The document is a report from DMG Consulting that examines top contact center initiatives and trends for 2014. Some of the key findings include: - Improving agent productivity and increasing self-service were the top priorities for both companies currently using cloud-based systems and those planning to adopt them. - Voice, email, and web chat were the most common channels currently supported, though many companies planned to add social media channels in the next 18 months. - Cost savings, scalability, and disaster recovery were the main drivers for purchasing cloud-based solutions, while security, reliability and customization were the biggest concerns. - Vendor responsiveness to change requests and an inability to perform custom integrations or