Partner Selection
A full needs assessment and provider vetting process that pairs your business with qualified omnichannel contact center partners for customer care, sales, technical support, or campaign-based programs.
Indianapolis organizations evaluating outsourced customer support need partners that fit compliance, budget, and brand voice. The Connected Hive helps healthcare, insurance, financial services, retail, tech, and government teams compare vetted call center and BPO options—from Midwest-friendly onshore programs to cost-efficient nearshore and offshore models—so every vendor decision is strategic, transparent, and built for scalable customer experience.

Explore vendor matching, outsourcing models, CX advisory, and technology guidance tailored to your customer support goals.
A full needs assessment and provider vetting process that pairs your business with qualified omnichannel contact center partners for customer care, sales, technical support, or campaign-based programs.
Strategic outsourcing guidance for phone, email, chat, social media, help desk, and customer care programs, with options to scale up or down as demand changes.
U.S.-based call center options for companies that prioritize cultural alignment, easier scheduling, customer familiarity, and closer management visibility across regulated or high-touch support programs.
Neighboring-country contact center solutions that balance cost savings, time-zone proximity, bilingual capabilities, and operational flexibility for growing customer experience teams.
Global BPO options designed to reduce operating costs, expand talent access, and support high-volume customer interactions while maintaining defined performance and quality expectations.
Guidance on AI, chatbots, IVR, workforce management, optimization tools, CCaaS platforms, and other contact center technologies that improve efficiency and customer engagement.

We begin by clarifying your Indianapolis customer support goals, current pain points, budget targets, channels, compliance requirements, seasonality, and internal resources. This creates a practical vendor profile before any call center recommendations are made.
See how expert partner selection supports stronger CX, smoother scaling, and smarter outsourcing decisions for growth-focused teams.
The Connected Hive simplifies complex BPO decisions with strategy, discernment, and trusted relationships.
Led by Tim Austrums, bringing 20+ years of BPO and contact center leadership.
Access established call center partners suited to Indianapolis healthcare, finance, retail, and tech demands.
HIPAA and PCI knowledge helps regulated Indianapolis teams evaluate providers with confidence.
Personalized assessments clarify costs, capabilities, and fit before vendor commitments are made.
Strategic BPO guidance led by proven executive experience.

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.
BPO vendor matching is the process of identifying, comparing, and selecting outsourced call center partners that align with your goals, budget, compliance needs, service channels, and customer experience standards. The Connected Hive evaluates options across onshore, nearshore, offshore, and hybrid models so Indianapolis businesses can choose a provider based on fit—not just price.
Get direct guidance on vendors, pricing, compliance, and fit.
Regional contact center leadership and industry involvement.
Professional association membership for customer engagement standards.
Healthcare information and member experience industry affiliation.
Share your outsourcing goals, current challenges, preferred operating model, and timeline. The Connected Hive will help clarify the right next step for selecting a vetted call center or BPO partner.
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.