Partner Selection
Get matched with qualified contact center providers through needs assessment, RFI and RFP support, vendor questions, site visit audits, and strategic guidance for long-term outsourcing success.
Find the right call center partner with expert guidance built for outsourcing buyers. The Connected Hive helps organizations evaluate onshore, nearshore, offshore, and technology-enabled contact center options, aiming for stronger customer experience, scalable support, and 20–30% savings versus in-house teams while navigating compliance, vendor fit, and operational complexity with confidence.

Strategic outsourcing guidance, vetted partner matching, technology consulting, and scalable call center solutions for complex buyer needs.
Get matched with qualified contact center providers through needs assessment, RFI and RFP support, vendor questions, site visit audits, and strategic guidance for long-term outsourcing success.
Outsource customer care, phone support, email, chat, social engagement, and help desk operations to vetted providers across onshore, nearshore, offshore, or hybrid delivery models.
Improve customer experience, reduce engagement costs, and assess operations through AI readiness reviews, agent process audits, system evaluations, and flexible advisory support.
Evaluate and implement contact center technologies including AI, chatbots, IVR, workforce management, workforce optimization, CCaaS platforms, and automation that meet PCI-DSS and HIPAA expectations.
Delegate specific business processes such as customer support, technical help desks, data entry, finance, accounting, or human resources so internal teams can focus on core priorities.
Maintain critical customer operations during disruptions with disaster recovery and business continuity planning designed to keep support programs resilient when unexpected events occur.

The engagement begins with a holistic review of your business goals, customer journey, volumes, channels, compliance requirements, cost targets, and brand expectations, creating a clear profile of what the right call center partner must deliver.
Trusted experience supporting major healthcare, financial services, government, insurance, and customer experience organizations.
The Connected Hive helps buyers make confident outsourcing decisions with clarity and practical expertise.
Two decades of executive BPO leadership guide every buyer assessment and vendor recommendation.
Access established relationships with qualified contact centers, vendors, and specialized BPO providers.
Strategic evaluations address cost, culture, compliance, customer experience, operations, and long-term scalability.
Guidance includes HIPAA and PCI considerations for regulated healthcare, finance, and government programs.
Experienced guidance from a proven contact center strategist.

Founder and CEO
Tim Austrums is the Founder and CEO of The Connected Hive, bringing over twenty years of executive and leadership experience in the BPO and contact center industry. Based in Edina, MN, Tim has built a distinguished career working with leading organizations such as Humana, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Discover, Ameriprise, and government agencies including FEMA and the State of Louisiana. He specializes in healthcare member experience, contact center strategy, and negotiating multi-million dollar client and vendor relationships. A sharp strategist and skilled closer of $5–6 million dollar deals, Tim founded The Connected Hive to serve businesses with the personalized, expert guidance they need to navigate the complexities of the contact center and BPO landscape. His commitment to impeccability, transparency, and human connection drives every client engagement.
A call center service handles customer interactions on behalf of a business, typically through phone support and often through email, chat, social media, or technical help desks. For outsourcing buyers, the goal is to improve customer experience, reduce operating costs, add specialized expertise, and scale support capacity without building or managing a full in-house operation.
Get practical guidance before choosing your next contact center partner.
Regional contact center leadership and industry involvement.
Professional association supporting customer engagement standards.
Healthcare technology association membership supporting informed guidance.
Share your outsourcing goals, service volumes, compliance needs, and timeline. The Connected Hive will help assess your options and identify call center partners aligned with your brand, budget, and customer experience expectations.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +1 952-500-0806.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +1 952-500-0806.