Collection agencies are rarely early technology adopters, but those that drop legacy platforms in favor of modern software platforms can no longer be called early adopters - now they're just being competitive and protecting their business. Take the plunge into modernity!

Debt collection agencies are under constant competitive pressure and clients are getting more savvy about what the market has to offer. Client portals, performance reports, file uploads, and compliance tools are available to those agencies that invest in their business. Don't get left behind!

Technologies like text messaging, voicemail drops, virtual agents, chatbots, and IVR are changing debt collection strategies. While regulations struggle to keep up, technology is ready to help agencies or departments launch into the future right now.

Collecting debts through communication channels like text messaging or email have long been rejected as too risky but debtors are increasingly more comfortable with those methods than live phone calls. Solutions are available to meet consumer preferences and stay compliant with regulations.

If you really think about it, your debt collection agency or department is swimming in data your team collects. And you can add more data from outside companies! What will differentiate your company from your competitors is how you use those data and insights because that's where all the power lies.

Leadership in the ARM debt collection industry may not be life or death of individuals, but decisions can impact the growth or demise of a business, which in turn affects the lives of employees or clients in profound ways. Modern debt collection software helps businesses act on big decisions.

Optimism and hope were the two words for the ACA conference in Nashville, TN in July. Collection agencies are optimistic about the industry, their businesses, and new technologies to advance their goals.

The ACA International annual conference provides industry information, training, and opportunities for networking invaluable to the debt collection professional. Come visit InterProse at Booth 223 in the vendor space. InterProse is a Silver Sponsor for the 2018 Nashville ACA Conference.

In the debt recovery industry, CIA stands for Communication, Integrity, and Availability. This is an acronym Jeremy Mapes promotes to prioritize issues when evaluating web based software platforms. Your vendor should be able to detail how data is protected, backed up, and accessed by trusted users.

Regulation in the debt collection market is inconsistent and frustrating for agency owners. Calls for consistency in the regulatory environment has become a chorus over the years, but with no coordination between the various regulatory agencies. Leadership changes to the CFPB bring new hope. Or not.