Customer service stories - Page 27

New Zealand tops Zendesk's global customer satisfaction poll at 95%, while the French lag at 57%. Now, a new charity-linked plan boosts philanthropy.

In a blend of lateral thinking and innovation, Palmerston North and Horizons Councils’ adaptive call centre earned the 2011 Initiative of the Year award.

Two-thirds of SMBs in ANZ report dissatisfaction with IT customer service, feeling sidelined by providers favouring larger enterprises.

In 2011, businesses must integrate eCommerce with back-office systems for real-time, consistent customer information or risk falling behind.

In NZ, 1 in 5 face poor telco service, highlighting the challenge businesses face in offering effective customer support while managing costs.

Kiwi businesses urged to leverage mobile and social media as 70% of New Zealanders now use social platforms and 36% access the internet via mobile devices.

NZ businesses lag in social media for customer service, with <16% offering it, despite high user interest. Dr Catriona Wallace urges careful adoption.

TechDay spoke with Jon Tyce of Accounting Direct about the company's recent acquisition of the business from Net24.

Sir Richard Branson, Virgin Group founder, to address attendees at Microsoft's Worldwide Partner Conference in July in Los Angeles.

Integrated IT service to be pitched at resellers looking to increase account penetration and reduce customer ICT costs by up to 43%.

Juniper Networks welcomes Mark Iles as VP for Australia and NZ, aiming for a customer service-driven approach to bolster its market lead.

Vodafone, outperformed by NZ banks in customer service, pledges significant improvements to claim the top spot, including onshore support and enhanced tools.

NZ banks outrank telcos in customer service, with one in five Kiwis dissatisfied with their phone company, a new survey reveals.

Apple’s iPhone could revolutionise the workplace, but when should businesses provide employees with the latest consumer devices and applications?.

Is your 0800 call wait costing more than you think? Absences in NZ call centres could inflate your phone bill dramatically.

Telcoinabox invests USD $2 million to centralise its support operations in Sydney, aiming for a 25% increase in service providers and greater efficiency.

Hitachi picks ex-Sun Storage and Systems Sales Specialist, Paul Lewer (pictured), to head up New Zealand sales.

Small business owners are still missing opportunities to get customers through using social media, according to a new study in the US.

Twitter is testing new features for businesses, including the ability to accept direct messages from anyone, according to Mashable.

The distributor has been recognised as a leading channel partner at Symantec's Inaugural APJ Partner Conference 2010.