subject: 2011 Trends To Watch Crm Outsourcing --- Aarkstore Enterprise [print this page] An overview of the 2011 trends that we anticipate will pervade the CRM outsourcing space, including social media, margin management, and vertical opportunities. This is key reading for any contact center outsourcer and its clients.
Scope of this research
Learn about how social media can be used in the CRM outsourcing space through 2011. Understand where CRM outsourcers can source new vertical revenue opportunities through the coming 12 months. Identify how both demand for CRM outsourcing services and margins will shift in 2011.
Research and analysis highlights
Social media is potentially set to make major gains in the CRM oustourcing space in 2011, but potential obstacles could pop up.
Several opportunities are available for CRM outsourcers in government, utilities, and healthcare in 2011.
CRM outsourcing demand and margins are expected to remain tight in 2011.
Key reasons to purchase this research
What are the main sector-based opportunities that CRM outsourcers can leverage in 2011? How will social media play out for contact center outsourcers and their clients in 2011? What are the trends that CRM outsourcers need to anticipate around demand and margins in 2011?
Table of Contents :
SUMMARY
Catalyst
Publishers View
Key messages
BUSINESS TRENDS AND SERVICE ENABLERS
Being prepared is key to profiting through 2011
GROWTH OF CRM OUTSOURCING WILL REMAIN TEPID IN 2011
Slow growth means limited demand for CRM services in Western markets
Stagnant economic rebound
Ongoing negative consumer confidence
New revenue opportunities in developing markets
CRM MARGINS ARE LIKELY TO STAY TIGHT THROUGH 2011
Concern about shrinking revenues
Reluctance to use lower-cost business models
Lower client tolerance for price increases
Reduced profitability in order to maintain clients
NEW OPPORTUNITIES EXIST IN EMERGING VERTICALS
Overview
Government
Healthcare
Utilities
SOCIAL MEDIA WILL BECOME A MAINSTREAM (BUT NICHE) CHANNEL
Melding social networking with operational realities
Social media is more pervasive than ever
2011 will see the start of social media CRM revolution
Rationalization of this business channel is also likely
RECOMMENDATIONS
Closely monitor economic changes to help project CRM service demand
Identify new business possibilities in emerging economies
Attack immature vertical markets aggressively
Explore social media service opportunities thoroughly
APPENDIX
Further reading
Methodology
Author
Our Consultancy
Disclaimer
TABLES
Table: 2011 CRM outsourcing priorities
Table: Major market CRM outsourcing forecast, 20092015
FIGURES
Figure: Global GDP growth forecasts, 20092011
Figure: 2Q10 consumer confidence in major developed economies
Figure: Global GDP growth forecasts, 20092011
Figure: Industry CRM outsourcing growth rates, 20092015
