Expert National Call Center Services

Scale customer care without building a costly in-house operation. The Connected Hive helps organizations nationwide identify, compare, and launch call center partners for phone, email, chat, social, help desk, and customer support programs. With deep BPO experience, vetted provider relationships, and HIPAA/PCI insight, we simplify complex outsourcing decisions while targeting better service, flexibility, and measurable cost savings.

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Our National Call Center Services

Explore outsourcing, partner matching, technology, and BPO solutions built for scalable national customer experience programs.

Contact Center Outsourcing

Match with vetted BPO providers for phone, email, chat, social, help desk, customer care, and sales programs, using flexible onshore, nearshore, offshore, or hybrid delivery models.

Partner Selection

Get a full needs assessment, provider shortlist, RFI/RFP support, vendor questions, and selection guidance designed to identify the best-fit contact center partner for your program.

Onshore Support

Access domestic contact center support that can improve cultural alignment, communication, scheduling coordination, and quality oversight for customer service, sales, and regulated support environments.

Nearshore Support

Evaluate neighboring-country contact center options that balance cost savings, proximity, time-zone alignment, language capabilities, and scalability for growing customer support operations.

Offshore Support

Explore global contact center partners that can reduce operational costs, expand staffing capacity, and provide specialized support while maintaining program requirements and service expectations.

Technology Solutions

Assess and implement contact center technologies such as AI, chatbots, IVR, WFM, workforce optimization, CCaaS platforms, and automation aligned with HIPAA and PCI requirements.

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Our Call Center Selection Process

Assess Business Goals and Requirements

We begin with a holistic review of your customer experience goals, program volume, channels, compliance requirements, culture, budget, and service expectations. This creates a clear scorecard for evaluating the right national call center partner.

Map the Right Outsourcing Model

Vet Partners and Compare Proposals

Launch, Optimize, and Scale

Proven Enterprise Experience

Client Experience

Trusted guidance informed by work with major healthcare, financial services, government, and enterprise organizations.

"Tim is an expert in strategic thinking, relationship management and sales. His network of contact centers & experts in the industry make him an invaluable resource for anyone he works with. I knew him before he started his own business. It's been amazing to see him start his own firm..."

Hannah Maher, CLCS
The Connected Hive Difference

Why Choose The Connected Hive?

The Connected Hive brings strategy, transparency, and proven industry relationships to complex outsourcing decisions.

Decades of Expertise

Led by Tim Austrums’ 20+ years navigating national BPO, healthcare, finance, and government programs.

Vetted Network

Access established contact center partners across onshore, nearshore, offshore, and hybrid delivery models.

Compliance Insight

HIPAA and PCI knowledge helps protect sensitive customer, member, patient, and payment interactions.

Cost Discipline

Outsourcing guidance targets 20–30% savings while preserving service quality, flexibility, and brand fit.

Meet The Connected Hive

Strategic guidance led by experienced BPO leadership.

Portrait of Tim Austrums, Founder and CEO of The Connected Hive

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the National Contact Centre Network?

A National Contact Centre Network generally refers to a connected group of contact center providers capable of serving customers across regions, time zones, channels, and program types. For buyers, the value is access to capacity, specialized skills, redundancy, and scalable support. The Connected Hive helps organizations navigate this landscape by matching business requirements with vetted BPO and contact center partners.

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Can The Connected Hive help choose onshore, nearshore, or offshore support?

Are national call center partners HIPAA and PCI compliant?

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Still Have Call Center Questions?

Get practical guidance before choosing your next call center partner.

Recognized Memberships

Awards and Recognition

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MWCCA Board Leadership

Board role supporting contact center industry standards.

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PACE Association Member

Association membership focused on customer engagement excellence.

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HIMSS Association Member

Healthcare technology membership supporting informed CX guidance.

Ready to Find the Right Call Center Partner?

Tell us about your customer support goals, current challenges, volume, channels, and compliance requirements. The Connected Hive will help you understand practical next steps for evaluating national call center partners.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +1 952-500-0806.