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Global BPO. Local Expertise. Measurable Results

Upstream BPO is a global business process outsourcing company headquartered in Malaysia, with delivery operations in the Philippines and Uzbekistan.

We provide customer experience and customer service outsourcing, contact centre operations, sales outsourcing, B2B lead generation, appointment setting, content moderation and trust and safety, data annotation and AI training support, back-office services, e-commerce operations, social media customer care, and finance and accounting support.

  • Min project size
    $10,000+
  • Hourly rate
    $25 - $49 / hr
  • Employees
    1,000 - 9,999
  • Locations
    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Year founded
    Founded 2014
  • Languages
  • Timezones

Overview by:

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Ahmed Qayyum
Founder & Managing Director About the Team

7 Languages that we service

  • English
  • Cantonese
  • Filipino
  • Hindi
  • Mandarin
  • Russian
  • Urdu

5 Timezones that we service

SGT
Singapore Standard Time (SGT)
ACT
Australia Central Time (ACT)
GMT
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
UTC
Universal Coordinated Time (UTC)
AST
Arabia Standard Time (AST)

3 Locations

  • Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia
  • Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia
  • Lucena , Philippines

Select Focus Area
AI Agent Development Focus
Voice AI Agents
50%
AI Agent Frameworks
30%
AI Agent Platforms & Builders
20%
AI Agent Purpose Focus
Sales & Lead Generation AI Agents
25%
Digital Workers AI Agents
20%
Workflow AI Agents
20%
General Purpose AI Agents
15%
Security AI Agents
10%
Finance AI Agents
5%
Recruitment & HR AI Agents
5%
AI Platform Integration Focus
Hubspot AI Integration
35%
Salesforce AI Integration
30%
Google Workspace AI Integration
20%
Notion AI Integration
10%
Gumloop AI Integration
5%
Cybersecurity Technologies
Okta
35%
IT Managed Services Focus
Telecom
20%
Managed Software Application & Solutions
15%
Security
15%
Governance & Compliance Assessments
10%
Network
5%
Industries
Information technology
25%
Business services
20%
Telecommunications
20%
eCommerce
15%
Financial services
10%
Advertising & marketing
5%
Medical
5%
Clients
Midmarket ($10M - $1B)
50%
Small Business (<$10M)
30%
Enterprise (>$1B)
20%

Pricing Snapshot

Min. project size $10,000+
Avg. hourly rate $25 - $49 /hr
Rating for cost 4.9 /5

What Clients Have Said

Upstream BPO offers good value for cost, with project investments ranging from $50,000 to $500,000. Clients appreciate their flexibility, responsiveness, and effective service delivery, enhancing overall productivity without the need for additional hardware or training expenses.

This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.

Most Common Project Size

< $10,000 based on 13 reviews
< $10,000 $10,000 - $49,999 $50,000 - $199,999 > $200,000

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Upstream BPO Review Insights

Overall Review Rating

5.0
  • Quality 5.0
  • Schedule 5.0
  • Cost 4.9
  • Willing to Refer 5.0

Top Mentions

Review Highlights

  • Expert Call Handling Skills

    Clients consistently praise Upstream BPO for their well-trained receptionists and thorough call handling. The team effectively manages overflow call answering services, significantly improving response rates and SLA timings. This expertise is especially evident during surges in call volume.

  • Effective Appointment Setting

    Clients appreciate Upstream BPO's appointment setting services, which are described as seamless and time-saving. The team is efficient in managing schedules and booking appointments, allowing clients to focus more on their core activities.

  • Proactive Project Management

    Upstream BPO demonstrates strong project management skills, anticipating client needs and maintaining project momentum. They ensure timely delivery of tasks and maintain effective communication through regular meetings, agendas, and messaging platforms.

  • High-Quality Lead Generation

    Upstream BPO excels in generating high-quality leads, with one client reporting over 3,000 leads, 15% resulting in opportunities and interactions. Their B2B lead research is thorough, revealing valuable insights into potential clients.

  • Room for Improvement in Call Handling

    While generally positive, some feedback indicates occasional issues with call handling that could be improved. The company is responsive to such feedback, quickly implementing changes to refine their processes.

  • Strong Communication and Availability

    Upstream BPO maintains strong communication channels with clients, using virtual meetings, emails, and messaging apps. They are available for communication at any time, ensuring smooth operation and client satisfaction.

Upstream BPO Reviews

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Call Center & Lead Generation Services for Pet Insurance Co

  • Call Center Services
  • Less than $10,000
  • Mar. 2023 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"They are real experts who adjust their procedures to suit your lead-generating initiatives."

Mar 16, 2024
CEO, Embrace Pet Insurance
Brian Macias
  • Other industries
  • Cleveland, Ohio
  • 201-500 Employees
  • Online Review

A pet insurance company has hired Upstream BPO to provide call center and lead generation services. The team is responsible for scheduling appointments with potential customers for the client.

Call Center Support for Geospatial Intelligence Firm

  • Call Center Services
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • Jan. 2023 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Throughout the process, they assume leadership and ownership."

Mar 6, 2024
Founder & CEO, pass_by
Sam Amrani
  • Information technology
  • New York City, New York
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Online Review

Upstream BPO provides a geospatial intelligence firm with call center services, from identifying qualified leads to scheduling calls. The team also offers consulting and research services.

Call Center Services for Healthcare Company

  • Call Center Services
  • Less than $10,000
  • Feb. 2023 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"They provide outstanding customer service."

Mar 4, 2024
CEO, Neuragenex
Will Bozeman
  • Medical
  • Mesa, Arizona
  • 51-200 Employees
  • Online Review

Upstream BPO provides call center services for a healthcare company. After a training session, the team handles the client's phone calls and ensures no calls are missed.

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Our Story

Upstream BPO is powered by a diverse, multilingual team across Malaysia, the Philippines and Uzbekistan. We combine customer experience expertise, sales capability, digital operations and technology-enabled processes to help clients scale with confidence. Our culture is built on teamwork, accountability, continuous learning and long-term client partnership.

Meet the Team

Ahmed Qayyum

Ahmed QayyumFounder & Managing Director

Ahmed Qayyum is the Founder of Upstream BPO, leading growth, client partnerships and global expansion across customer experience, sales outsourcing, content moderation, AI data services and back-office operations.

What Sets Us Apart

Multi-country delivery model

Malaysia headquarters with delivery operations in the Philippines and Uzbekistan for scalable regional and global support.

Long-term client partnerships

Many client relationships have continued for more than five years, reflecting reliable delivery and consistent service quality.

People, process and technology

Skilled multilingual teams, structured quality assurance and technology-enabled operations built around measurable business outcomes.

Locations (3)

Menara Manulife Kuala LumpurMalaysia 50490

1001 - 2000

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