On this episode of Connected Knowledge, Pete Wright sits down with Andrea Sabean, Senior Account Executive at Upland Software, to discuss the enduring importance of voice interactions in customer experience, even in the age of AI and chatbots. While artificial intelligence is transforming many aspects of communication, Andrea points out that voice …

Where is your competitive edge? Are you looking for it behind a conference room door? Worse yet, a boardroom door? What if we found ourselves in a position to look for our edge not internally but scattered among the very people businesses strive to reach—our customers? Our guest today is going to help us dive into the often-overlooked well of custo…

Join host Pete Wright on Connected Knowledge as he sits down with knowledge management gurus Rosemary Kirk and Alex Baker from Upland Software for a lively chat about unlocking the power of shared knowledge. They share telltale signs that your organization might be craving a knowledge management makeover – think long wait times, frustrated customer…

This week, Pete Wright sits down with Simon Kriss, Asia Pacific's leading voice on the adoption and application of AI in customer experience. As AI technology continues to outpace human use cases, businesses are grappling with how to effectively implement AI solutions. Simon highlights the importance of educating employees about AI and getting buy-…

In the latest episode of Connected Knowledge from Upland Software, host Pete Wright delves into the world of generative AI and its far-reaching impact on the way we work with Upland product marketing manager Skailar Hage. The two discuss the current state of AI adoption and the cultural shifts necessary to adapt to this uncertain new world. Skailar…

Got AI on the brain? You’d be forgiven if that answer is yes. Peek around just about any corner of the organization, and you’ll likely find a team exploring how AI can help in one fashion or another. But where do you draw the line, especially in your contact center? Our own Stephen Harley joins Pete Wright to help us define what that line might loo…

When it comes to contact centers, the stereotypical image most people have in mind are large offices with a lot of agents on the phone and a computer in front of them furiously trying to find the right answer to a customer’s problem. As we continue to see changes in the way people work, more organizations have shifted from on-premises to cloud-base…

Each year, Destination CRM magazine holds its Customer Experience Trends to Watch webinar. In fact, it’s the number one most popular roundtable topic they have each year. It’s where CX solution providers are invited to share what they believe are the 2024 trends to watch. This week, we’re talking all about trends of 2024 with our own Samantha Middl…

This week, we’re talking about change. Big change, small change, and all change in between. But here’s the thing... employees report the lowest willingness to accept enterprise change in years. What’s behind that so-called transformation deficit? Harvard Business Review says employees experienced an average of ten planned enterprise changes in 2022…

How do you know your knowledge management system is getting a bit long in the tooth? Are your people complaining about too many emails covering the same things? Are they struggling to keep their knowledge current as the organization changes around them? This week on the show, one of our own leaders is back to help us out. Keith Berg is senior vice …

In this episode of Connected Knowledge, we explore how knowledge management can transform the employee experience and unlock greater engagement. Pete Wright is joined by CX experts Luke Jamison and Nate Brown, and together, they dive into the power of the employee journey map and why knowledge management should be at the heart. “Knowledge is the li…

In this episode of Connected Knowledge, Pete talks with Rosemary Kirk, Senior Solutions Consultant at Upland Software, about how healthcare organizations can leverage knowledge management to improve compliance, training, and overall operations. With constantly shifting regulations and patient expectations, healthcare providers need agile systems to…

This week, Pete Wright sits down with Stin Mattu, Product Marketing Manager for Contact Center Productivity Solutions at Upland Software. The duo delve into the transformative influence of artificial intelligence (AI) in the realm of knowledge management, particularly in the ranks of the 27th annual KMWorld Live. Stin delves into the role of AI as …

Pete Wright invites Shelly Lindstrom, Principal Customer Success Manager at Upland Software, to share key takeaways from the recent Customer Contact West conference. They explore the latest trends impacting contact centers today. Shelly provides an insider's perspective on the event, the shift away from trade show floors, and the meaningful convers…

The last time our guest was on the show, she led us through the lessons she’s learned from a career working with contact center leaders. This week, she’s back to turn the tables: what’s it like working as an agent today? What are the resources they count on to be responsive and effective? And how are call center leaders best able to maximize knowle…

There are many moving parts in a healthcare facility. This requires healthcare professionals to provide great experience to satisfy any customer service needs. When your customer is the very same person who is in your facility with their health — and lives — in your hands, you face a heightened pressure to make sure customer satisfaction is great. …

What happens when you wire an organization to value knowledge, specifically, as a key asset. What happens to processes and systems when they are focused on creating, capturing, sharing, and reusing institutional knowledge in the work of the contact center? If you can get those things right, you might just be leading a Knowledge Centered Call Center…

In this constantly evolving digital landscape, telcos face the perpetual challenge of upgrading technology while simultaneously maintaining a superlative customer experience. Today’s customers expect nothing short of excellence, and meeting these expectations is crucial for both customer acquisition and retention. This week, we’re going to hear fro…

This week on the show Pete Wright sits down with Keith Berg, senior vice president and general manager of contact center productivity solutions. They’re digging into the potentially decisive role of generative AI in knowledge management, and Keith helps us navigate the challenges organizations face that are ideally suited for AI support. Creating a…

When you think about connected knowledge, what does that mean to you? Over here, we have a pretty specific definition, and our guest today lives right in the middle of it. Stin Mattu is a Product Marketing Manager here at Upland Software. He’s worked in knowledge management and customer service roles for more than 20 years, so he knows a thing or t…

This week on the show, we’re talking about BPOs, Business Process Outsourcers, and the role they serve in customer support organizations. Now, once you pull back the curtain on using BPOs for customer support, you wouldn’t be blamed for conjuring stories of customer service frustration, long wait times, mysterious call routing, the works. This week…

If you’re a contact center leader, this week we’re talking all about you. What’s going on in your business? How are you handling staffing in a strong employee market? How are you navigating modern metrics post-pandemic? Samantha Middlebrook, Senior Director of Product Marketing and Product Management for the Contact Center Productivity Business Uni…

Denis Francoeur talks about the evolution of the call center, how expectations have changed for operators and customers alike, and how the personalized contact center can change the game for customer experience and satisfaction. Submit your Questions to Connected Knowledge (00:00) - Welcome to Connected Knowledge (00:18) - Call Center Time Travel w…