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Contact centre technology and support

Customer experience technology solutions

Design, implement and support customer experience technology ecosystems, bringing together cloud platforms, AI, automation and analytics, to deliver consistent, connected contact centre experiences.
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Connect people, platforms and service operations with customer experience technology

Contact centre technology works best when it's designed around how people interact with your organisation – not just how systems are configured. We help you build and manage customer experience technology ecosystems that connect cloud platforms, CRM, knowledge management, conversational AI and analytics into a cohesive service environment.

Our approach starts with your service goals and customer needs. From there, we design, implement and support the technology that helps your teams deliver better service while making it easier for customers to get the help they need.

Our core capabilities include:

  • Cloud Contact Centres: Deploying flexible Cloud Contact Centre as a Service (CCaaS) platforms that handle voice, email, chat, and social media.

  • Conversational AI: Integrating 24/7 AI chatbots, speech technology, and virtual assistants for instant customer support.

  • Customer Relationship Management: Setting up and managing CRM software to organise client data and build better connections.

  • Knowledge management: Using streamlined information systems to help staff find and handle answers faster.

  • Data and feedback tools: Collecting customer feedback and running omnichannel analytics to surface practical insights. 
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Our customer experience technology capabilities for Australian organisations

Cloud platforms built for service

We implement and manage cloud contact centre as a service (CCaaS) platforms that support voice, email, chat and social media channels. Our team helps you migrate to the cloud, optimise your existing platform or design a new environment – with integrations to CRM, knowledge and analytics built in from the start.

Manage voice, email, chat, social media and messaging from a single cloud platform so customers can reach you on the channel they prefer.
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Use built-in forecasting, scheduling and adherence tools to match the right people to demand and maintain service quality.
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Scale capacity up or down to match demand without the constraints of on-premise infrastructure, supporting seasonal peaks and changing workloads.
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Connect your CCaaS platform to CRM, knowledge management and analytics so agents have the context they need during every interaction.

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Connected CRM for better service

We integrate CRM platforms with your contact centre so agents have access to customer history, context and preferences during every interaction. Connected CRM helps your teams personalise service, reduce repeat contacts and maintain a single view of each customer across channels.

Single customer view

Bring together customer records, interaction history and case data from multiple systems into one unified profile that agents can access in real time.

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Personalised interactions

Give teams the context to tailor conversations based on customer preferences, previous enquiries and lifecycle stage.

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Reduced repeat contacts

Connect cases and interactions across channels so customers don't need to repeat themselves when they move between touchpoints.

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Service and sales alignment

Link service workflows to sales, marketing and digital journeys so online and assisted experiences feel joined up across the organisation.

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Connected digital channels

Integrate CRM with contact centre platforms, self-service portals and knowledge systems so data flows consistently across every channel.

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AI support around the clock

We design and deploy conversational AI, chatbots and virtual assistants that handle routine enquiries, guide customers through self-service journeys and provide around-the-clock support. This gives your agents more time for complex interactions where human care makes the difference.

Provide immediate, always-available support through chatbots and virtual assistants that help customers resolve common queries without waiting for an agent.
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Deflect routine enquiries to AI-assisted channels, freeing agents to focus on complex or sensitive interactions that need a human touch.
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Reduce abandonment and errors by using conversational flows to walk customers through tasks, forms and processes step by step.
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Surface suggested responses, next-best actions and relevant knowledge to agents during live interactions, helping them respond faster and more accurately.
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Use interaction data and sentiment analysis to refine AI responses over time, improving accuracy and relevance as customer needs evolve.

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The right information, every time

We help you design, implement and manage knowledge management systems that surface the right information to agents and customers when they need it. Better knowledge reduces handle times, supports confident decision-making and improves first-contact resolution across every channel.

Surface relevant knowledge articles, procedures and answers during interactions so agents can resolve enquiries without escalation.
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Give agents confidence to handle a wider range of enquiries accurately the first time by providing clear, current and well-structured information. 
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Deliver the same trusted content to agents, chatbots, self-service portals and digital channels so customers receive consistent information regardless of how they make contact.
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Establish clear ownership, review cycles and quality controls so knowledge stays accurate, relevant and easy to find as your organisation evolves.

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Insight to improve every interaction

We connect customer analytics, operational reporting and predictive analytics to give you a clear view of contact centre performance. Insight from analytics helps you spot trends, measure service quality, understand customer behaviour and make informed decisions about where to focus improvement.

Monitor real-time and historical performance across queues, channels and teams through dashboards that highlight what's working and where attention is needed.
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Analyse how customers interact across channels, where they drop off and which touchpoints drive satisfaction or frustration.
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Use data patterns to anticipate demand, identify emerging issues and inform workforce planning before service quality is affected.
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Track key metrics such as handle time, first-contact resolution, customer satisfaction and cost-to-serve so improvement decisions are based on evidence.

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Less admin, more time to help

We design and implement automated workflows, triage rules and process automation that reduce manual effort across your contact centre. By streamlining repetitive tasks and handoffs, your teams spend less time on administration and more time helping customers.

Direct enquiries to the right team or agent based on type, urgency and skill requirements, reducing delays and misrouted contacts.
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Connect workflows across teams and systems so work moves smoothly between stages without manual re-entry or lost context.
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Automate repetitive administrative tasks such as case creation, status updates, notifications and follow-ups so agents can focus on customer interactions.
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Apply standard rules and steps across common service scenarios so customers receive a reliable experience regardless of who handles their enquiry. 
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Remove bottlenecks and unnecessary steps from service processes so enquiries are resolved more quickly and with fewer touchpoints.

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Contact centre technology

From contact centre to connected service environment

Organisations are moving beyond traditional contact centres towards connected service environments where voice, digital channels, AI and self-service work together. We help you make that shift by designing customer experience technology ecosystems that improve every interaction – for customers and teams alike.

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Customer experience technology platforms

Working with the right customer experience technology partners

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Why choose Datacom for contact centre technology solutions?

  • End-to-end capability

    We bring together solution consulting, deployment, integration and managed services so your customer experience technology works as a connected ecosystem – from platform selection through to continuous optimisation.
  • Human-centred design, enhanced by AI

    We design solutions around how people interact with your organisation, applying AI and automation where they improve speed and consistency while keeping human support where it matters most.
  • Proven partnerships & local delivery experience

    We're one of only two Genesys Gold Partners in Australia and New Zealand, with deep expertise across Twilio, Cognigy, livepro and other leading platforms – backed by hands-on experience running contact centres in complex and regulated sectors.

Technology partners that power your future

We work with a trusted ecosystem of global technology leaders to deliver flexible, future-ready solutions tailored to your needs. These partnerships allow us to build and modernise platforms that are not only robust and scalable, but also deeply integrated with your business goals.

We design, integrate and manage customer experience technology – connecting digital platforms, CRM, AI and analytics – so your organisation can deliver secure, data-led, AI-ready, human-centred journeys that are measurable and easy to run.

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Frequently asked questions

What customer experience technology capabilities does Datacom offer in Australia?

We offer cloud contact centre platforms (CCaaS), CRM integration, conversational AI, knowledge management, analytics and automation – designed as a connected technology ecosystem.

How can cloud contact centre technology help?

CCaaS helps you manage interactions across voice, chat, email and social channels from a cloud platform – improving scalability, workforce management and reporting while reducing operational costs.

How do I get started with contact centre technology?

Start by defining success metrics and identifying pain points. Conduct a customer experience audit to benchmark performance. Our customer experience experts help you set priorities and build a practical roadmap.

What should I look for in a customer experience technology partner?

Look at their approach to team education, platform adoption, service transitions and innovation. Make sure they can support your change plan and maintain deep product capability over time.

How does Datacom address security and compliance?

We design solutions that address data sovereignty, encryption, access controls and regulatory requirements – helping you modernise service technology without compromising security or trust.

How does AI improve contact centre performance?

AI handles routine queries through chatbots and virtual assistants, gives agents real-time support and uses sentiment analysis to understand customer needs – freeing agents for complex cases.

What CCaaS platforms does Datacom support?

We're a Genesys Gold Partner and work with Twilio, Cognigy and other cloud platforms. We help you select, implement and manage the platform that fits your service model and operating environment.

Can Datacom manage customer experience technology after go-live?

Yes. We offer ongoing managed services for contact centre technology, including platform management, optimisation, monitoring and continuous improvement so your technology evolves with your needs.

What is experience technology in a contact centre context?

Experience technology is the connected set of platforms and tools that help a contact centre deliver better customer and employee experiences. It includes contact centre platforms, CRM, knowledge management, self-service, virtual assistants, analytics, workforce tools, automation and AI.

Rather than treating each tool as a separate system, experience technology connects them around the customer journey. It gives agents the context, knowledge and workflows they need, helps customers find answers through their preferred channel and gives service leaders visibility of demand, quality and performance.

We help organisations design, implement and improve experience technology across the contact centre, from AI and automation through to knowledge, analytics and omnichannel service platforms.

Which technologies improve customer experience across contact centre channels?

The most valuable technologies are those that connect channels and reduce customer effort.

Common priorities include:

  • Omnichannel contact centre platforms that connect voice, email, chat, messaging, social and web interactions.

  • CRM and customer data platforms that give agents a clearer customer history, preferences and case context.

  • Knowledge management systems that provide current, approved answers for customers, agents and virtual assistants.

  • Customer self-service portals, chatbots and virtual assistants for routine requests.

  • Intelligent routing that directs customers to the right channel, team or agent based on need, history and availability.

  • Workforce management tools that align staffing, scheduling and coaching with demand.

  • Interaction analytics, quality assurance and reporting that identify recurring issues, customer effort and improvement opportunities.

  • AI-enabled agent assistance that surfaces relevant information and recommended next steps during interactions.

The right combination depends on the journeys causing the most effort, the channels customers prefer and how well current platforms share information. Omnichannel platforms are valuable because they synchronise communication and customer context across channels rather than treating each interaction separately.

How can AI and automation reduce contact centre workload while improving customer experience?

AI and automation work best when they remove repetitive effort while preserving human support for complex, sensitive or high-value interactions. Start with predictable, high-volume tasks such as account updates, appointment changes, payment queries, status checks, information requests and after-call administration.

Useful applications include:

  • Virtual assistants and conversational AI that resolve common questions at any time.

  • Intelligent triage and routing that direct customers to the best next channel or specialist.

  • Agent assistance that surfaces relevant knowledge, customer context and recommended next actions during a conversation.

  • Automated call summaries, case notes and CRM updates that reduce after-call work.

  • Interaction analytics that identify recurring contact reasons, sentiment, quality risks and failure demand.

  • Quality assurance automation that helps supervisors focus coaching on the interactions that need attention.

  • Workflow automation that removes manual hand-offs and routine administrative steps.

The aim is not simply to reduce handle time. It is to help customers get answers faster, reduce transfers and repeat contacts, and give agents more time for interactions requiring empathy, judgement and expertise. AI should be integrated with CRM, knowledge, routing and service workflows, then tested and measured before being scaled.

What knowledge management systems work best for Australian contact centres?

The best knowledge management system is one that gives customers, agents and AI tools access to accurate, approved and easy-to-find information in the flow of work. It should support both self-service and assisted service, using the same trusted source of knowledge wherever possible.

Look for capabilities such as:

  • Clear content ownership, review dates, version control and approval workflows.

  • Search that understands common language, synonyms and customer intent.

  • Role-based access so people see the information relevant to their job or interaction.

  • Integration with the contact centre platform, CRM, agent desktop, service desk and virtual assistants.

  • Knowledge feedback loops so agents can flag gaps, outdated guidance and unsuccessful searches.

  • Analytics that show which content is used, where customers abandon self-service and which topics create repeat demand.

  • Governance and auditability appropriate to your industry, particularly in regulated environments.

The platform matters, but content quality, governance, information architecture and integration matter just as much. A knowledge system should make the correct answer easier to find than an outdated or improvised one.

How can digital signage in contact centres improve agent performance and customer experience?

Digital signage can support contact centre performance when it provides clear, timely information for agents, supervisors and visitors. It should be used as an operational communication tool, not simply as a display of metrics.

For service teams, digital signage can show:

  • Live queue volumes, wait times and service-level performance.

  • Demand spikes and the channels requiring attention.

  • Workforce messages, shift updates, coaching reminders and operational notices.

  • Quality, customer experience or team goals that reinforce shared priorities.

  • Knowledge updates, policy changes or alerts that help agents provide accurate information.

  • Recognition, wellbeing messaging and team achievements.

Used carefully, real-time dashboards and wallboards can improve shared awareness and faster decision-making. They can help leaders adjust capacity during changing demand and make it easier for teams to understand the service context around them. However, they should be designed to inform and support people, not create unnecessary pressure or expose individual performance publicly.

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Combine capabilities for improved customer experiences

  • Customer experience strategy and design

    Define CX strategy, journeys and operating models grounded in real customer and employee needs. Shape your CX strategy
  • Digital experience and platforms

    Design, deliver and manage connected digital platforms across web, mobile and portals. Improve your platforms
  • Customer service and contact centre

    Design, modernise and run service operations with AI-enabled tools and connected support. Improve operations
  • Customer data and personalisation

    Bring together customer data, CRM and analytics to create more relevant experiences. Activate customer data
  • Customer experience and service transformation

    Connect strategy, platforms, service and data to deliver AI-enhanced customer experiences and measurable business outcomes. Transform your CX
  • Customer research and insight

    Turn customer and employee insight into clearer decisions about journeys, service and data. Turn insight into action
  • Website design and build

    Create AI-enhanced websites and portals that make it easier for people to find information and complete tasks. Optimise your website
  • Digital signage

    Turn screens into useful, connected customer and employee experiences. Smarter digital signage
  • Mobile app and digital services development

    Build and modernise mobile apps and digital services that support customers and staff. Mobile app innovation
  • Contact centre services

    Deliver consistent, omnichannel support with people, process and intelligent tools. Modern contact centres
  • Workforce management

    Forecast demand, optimise scheduling and support service teams with better visibility. Optimise your workforce
  • Business process outsourcing

    Run service operations more efficiently with flexible outsourced delivery models. Future-ready operations
  • Service desk

    Improve employee support with structured service desk models, knowledge and automation. Elevate service desk
  • CRM

    Connect CRM, service and digital channels to improve customer experience and operational visibility. Improve your CRM
  • Service operations

    Run support models more efficiently with clearer workflows, service controls and continuous improvement. Optimise service delivery
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) solutions

    Apply AI to automate interactions, augment teams and improve insight across the business. Explore AI solutions