognition Comes of Age

By Chuck Raudonis

In the past few years, speech recognition IVR has advanced greatly.  Accuracy has improved and caller acceptance is growing.  It's quickly becoming the customer service standard.


Speech Recognition Software

By Peter DeHaan, Ph.D.

Today's speech recognition systems move beyond standard IVR and are ideal in automating basic or repetitive call center transactions.


Finding a Clear Voice in IVR

By Tal Cohen, Ph.D.

IVR/speech recognition implementations fall short of expectations when call centers haven't defined goals, don't focus on user behavior, and subjectively configure applications.


From the Publisher:  
A Word is a Powerful Thing


Delivering Disaster Response

By Gary A. Pudles

Careful planning now will pay handsomely in the midst of a crisis.

Test Your Way to VoIP Success

By Jeff Fried

VoIP can offer tremendous benefits, but can also be a challenge.  Careful planning, controlled deployment, and ongoing testing are key to success.


VoIP: Are the Networks Ready for Prime Time?

By Marc Coluccio

VoIP offers many benefits and intriguing possibilities, but achieving quality audio is more than buying the latest equipment.


VoIP and the Mobile Professional

By John Pope

VoIP can allow call centers to provide enhanced services at minimal cost.


VoIP and the Offshore Industry

By John Sung Kim

What works for offshore outsources may be the solution for your distributed call center and remote agents.


The Reality of Faxing

By Laura DeHaan 

Knowledge about the legal restrictions of faxing and recipients' perspectives can protect you from fines and embarrassment.


Case Study: SAP Making Change to VoIP

By Suzanne Crow 

SAP AG used VoIP to slash toll charges and increase administrator productivity.


Are You Guilty?

By Nancy Friedman, Telephone Doctor

Make sure you're innocent of committing the Telephone Doctor's top customer service no-nos.


Whitepapers:

From Touchtone to Speech, presented by Pronexus

 

OPEX Case Study: Facilitating the Competitive Advantage, presented by Amanda Portal.

 

Passionate Employees: The Fast Track to Revenue Growth, by Lior Arussy.

 

 


 

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