Partner Selection
We match enterprise teams with best-fit contact center providers through needs assessments, RFI and RFP support, vendor questions, site visit audits, and a vetted BPO partner network.
The Connected Hive helps enterprise teams simplify complex customer experience operations with managed CX services, contact center consulting, BPO partner selection, and technology guidance. Led by 20+ years of executive contact center experience, we help healthcare, financial services, insurance, government, retail, tech, and CPG organizations improve support quality, reduce costs, and scale with confidence.

Strategic CX, outsourcing, technology, and continuity support for enterprise contact center operations.
We match enterprise teams with best-fit contact center providers through needs assessments, RFI and RFP support, vendor questions, site visit audits, and a vetted BPO partner network.
Access specialized third-party support for phone, email, chat, social, technical help desk, and customer care programs while reducing operational costs and improving scalability.
Solve complex customer experience challenges through AI assessments, agent workflow audits, cost-reduction analysis, vendor strategy, and flexible advisory engagements tailored to enterprise needs.
Optimize operations with AI, chatbots, IVR, WFM, workforce optimization, CCaaS platforms, and automated communication technologies that support PCI-DSS and HIPAA requirements.
Delegate specialized business functions such as customer support, technical help desks, data entry, finance, accounting, and HR processes to experienced external service providers.
Prepare for service disruptions with continuity planning that helps customer operations remain responsive during unexpected events, disasters, demand spikes, or critical business interruptions.

We begin with a holistic review of your customer support channels, service expectations, compliance needs, internal capabilities, technology stack, and cost drivers. This creates a clear baseline for practical CX improvements and partner decisions.
Trusted experience supporting complex CX needs for healthcare, finance, government, and enterprise organizations.
The Connected Hive brings strategic clarity, proven relationships, and practical CX execution support.
Led by Tim Austrums with 20+ years in enterprise BPO and contact center leadership.
Access an established network of qualified BPO and contact center partners matched to your needs.
Guidance accounts for HIPAA and PCI considerations vital to regulated customer interactions.
Strategic sourcing can reduce costs 20–30% versus maintaining fully in-house operations.
Led by experienced contact center strategist Tim Austrums.

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.
CX in management refers to how an organization plans, measures, and improves every customer interaction across channels, teams, systems, and vendors. In a contact center environment, CX management often includes staffing strategy, service levels, quality assurance, technology optimization, compliance, reporting, and partner governance to ensure customers receive consistent, efficient, brand-aligned support.
Connect with our team for practical guidance on your CX strategy.
Board leadership in contact center association.
Member of customer engagement professional association.
Healthcare technology and CX industry membership.
Tell us about your CX goals, current contact center model, and operational challenges. We will help clarify the right next steps.
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.