Partner Selection
Get matched with qualified contact center providers through needs analysis, RFI and RFP support, vendor questions, site visit audit guidance, and a curated partner shortlist.
Explore call center and BPO outsourcing options in Cebu City with guidance from The Connected Hive. We help you compare vetted offshore partners, balance cost savings with customer experience, and avoid vendor-selection guesswork. Cebu’s established IT-BPM talent pool and strong English-language support make it a practical choice for scaling customer care, technical support, and omnichannel programs.

Strategic BPO guidance for selecting, vetting, and optimizing outsourced contact center partners.
Get matched with qualified contact center providers through needs analysis, RFI and RFP support, vendor questions, site visit audit guidance, and a curated partner shortlist.
Outsource customer interactions across phone, email, chat, social media, customer care, sales, and technical help desk while improving flexibility and reducing operating costs.
Evaluate offshore contact center models designed to access global talent, reduce costs, and scale service capacity for customer support, acquisition, and back-office programs.
Delegate business operations such as customer support, data entry, finance and accounting, HR support, and technical help desks to specialized external providers.
Improve operations with AI, chatbots, IVR, workforce management, optimization tools, CCaaS platforms, and technology solutions aligned with HIPAA and PCI requirements.
Solve customer experience challenges through process audits, AI assessments, cost-reduction analysis, vendor selection, and flexible advisory engagements tailored to current business needs.

The Connected Hive starts by reviewing your customer experience goals, contact drivers, channels, service levels, compliance obligations, and internal constraints. This creates a practical profile for comparing Cebu City outsourcing options against your brand, culture, and operating model.
Experience supporting major healthcare, financial services, government, and enterprise customer experience programs.
Work with an advisor who understands both vendor selection and long-term customer experience outcomes.
Two decades of leadership experience across BPO, contact centers, healthcare, and customer experience strategy.
Access established contact center relationships to compare Cebu City and global outsourcing options confidently.
HIPAA and PCI knowledge helps buyers evaluate providers for regulated, sensitive customer interactions.
Guidance balances Cebu’s cost advantages with service quality, scalability, and brand alignment.
Experienced guidance for complex BPO vendor decisions.

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.
Cebu City is a major Philippine BPO market with a strong English-speaking workforce, established contact center infrastructure, and experience supporting global customer service programs. For buyers, the key is not simply choosing a low-cost provider; it is matching the right partner to your call volume, industry requirements, channels, quality standards, and compliance expectations.
Get practical guidance before choosing your next outsourcing partner.
Industry leadership within the contact center community.
Recognized association membership for customer engagement.
Healthcare technology membership supporting compliance expertise.
Share your outsourcing goals, program scope, compliance needs, and timeline. The Connected Hive will help clarify the right next step.
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.