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Contact iQ

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Overview

Creating outstanding, reliable, and cost-effective contact center experiences, driven by industry-leading insights supplied by our sister company, Connect iQ, we deliver completely unique solutions.

Whether your goal is class-leading customer service, exceptional customer retention, or the acquisition of new customers through a sales campaign, we seamlessly blend
cutting-edge technology with authentic human interactions to deliver your ambitions.

We believe our proposition is unique. Our focus is performance excellence, we ensure that every customer interaction is meaningful, making each customer feel valued and significant.

With us, you gain more than a BPO provider; you gain a flexible and experienced partner, agile at adapting to client needs.

What Contact iQ offers its clients

We provide customer service solutions for inbound and outbound voice, email, and chat support. Our integrated BPO & QA services combined traditional BPO with expert quality assurance and business insights. These insights are provided as part of the Contact iQ service offering and are delivered by our sister brand Connect iQ, who have extensive experience delivering performance improvement insight to over 40 clients globally.

We also have extensive experience of back-office operations such as refund processing, anti-money laundering (AML) vetting and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO).
We are ISO 27001 & ISO 9001 and Cyber Essentials certified thus ensuring strict regulatory compliance.

How Contact iQ outshines the competition

Enhanced Performance, delivered in partnership with our sister company, Connect iQ, we consistently achieve improved speed to competency and enhanced BAU service delivery in comparison to other BPO providers or in-house operations. By leveraging Connect iQ's expertise we consistently deliver;
- Improved agent speed to competency by up to 40%
- Reduced AHT on CX campaigns by ~10%
- Increased CSAT score on CX campaigns by ~ 12%
- Our people focused approach leads to high eNPS (+25), increased attendance (97%) and reduced attrition (annualised 22%)

Our management team has over 65 years combined experience in designing and delivering operational solutions by utilising a bespoke approach underpinned by class-leading performance improvement insights.

Contact iQ company structure

Contact iQ is a privately owned BPO which was founded in 2019 by the Managing Director - Steve Thompson. The remaining shareholder is a South African national Mr Kurt Kin.

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Block B, 1 Montgomery Drive, Mount Edgecombe, 4302, Umhlanga, Kwa-Zulu Natal
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2019
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South Africa
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Admin Support, Back Office Support, Build-Operate-Transfer, Business Compliance, Customer Service, Data Analytics and AI, Full service BPO, Inbound & Outbound, Outsourcing Consultancy

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About Contact iQ: Review and comparison

Contact iQ is a boutique contact center founded in 2019, headquartered in Durban, South Africa. It primarily specializes in tailor-made customer engagement solutions for the financial services sector. Throughout the years, it has expanded its contact center services to a broad range of industries by adapting to each client’s unique operational and service requirements. 

Contact iQ stands out in the BPO market by combining personalized service with data-driven strategies. 

Through a strategic partnership with its sister company, Connect iQ, the team gains access to advanced quality management, compliance insights, and business optimization tools—driving consistent and measurable results. 

Clients benefit from Contact iQ’s agile service model, which combines cutting-edge technology with meaningful human interactions to enhance customer satisfaction, increase retention, and foster growth through targeted sales campaigns. 

Every solution is designed to align with the client’s strategic goals, enhancing both efficiency and brand value. 

Contact iQ’s size allows for hands-on leadership, rapid adaptability, and a strong focus on performance excellence. This lean, responsive structure empowers the team to deliver high-impact, cost-effective contact center services that outperform industry benchmarks, without compromising the personal touch that sets the company apart.

Contact iQ Outsourcing

Contact iQ delivers agile and scalable outsourcing solutions through its global network of offices in South Africa, the UK, the US, and Australia. Its international footprint allows the company to support clients across multiple time zones while maintaining consistent service quality. 

Contact iQ is backed by a team of skilled contact center professionals, helping organizations streamline operations and enhance customer experience.

Clients benefit from measurable performance improvements, including: 

  • 40% reduction in agent speed to competency
  • 10% drop in average handling time on customer experience campaigns
  • 12% increase in CSAT scores

While Contact iQ’s foundation lies in the financial services sector, the company has successfully expanded into telecommunications, energy, travel, and hospitality. Its flexible outsourcing model adapts to industry-specific demands, delivering high-impact results across every campaign.

Contact iQ’s BPO services and pricings

Contact iQ’s contact center solutions include the following services: 

  • Customer Service
  • Customer Retention
  • New Acquisition (Inbound and Outbound)
  • Back Office Processing and Case Management

Clients can leverage these services through the following communication channels:

  • Voice (Inbound and Outbound)
  • Chat
  • Email
  • Social Media
  • Omnichannel

Contact iQ’s pricing

Contact iQ offers competitive pricing according to the specific needs of each client, delivering value-driven contact center solutions. Connect with Contact iQ’s experts by completing the inquiry form on the company’s website to explore service options and pricing details.

How Contact iQ outshines its competition

Contact iQ’s close partnership with Connect iQ provides a strong foundation for delivering outstanding results tailored to client needs. 

Here’s how Contact iQ stands apart from other competition:

Exceptional performance

Contact iQ operates as a boutique provider, treating each client with equal priority. By leveraging Connect iQ’s industry-leading quality, compliance, and insight capabilities, the company achieves rapid agent competency and maintains consistently high performance levels.

Unique staff and management

The company invests heavily in employee benefits, fostering a positive work environment that drives high attendance and engagement. Low attrition rates reflect a motivated workforce, which directly contributes to improved service quality and client satisfaction.

Flexible and experienced partner

Contact iQ adapts quickly to evolving client requirements, offering agility and expertise across all contact center operations. Flexibility allows the company to tailor solutions effectively, meeting diverse business goals.

Certified quality and security

Contact iQ holds LRQA certifications for ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 27001, reflecting a strong commitment to quality management and data security standards.

This combination of strengths makes Contact iQ a standout partner in the contact center industry.

Key executives

Steve Thompson (Founder and Managing Director)

Steve spent more than 15 years leading Audit and Security for global organizations before transitioning to the BPO sector. 

In 2011, he developed a Quality Assurance and performance insight business model that laid the groundwork for his entrepreneurial journey. 

In 2019, Steve founded Contact iQ PTY (Ltd), which operates under two brands: Contact iQ and Connect iQ. He leads the company as Founder and Managing Director, driving innovation and operational excellence.

Contact iQ reviews and comparisons

Contact iQ is an innovative contact center solutions provider in South Africa. 

While we currently do not have any reviews for this company, we suggest a comparison of the firm to other premier contact center providers in the country, as well as other third-party solutions providers located in the UK, the US, and Australia.

Contact iQ’s contact information

Contact iQ’s main headquarters is located in:

Headquarters location Block B, 1 Montgomery Drive, Mount Edgecombe, 4302, Umhlanga, Kwa-Zulu Natal

Further, you may virtually reach out the company through the following contact information:

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In addition, you may email them at [email protected] or call +27 31 023 0927.

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