NICE inContact

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Some have turned to AI to power virtual agents, chatbots and other self-service channels. Decreased average handle time by 10 percent. Decreased average handle time by 10 percent. Improved average speed of answer by over 50 percent at peak times.

Contact Center 120

Contact Center Virtual Agent Net Promoter Score Self Service 120

NICE inContact

MARCH 28, 2018

Integration with CRM and other applications provide a complete customer context in terms of profile, interaction and transaction data that helps agents solve customer issues right, the first time. Average Handle Time (AHT) – This is one of the most significant metrics when it comes to driving down costs.

Self Service 120

Self Service Metrics Customer Experience Contact Center 120

Playvox

MARCH 19, 2024

As NLP, ML, and conversational AI evolved, modern contact centers embrace AI-powered chatbots, virtual agents or assistants, voice recognition, and other tools to deliver self-service options to customers. This improves customer satisfaction and net promoter scores, and other key customer service metrics.

Contact Center 74

Contact Center Self Service Net Promoter Score Effort Score 74

Talkdesk

MARCH 24, 2020

An increasing number of customers prefer to use self-service channels to get their questions answered, and they want that information delivered in a truly personalized way. Knowledge Base Administrators. Knowledge base admins realize the same benefits from an AI-powered solution.

Knowledge Base 57

Knowledge Base Self Service Net Promoter Score Average Handle Time 57

Think Customers

MARCH 2, 2023

Myron said other areas where contact centers will increase technology investment in 2023 include self-service automation and conversational AI/chatbots. We see the highest concentration in strategic and minor investments planned around things like intelligent virtual agents, video chat, and augmented reality,” D’Antonio added.

Self Service 52

Self Service Contact Center Average Handle Time Roadmap 52

Think Customers

OCTOBER 4, 2021

In most cases it’s an artificially intelligent virtual agent that greets users in the corner of the screen with the option to continue the conversation with the AI or transfer to an agent. Chatbots are primarily text-based and scripted to answer specific questions. Chatbot CX wins. What is messaging?

Chatbots 52

Chatbots Self Service Contact Center Average Handle Time 52

VDS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Emerging technologies help companies reduce average handle time (AHT), increase customer satisfaction (CSAT), and increase profitability. The idea is to let technology handle mundane tasks, nuisance calls, and authentication, so your agents can focus on everything else. Intelligent Virtual Agent (IVA).

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Virtual Agent Customer Service Self Service Contact Center 52

UJET

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

AI solves this problem by routing customers to the ideal customer service solutions quickly. A customer calling to ask about store hours, for instance, may be routed to a self-service option or Virtual Agent , while more complex queries will be routed to a human agent. AI Streamlines Agent Training.

Virtual Agent 82

Virtual Agent Customer Service Gamification Contact Center 82

Oracle

OCTOBER 1, 2019

That’s a particularly attractive solution when a chatbot — also called a “virtual agent” — is offered as the initial strategy, with a live agent available as needed. No longer can brands rely on a single channel for customer service; shoppers want to communicate whenever and however they choose.

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Chatbots Customer Service Virtual Agent Self Service 74

UJET

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

AI solves this problem by routing customers to the ideal customer service solutions quickly. A customer calling to ask about store hours, for instance, may be routed to a self-service option or Virtual Agent , while more complex queries will be routed to a human agent. AI Streamlines Agent Training.

Virtual Agent 72

Virtual Agent Customer Service Gamification Contact Center 72

NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Also driving this trend is real-time analytics. For example, agents should have real-time access to their average handling time and target performance. If the agent can see which goals they are fulfilling and which require improvement, they may adjust their strategy in real time.

Call Center 52

Call Center Omni-Channel Trends Contact Center 52

NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Also driving this trend is real-time analytics. For example, agents should have real-time access to their average handling time and target performance. If the agent can see which goals they are fulfilling and which require improvement, they may adjust their strategy in real time.

Call Center 52

Call Center Omni-Channel Trends Contact Center 52

Pointillist

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Initiatives include “training staff for interactions in new channels, optimizing AI and self-service opportunities and improving integrations between touchpoints.”. Without it, you risk frustrating them with interactions that require lots of effort, long hold times and costly escalations. Which behaviors impact key metrics?

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Contact Center Customer Journeys Self Service How To 40