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F\u00f6retaget \u00e4r specialiserat p\u00e5 kundservicetj\u00e4nster f\u00f6r kommunikations- och f\u00f6rs\u00e4kringsbranschen. Afnis kundl\u00f6sningar levereras via flera kundkanaler inklusive inkommande telefon, webbchatt, social media och back office. 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