AI and Data Capture Experts: Better Together
In today’s dynamic business world, the value of data continues to rise. It’s the key to understanding your consumers, delivering exceptional service, spotting and eliminating inefficiencies, discovering opportunities, and enhancing business outcomes. Knowing how to capture the right data and use it efficiently isn’t just helpful; it’s a necessity. Capturing and processing data still requires […]
Join Us at the Prestigious ECCCSAs Ceremony!
We’re thrilled to announce our continued sponsorship of the premier awards event in the customer contact industry. Now in its 23rd year, the esteemed European Contact Centre & Customer Service Awards (ECCCSAs) remain the hallmark of excellence within the customer service sector. As the largest and most enduring awards program of its kind, ECCCSAs continues […]
GSA Awards 2023: A Night of Triumph and Togetherness for DDC
On Tuesday, 4th July, The Global Sourcing Association hosted their annual UK awards evening. Now in its 20th year, the award recognises those who demonstrate best practices in strategic outsourcing. DDC OS was shortlisted for a number of awards, and we asked Chrissie Spencer, Director of Marketing and Communications, to share the experience: It was […]
Customer Service: A Profit Centre, not a Cost Centre
Customer service is often viewed as a cost centre by companies, leading to budget cuts and a lack of investment. However, this perspective can be detrimental to businesses. In reality, exceptional customer service has a significant return on investment (ROI), with studies showing that customer-focused companies generate up to 80% higher revenue than their competitors. […]
John, Simon & Julian on Tour in Serbia!
Many of us have enjoyed the exploits of Gino, Fred and Gordon on ITV as they undertake road trips around the world. So, when our CEO, COO and CFO packed their bags, ready to head out on a Balkans trip, the comparisons began… and ended just as quickly! Whilst maybe not as entertaining or as […]
John, Simon & Julian on Tour in Bosnia & Herzegovina!
DAY THREE Early doors we set off to Banja Luka in Bosnia & Herzegovina, a fairly long drive ahead, a proper road trip! Kemal was the captain, rolling through the hills of Serbia, through Croatia, and into the flatter terrain of Banja Luka. We had all the glamour of a Gino, Fred and Gordon Road […]
Our First Round Table Event – DDC Discusses
The British Library hosted the inaugural DDC Discusses event on Tuesday, 15th November. In the exclusive Boardroom suite, a select group of CX specialists gathered to discuss the world of conversation analysis and what research in this field can add to – or challenge! – our understanding of what constitutes effective customer experience. Keynote speaker Elizabeth […]
Winners! DDC OS Recognised in Multiple Categories at the ECCCSA’s
On November 22nd at Evolution, Battersea Park, the annual European Contact Centre & Customer Service awards took place. DDC OS was shortlisted for three awards: Best Multilingual Customer Service with Boohoo, Best BPO Partnership – Large with Photobox and Best Pan European Contact Centre. In what was a very glamorous evening, with appearances including Fiona […]
A Year in Review with John Callachan
After the challenges of 2020 & 2021, this year was full of hope and curiosity for what the “new norm” might look like. Whilst we have now learned to live with Covid, the cost of the pandemic and political uncertainty has led to a global cost of living crisis. Nonetheless, there is much to be […]
Energy Suppliers – Getting it right, first time – how this is harder than you think.
Energy is a product with low margins and little differentiation. This makes the job of an energy retailer complex at the best of the times – it’s a constant balancing act between customer service and cost to serve, the only variables that make your energy supply business stand out from the competition. So, delivering good […]
European Contact Centre & Customer Service Awards (ECCCSAs)
The greatest awards programme in the European customer contact industry. For more information or to submit a nomination visit: www.ecccsa.com We are excited to be sponsoring the greatest awards programme in the customer contact industry. In its 22nd year, the award-winning European Contact Centre & Customer Service Awards (ECCCSAs) is the longest running and largest […]
Part One – A Window of Opportunity
As we see the easing of Covid restrictions across the UK and a sense of normality return, we felt this was the time to look at how retail has had to adjust and what we might see moving forwards. Many retailers have had to quickly adapt to new forms of digital engagement and improve their […]
