#Retaining call center agents

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s6 episode 9 thoughts

still giggling and kicking my feet after last episode…

but i need to lock in this evening, because it seems that skinner is in grave danger this episode. from a MYSTERIOUS DISEASE. these things KEEP happening. how many secret diseases can be developed in one universe? what did he get into this time?!!! how are the agents going to hear about this?!! because i don’t think they are even allowed to talk to him!! and how will they save him?!

we must dive in to find out, but i assume that the msr pre-relationship honeymoon is over… for now. maybe they can pick it up another day. 

post-episode thoughts: i need to put the skinner and mulder/scully dynamic in a blender and drink it like a shot. scully grabbing his hand... mulder actually calling him sir...

i need to go sit down, bro. i need to pontificate.

we are in a hospital with skinner. “what’s wrong with him is he’s going to die”, says this doctor. OH!!!

wait… agent scully is his emergency contact… oh my god… hold on… i need a minute for this…

(author's note: after watching the episode, i don't think she is actually his emergency contact, but at the TIME, i, the viewer, had no way of knowing that she had been the one to accurately diagnose his problem and propose treatment, and was therefore who the doctor wanted to contact- a side effect of starting the episode in media res. still! that world where i imagined she was his emergency contact was so alluring, i want to retain the brief time i spent there for historical accuracy)

AUGH. HE IS PULSATING……. NASTY!!! NASTY and VILE!!! poor sweet man. but that is disgusting.

i repeat my grounding mantra: shoutout to the props and makeup team.

bleughhhhh… this one might be rough for me, if such grossness levels continue.

skinner’s whispering!!! he says a name and then flatlines!!

why won’t the doctor shock him back to life…. she says to let him go??????????????

is this ethically allowed? i mean, did it say in his file “DNR”, or did he whisper “DNR” or something? but like, he said a name, and DNR is not a name. so. why aren't they reviving him?

man… dr. cabrera… i’m suspicious.

shortened intro: i will never grow used to you.

skinner is narrating!!! IS HE REALLY GONNA DIE??? I DON’T WANT TO SEE THAT!!!! he says this is the course he chose. defending a center which cannot hold. so death chose for him.

THEY’RE COVERING HIM WITH A SHEET???????

WHAT!!!!!!!

is this a contract thing… like he’s barely been here this season, did he need out of the contract, so they killed him off…….?

i don't want that, man. we don't need that.

okay. jump back 24 hours in time. he is going to box!!! skinner is pummeling this guy named dre, but it seems dre gets some good shots in. that, or skinner is starting to die early on.

ah! he is all dizzy and gets knocked right out!!! so they take him to the hospital and he eventually comes to. 

why is he getting a creepy robot call saying “it’s in you”…? it says he has 24 hours. “you are already dead” 

WHO FROM THE GYM IS TRYING TO KILL HIM????

or is it this doctor plant gentleman tending to him who is behind this…?

dr. plant says there is nothing wrong with him except the bruise on his ribs that skinner does not remember getting. i guess he did get knocked around pretty well, but i feel like he would remember a massive rib bruise

mulder is tossing pencils at his desk!! why is he still in the office at 10 at night?? he must not want to go home. but skinner is here, too. spread out on the couch with his shirt barely on.

“what is it, agent mulder?”, skinner asks. and mulder has some tact for once, and does not point out that he looks like he’s dying, choosing instead to settle on “just thought i’d poke my head in and say hey”. a very even statement to make in such a situation.

mulder jokes about him having a hangover, and skinner says he couldn’t see and probably shouldn’t drive. which gets mulder to ask “you going to be alright, sir?” <- OH! the sir. they’re always in some weird power struggle... but now he called him sir. 

mulder calls scully down at 11:09 pm, and i know she was probably like "wtf does he need me for at this hour..."

all the lights are out because his eyes hurt, so mulder angles a desk lamp so she can examine his bruise which is just. so. AUGH. to me. i cannot place it. 

there's something deeply intimate about your beloved agent 1 getting you settled in the dark to accommodate for your pain, and then dangling a desk lamp so beloved agent 2 can examine your mystery wounds. while you lay there. in agony.

his bruise has white lines through it- OH!!! GROSS! he grunts when scully touches it, and mulder tells her about the mysterious phone call warning of his imminent death

scully is NOT going to let him sit up. YEAH! you tell him, doctor!

ooooo... mulder thinks there could be a conspiracy, and skinner hits him with a “oh, this is about you” <- low blow, buddy!! “you are so PARANOID, mulder” and historically he has had reasons to be!

scully points out that while THEY may not be on the x files, he still is. and he is therefore a target of the wrath of mystery syndicate men.

skinner does not want to answer their questions. and they want to ask very detailed questions.

mulder seeks clarification that he woke up alone... i see he did not figure things out with the wife. yet. there is still time. of course, unless he actually WILL die.

oh! but their questions are leading to him remember something!!

he recalls being grabbed in the hall by a guy who wanted to know what time it was…. so they find him on the security footage!!

scully recognizes him!! his name is dr. kenneth orgel, and he’s a physicist!! yeah, she would know the famous physicists, lmao <3 (said with SO much love)

scully says he should lay down, but skinner needs revenge. well. you have two people at your disposal right here that are more than capable of helping you get revenge AND answers! so lay down.

skinner and mulder go to dr. orgel’s house… oooo…. he says he doesn’t know who skinner is. and he denies coming to see him earlier. and then shuts the door in their faces!!

mulder whips out his gun and tells skinner to go around back LMAOOO oh, he is not messing around!!!!

noooo!!! there are guys in there!!!! they take dr. orgel away!!! and they shoot after mulder!!! he manages to grab one of them, but dr. orgel gets taken away by the others.

meanwhile, skinner is getting worse and worse, and now his veins are getting all horrible while he’s hurt on the floor of dr. orgel's place!!

the dude they captured is speaking arabic, but he has diplomatic papers, so skinner says to let him go. he’s from tunisia, and his name is lazreg. hmm...

mulder says skinner needs to get to a hospital, but he refuses to listen!!!

scully is talking with dr. plant, who saw skinner in the hospital earlier. he doesn’t want her to have access to his blood samples without skinner's written consent, but she says we don’t have time and gets in there anyway, LMAO.

i love when she breaks the rules. because she loves the rules. but she also knows that sometimes we simply need to trample all over them to keep people from dying. and i admire that about her.

the blood… it’s… separating??? augh.

mulder is going through dr. orgel’s stuff, trying to find clues. oh… he finds a photo of him with a senator???

hospital updates: someone put pure carbon into skinner’s blood??? and it’s killing him somehow?! this seems to baffle scully and dr. plant alike. it’s multiplying!!! these little things in the blood are multiplying!!!!

mulder is going to visit the senator… is this the same senator he would visit in s2?? and we never got any answers as to what they were doing??

ohhh, the picture of the senator and dr. orgel was them holding a senate resolution- s.r. 819. aha! they said the episode title!! 

he says it’s a funding bill for the world health organization, and mulder says well, it’s gonna kill my friend!

yes, it is the senator he used to visit!!! he tries to tell him to get lost!! “my intention is to save lives, fox, but i can’t save his”

so he somehow secured a ton of funding for the WHO in exchange for killing skinner?? EVIL!

who is this freak………

you cannot deter mulder for long, even if you show him out of your house. 

skinner is following one of the other dudes into some diplomatic area, but he is still getting worse and worse!! his veins are all blue now!!! and someone shoots!!!

but skinner dodges!!! HAHA! yes!!! he gets out and shoots back at this tunisian diplomat!!! 

but his vision is getting all blurry and he’s stumbling!!!

YEAHHHHHHHH, someone hits the other guy with a car!!!!! is it mulder????? no, not mulder with the well-timed vehicular manslaughter, although that would have been interesting. but skinner falls down!!!!!! he totally collapses!!

scully is still analyzing his mystery blood. she found something!!! it’s creating a matrix!! multiplying and building dams in the vascular system!!!!

this is not good.

news comes in that skinner has been taken to a different hospital, and scully heads out to go find him.

augh… he is so blue…. are they going to cut his arm off???!

scully bursts in!!! they try to kick her out, but she cannot be scolded in this manner!! and they DO want to cut off both of his arms!!

“who the hell IS this woman?” <- you watch how you talk about MEDICAL DOCTOR SPECIAL AGENT SCULLY!!

she says that cutting his arms off won’t do a damn thing, and you had best get a scope into him NOW!

“look, if you want to save this man, listen to what i’m saying!” <-YEAHHHH!!!!! you better tell them!!

assertive doctor scully, you are so important to me

ohhh... he’s stirring awake, and she’s telling him it’ll be okay, and that mulder is figuring out who did this to him, and “we’re going to take good care of you, i promise, we’re going to do everything we can” OHHHHHHHHH…….

man… whenever they’re at each other’s hospital beds, i feel secret emotions. getting throwbacks to him visiting her after her cancer went into remission...... and her following him into the ambulance after that other dude tried to kill him... man...

the next morning, there is a weird noise in skinner’s office. it's mulder! he is going through all of his stuff!! he explains to skinner's secretary that the boss has been poisoned, and then rips open the classified envelope on her desk. i hope there are no legal consequences to this.

back at the hospital, scully is in red scrubs. she looks really nice in red scrubs. it makes me wonder, why are most other scrubs blue, but she gets these beautiful red ones? did she have them on hand? did she borrow some extra ones from the hospital? have we ever seen her in red scrubs before? is red her color?

and mulder is here…. she says there’s nothing they can do to help skinner, except keep cutting open his arteries (GAG) but! her eyes are so blue...

trying hard not to let her face distract me from the plot at hand, but it's difficult.

ohhhh… the bill was going to be voted on by the senate, but it needed skinner’s review and an analysis by dr. orgel… so did they just kill him to speed up the process??? because they knew he would shoot it down?

mulder thinks orgel came to tell skinner about the violation of export laws involving new technology.

“you know what that means?” “well, i think i might” 

... aliens? alien bee virus?

phone call time… it’s the electronic voice on skinner's cell!! saying they can’t stop it!! your time is almost up!! so it has to be someone in the hospital making the call!!!

mulder sees someone typing into this pad sort of thing… and he runs after the guy with the long hair!!! he pulls out his gun!!! and runs into the parking lot!!!

he nearly shoots a nurse in his hunt for this dude with the weird pad thingy, and then makes an effort to appear non-threatening. which was kinda cute. when a car pulls out. and it crashes somewhere?? but the dude driving it got away!!!

the senator gets a phone call!! saying the bill is in danger!! it’s the guy with the long hair who was typing on the pad thingy on the other end of the phone!! saying that dr. orgel believes his threats!! he says he can tell him where to find him???

what is this dude's end goal...?

they found hairs from a wig inside the car, which prompts a smartass remark from mulder. and tons of PCBs on the tires. maybe from an old power plant?

oooo, the senator is also rolling up to a power plant. he looks so out of place in his prim and proper coat while the pigeons fly in his face in this abandoned facility. and he finds dr. orgel on a cot!!! he also looks very very very sick with blue veins! 

dr. orgel says he needs water, but the guy who has the pad is turning up some sort of level thing, and he starts screaming!!! his pad says “orgel active”

woah, is this like a remote control disease?

scully comes in to talk to skinner…. she wants to try filtering all of the blood in his body, and lets him know that this is a risky procedure. OH... HE SAYS “I’M IN YOUR HANDS” OHHHH…

the surrender of it all... resting in the knowledge that she knows what she is doing... the total trust. wow...

“i think i owe you an apology, scully. you and mulder. i’ve been lying here, thinking… your quests… it should have been mine” “what do you mean?” “if i die now, i die in vain. i have nothing to show for myself. my life” “sir, you know that’s not true” “it is. i can see now that… i always played it safe. i wouldn’t take sides. wouldn’t let you and mulder…. pull me in” “you’ve been our ally more times than i can say” “not the kind of ally that i could’ve been” 

OH!!!! hang on....... he, too, is consumed by the Guilt... we knew he had Guilt re: Vietnam and past violence, but that he feels he could have done more for the agents is new information... especially since he was the one that made the deal with CSM to try and get scully saved...

but since mulder ended up being told about the chip thingy, maybe he feels like he didn't save the day and instead was tricked into doing CSM's dirty work... and he must think that he could have tried to argue for keeping them on the x files back in the first episode of s6, but he didn't... i'm emo.

she grabs his hands……. and he says he remembers!!!! he remembers the guy’s face!! he was at the gym!! and the hospital!! and he hit that diplomat guy with the car!! and he was there at the office when dr. orgel grabbed his arm!! the long-haired guy with the pad!! he’s on the tape!!

mulder arrives to the power plant and finds the senator’s car there…. hi, pigeons, you are so beautiful, but we have a problem at hand. mulder is strutting in…. but someone watches…. yeah, hold that little gun out, mulder. i love your little gun.

the senator announces that orgel is dead, and what he knows died with him.

OHHH YEAH!! SOME MULDER VIOLENCE!!! ROUGH THAT MAN UP!!

he is talking about nanotechnology… machines…. other words...

mulder says he will stop this AND expose the senator!!! but he keeps yelling that it’s too late.

don't test that man. he loves a righteous crusade.

which brings us back to the beginning of the episode, where dr. cabrera won’t shock skinner….. why do they just listen to her??? and not even try to fight her to save him??? 

the dude with the long hair and the pad is right outside, and he turns the settings back to 0…. and skinner comes back alive. who is this dude?!?

three weeks later, scully tells skinner his prognosis is excellent!!! and scully found the long-haired pad guy on the video tapes!! but skinner cannot identify him.

good news, though: the bill was withdrawn without explanation. so no WHO funding to install some other murder pads across the world

whoever this mystery long-haired pad man was, he killed one of his own to save skinner… so mulder still thinks it’s about the x files. mulder would need skinner's authority to keep investigating. 

but he says no!! scully is not pleased. they look scared and surprised to hear this. she must be mentally thinking "sir, this contradicts your deathbed statements"

where is skinner going now…? to his car… a likely place for a guy to go after work, but the music is scary, so i don’t think that’s where the story will end 

KRYCEK???? IN THE CAR?? he says he can push the button at anytime??? and skinner has been EXPECTING him??

he gets out of the car and leaves???

THE END?

so somehow, krycek has the technology that can restart his nanotechnology disease?

wait. WAS krycek the bearded guy? hold on. i have to go back. 

YES. he was. i paused at strategic times and noticed that was, in fact, his face. and then i guess he shaved down his face and took off his long wig, which must be why skinner denied being able to recognize him!! to keep the agents safe?? is that his goal!? 

man. KRYCEK!!! the rat bastard….

oh, i bet the eagle-eyed fans knew it was krycek the whole time and were not shocked at this reveal. maybe they even had seen leaked scripts or set photos and therefore knew it was him. but in my defense, i don't pay too much attention to the background characters, nor could i ever imagine a BEARDED and LONG-HAIRED krycek!! his whole thing is being pretty in a prep-school sort of way!!

well, if you did see this coming, feel free to tell me what a fool i am. or you can tell me you also didn't notice, which would make me feel better. they didn't even put his name in the front credits! they hid it in the back! they were committed to tricking me!!

ohhh, this episode was pretty darn good!! i LOVE skinner and mulder/scully angst. it’s just soOoooooooOoo delicious. i still can’t articulate exactly what it is that drives me so crazy. but it DOES.

it's something about the way they would die and kill for each other. the way the lines get really blurred between "this man is my boss" and "this man is like a father or uncle to me" and "this man is sometimes actively withholding information from me that will keep me from finding the answers i need" and just when you think he'll do one thing, he'll do the other. MMM! delicious.

krycek… i was wondering when we were going to get back to him and his schemes. these episodes have been pretty good in quality throughout s6, but i’m lacking an overall vision or build up to a bigger plot, unless there is something between the lines i'm missing, which wouldn't really be that surprising.

we often get a lot of one-off episodes and then a two-parter with way too much going on at once, though, so this isn't particularly surprising, and i'm not sure why it feels like we know even less than every other season. probably because we are coming off of SO much being explained to us after fight the future in the way it usually never is, AND so many new questions being raised by the same movie. so now it's kinda like... are they going to get to that ever?? or just leave us wondering??

but: someone krycek is involved with is putting a secret technology disease inside of skinner. and then preventing him from dying?? who is he working with? and for what goal?

and krycek wasn't even IN the movie!! so what does he have to do with all of that?

wait! the diplomats in this episode were from tunisia… we saw CSM with the new (?) alien virus bee farm in tunisia at the end of FTF… so maybe the nanotechnology is somehow derived from the alien virus spread by bees? even though the symptoms were different? no chest alien births this time around

the dots aren’t connecting per se, but i am at least recognizing the presence of dots.

tbh, i have no real predictions as to what is going to happen next in terms of mytharc stuff. because we still have diana and spender on the x files, and kersh thwarting the every move of our beloved agents!! how can they even do anything about the plot?? just keep sneaking around?

part of me wonders if kersh is actually an ally who is just really selling his performance as an enemy. but we also did see him with CSM that time in triangle, so it’s hard to say. but then again, i guess we also did see skinner with CSM every now and again. but, if kersh WAS an ally, wouldn't skinner feel less guilty about having them switched over to his jurisdiction? hmm… unless he's a secret ally, unbeknownst to even skinner.

and now, skinner decided that death chose for him where he will stand, and he will (probably) get himself more involved in the x files, but he'll have to do it behind the scenes, because he knows that at any moment they could kill him... but of course, scully doesn't know this, so she thinks he just went back on his word... or maybe she thinks he has some sort of secret plan because they know each other pretty well by now....... HMMM...

well, i don’t have any theories beyond the ones i proposed a few episodes ago as to the source of mulder’s angst. maybe his angst is related to krycek and the plot?? somehow?? is he on some sort of secret mission?

idk!! idk!! we will simply have to stay tuned!!

[stargazer-sims]

The Art of Redemption

(part 6)

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The sky is already light when Nikolai wakes up. He's disoriented and confused, and for one awful moment he doesn't remember where he is. He's used to waking up in the dark during the winter, to the shrieking calls of sea birds on the beach below his house, and to the warmth of another person next to him in bed. He looks around frantically, convinced he's going to be late for something important and that no one had bothered to remind him about it.

As the fog of sleep clears from his brain, he's able to identify his surroundings. This is Beth-Anne's guest room, or perhaps not so much a guest room as a den, or... a home office with a bed in it. On the opposite side of the room from where his ridiculously comfortable bed is, there's a filing cabinet, and a desk with a laptop computer attached to an external monitor. On the wall above the desk are numerous framed pictures, news articles and award plaques. In the center of the arrangement are two gold medals.

Nikolai allows himself to relax. One of those medals is his. He'd given it to Beth-Anne nearly ten years ago, and it makes him happy to see that she has it on display.

He lets his gaze travel around a bit more. His coat is draped over the back of the desk chair, and his two green suitcases are visible just inside the open closet door. Next to the suitcases, he notices his skate bag and a medium-sized cardboard box with something scribbled on the side of it in black marker. On top of the box is a grey teddy bear with a little fake gold medal on a dark green satin ribbon around its neck. He can't see it from this distance without his glasses any more than he can read what's on the box, but he knows the bear has the word 'champion' stitched onto its foot in white embroidery thread.

I don't remember bringing that here.

Beth-Anne must've thought he'd want it, and gathered it up along with his other things without mentioning it. He's had the bear since he was ten years old, since his first competition in the Novice division, and Champion has accompanied him to every single skating competition since then.

Going through security at airports, he always attracted funny looks from security agents and fellow passengers alike for carrying the teddy bear under his arm, but he didn't care. It comforted him to cuddle Champion while hunkering down miserably in the uncomfortable plane seats and trying not to think about his upset stomach and rattled nerves. He hates flying and suffers horribly with airsickness, but he was never allowed to take anything for it on the way to a competition. The last thing he and Beth-Anne would've wanted was for him to have failed a banned substance screening test.

He smiles ruefully. I'll bet I'd fail if they gave me one right now.

He's been at Beth-Anne's house for two days and three nights. It's not that he didn't recognize his own things in the room before, but that he hadn't been alert enough to observe much of anything, or to retain his observations even if he had been. Having been doped up on painkillers and anti-anxiety medication, there are whole chunks of time missing from his perception of the past couple of days. He's pretty sure he didn't leave his bed except to go to the bathroom, and he guesses he'd been sleeping a lot. He has vague memories of Beth-Anne feeding him soup.

He squints at the clock on the small table next to the bed. It's 7:04 a.m. The day isn't as far gone as he'd thought, and for some reason the knowledge fills him with a sense of reassurance.

The next thing he does is take an assessment of his body. He's a little stiff, but that's likely from lying around too long and probably isn't anything that can't be resolved with some good stretches. His knee still hurts, but not nearly as much as before. Under the blankets, he flexes his leg cautiously. Maybe he can forego the stronger pain medication for now and just take a couple of ibuprofen tablets instead.

He sits up in bed and starts his stretching routine. Neck, shoulders and arms he can do in a seated position, but he's going to have to get up to stretch his back muscles. He wonders if his bad knee will support him well enough to do some leg exercises too, or if he'll have to wait for Beth-Anne to help him do the ones the physiotherapist prescribed.

After climbing out of bed and working the tension from his back, he decides to err on the side of caution and skip the leg work until Beth-Anne is available to supervise him. He limps over to the closet and pulls one of his suitcases out. He's eager for a shower and fresh clothes.

In the process of retrieving his suitcase, he's able to get a better look at the box next to it. What he thought was a scribble when he viewed it from across the room actually turns out to be one. He can just make out the word 'DONATE' beneath a frenetic zigzag of black ink. Above it, in Beth-Anne's precise handwriting, is his own name.

Intrigued, he abandons his suitcase and drags the box out instead. It's folded closed at the top, but there's something purple poking out through the little gap where the flaps of the overfilled box don't quite meet. He knows what it is even before he tugs the flaps of the box apart to reveal its contents.

The purple item is the costume he'd worn for his long program at the Four Continents. They'd tried to cut it off his leg at the hospital in Taiwan, and he'd begged them not to. Through the interpreter, he said he didn't care if he had to sit around in nothing but his underpants and a hospital gown. He wanted to take the costume off himself, intact. They'd allowed him to do that in the end, and he was appreciative of the small kindness.

Under the purple costume is the glittery black and red one he'd worn for his short program. He frowns. Why would his costumes be in a carton that had originally been marked for donation? For that matter, why would his two most recent costumes be in a cardboard box at all? He hasn't kept every skating costume he's ever worn, but he does have a lot of them, and they're all hanging neatly in a wardrobe cupboard in his basement, protected by garment bags and labelled by year.

Perhaps more importantly, he amends, what are my costumes doing in a box here at Beth-Anne's house?

He can guess, but he really doesn't want to go there. Not right now. He's not prepared to wrap his head around the notion of someone he loves being intentionally cruel to him.

But, Anya had already done something mean to him. She'd taken his medals off the wall in their dining room, pulling them all down while he watched helplessly. That had hurt, but he'd somehow convinced himself it wasn't so bad. He could return them to their display frame later. Anya said she'd put them away. When he felt able to restore them to their proper place, he could always ask her where she'd put them, unless...

Nikolai shakes his head.

No.

Anya wouldn't give away his medals. She has a few medals of her own. She knows how important they are. He prefers a less dramatic explanation, like maybe the box was something Beth-Anne had lying around in her garage and she just grabbed it to transport some of his things in. That hypothetical version of events is much easier to accept.

He wants to discover what else is in the box, but an alarmingly loud growl from his stomach reminds him that he has priorities. He probably hasn't eaten a proper meal in two days, and his skin feels sticky and gross. Shower, and then breakfast. Later, when he's got nothing else to do, he can come back to the box.

The hot shower revives him, and he feels almost normal by the time he hobbles into the kitchen on his crutches about fifteen minutes later.

Beth-Anne is standing at the counter next to the sink. Her back is to him, but she turns when he says her name. She's dressed in form-fitting black athletic pants and a red zip-front fleece top, and her curly honey-coloured hair is caught into a messy little bun. She isn't wearing makeup, and the scars on her face are clearly visible on her pale, freckled skin.

She's going to the rink, Nikolai realizes. Oddly, he doesn't know how he feels about that. Of course she should be going to the rink. She's a skating coach, and her job is at the rink. Her students need her. But, she'd stayed home with him for the past two days, and he'd liked that. He's not certain he's ready to be left alone yet.

Beth-Anne offers him a smile. "How are you feeling, sweetheart? You look better."

"I feel a little better," he says. "What's for breakfast? I'm starving."

She laughs. "Yeah, that's definite proof you're on the mend. How about a ham and cheese omelette? That's what I'm making for myself, and it's easy enough to make two. There's oranges and grapefruit in the fridge, and I bought extra milk. Oh, and there's coffee. Help yourself."

He takes an orange from the fridge and pours himself a cup of coffee. While Beth-Anne cooks, he sits at the table and methodically peels and sections his orange. They're both quiet for a while, but finally he ventures, "Are you... are you going to work today?"

"Yes," she tells him. "Mariah and Brett have been skating by themselves for three days now. Stan said he’d keep an eye on them, but that’s not his responsibility. Plus, you know Brett has Junior Worlds coming up in a few weeks. He needs me to be just as committed to that as he is.”

“Oh,” Nikolaï says. "That's right."

He hadn’t meant to sound so disappointed. Suddenly embarrassed, he lowers his head and gazes dismally at his half-eaten orange.

He’s not jealous of Brett exactly, but he does envy the fourteen year old for the chance to compete in a world championship. Nikolai will never do that again. He'll never get to feel the flutter of nervous anticipation in the seconds before he steps onto the ice, or the focus and calm confidence that replaces it when his music begins. He'll never again experience the joy of performing a beautiful and complicated step sequence or the exhilaration of landing a perfect jump. People cheering for him and throwing bouquets onto the ice, Beth-Anne hugging him in the kiss-and-cry and drying his tears with her ubiquitous old-fashioned handkerchiefs while they wait for his scores, the national anthem playing during medal presentations... all of that is over for him now.

One might argue he's had his moment of glory — several, in fact — and that's something to be grateful for. He is grateful for his success, but that does nothing to ease the dull, empty ache in his chest when he imagines what might've been. The truth is, he wasn't ready to leave the sport, isn't ready despite the reality of it. He's only twenty-seven. If it weren't for this devastating injury, he might've had two or three good seasons left before he made his own decision to retire. Maybe he would've even won another medal at Worlds this year. He'd certainly been on track to qualify for the world championship.

But now the only one of Beth-Anne's students who'll be going to a world championship event is Brett Eriksson. He'll be the one getting all the praise and accolades and Beth-Anne's undivided attention, and Nikolai will be doing what? Sitting at home in a pool of his own self-pitying tears?

Nikolai Pavlenko, be a man. You will not cry over this any more, he orders himself fiercely, but the demand has little effect. His throat already feels like it's starting to close, and there's an unwelcome prickling behind his eyes that warns of impending tears.

Beth-Anne shuts off the stove and turns toward the table with a plate in each hand. Nikolai hadn't even noticed that she was done cooking their omelettes, and his face burns with a new wave of embarrassment.

She takes one look at him, hurries forward and quickly sets the plates down. A second or two later, her hand is on his cheek, as if she's checking to see if the flush of colour that he knows must be there might be from a fever.

He raises his eyes to meet hers, and all he sees in her expression is love and concern for him. Brett may need her undivided attention, but she loves him. She put her regularly-scheduled life on hold for the past handful of days for him, lost sleep for him, allowed Brett to skate alone. For him.

"I'm sorry," she says.

"No," he manages to get the words past the lump in his throat. "I'm sorry. I... I'm being selfish."

"You're being human," she says. Her hand moves up to brush back his unruly hair. She can't possibly know what he'd been thinking, but it almost seems like she can read his mind because she continues with, "This isn't going to be an easy adjustment for you. I get that. It's going to be scary and confusing, and if you're angry or sad or envious of the others or... whatever, it's totally okay. I promise."

"How do you...?" he begins, but doesn't finish the question.

"How do I know?"

"Yeah."

"Did you think I retired voluntarily from competing?" she asks.

"Didn't you? You never told me it wasn't voluntary, so I assumed it was. But... it wasn't?"

"No, it wasn't," she says. "If you want to know what happened, I'll tell you, but not right this minute. Right now, you need to eat your breakfast. We have things to do today, and you need the protein.”

She steps away from him and settles into the chair across the table from his. He's sufficiently distracted by the revelation that she hadn't given up competing by choice that his other emotions temporarily fade to the back of his consciousness.

"I do want to know," he says. "And what do you mean, we have things to do? What do I have to do?"

"Eat your breakfast and then put on some warm clothes," says Beth-Anne, apparently unbothered about talking with her mouth full. "You're going to the rink."

"What? Why?"

"Because I'm not going to have you sitting around here feeling sorry for yourself all day long. You're allowed to feel like that, but not all day, every day. That's dangerous, and I'll be damned if I let you put yourself in harm's way when there's something we can do about it."

He's so relieved, he doesn't even think before blurting out the first thing that pops into his head. "So, I don't have to be alone? I can be with you all day?"

"If you're feeling up to going out, yes."

"Yes," he says. "But, what am I going to do there? Should I bring a book?"

Beth-Anne looks amused. "I guess you can if you want, but I had something a little more constructive in mind."

"Like what?"

"Like being my assistant," she says. "I'd like you to observe the students while I'm working with them, especially Brett and little Eden. You'll be able to spot things I might not see, things they're doing really well or things they need to work on. Watch me, too. See how I interact with them."

"I already know how you interact with students," he says.

"You know how I interact with you," she corrects. "Observing from the outside, seeing how I interact with other students will give you a different perspective. More of a coach's-eye view, you might say."

"A...what?" He has to admit this idea has literally never occurred to him, but to be fair, up until a month ago he hadn't given much thought at all to his life beyond his career as a professional athlete. He's always known he'd have to stop competing eventually, but he also assumed he'd have more time to figure out his future plans. "You think I could be a coach?"

"No idea," says Beth-Anne around another mouthful of eggs. "You might be absolutely fucking terrible at it, although somehow I doubt that, but we're not going to know one way or the other if we don't give it a try, are we?"

"You're serious."

"When have you ever known me to not be serious?"

"I don't know if I want to be a coach," he confesses. "I don't know what I want, really."

"That's okay," she says. "Ultimately, whatever you do will be your choice. But in the meantime, this'll at least give you something to do and keep your mind off..." She pauses awkwardly before concluding. "Stuff."

It's difficult to argue with her reasoning. She isn't wrong about it being dangerous for him to dwell on all his negative thoughts and feelings. After all, look what that had earned him; the final breath of his already dying marriage, contemplation of suicide, a tearful phone call in the middle of the night, an urgent trip to the hospital, and a massive dose of prescription drugs he'd probably needed but didn't want.

The night he phoned Beth-Anne and begged her to help him, he'd never been so terrified and desperate in his life. He was afraid to be alone because he didn't trust himself not to do something irredeemable.

His mental state has improved since then, but he's still scared. Being with someone feels much safer to him than being left by himself, and being with Beth-Anne feels safest of all. She always takes care of him, and he trusts her more than anyone else.

He thinks she's also right that having something to do will keep him from ruminating on stuff, as she put it. He and Beth-Anne both know what she meant by that. She didn't need to elaborate, and he's thankful to her for leaving it at a generalization.

But... coaching?

He has no clue how the other students might take to him becoming a coach. The younger ones who don't know him might not have any issues with it, but he doubts Brett and Mariah would be thrilled by the prospect. And what about Ginger, Hunter, Juliet and Christian? How would his friends feel about it? Would it be weird for them to see their fellow student become a coach? And what if he actually does turn out to be terrible at it? What then?

Beth-Anne's voice breaks into his thoughts. "Nikolai."

He stares at her, but doesn't reply because he realizes he has a piece of orange in his mouth. Inexplicably, his heartbeat begins to race and his hands tremble uncontrollably. He feels sweat break out on his palms and down the middle of his back.

Why am I panicking? Why am I panicking!? Calm down!

His self-admonition only makes it worse, and the orange section seems to grow huge and suffocating. He wants to spit it out, but his mental image of himself spitting out food in front of Beth-Anne is mortifying to him.

"Nikolai," Beth-Anne says gently. "Chew and swallow."

Her voice anchors him. He does as she instructs, and then mumbles, "Sorry."

"It's okay, sweetheart. You're fine," she assures him. "If you don't want to go to the rink, you don't have to. I can drop you off to spend the day with your grandfather instead, or wherever you want."

"No, I... I want to go to the rink. I'm just... I don't know. Anxious."

"You can take the medication the doctor gave you," she reminds him.

"No," he repeats. "I need to get over this. Get back to normal. Going to the rink is a good idea. Even if I don't stay all day, I think I need to get out of the house and do something before just leaving the house starts to seem like it's too hard."

Beth-Anne nods. "Good. That's the attitude I like. Come with me for the morning, and we'll see how you get along, okay? If you're feeling overwhelmed or like you don't want to stay for whatever reason, I'll bring you home. Sound good?"

"Sounds good," he agrees.

"I'll keep checking on you," she says.

It's his turn to nod. "I'll do my best to keep it together."

"I know you will, but I don't want you to push yourself any further than you can reasonably handle, all right? The point of this is to rebuild you, not to break you even more, so if you feel like you can't do it, you need to tell me straight away. Understand?"

'I understand."

"Excellent. Now, eat up so we'll have enough time to get ready. Our first thing is a group class at nine o'clock, and we wouldn't want to be late for those adorable preschoolers, would we?"

"You...? Preschoolers? You want me to observe preschoolers?"

"Best way to start the day," says Beth-Anne. "Watching a bunch of cute four year olds wobble around for half an hour is an amazing stress reliever. We can watch Ginger and Stan do their thing after that, and then Brett's ice time is at eleven. That'll be your real assignment. You know, 'your mission, should you choose to accept it' and all that."

"Okay," Nikolai says, doing his best to sound more sure of himself than he feels. "Mission accepted."

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By 1915, Madam C. J. Walker was by far the wealthiest African American woman in the nation. Walker was now invited to major gatherings of black leaders and shared the platform with notables such as Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois. Her personal triumph inspired other women and she was often invited to lecture on business and politics. During World War I the federal government enlisted her to persuade African Americans to support the war effort and to buy war bonds even as it placed her on a list of “Negro subversives” because of her advocacy on behalf of black soldiers who faced racial discrimination. Walker also spoke out on the social conditions affecting African Americans and devoted particular attention and money to the campaign to make lynching a federal crime. Walker also donated money and time to the NAACP, the National Association of Colored Women, the YMCA, and the YWCA and provided the largest contribution for saving the home of Frederick Douglass in Washington, D.C.

Madam C.J. Walker also lived lavishly in a country estate she called Villa Lewaro overlooking the Hudson River in Westchester County, New York. Her neighbors included Jay Gould and John D. Rockefeller. The home at Villa Lewaro, designed by the black architect, Vertner Woodson Tandy, also served as a conference center for summits of black leaders. On May 25, 1919, fifty-one-year-old Walker died at Villa Lewaro.

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Brother knows best.

You know something Rantaro?

Yeah?

When you told me that you were gonna provide our ride to Mr Kizakura’s home...

This...isn’t exactly what I thought you meant.

Huh? Is there a problem?

Well...

*Shuichi looks out the window of the helicopter he and Rantaro are flying in.

You’re not afraid of heights are you?

No, not really. It’s just...isn’t this a bit much?

I wouldn’t say so. We’ve got a chopper on hand, and an ace pilot~

...

*Nico gives a thumbs up from the seat up front, wearing prescription sunglasses and headphones.

Plus, if we want to get here and back again, we can avoid traffic and train delays like this, right?

Uh huh...I guess when you put it like that...

Don’t worry, it’s fine. Nico’s not gonna go crashing into anything.

We’re on official business 404, refer to me as Agent Static.

Right, right, sorry...

...

You ok? You really that worried about the flight?

No, I’m alright with the flight...I’m just thinking about other things...

Like what?

Just...a lot of self-loathing really...I’m looking back at everything that happened yesterday night and...realizing that I was so stupid...!

...

I don’t quite know for sure if my feelings on the matter have changed but...doing what I did...hitting Kuripa back, calling everyone useless...and hiding from a truth I couldn’t accept.

Hehe...

*Shuichi hangs his head.

I haven’t changed...I’m the same coward I’ve always been...Unable to accept the truth, therefore I question whether it’s right to even reveal it...

But you still did so, right?

...?

I might not have been around to watch for myself, but I’ve heard stories about the things you did. Sounds like a lot of people have reason to thank you.

I’m not going to claim that I’m the reason we survived the Killing Game, Rantaro...If that was the case, more of us would have gotten out alive.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned about Killing Game’s, it’s this...No matter what, they always take up around 6 chapters of our lives.

Huh?

I’m saying that no matter what, Danganronpa would have gone on for as long as the creators willed it. If something had gone wrong in production, they would have fixed it.

Say Tsumugi dies, they’ll just make someone else the Mastermind and incorporate it into the plot. 

So...the fact that 3 of you got out as opposed to 2? It’s not much better, but it’s still an improvement over the fact.

...

I still feel like I haven’t learned anything...I thought after the Killing Game ended, and we got a chance to live new lives here, I believed I had what it took to help people...

And with Mrs Kyoko taking a shine to me, I thought I could do it...But in the end, I became arrogant and self-centered, and I took things too far...Now in an attempt to rescue the girl I love, I ended up setting us all back...

I ruined everything...

...

*Rantaro pats Shuichi on the shoulder, and turns him around to look in his eyes.

You know what the biggest problem with you is?

...Huh?

it’s not that you’re weak, nor is it that you let your emotions and feelings get the better of you. You’re smart, compassionate, and you’re generally a good guy.

I know you hit some bumps recently, but even the most patient man cannot retain his stance 24/7.

No...the problem with you, Shuichi, and what has always been your biggest weakness...Is that you rely too much on the people around you.

Huh?

Hm...Ok, maybe the more accurate phrasing would be that you’re...too dependent.

I’m not ashamed to rely on my friends. If anything, I think the fact that I have friends who I can be there for, and who will be there for me, is a good thing.

It is! 

But it’s because you think that, that clouds your judgement.

You’ve gotten so used to having people by your side that you assume that you can fall back on them all the time, every time, whenever you’re in a rough situation.

Up until now, that’s been true. Kaede and Kaito in particular always have your back.

But with the current situation...I mean...You get the picture...

Kaede’s not with me and...Kaito is...

To be honest, you sort of pushed him away. I think that might be on you.

...

Too honest? Sorry...

On top of that though, Kyoko has made it hard for you to really rely or depend on anyone, now that she’s cut you off.

I mean...There’s you who’s helping me now, right?

Hahaha!

I’m sorry...Who was it again that said he couldn’t trust me under any circumstance?

...!?

You’re taking back what you said only because I’m the one person who’s still here for you. Do you see the problem now?

...

Trapped in a potential death trap or not, the reality that you can’t accept, Shuichi, is that your friends aren’t always going to be there for you.

I mean...All your friends are striving towards different goals. Kaito wants to go to space, Maki wants to settle down somewhere...Even though you’re all fighting against Zetsubou, they’re all free to make their own choices, and in those situations...They can’t be there for you, and there’s little you can do to help them. 

Not to mention that in those times, you need to decide yourself exactly what you want to make of yourself too.

The more time you have together, the better. You’re happy with your friends and family around you, and I’m in no way saying you should ditch them and start living a life you’re not enjoying.

But there are times in life where you need to deal with problems ALONE. Or times where you need to take charge and be EVERYONE ELSE’S emotional crutch.

And THAT is what you lack, which stops you from being the kind of leader and detective YOU want to be.

...

To be honest, it’s kind of Kyoko and Byakuya’s fault too. Sure, they had good enough reason, given that you saved the Future Foundation from total inside collapse

But the fact that you were able to pull that off doesn’t necessarily mean you have what it takes to be a Branch Chief. We all have different skills for different tasks.

Rich coming from someone who’s good at almost everything.

Hmph! You have no idea! In our world, Agent 404 is as big a noob as they come!

Seriously, he barely even knows how to brush his teeth properly!

Thank you Static...Good to know you care...

But she’s right you know...I get how easy it is to fall for the trap of relying on everyone around you who seems more capable...But if you do that...then you limit how much you yourself can grow.

If you really think you haven’t changed much...I think that may be the reason why.

...

Maybe you’re right...But what can I do to fix that?

Shuichi...asking me would be missing the point entirely.

Only YOU can figure that out...

...

Hey, I think we’re near our location. Anywhere I can safely land this thing?

There’s a park not too far away, just drop us off there. Take off as soon as we’re out so the local police don’t come for you.

Isn’t Himuro-san a member of the government though?

Yes, but for finance. It’s not a good look if she’s using a chopper for her own personal use.

Just let me know when you finish up down there.

Let’s go.

...Yeah...

*knock!* *knock!* *knock!*

Hm?

*Koichi hears a knock at his door, and goes to answer it. Shuichi and Rantaro stand in the doorway, Shuichi akwardly diverting his gaze while Rantaro retains a stern expression.

H-Hello, Mr Kizakura...It’s been a while.

Ah! Young Mr Saihara, nice of you to drop by!

Who’s your friend?

Oh, this is Ran-

Uh! This is Agent 404...of ERR0RM3SS4GE.

ERR0R0M3SS4GE? Isn’t that this...phantom thief hacker group thing that’s been going around lately?

My real name is Rantaro. I’m actually an old friend of Shuichi’s.

...!

You sure you should be telling me that stuff?

Think of it as an equivalent exchange. We have...lots of questions we need to ask you today. And I’m gonna need you to trust me.

Oh yeah? Hehe...What can I help you with?

...

Mr Kizakura...It’s been a while since we last spoke, so I imagine you’re a little out of the loop...But recently, one of our agents was trapped by Organization Zetsubou in a heavy-duty, militaristic lab.

Sounds rough...

Yes...But the reason we’re here is because we think you may have some information.

The trapped agent turned up some old documents that proved the lab was property of the Future Foundation back in the day...and you, sir, were one of the agents who was present in the operations of the lab.

...!

*Koichi’s face becomes serious.

Just to check...did you find out what exactly was going on at that lab?

All we know is that it has something to do with contamination, and that human test subjects were involved. Your name appeared on the documents though, so we figured we’d have to come to you for any more information.

...

Are you willing to let us in to talk?

Just one question...did Kyoko put you up to this?

No. This is a personal investigation. The more we know about the lab, the better.

Though more than likely, I will be reporting the findings of my results to her once the incident is resolved.

...

Hmph...Fine, I guess I’ll bite. Come on in, both of you.

...!

...That was easy.

*Rantaro and Shuichi fist bump as Koichi lets them in his house.

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Emil Bove, the acting No. 2 official at the department, offered no evidence those targeted had done anything improper, illegal or unethical. Instead he cited a legal technicality.

Those informed of their dismissals had been hired to investigate the Jan. 6 riot as the office struggled to manage what became the largest prosecution in the department’s history.

The move came on a day when the F.B.I. indicated it would scrutinize thousands of rank-and-file agents involved in Trump and Jan. 6 investigations. It amounted to a powerful indication that Mr. Trump has few qualms deploying the colossal might of federal law enforcement to punish perceived political enemies, even as his cabinet nominees offered sober assurances they would abide by the rule of law.

Mr. Bove, who has overseen an opening volley of threats, firings and forced transfers since the inauguration, accused the Biden administration of illegally hiring prosecutors in recent months to permanent posts after being assigned to the Jan. 6 cases through the department’s probationary hiring program.

The hirings, he wrote, “improperly hindered” acting U.S. attorney Ed Martin from fulfilling his “obligation to faithfully implement the agenda that the American people elected President Trump to execute.”

Mr. Bove said he would not “tolerate subversive personnel actions” and suggested the now-empty slots would be used to make “merit-based” hires. 

Mr. Martin, an ultraconservative activist who supported the far-reaching clemency for the rioters convicted of storming the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, has himself issued a series of threatening memos and emails instructing career prosecutors to follow his directives or quit.

In his memo, Mr. Bove directed supervisors to “preserve all records, including documents, emails, text messages, and other electronic communications” — leaving open the possibility that they could face disciplinary action over the decision to retain and hire them.

The memo capped a week of chaos, menace and bombast seldom seem at the department, which Mr. Trump has repeatedly described as the center of a “deep state” conspiracy in the federal bureaucracy to destroy him.

On Monday James McHenry, the acting attorney general, fired more than a dozen prosecutors who worked for the special counsel who prosecuted Mr. Trump, Jack Smith, saying they could not be trusted to “faithfully implement” the president’s agenda, a Justice Department spokesman said.

Justice Department veterans called the firings an egregious violation of well-established laws meant to preserve the integrity and professionalism of government agencies.

What made it all the more jarring, current and former officials said, was that such a momentous and aggressive step had been initiated by an acting attorney general, operating on behalf of a president with a stated desire for vengeance, and few advisers with the stature or inclination to restrain him.

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Why 31West Global Services is the Ultimate 24/7 Call Center Company

In today’s hyper-connected world, businesses operate across multiple time zones and require seamless communication with customers at any hour of the day. A reliable 24/7 call center company can make the difference between retaining loyal customers and losing them to competitors. Enter 31West Global Services – a name synonymous with excellence in customer support, tailored to meet the demands of modern businesses.

The Importance of a 24/7 Call Center Company

In an era where customer expectations are at an all-time high, having round-the-clock support is no longer optional. Customers expect immediate responses, whether it’s a query about a product, assistance with a technical issue, or help resolving an urgent concern. Delayed responses can result in dissatisfaction, negative reviews, and lost revenue.

This is where 31West Global Services steps in. As a leading 24/7 call center company, we ensure that your customers receive uninterrupted support, regardless of the time or complexity of their issues. With a focus on customer satisfaction, we help businesses foster trust, enhance brand reputation, and maintain a competitive edge.

Why Choose 31West Global Services?

With countless options available in the market, what sets 31West Global Services apart as a premier 24/7 call center company? Here are some key factors:

Unmatched Availability

As a business, you never know when your customers might need assistance. Our 24/7 availability ensures that every call is answered promptly. Whether it’s midnight or a holiday, we’re here to represent your brand with professionalism.

Skilled and Empathetic Agents

At 31West Global Services, we understand that every customer interaction matters. Our highly trained agents bring empathy, patience, and problem-solving skills to every call. They are equipped to handle a wide range of inquiries, ensuring a positive experience for your customers.

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Enhanced Customer Satisfaction: Immediate support leads to happier customers and stronger relationships.

Increased Efficiency: With our team handling your customer support, your in-house staff can focus on strategic tasks.

Global Reach: Our services cater to businesses operating in multiple time zones, ensuring consistency in support.

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Mastering Outbound in a Call Center

Outbound in call centers isn’t just about dialing numbers; it’s about building connections, driving sales, and fostering brand loyalty. These centers proactively contact customers or leads for various purposes, ranging from sales to surveys. But how does outbound in a call center work, and what makes it successful? Let’s explore.

What is Outbound in a Call Center?

Outbound call centers are specialized setups where agents make calls to customers or prospects. Unlike inbound centers, which focus on receiving calls, outbound teams initiate contact for tasks such as:

Promoting products or services.

Conducting customer surveys.

Following up on leads.

Outbound calls aim to create value by addressing customer needs or persuading prospects to take specific actions.

Importance of Outbound Call Centers

Outbound call centers are the backbone of proactive customer engagement. They help businesses:

Drive Revenue: Through direct sales and upselling.

Boost Customer Retention: By following up and addressing concerns.

Gather Insights: Via surveys and market research.

Whether you’re nurturing leads or resolving issues, outbound strategies play a vital role in a company’s success.

Types of Outbound Call Center Services

Telemarketing and Sales

Telemarketing is one of the most common outbound call center services. Agents reach out to promote products or services, upsell existing customers, or cross-sell complementary items.

Customer Retention and Follow-Up

Outbound calls can help retain customers by addressing dissatisfaction, offering personalized solutions, or simply checking in to show the company cares.

Market Research and Surveys

Companies often use outbound calls to gather insights on customer preferences, industry trends, or satisfaction levels.

Debt Collection and Reminders

Outbound call centers also assist with collecting overdue payments or reminding customers about upcoming deadlines.

Key Components of an Effective Outbound Call Center Strategy

Building a Skilled Outbound Team

A skilled team is the foundation of outbound success. Key roles include:

Agents: Responsible for engaging customers effectively.

Supervisors: Monitor performance and provide guidance.

Quality Analysts: Ensure compliance with standards.

Training programs focusing on soft skills, product knowledge, and objection handling are critical to prepare agents for real-world challenges.

Technology and Tools

Modern outbound call centers leverage advanced tools like:

Dialing Systems: Predictive and progressive dialers enhance efficiency by automating the dialing process.

CRM Integration: Ensures agents have real-time access to customer data for personalized interactions.

Crafting Effective Outbound Campaigns

Setting Clear Goals

Before launching any campaign, define its purpose. Are you looking to generate leads, increase sales, or gather feedback? Goals help shape the strategy and metrics for success.

Target Audience Analysis

Understanding your audience is essential. Segment customers based on demographics, preferences, and past interactions. Personalizing your approach can significantly boost engagement and conversion rates.

Scripting and Messaging

Develop scripts that are natural and conversational, avoiding robotic tones. Include room for flexibility so agents can adapt to customer responses. Preparing responses for common objections is equally important to keep conversations flowing.

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Empowering Businesses with Agents Republic: The Ultimate Tech Call Center Solution

In contemporary speedy-paced virtual world, companies require reliable, modern, and customer-centered answers to stay in advance of the opposition. Agents Republic, a finest tech call center, is revolutionizing customer support by supplying modern services tailor-made to satisfy the particular wishes of businesses across industries. With its mixture of superior technology, skilled retailers, and dedication to excellence, Agents Republic guarantees that each purchaser interplay leaves an enduring impact.

The Growing Need for Tech Call Centers

As organizations adopt advanced technology and expand globally, the call for for powerful customer support grows exponentially. Customers expect quick resolutions, personalised help, and seamless stories, whether through cellphone, chat, or e mail. Tech name centers like Agents Republic bridge the gap between companies and their customers, handing over professional, spherical-the-clock help that fosters trust and loyalty.

Why Choose Agents Republic?

Agents Republic stands proud as a frontrunner in tech call center services for several motives:

Skilled and Multilingual Agents:

Agents Republic employs a team of especially skilled professionals who are not most effective tech-savvy however also proficient in multiple languages. This ensures clean communique with a diverse consumer base, enhancing person pleasure.

Advanced Technology Integration:

Leveraging AI-powered gear, predictive analytics, and CRM integration, Agents Republic streamlines techniques to provide fast, correct, and efficient solutions.

24/7 Availability:

With spherical-the-clock service, agencies can relaxation confident that their customers are always supported, irrespective of time zones.

Customized Solutions:

Every enterprise has precise necessities. Agents Republic designs personalized name center strategies that align with unique desires, making sure most advantageous outcomes.

Cost-Effective Services:

Outsourcing to Agents Republic reduces operational charges whilst retaining notable customer service.

Core Services Offered via Agents Republic

Agents Republic affords a complete range of tech name center offerings to cater to various business needs:

Technical Support:

From troubleshooting software problems to guiding customers thru complex installations, Agents Republic's experts make certain technical issues are resolved quickly and correctly.

Customer Service:

The team excels in managing inquiries, complaints, and remarks with professionalism and empathy, fostering superb relationships with clients.

Help Desk Solutions:

Agents Republic offers seamless help desk services to deal with inner and external technical issues, retaining operations walking smoothly.

Live Chat Support:

Providing on the spot help thru stay chat structures complements user revel in and decreases response times.

Omnichannel Support:

With know-how in handling interactions across a couple of structures—consisting of phone, e mail, chat, and social media—Agents Republic ensures a consistent and unified purchaser revel in.

How Agents Republic Transforms Businesses

Partnering with Agents Republic offers a host of benefits that may elevate your business to new heights:

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With skilled retailers and current tools, purchaser issues are addressed directly, main to advanced satisfaction and loyalty.

Scalability:

As your commercial enterprise grows, Agents Republic scales its services resultseasily to meet growing demands.

Data-Driven Insights:

Through superior analytics, the employer provides valuable insights into patron conduct, supporting businesses refine their strategies.

Focus on Core Operations:

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Improved Brand Reputation:

Exceptional customer support reflects undoubtedly for your brand, boosting its popularity and credibility in the market.

Industries Served by way of Agents Republic

Agents Republic caters to a big range of industries, such as:

E-trade:

Offering help for on-line shoppers, from order inquiries to troubleshooting charge issues.

IT and Software:

Providing technical knowledge to help customers with software installations, updates, and troubleshooting.

Healthcare:

Managing affected person queries, appointment scheduling, and telehealth support with precision and care.

Telecommunications:

Ensuring seamless customer service for community problems, billing issues, and greater.

Finance and Banking:

Handling inquiries approximately account management, transactions, and fraud prevention securely and correctly.

Agents Republic's Commitment to Excellence

The success of Agents Republic lies in its unwavering dedication to turning in excellence. By continuously making an investment in agent education, adopting the modern technologies, and adhering to high-quality practices, the enterprise units the benchmark for tech name middle services. Their willpower to fine guarantees that companies receive reliable and consistent support, each time.

Client Success Stories

Many corporations have converted their customer support structures with the aid of partnering with Agents Republic. Here are a few examples:

A Growing E-commerce Brand:

By outsourcing their call middle operations to Agents Republic, the emblem reduced reaction times through forty%, main to a 25% increase in client retention.

An Emerging SaaS Company:

Agents Republic supplied 24/7 tech assist for the agency’s international consumer base, ensuing in a 30% drop in technical court cases.

A Leading Telecommunications Provider:

With omnichannel support answers, the provider streamlined its purchaser interactions, reaching a 20% upward thrust in user pleasure scores.

Conclusion

In an technology in which exceptional customer service defines commercial enterprise fulfillment, partnering with a depended on tech name center like Agents Republic is a game-changer. With its unparalleled knowledge, progressive answers, and consumer-first technique, Agents Republic empowers corporations to build more potent connections, drive boom, and stand out in aggressive markets.

Choose Agents Republic and take your customer service to the next degree—because your clients deserve the exceptional.

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RACIRS' Lower and upper leagues: A Disturbing Look at Their Global Agenda

The Lower and Upper League of RACIRS

The truth about RACIRS is exposed by an ALLATRA volunteer in the shocking video Different Countries, the Same Script | What Do the Media Do to People?.

The ALLATRA volunteer unveils the true goals of the anticultists from RACIRS—a Russian pro-religious anticultist organization operating under the blessing of the Russian Orthodox Church and allegedly in its interests.

In the video Different Countries, the Same Script | What Do the Media Do to People?, the ALLATRA volunteer exposes the connection between RACIRS agents and politicians, unveiling the mechanisms RACIRS uses to manipulate politicians.

And here’s the most interesting question: if they are so free and independent, and if they act without common management and center of coordinating their activities, why do they defend each other so vigorously, especially when one of them is exposed? After all, we observed it so many times that when one of those journalists is threatened with exposure or criminal prosecution, the entire network, all those who regularly transmit anticult rhetoric and use Nazi methods of manipulation, instantly become active and start yelling about “oppression of freedom of speech.”

The reason for this solidarity is simple and clear: they realize that the first successful precedent of exposure will mark a beginning of the ultimate end for their entire network. As soon as relevant authorities uncover the activities of one link in the chain, they will inevitably start checking all the others. That is why they are so desperate in their attempts to protect each other — it's a matter of survival, while their hysterical reaction to denunciation of their action scheme is the best proof that we have hit the nail on the head.

What I’m saying is not a conspiracy theory; it is simply logic and a call for a clear and honest examination of the situation. It won’t be difficult for competent authorities to verify this, and it’s the primary thing that needs to be done right now.

What we face today is far more serious and dangerous. It’s a third force with a vested interest that covertly interferes in the state order of various countries and uses identical manipulative methods to influence mass consciousness with regard to various social groups, whether religious or secular, as well as with regard to politicians. They don’t strike directly, but manipulate others to attack and kill. They turn people into weapons and then direct them like missiles at targets.

It would be more correct to say that within the entire RACIRS network, there are clear divisions: the so-called lower and upper leagues. The lower league thrives on the most primitive yet still effective dehumanizing narratives. They are obsessed with fighting cults and sects — buzzwords like “dangerous sects,” “violence,” “occult rituals,” or expressions like “they want to commit mass suicide.” The Waco case is a classic example of what destructive activities of such a lower league of RACIRS agents results in. Although it’s a lower one, it has inflicted incredible grief to millions of people. You can read more about that on websites of independent journalists.

But what about the upper league? That’s exactly where their global ambitions are. They attack politicians, skillfully and “artfully" build discrediting campaigns against them, stigmatize and dehumanize them. They use similar, but slightly modified rhetoric, as in the case of those groups they brand as “sects” and “cults”, and masterfully implant a negative image of a specific politician into the minds of the masses, forcing people to think the way RACIRS agents want them to think. The only people who do not succumb are those who retain critical thinking and, as sane individuals, have a natural reaction like, "Who on earth would believe that?"

However, a certain part of people with a labile psyche, who have already been puzzle-coded and brainwashed by anticultists, will believe it. And they don't need much more than that. It's a tiny percentage, but it creates such a stir that it splits society. Thus, when a politician is successfully dehumanized in the eyes of the public and his authority is undermined, the lower league gets involved and starts howling like a pack of street dogs. Consequently, at best, the politician gets out of the race, while in the worst case people start attacking him in the streets because this way RACIRS agents stir up hatred; or there appear lone wolves for whom those very agents artificially set a target — a politician undesirable to them.

They aim to dehumanize politicians not only in order to block certain individuals from coming to power, who might obstruct their goals, but also to recruit new agents among them, using those recruits for introducing laws that undermine the country's democratic system.

RACIRS and the whole network under its control not only interfere in elections in various countries, influence politicians and their rhetoric, but also can create riots and discords, influencing consciousness of the masses. Politicians are forced to follow their lead in order to maintain their status and power. This is how the allegedly “antisectarian” and “anticult” laws are pushed through, which RACIRS accomplices cover in the “wrapper” of protecting society from threat. Meanwhile, under the allegedly plausible pretext, people are actually deprived of their legal democratic rights, and the very essence of democracy is gradually collapsing.

Look what results they have already achieved in various countries. We’ve already seen what their activities caused in Ukraine. Right now we are witnessing how the same forces are purposefully fomenting confrontation between Christianity and Islam. Again, in the shadows of these events we find the same actors, closely linked to each other. Even in China, they managed to force the Communist Party to go against its own people. They instilled fear in them and made the government start destroying its own nation. And look what the activities of those manipulators have already caused in Russia.

You might have a question: what does Russia have to do with that? If the ideological center of this international network of agents is in Russia, it is logical to assume that they should act in its interests. Yet, how can you explain that politicians with the so-called “pro-Russian” vector also become their targets? Like Fico, for example?

In fact, the answer to all these questions and paradoxes is that they don’t care about Russia. They defend solely their own interests and pursue their own goals. “Friend” for them is someone who is on their side and fulfills their assignments, and for as long as he or she remains convenient. As soon as the alleged “friend” becomes inconvenient, they say they don’t know them and get rid of them.

RACIRS has no motherland, just as their main leader Dvorkin hasn’t. It may look ridiculous that after 15 years of living in the US, he settled in Russia to start the revival of Nazism from there. But in reality, this is the genius of Dvorkin because if we step back and look at it on a larger scale — the unfoldment of such a global scheme for establishing worldwide totalitarianism will be less noticeable in the country that suffered the most from Nazism and is proud of its victory over this universal evil.

This is already visible to the naked eye if you look at the current split within Russian society. Just consider the number of organizations declared undesirable, persecution of various religious groups and public organizations, torture and abuse of innocent people by law-enforcement agencies that in Russia have already turned into a modern Gestapo. For liking or reposting any information that someone may find dangerous, oppositional, inciting, provocative, and so on, a person may actually go to jail.

As a separate point it is worth emphasizing the oppression of Muslim nationalities. If you look carefully at the rhetoric of the main ideologists of the Russian pro-religious organization RACIRS, you will clearly see who lobbies for the infringement of Muslim peoples in Russia more than anyone else. This indicates that RACIRS agents do not work for Russia. They work for themselves. It would seem, they are some fighters against alleged cults and sects, but in reality, under the cover of the Russian Orthodox Church’s interests, they are reviving Nazism and building a titular religion and a titular nation right in front of everyone's eyes. They only cover themselves with patriotic rhetoric, while actually pushing through laws that suppress any principles of democracy. And now they start promoting narratives about the empire and bringing back a tsar. This is even worse; it turns out to be a symbiosis of Nazism and communism with imperial aspirations to bring back a royal order.

It is only necessary to analyze facts, quotes and statements by ideologists and accomplices of RACIRS to become promptly convinced that their plans are total control, power and tyranny. After all, Nazism cannot exist without violence, war and expansion. This is what they strive for: destruction of democratic principles, sowing chaos, and establishment of a totalitarian regime.

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The Key Benefits of Outbound Call Center Software

Outbound call center software is a valuable tool for businesses that need to make outbound calls to customers, prospects, or partners. It offers a range of features that can enhance efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction. Here are some of the key benefits:

Improved Efficiency and Productivity

Automated Dialing: Reduce manual dialing time and increase agent productivity with automated dialing features.

Call Scripting: Provide agents with pre-defined scripts to guide conversations and ensure consistency.

Call Analytics: Track key metrics like call volume, talk time, and conversion rates to identify areas for improvement.

Enhanced Customer Experience

Personalized Interactions: Use customer data to personalize conversations and provide a more tailored experience.

Consistent Messaging: Ensure consistent messaging across all agents through standardized scripts.

Improved Call Quality: Monitor calls and provide feedback to agents to improve their performance.

Increased Sales and Revenue

Lead Generation: Generate leads through targeted outbound campaigns.

Customer Retention: Proactively reach out to customers to address issues and retain their business.

Cross-Selling and Upselling: Identify opportunities to sell additional products or services to existing customers.

Improved Compliance

DNC List Scrubbing: Ensure compliance with regulations like TCPA (Telephone Consumer Protection Act) by automatically scrubbing Do Not Call lists.

Call Recording: Record calls for quality assurance, training, and compliance purposes.

Enhanced Data Insights

Analytics and Reporting: Gain valuable insights into call center performance, agent productivity, and customer behavior.

Data-Driven Decision Making: Use data to make informed decisions and optimize your outbound calling strategies.

Scalability and Flexibility

Scalability: Easily adjust your call center capacity to meet changing business needs.

Integration: Integrate with other business systems like CRM and marketing automation tools.

By leveraging the benefits of outbound call center software, businesses can improve their sales efforts, enhance customer satisfaction, and achieve their overall business goals.

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Top Customer Service Challenges in Retail and How Outsourcing Can Solve Them

In the competitive world of retail, offering exceptional customer service is more crucial than ever. Consumers expect fast, personalized, and seamless support across multiple channels, and retailers are under constant pressure to meet these expectations while managing costs. To stay ahead, many businesses are turning to Retail BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) solutions to handle their customer service needs. By outsourcing functions such as call centers, live chat, and social media support, retailers can enhance their Customer Experience Management, streamline operations, and ensure that every customer interaction is handled with efficiency and care. In this blog, we will explore the top customer service challenges in retail and discuss how outsourcing to a Retail BPO provider can help solve them.

1. Managing High Customer Expectations Across Multiple Channels

As consumers continue to demand fast, reliable, and consistent service, retailers must be prepared to offer support across various platforms. Customers now engage through multiple touchpoints—whether by phone, email, live chat, or social media. This increase in communication channels means that retailers must provide consistent, high-quality service in all these areas, which can overwhelm internal teams.

A Retail BPO provider can address this challenge by offering omnichannel support. By outsourcing to a Retail Call Center, retailers can manage customer inquiries across all platforms effectively. BPO providers use integrated systems that allow agents to seamlessly handle phone calls, chat inquiries, emails, and social media messages in one unified platform. This streamlines processes, ensuring faster response times and improving the customer experience.

Moreover, the latest Customer Experience Management (CEM) technologies allow agents to provide personalized service based on customer data, no matter which platform the customer uses. This integrated approach helps retailers meet the rising customer expectations for fast, personalized support on any channel.

2. Handling Increased Volume During Peak Seasons

Seasonal demand spikes, such as those during Black Friday, Christmas, or back-to-school sales, present another significant challenge for retailers. During these peak periods, customer service volume increases substantially, creating longer wait times, delayed responses, and overwhelmed in-house teams. These issues can lead to customer frustration and loss of business.

Outsourcing customer service to a Retail BPO partner can help retailers manage these fluctuations. A Retail Call Center can quickly scale up operations, adding more agents as demand increases. This flexibility ensures that retailers can maintain high levels of service without the need to hire and train temporary staff or invest in additional infrastructure.

By outsourcing, retailers also gain access to more advanced technology, such as automation and AI, which can assist with handling customer queries more efficiently. For example, AI-powered chatbots can manage routine inquiries during busy periods, leaving human agents free to resolve more complex issues. This combination of scalability and technology ensures that retailers can manage high volumes without sacrificing the quality of service.

3. Delivering Personalized Customer Service

In a world where consumers have access to a wealth of choices, offering personalized service is key to building loyalty and retaining customers. Retailers are increasingly expected to provide tailored recommendations, responses, and solutions that cater to individual customer needs. Achieving this level of personalization can be difficult, especially for businesses without access to the right data and technology.

A Retail BPO provider can offer the expertise and tools needed to deliver personalized customer service. With access to Customer Experience Management systems, outsourcing partners can track customer history, preferences, and behavior across channels. This information allows agents to offer more targeted recommendations, promotions, and solutions, creating a more individualized experience for each customer.

Moreover, BPO providers can use AI and machine learning to analyze customer data and predict future needs. This predictive approach allows retailers to proactively address customer concerns and offer personalized experiences that go beyond traditional customer service interactions.

4. Managing Complex Customer Inquiries

As customer inquiries become more complex, particularly around issues like returns, exchanges, product defects, or shipping delays, it can be difficult for retailers to provide quick and accurate solutions. In-house teams may struggle to handle the increasing number of complicated cases, leading to delays and dissatisfied customers.

Outsourcing customer service to a Retail BPO provider ensures that these complex inquiries are handled efficiently. Retail Call Centers are staffed with trained agents who specialize in resolving specific customer issues. These experts can handle everything from product inquiries to processing returns, while ensuring that customers receive accurate and timely resolutions.

Additionally, a Retail BPO partner can provide continuous training to agents, ensuring they are up to date with product knowledge, company policies, and customer service best practices. This training helps improve the accuracy and efficiency of responses, reducing resolution times and preventing customer frustration.

5. Maintaining Consistency Across Global Markets

For retailers operating in multiple regions, maintaining consistent service across various markets can be challenging. Different languages, cultural norms, and customer expectations can create service discrepancies, leading to inconsistent experiences for customers in different locations.

A Retail BPO provider with a global presence can help retailers offer consistent service across regions. Outsourcing customer support to a Retail Call Center that operates in multiple languages and understands regional nuances ensures that all customers receive the same high-quality service, regardless of where they are located.

Furthermore, a Retail BPO can manage time zone differences by offering 24/7 support, ensuring that customers around the world can get the assistance they need at any time. This round-the-clock availability helps maintain a positive brand image and fosters customer loyalty.

6. Gaining Insights and Improving Customer Experience

Understanding customer feedback is essential for improving service and making data-driven decisions. However, many retail businesses struggle to collect and analyze feedback effectively. Without the proper systems in place, it can be difficult to identify patterns, address recurring issues, and enhance service quality.

Retail BPO providers use advanced Customer Experience Management (CEM) systems that capture customer feedback from multiple sources, such as surveys, social media, and direct interactions. These systems analyze customer sentiment and provide valuable insights into areas of improvement. Retailers can then use this data to make informed decisions about their service offerings, streamline processes, and address customer concerns before they escalate.

By outsourcing to a Retail BPO, businesses can gain access to real-time performance metrics and feedback that are crucial for continuously improving the customer experience.

7. Reducing Operational Costs

Running an in-house customer service team can be expensive. The costs associated with hiring, training, and retaining agents, as well as the investment in technology and infrastructure, can quickly add up. For small and mid-sized retailers, these costs can be prohibitive.

Outsourcing to a Retail BPO provider can significantly reduce these operational costs. BPO providers already have the infrastructure, technology, and trained personnel in place, allowing retailers to pay for services on an as-needed basis. This eliminates the need for extensive in-house resources and reduces the overhead costs associated with running a customer service operation.

Additionally, a Retail BPO partner can leverage economies of scale, offering more cost-effective solutions while maintaining high service quality. This allows retailers to focus their resources on core business functions, such as marketing and product development, while leaving customer service to the experts.

Conclusion

In today’s retail landscape, delivering exceptional customer service is critical to success. However, retailers face numerous challenges, from managing high customer expectations across multiple channels to handling peak season demand and providing personalized support. Outsourcing customer service to a Retail BPO provider can help solve these problems by offering scalability, expertise, and advanced technology.

A Retail BPO partner can provide seamless, omnichannel support, reduce operational costs, and ensure that complex customer inquiries are handled efficiently. With the right Retail Call Center partner, retailers can improve their Customer Experience Management and create a more personalized, responsive experience for customers. By leveraging outsourcing, retailers can stay competitive, meet evolving customer demands, and drive long-term success in the retail industry.

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Predictive Dialer Software in Jaipur: Elevating Call Center Productivity

The competitive landscape of customer service and sales has intensified in recent years, making efficiency and optimized communication essential for call centers. For businesses in Jaipur, implementing predictive dialer software in Jaipur has proven to be a game-changer. Predictive dialer technology streamlines operations, boosts agent productivity, and enhances customer engagement. As a leader in communication technology, Aria Telecom offers advanced predictive dialer software solutions tailored to the needs of call centers in Jaipur, enabling them to elevate service levels and improve call outcomes significantly.

Understanding Predictive Dialer Software

Predictive dialer software automates the dialing process by calling multiple numbers simultaneously and connecting agents only when a live call is answered. This technology minimizes downtime by eliminating wait times associated with unanswered calls, busy lines, and voicemails. For call centers in Jaipur, predictive dialer software enables agents to connect with more customers in less time, making it ideal for high-volume sales, customer support, and marketing environments.

Benefits of Using Predictive Dialer Software in Jaipur

Increased Agent Efficiency: With automated dialing, agents can focus on conversations instead of manual dialing, resulting in more calls handled per hour.

Improved Call Connections: Predictive dialer software intelligently predicts agent availability and automatically connects calls, leading to higher engagement rates and customer satisfaction.

Enhanced Customer Experience: Faster call connections mean customers experience shorter hold times, creating a positive impression and better overall interaction quality.

Data-Driven Insights: Real-time call analytics provide insights into call center performance, allowing managers to make informed decisions to optimize productivity.

Aria Telecom’s Predictive Dialer Software in Jaipur

Aria Telecom’s predictive dialer software offers advanced features and flexibility tailored for Jaipur-based call centers. Whether you are a startup or a large-scale operation, Aria Telecom provides scalable solutions that adapt to your business’s needs. Our predictive dialer software in Jaipur includes built-in features such as call recording, real-time monitoring, and CRM integration, empowering call centers to streamline their workflow and enhance agent performance.

Key Features of Aria Telecom’s Predictive Dialer Software

Real-Time Monitoring: Track ongoing calls and agent activity to identify areas of improvement and maximize efficiency.

Intelligent Call Scheduling: Minimize idle time by scheduling calls based on agent availability, keeping agents engaged and productive.

CRM Integration: Integrate seamlessly with CRM systems to ensure accurate customer information is readily available during calls, improving call quality and personalization.

Compliance and DNC Filtering: Adhere to Do-Not-Call regulations with built-in DNC filters, safeguarding call centers from potential compliance issues.

Scalability: Adjust to fluctuating call volumes easily, ensuring the predictive dialer can grow with your business as it expands.

Why Call Centers in Jaipur Should Invest in Predictive Dialer Software

For call centers aiming to stay competitive, Aria Telecom’s predictive dialer software in Jaipur is an invaluable tool. By automating mundane tasks, the software frees agents to focus on customer engagement, leading to higher satisfaction rates and more productive teams. Moreover, predictive dialer technology optimizes call center operations by maximizing agent output without compromising on customer service quality.

The predictive dialer software in Jaipur also aids businesses in meeting and exceeding customer expectations, which is especially crucial in an era where quick, effective communication plays a pivotal role in retaining customer loyalty. Furthermore, with Aria Telecom’s support, call centers receive ongoing assistance, ensuring smooth software operation and helping businesses maximize their return on investment.

Conclusion

For call centers in Jaipur, Aria Telecom’s predictive dialer software in Jaipur offers a comprehensive solution to enhance productivity, boost customer engagement, and streamline operations. With automation, real-time data insights, and high scalability, Aria Telecom provides Jaipur-based call centers with the tools needed to stay competitive and achieve their communication goals effectively. Investing in predictive dialer software is not just about keeping up with industry standards; it’s about staying ahead and delivering exceptional customer experiences that make a lasting impact.