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Trends, data, and case studies on the state of customer support - what teams are adopting and what it delivers.

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Support team leader reviewing AI quality assurance dashboards and an open exception queue alongside a printed QA rubric
Live Chat Software Sep 9, 2026

Where AI-only QA still leaves support leaders doing the work

AI quality assurance mis-scores empathy failures, policy exceptions, and novel complaints. See the three categories support leaders still review manually.

Michael Kansky Read
Customer support agent switching between multiple software tools on dual monitors at a busy office desk
Help Desk Software Sep 5, 2026

Support agents lose 12 minutes to tool-switching per ticket

In workflow teardowns across 40+ support teams, agents average 4.7 systems per ticket and spend 12 of 14 minutes on context-gathering. Find out what to measure and fix.

Michael Kansky Read
Support team leader scoring a vendor evaluation matrix for lock-in risk
Live Chat Software Aug 26, 2026

Score a support tool's lock-in risk (0-100)

Score any support platform's lock-in risk from 0-100 across export quality, API access, contracts, and re-training cost. Run the scorecard before you renew.

Michael Kansky Read
Small support team reviewing overnight live chat coverage gaps on their dashboards
Live Chat Software Aug 24, 2026

Why 24/7 Live Chat Rarely Pays Off for Small Teams

24/7 live chat costs small teams $225K+ a year but rarely pays off. See the staffing math and smarter alternatives that cut costs. Run the numbers first.

Michael Kansky Read
Customer support agent reviewing AI-powered live chat software with data privacy security overlay on screen
Live Chat Software Aug 24, 2026

Does Your Support Tool Train AI on Customer Chats?

Most AI support tools train on your customer conversations by default. Learn which vendors do it, how to opt out, and what to negotiate in your Data Processing Agreement.

Michael Kansky Read
Customer support specialist organizing knowledge base documentation alongside AI chat tools in a modern office environment
Knowledge Base Software Aug 24, 2026

Do You Still Need a Knowledge Base if You Have AI?

AI queries your knowledge base, not replaces it. Learn RAG architecture, Living vs Snapshot KB structure, and how support teams maintain accuracy at scale.

Michael Kansky Read
Business leader presenting support software payback analysis to executives in a modern conference room
AI Support Agents Aug 24, 2026

Payback Window: Justifying Support Software Spend to Leadership

Build a support software payback case CFOs approve in 2026. Learn the three-number format, vendor credibility checklist, and break-even timeline strategy.

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