AI Assessment
Evaluate AI readiness, contact center workflows, agent processes, system utilization, and cost-reduction opportunities before investing in outbound automation or new technology.
Turn outbound calling into a scalable enterprise growth channel with an AI call agent strategy shaped by The Connected Hive’s contact center expertise. From platform selection and implementation to compliance-aware workflows and performance optimization, we help teams automate high-volume outreach, improve live-contact outcomes, reduce operational costs, and keep customer experience aligned with your brand.

AI outbound strategy, implementation, and CX consulting for enterprise contact center performance.
Evaluate AI readiness, contact center workflows, agent processes, system utilization, and cost-reduction opportunities before investing in outbound automation or new technology.
Implement AI outbound calling, IVR, CCaaS, workforce optimization, and automation tools with clear requirements, vendor alignment, and operational rollout support.
Improve outbound customer experience through process audits, performance analysis, partner guidance, and scalable advisory support for enterprise contact center teams.

We review your outbound goals, customer segments, compliance requirements, current contact center tools, and performance gaps. This creates a practical roadmap for where AI calling can improve contact rates, reduce manual effort, and protect customer experience.
Trusted experience supporting major healthcare, financial services, insurance, government, retail, technology, and CPG organizations.
The Connected Hive brings strategic clarity to enterprise AI calling decisions.
Guidance from Tim Austrums, with 20+ years leading complex BPO and contact center relationships.
Access an extensive network of vetted providers across technology, outsourcing, and contact center operations.
Solutions consider HIPAA and PCI requirements for regulated healthcare, financial, insurance, and government programs.
The focus is practical ROI: improved contact performance, lower costs, and scalable customer engagement.
Led by seasoned 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.
An enterprise AI outbound call agent is an automated voice solution designed to place outbound calls, qualify responses, route live opportunities, and support customer engagement at scale. For enterprise teams, it should be configured around campaign goals, brand tone, compliance requirements, CRM workflows, and escalation rules so automation improves productivity without weakening customer experience.
Get clear guidance before choosing your AI outbound solution.
Board involvement in contact center industry leadership.
Association membership supporting compliant customer engagement practices.
Healthcare technology association membership and industry alignment.
Share your outbound goals, current technology stack, compliance needs, and campaign volume. The Connected Hive will help identify practical next steps for AI-enabled outreach.
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.