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March 2013

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My Mobile Device History

March 26, 2013


As some of you readers know, I have been an avid Blackberry user for some time. That time has now past.  I am an equal opportunity device person, and have used Motorola, Nokia and Blackberry devices.  It was time for a new one.


The Contact Center's Continual Transition

March 19, 2013



The contact center is undergoing continual change as companies strive to make their operations more efficient and cost-effective.  This is one of the reasons the contact center has always been an innovator and a driver for new technologies, from VoIP to Web integration to speech recognition.  Now, contact centers are undergoing still further transformation because access to them is coming more and more from smartphones and smartdevices. Contact center operators must look at feasible ways to maximize investments while also integrating modern, media-rich communications that give customers more options.



The Contact Center's Continual Transition

March 19, 2013



The contact center is undergoing continual change as companies strive to make their operations more efficient and cost-effective.  This is one of the reasons the contact center has always been an innovator and a driver for new technologies, from VoIP to Web integration to speech recognition.  Now, contact centers are undergoing still further transformation because access to them is coming more and more from smartphones and smartdevices. Contact center operators must look at feasible ways to maximize investments while also integrating modern, media-rich communications that give customers more options.



Mobile Congestion and Radio Blogging and Podcasting

March 12, 2013

Over a month ago, I participated in a radio blog / podcast with Tech in Twenty.  The theme was mobile congestion.  Please listen to the 20 minute broadcast/podcast/radio interview since it was riveting! Seriously, it was fun, the interviewers Luis and Jennifer asked good questions and I think the interview is interesting. 

Mobile World Congress 2013 Recap

March 4, 2013


Last week, I posted a first day report about Mobile World Congress 2013.  Since that first hectic day they improved the efficiency of the trains to the MWC site, the show really got into full swing and I was able to walk around a little to see the show. 

Here are some key trends I picked up:

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