Buyers Guide

Knowledge Management 2025 Buyers Guide Executive Summary

Posted by Keith Dawson on 03 June 2025

Executive Summary Knowledge Management All enterprises maintain storehouses of knowledge about the business and its activities. ISG Research defines knowledge management (KM) as the practice of using technology to organize information for practical purposes: to create it, store it, keep it current and make it accessible to workers when needed. Knowledge is fundamentally different from data; it is... Read More

Topics: Knowledge Management, Customer Experience Management, Business-focused Software and Services, Customers and CX - Business & Technologies

Customer Journey Management 2025 Buyers Guide Executive Summary

Posted by Keith Dawson on 03 June 2025

Executive Summary Customer Journey Management ISG Research defines Customer Journey Management (CJM) software as a component of broader experience management platforms that allow organizations to design the pathways customers take as they interact with businesses. The underlying metaphor behind managing customer experiences is that of the journey: Customers follow a path through distinct stages,... Read More

Topics: Customer Experience Management, Business-focused Software and Services, Customer Journey Management, Customers and CX - Business & Technologies

Customer Experience Management 2025 Buyers Guide Executive Summary

Posted by Keith Dawson on 03 June 2025

Executive Summary Customer Experience Management Enterprises consistently view customer experience (CX) as an essential component in ensuring continued growth and profitability. The strategies and tools used to improve CX, however, are immensely varied. Businesses usually relegate CX issues to tactical operations departments, where it is rarely the responsibility of one leader to govern and... Read More

Topics: Customer Experience Management, Business-focused Software and Services, Customers and CX - Business & Technologies

Power and Utilities Field Service Buyers Guide 2025 Executive Summary

Posted by Keith Dawson on 26 March 2025

Executive Summary Power and Utilities Field Service The global population is projected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, up from 8 billion in 2023, fueling efforts to meet growing energy needs. The demand for all types of energy sources—including traditional fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas, along with nuclear and renewable sources like solar, wind and hydropower—has introduced a... Read More

Topics: Customer Experience, Field Service, Business-focused Software and Services, Power and Utilities, Field Service Management

Manufacturing Field Service Buyers Guide 2025 Executive Summary

Posted by Keith Dawson on 26 March 2025

Executive Summary Manufacturing Field Service The manufacturing industry is continuously under pressure to streamline its product and supply chain cycles to maximize efficiency while simultaneously meeting cost, profitability and customer expectations. Equipment and product manufacturers are also expected to provide maintenance, repair and operational services promptly to meet customer needs. It... Read More

Topics: Customer Experience, Field Service, Manufacturing, Business-focused Software and Services, Field Service Management

Field Service Proactive Maintenance Buyers Guide 2025 Executive Summary

Posted by Keith Dawson on 26 March 2025

Executive Summary Field Service Proactive Maintenance ISG Research defines field service proactive maintenance as strategies and technologies designed to anticipate and address equipment and service needs before they result in failures or emergencies. By leveraging advancements in Internet of Things (IoT) technology and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven predictive analytics, enterprises can... Read More

Topics: Customer Experience, Field Service, Business-focused Software and Services, Field Service Management, Proactive Maintenance

Field Service Management Buyers Guide 2025 Executive Summary

Posted by Keith Dawson on 26 March 2025

Executive Summary Field Service Management ISG Research defines field service management (FSM) as the practice of delivering technical support at the customer's site, as opposed to relying solely on remote communication channels such as phone or chat. This approach is critical in today's market, where enterprises are increasingly pressured to enhance customer experiences while minimizing costs.... Read More

Topics: Customer Experience, Field Service, Business-focused Software and Services, Field Service Management

Field Service Customer Engagement Buyers Guide 2025 Executive Summary

Posted by Keith Dawson on 26 March 2025

Executive Summary Field Service Customer Engagement ISG Research defines Field Service Customer Engagement as tools that facilitate interactions and communication between businesses and customers throughout the field service process. This concept encompasses the entire customer journey, from the initial request for service to post-service follow-ups, with a focus on enhancing communication,... Read More

Topics: Customer Engagement, Customer Experience, Field Service, Business-focused Software and Services

Contact Center Basic Buyers Guide 2024 Executive Summary

Posted by Keith Dawson on 30 September 2024

Executive Summary Contact Center Basic The market for contact center technology is changing to accommodate a broader set of functions and a wider range of software providers offering novel ways of deploying and configuring the tools. Even though many people refer to this market as “CCaaS,” or contact center as a service, the reality is that more than half of seats worldwide are still thought to... Read More

Topics: Customer Experience, Contact Center, Business-focused Software and Services

Contact Center Advanced Buyers Guide 2024 Executive Summary

Posted by Keith Dawson on 30 September 2024

Executive Summary Contact Center Advanced Contact center technology has evolved from its roots in call handling into a more sophisticated suite of interlocking applications that serve a series of enterprise functions. In the process, the market for software available for contact centers has become more complex for buyers to navigate. To effectively evaluate the tools on offer, it is useful to... Read More

Topics: Customer Experience, Contact Center, Business-focused Software and Services