AI Can Handle Everything… Until It Can’t We’ve spent a lot of time thinking—and talking—about AI’s role in transforming the customer experience. From instant answers to always-on support, automation has opened the door to faster, smarter service. But what happens when AI can’t solve the problem? When a customer needs to escalate to a human, […]
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Let’s be honest—put your hand up if you grew up wanting to be a contact center agent. No? Nobody? We get it. Our industry has gotten a bad rap from some true horror stories, and the stigma sticks to all of us in some way or another. That’s why at Blue Ocean, we’re so dead-set […]
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Let me share a painful truth I’ve learned from years in the CX trenches: the best technology in the world is worthless if it’s implemented poorly. Companies often spend millions on cutting-edge solutions only to create digital monsters that frustrate agents and alienate customers. The hard reality? Your shiny new AI chatbot, your state-of-the-art CRM, […]
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You’ve got your game face on. You’re prepared for the future of customer service. And you’re ready for your outsourced customer service RFP to hit the road and bring you some stellar options for a new contact center partner. But are you asking the right questions about artificial intelligence? AI and customer care are growing […]
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Are you trying to figure out how to integrate AI into your customer support model? You’re not alone. According to recent studies, 60% of customer service leaders report feeling pressure to adopt AI in their function. But here’s the disconnect that should give every CX leader pause: 64% of customers would prefer that companies didn’t […]
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You’ve heard it before: Stress is the outcome of reality not aligning with expectations. And nothing takes a toll on relationships quite as quickly as stress. When outsourcing customer support – whether for the first time or the fifth time – your company’s relationship with the contact center is understandably complex. You simply can’t rely […]
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Blue Ocean, a world-leader in customer care solutions, has been awarded a Bronze Stevie® Award in the “Achievement in Customer Experience” category at the 19th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. This prestigious recognition marks Blue Ocean’s seventh Stevie Award, following a Bronze Stevie win in 2017 and 2021 and Silver Stevies in […]
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Are you one of the 85% of customer service leaders planning to explore conversational AI solutions in the next year? Maybe you’re all too familiar with the way your contact center seems to be a black hole of data. Or perhaps you can sense that your customers are looking for more when they come calling. […]
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If your company is preparing for the fiscal year, you likely have a stream of questions flowing through your mind: Are your goals for the fiscal year lining up with long-term priorities? Will your target budget support those goals? Will your customer experience be strengthened or hit a slump because of the programs in that […]
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Love them or hate them, transitions are inevitable in business as in life. When quality slips, costs climb, or business priorities misalign, moving forward with a new customer care provider may be key to your success. On the Blue Ocean blog, we talk a lot about sourcing the right strategic partner for your outsourced customer […]
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