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In-House vs. Outsourced Technical Support: The Pros & Cons
by Brett Daniel on Aug 16, 2021 10:48:58 AM
The unfortunate has happened. You've encountered a problem with your computer. You go to the manufacturer's website and navigate to the support page. You dial the number listed. You get the company's automated customer assistance system, which forces you to state a series of commands …
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