Partner Vetting
We assess your needs and connect you with vetted BPO and contact center providers, including support for RFIs, RFPs, vendor questions, audits, and long-term partnership fit.
The Connected Hive helps companies simplify global outsourcing decisions with expert BPO and contact center guidance. From offshore, nearshore, and onshore partner selection to CX consulting and technology strategy, we connect your business with vetted providers that align with your goals, compliance needs, customer expectations, and cost-saving targets.

Strategic outsourcing guidance for contact centers, BPO programs, CX improvement, compliance, and technology-enabled operations.
We assess your needs and connect you with vetted BPO and contact center providers, including support for RFIs, RFPs, vendor questions, audits, and long-term partnership fit.
Delegate customer care, sales, chat, email, social media, and help desk operations to specialized providers while improving flexibility, service coverage, and cost efficiency.
Outsource operational functions such as customer support, data entry, finance, HR, and technical help desk tasks so internal teams can focus on core business priorities.
Access distant global talent pools for cost-effective customer support and operational programs, with the potential for meaningful savings compared with in-house staffing models.
Balance cost savings with geographic proximity, stronger time zone alignment, and easier collaboration by sourcing contact center support from nearby international markets.
Improve contact center performance with AI, chatbots, IVR, workforce management, CCaaS platforms, and automation solutions designed to reduce costs and enhance CX.

We examine your business goals, customer experience gaps, service channels, compliance needs, volume forecasts, and budget. This creates a practical outsourcing roadmap instead of forcing your program into a generic vendor model.
Trusted by organizations seeking smarter vendor relationships, scalable support, and measurable customer experience improvement.
The Connected Hive brings executive-level strategy, trusted relationships, and practical outsourcing guidance.
Two decades of executive BPO experience guide every vendor recommendation and outsourcing strategy.
Access a strong network of qualified contact centers, BPO firms, vendors, and technology providers.
We balance your goals, culture, brand, compliance needs, and customer expectations before recommending partners.
HIPAA and PCI knowledge supports careful partner evaluation for regulated industries and sensitive programs.
Expert guidance led by founder 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.
A global outsourcing company helps businesses delegate operational work to external providers located in domestic, nearshore, or offshore markets. These partners may handle customer support, technical help desk, data processing, finance, HR, or contact center programs. The Connected Hive acts as an advisor, helping companies assess needs, compare vetted providers, and choose outsourcing models that align with cost, compliance, service quality, and customer experience goals.
Get clear guidance before choosing your outsourcing partner.
Board involvement in Midwest contact center leadership.
Membership supporting compliant customer engagement practices.
Healthcare technology membership supporting industry insight.
Tell us about your outsourcing goals, current challenges, volume, compliance needs, and timeline. We’ll help identify the right path forward and clarify what type of partner model fits your business.
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.