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DebbieLanders

The Optimal Service Model: A Self-Service and Assisted-Service Blend

Debbie Landers - Vice President, Worldwide Client Support
IBM Information Management Software

Debbie Landers, Vice President of Worldwide Client Support for IBM's Information Management Software group, will discuss the strategies and challenges of integrating a web-based, self-service support environment with an established, assisted-service support model. Debbie will address the internal changes needed to embrace the knowledge-sharing philosophy of self-service support, as well as how to meet or exceed the expectations of an evolving global customer base.

   
PaulEsch

Nokia Case Study – Knowledge Management Strategies and Challenges

Paul Esch - Director, Advanced Technical Support
Nokia Enterprise Solutions

As the leader of the advanced support group within Nokia's CARE organization, Paul Esch has faced many challenges in developing a comprehensive knowledge management strategy for his organization. In this session, Paul will discuss three specific areas involving people, process and systems associated with knowledge management, their affect on the organization and contribution as a driver of self-service content for the web. The session will examine the benefits and challenges of extending the knowledge management strategy outside of the support organization, lessons learned from developing and implementing knowledge processes and issues encountered in deploying knowledge related systems within the organization.

   
KenSkinner

Evolving eService Models – Driving Efficiency without Losing Touch

Ken Skinner - Vice President of Worldwide Customer Care
Vignette Corporation

In this session Ken Skinner, Vice President of Worldwide Customer Care for Vignette corporation will discuss the evolving global eservice delivery model used by his organization. While striving to implement online support services, is it possible to go too far and lose touch with your customers? Ken will explore the challenges his organization has encountered in balancing the need to deliver high touch services to clients, while maintaining the efficiencies found in eservice delivery models.

   
 

ABB - The Power of Customer Collaboration for Results; Enhancing the Customer Experience

Bill McGovern - Director of North America Customer Service Center & Common Service Applications
ABB

As ABB Service business has grown in North America in the last decade, there has been a common theme which resonates as 'Collaborative Service Management'. Mr McGovern will share information about how ABB Service has leveraged their Process Automation discipline in foundational processes with tools and technology to continually improve the customer experience, gain customer confidence by providing robust multimedia 24x7 access to resources, and deliver value to build long-term customer loyalty. ABB's North American Service objective is to provide uniform, reliable, simple access for every ABB product or system and each Service type serving the global Industrial market. Meeting the customer(s) on their terms and playing field is an ingredient for collaboration; one that yields positive results for Customers and ABB. While integration of front-end processes between business units and the five divisions facilitates the "One Face of ABB" for our end-customers; ABB's shared service organization has continually engaged in offering self-service portals and eService access to a wide variety of resources. In this session you will hear how ABB has evolved its service capabilities with common service applications (PowerHelp|CRM, SolutionsBank, ServIS, and other customer-facing portals) to meet the emerging needs of North American clients as well as the demands of the global markets. Experience the Power of Collaboration.

   
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Novell's Transformation to Web Based Support

Kenny Bunnell - Director of Services Operations
Novell

Kenny will discuss the path of transformation of Novell Services to web based support services.

   
Greg Oxton

Measurement Matters – The Benefits and Organizational Measures of KCS

Greg Oxton - Executive Director
Consortium for Service Innovation

KCS is a journey, not a destination. We have learned a lot about the organizational evolution and the changing indictors or measures of success along the way. The Consortium has defined four phases of the KCS journey, the benefits and key measures of each phase. We will explore some of the profound changes you should expect to find in a mature KCS environment.

   
GregSanders

McAfee Case Study - The Evolution Of The Automated Contact Center

Greg Sanders - Director of Global Online Services
McAfee

Greg Sanders, Director of Global Online Services, will discuss what strategies McAfee has used to successfully deliver self-service as a seamless extension to agent-assisted service, even in demanding, mission-critical support scenarios. Learn how McAfee made web self-service the channel of choice for customers, built and delivered innovative automated solutions, and fostered a knowledge culture within Support.

   
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"The Angels Are Singing When the Phone Ain't Ringing": NetApp's Multi-Faceted Approach to eService

Nicholas Howard - Sr. Director of Operations
NetApp Global Services

Nick will explore NetApp's 3 pronged approach to eService that includes customer self-help, equipment self-monitoring/diagnosis, and remote support. In particular, he will discuss the Company's "AutoSupport" product, which provides both NetApp and its customers with a rich information set to streamline the support experience, resulting in rapid case closure and increased customer satisfaction. Nick will also discuss the use of remote support learnings to help customers optimize their environments, lower their TCO and create future sales opportunities for NetApp. Finally, there will be a look back at the evolution and transformation of NetApp's eService capabilities, as well as a look into the future at an integrated remote experience that includes customer self-healing.

   
 
 
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