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.

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.

The costs of NOT modernizing debt collection software could be greater than buying new software. Be more efficient and competitive by reducing costs, automating redundant actions, providing more resources for clients and consumers. Replace old collection software with a modern, future-proof option.

Data security is only as good as the weakest point of protection. The weakest link in security is usually the people using the software that holds the data. Education, vigilance and training are what keep employees from getting into trouble. Process compliance is a constant concern for data security

Data analytics can supercharge debt collection activities by utilizing a company's own data and/or adding data enrichment services to clean or augment records. Targeted, focused efforts through objective data analytics means more efficient activity and higher collection rates.

TCPA enforcement changes are coming as the DC Court of Appeals rolls back FCC overreach. Compliance burdens will likely go down, but that should not stop businesses from doing the right thing. Getting clarity on the rules for TCPA compliance will only help the ARM industry do its job.