In Part 1, I explained that both sides of the customer experience equation—what I am led to expect, and what I perceive I received—are both heavily influenced by today’s hyperconnected world. Let me recap briefly before I explain how we can approach customer experience in this new world.

Today, I can easily compare products across the globe—and get any number of reviews on your products versus any others. Perhaps even more influential are the social media networks, where those I listen to most—my friends—can quickly influence me and make or break your product. Read More »

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Authored by : Kent Wong, Product Manager, Technical Services

It was a evening like any other.  The Lone Admin walks into a his local watering hole to relax after a full day of battling issues and keeping his company’s network safe and secure.  He is known somewhat as a miracle worker, a conundrum wrapped in an enigma.  Even against the most sinister of network issues he is able to stand his ground and find resolution all by himself.  How does he do it?  None of his peers know.

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