- New Additions are EncorePro 300 headset and MDA 500QD Series audio processor.
- EncorePro line provides scalable options for fully integrated audio.
- MDA 500QD Series is designed for cloud.
Plantronics, Inc.aka Poly (formerly Plantronics and Polycom) on Wednesday announced the introduction of the EncorePro 300 headset and MDA 500QD Series audio processor. These endpoints join Poly’s portfolio of voice and video solutions designed to address the needs of the modern-day contact center and ultimately enhance customer satisfaction.
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55% Self Service Instance Escalates to Voice Interaction
According to a recent Nemertes study1, 55 percent of self-service instances eventually escalate to voice interactions with contact center agents, proving that reliable headsets and cloud communication tools still outweigh the chatbot trend. This means those call center agents and their supervisors are more dependent than ever on reliable, durable technology and audio to hear clearly as they troubleshoot customer problems.
“Growing consumer expectations, ever-present social media touch-points, and brand transparency continue to increase the demand for reliable communication tools within the contact center,” said Richard Kenny, Senior Product Marketing Manager for the Contact Center, at Poly.
Long-Wear Durability and Clarity
Poly’s long-standing EncorePro family of headsets brings the crystal-clear audio, comfort, and long-wear durability. The EncorePro 300 is the entry-level headset in the EncorePro family which also includes the EncorePro 500 Series and the EncorePro 700. The EncorePro line provides scalable options for fully integrated audio and asset management for today’s knowledgeable contact center workforce.
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MDA 500QD Series Brings PC-Desk Phone Audio Together
The MDA 500QD Series is designed for organizations moving their contact center to the cloud. Audio processors allow contact center users to connect from either a desktop phone or PC/Mac to offer a level of flexibility for hybrid scenarios that may require multiple use cases of bringing PC audio and desk phone audio together. The MDA 500QD Series also provides insight through analytics to ensure optimization for each call and supports call centers on any stage of their journey to the cloud.
“Today’s customer-care representatives are much more skilled and educated. They have to be in order to solve complex, sensitive, and personalized issues that chatbots and self-service knowledge bases cannot address,” says Robin Gareiss, president of Nemertes Research, who adds that 70 percent of successful companies are hiring more skilled agents and increasing compensation by 28 percent, according to a recent study of more than 500 companies.
“As CX becomes more vital to business success, demand will continue to increase for a diverse set of tools that help agents communicate clearly and efficiently,” he added.
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