Contact Outsourcing
Match with vetted providers for phone, email, chat, social support, technical help desk, sales, and customer care across onshore, nearshore, offshore, or hybrid delivery models.
Choosing the right remote call center outsourcing partner is complex, especially when quality, compliance, scalability, and cost all matter. The Connected Hive helps businesses compare vetted onshore, nearshore, offshore, and hybrid contact center options, matching each program to providers with the right experience, technology, and operational fit—often helping reduce costs versus in-house teams.

Strategic outsourcing guidance for selecting, evaluating, and launching the right remote contact center partner.
Match with vetted providers for phone, email, chat, social support, technical help desk, sales, and customer care across onshore, nearshore, offshore, or hybrid delivery models.
Receive expert support selecting qualified call center partners through needs assessment, provider matching, RFI/RFP guidance, vendor questions, and site visit audit preparation.
Find same-country contact center solutions that support cultural alignment, easier communication, familiar customer expectations, and simplified scheduling for sensitive or high-touch programs.
Balance cost savings with proximity through neighboring-country contact center partners that can offer time-zone compatibility, scalability, and strong customer support capabilities.
Access global call center talent for cost-effective support, often helping businesses reduce operational expenses while maintaining scalable customer service capacity.
Evaluate and implement contact center technologies including AI, chatbots, IVR, workforce management, workforce optimization, CCaaS platforms, and compliant automation solutions.

The Connected Hive reviews your channels, volumes, customer expectations, compliance needs, technology, budget, and growth plans to define what the right remote contact center partner must deliver from day one.
Guidance shaped by experience with leading healthcare, financial services, government, and enterprise organizations.
The Connected Hive brings clarity, transparency, and industry knowledge to complex outsourcing decisions.
Led by Tim Austrums, with 20+ years in executive BPO and contact center roles.
Access hand-selected providers across onshore, nearshore, offshore, and hybrid outsourcing models.
Guidance reflects HIPAA and PCI requirements for regulated healthcare, finance, and insurance programs.
Strategic assessments align provider choice with budget, technology, culture, and customer experience goals.
Expert guidance from a seasoned contact center leader.

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.
The best companies for call center WFH are providers with secure remote infrastructure, strong workforce management, reliable QA programs, and proven experience in your industry. The Connected Hive helps buyers compare vetted remote-capable BPO partners across onshore, nearshore, offshore, and hybrid models, with attention to compliance, technology, agent training, scalability, and cultural fit.
Get expert guidance before shortlisting your next call center partner.
Leadership role in regional contact center community.
Association membership supporting customer engagement excellence.
Healthcare technology association membership and industry alignment.
Share your program goals, volume, channels, compliance needs, and timeline. The Connected Hive will help clarify your options and next best step.
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.