BlueOcean

OCTOBER 4, 2023

We would wager, that even with the evolution of AI, brands serving consumers in the Americas will continue to benefit from providing support in French, Spanish, and, for some organizations, Portuguese through a live agent model. and, obviously, for brands serving consumers in Mexico and South America, Spanish is a necessity.

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Contact Center Customer Care Average Handle Time Consumers 310

BlueOcean

JANUARY 9, 2018

Siri, Alexa, and OK Google… these are the virtual interactions that Sci-Fi movies have portrayed for decades past. These technologies are sparking new expectations in today’s consumers on an almost daily basis. Forget AI being the future of the contact center. AI is the now of the contact center.

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Omni-Channel Customer Care Contact Center Case Study 191

Lumoa

JUNE 23, 2021

In the age of smartphones, where support is only a click away, consumers have massive expectations when it comes to customer service. In the past, contact centers could stay ahead of the curve as long as they ensured to utilize the right solutions and tools to service customers.

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Trends Self Service Contact Center Omni-Channel 195

UJET

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Contact centers have more in common with sports teams than you might think. And there’s a very simple way to unlock each of your customer service agent’s full potential—give them a rock-star number two player. Don’t worry, we’re not suggesting you double your workforce; we’re suggesting you give your agents a virtual sidekick.

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Virtual Agent Customer Service Self Service Average Handle Time 72

UJET

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Contact centers have more in common with sports teams than you might think. And there’s a very simple way to unlock each of your customer service agent’s full potential—give them a rock-star number two player. Don’t worry, we’re not suggesting you double your workforce; we’re suggesting you give your agents a virtual sidekick.

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Virtual Agent Customer Service Self Service Average Handle Time 72

TechSee

AUGUST 14, 2018

This article underlines the value of DSS in customer service and focuses on the potential computer vision brings to call/chat centers, where providing a positive customer experience (CX) at scale is critical to success in the current competitive business climate. Current state of DSS in contact centers.

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Contact Center System Average Handle Time Virtual Agent 95

Solvvy

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

I’m pleased to share the first result of our shared vision, which centers around rapid innovation and a total focus on delivering happiness. Zoom Virtual Agent , an intelligent conversational AI chatbot solution, uses natural language processing and machine learning to accurately understand and painlessly resolve issues for customers.

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Virtual Agent Meeting Contact Center Chatbots 62

NICE inContact

MARCH 28, 2019

In our NICE inContact CX Transformation Benchmark , chat has the highest satisfaction of all channels with 47% of consumers saying they were very satisfied with chat, as it provides convenient, quick, and helpful service. Consumers have already accepted chat! Consumers have already accepted chat! What’s the point?

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Chatbots Self Service Virtual Agent Contact Center 149

TechSee

JANUARY 14, 2020

The global drive toward digital transformation has made its mark on contact center processes and operations, with Salesforce predicting last year that the use of AI by customer service teams would see a 143% increase by 2020. Why agents are embracing the change. Why Computer Vision AI is central to call center automation.

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Call Center Self Service Virtual Agent Contact Center 124

AWS Machine Learning

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Contact centers are using artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing (NLP) technologies to build a personalized customer experience and deliver effective self-service support through conversational bots. We end by explaining how contact centers can keep AI models up to date using Talkdesk AI Trainer.

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Self Service Contact Center Virtual Agent Chatbots 77

UJET

DECEMBER 2, 2020

The current generation of self-service solutions, intelligent virtual agents (IVAs), are smart, omni-channel systems that automate many types of inquiries. But these solutions should be supported by live agents who are available to step in when the IVA solution or customer reaches the limits of their ability to resolve an issue.

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Omni-Channel Contact Center Self Service Virtual Agent 72

TechSee

JANUARY 14, 2020

The global drive toward digital transformation has made its mark on contact center processes and operations, with Salesforce predicting last year that the use of AI by customer service teams would see a 143% increase by 2020. Redefining Contact Center Agents’ Careers. How Call Centers Leverage Collaborative AI.

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Self Service Virtual Agent Contact Center Call Center 109

BlueOcean

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

One of our most popular blog posts focuses on which contact center predictions from the past few years have come true in the world of outsourced customer service. Can we Evolve Customer Experience to Keep Pace with Changing Consumer Habits?

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Customer Service Contact Center Call Center Self Service 136

Avaya

OCTOBER 25, 2018

It’s the spookiest time of the year, and not just because contact centers like yours are about to head full bore into the holiday rush. Halloween is coming, and to get into the spirit, we’re here to help you overcome some common contact center terrors: WFH Agents.

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Contact Center Omni-Channel Virtual Agent Communication 64

Playvox

MARCH 19, 2024

Some of the most common uses of AI have been game changers: Virtual assistants like Siri guiding us on our way and finding information in an instant Fraud detection from our financial institutions Medical diagnoses and healthcare Contact centers are no exception and stand to gain significant business and operational benefits from AI.

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Contact Center Self Service Net Promoter Score Effort Score 74

TechSee

APRIL 21, 2021

consumers have required assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. These growing call volumes – coupled with the continuous need for cost optimizations – have driven the demand and adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in call centers. AI Call Center Solutions that Drive Value. AI-Driven Agent Decision Support.

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Call Center Self Service Innovation Contact Center 136

Playvox

JANUARY 13, 2022

If your contact center is planning for the future, be sure to make employee experience and getting the right technology in place top priorities. We recently participated in a discussion with two industry experts that focused on megatrends that will impact contact centers in 2022. Technology always needs focus.

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Contact Center Trends Omni-Channel CRM 79

Cyara

JULY 21, 2021

According to this recent Qualtrics study that examined more than 2,000 consumers, 100 contact center agents, and thousands of customer journeys, it only takes one interaction with a contact center to change how 78% of consumers feel about a company… permanently. That’s it. A single interaction.

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Contact Center Customer Journeys Study Consumers 67

AWS Machine Learning

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

The rise of artificial intelligence technologies enables organizations to adopt and improve self-service capabilities in contact center operations to create a more proactive, timely, and effective customer experience. As a result, customers benefit from reduced wait time and faster call resolution time, especially during peak hours.

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Virtual Agent Call Flow Self Service Contact Center 77

NobelBiz

JANUARY 10, 2021

Mobility, flexibility, automation… the development of chatbots is the inevitable result of a ten-year technological convergence that has swept across all companies and contact centers. What are its advantages for contact centers? Why do call centers need a chatbot? How does a chatbot function? What is a chatbot?

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Contact Center Chatbots Virtual Agent Call Center 52

UJET

DECEMBER 2, 2020

The current generation of self-service solutions, intelligent virtual agents (IVAs), are smart, omni-channel systems that automate many types of inquiries. But these solutions should be supported by live agents who are available to step in when the IVA solution or customer reaches the limits of their ability to resolve an issue.

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Omni-Channel Contact Center Self Service Virtual Agent 56

TechSee

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Millennial consumer attributes. According to Accenture , Millennials have overtaken Baby Boomers as the largest consumer demographic, expected to account for 30% of retail sales — that’s $1.4 Support the DIY culture: Focus on consumer enablement and empowerment through self-service. AI-powered virtual agents.

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Omni-Channel Self Service Customer Service Virtual Agent 359

UJET

MARCH 22, 2021

Changes in Consumer Behaviors. Today, we see smartphones in the hands of over 80% of consumers, we spend on average more than 5hrs / day on our phones. The second significant change to consumer behavior is a little more recent. Consumers today spend more time on their smartphone and they yearn for convenience. 5hrs / day.

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Virtual Agent Self Service Contact Center Customer Journeys 82

Interactions

JUNE 25, 2020

The pandemic has accelerated the shift in consumer behavior. It takes decades to change consumer behavior, but this pandemic has done it in a matter of weeks. It has forced consumers to put aside whatever hesitations they had with online shopping and embrace it with both arms. Virtual Agents can help.

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Self Service Virtual Agent Customer Journeys Contact Center 71

UJET

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

No matter how friendly, helpful, and professional your agent is, if your customer engagements are lengthy and repetitive, your customers aren’t going to be happy. AI customer service tools streamline repetitive and/or time-consuming tasks and workflows so your agents can focus on what they’re best at: helping people.

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Virtual Agent Customer Service Gamification Contact Center 82

NICE inContact

MAY 21, 2019

Research indicates that consumers are showing increased interest in leveraging tools that enable them to help themselves. According to research by Microsoft, 90% of consumers now expect a brand or organisation to offer a self-service portal for customer support. What Does It Take to Compete for Today’s Global Consumers?

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Self Service Strategy Virtual Agent Chatbots 136

NobelBiz

MARCH 11, 2025

Chatbots These AI-powered virtual agents handle simple interactions, answering FAQs or performing tasks like scheduling appointments. They’re ideal for common questions, freeing up human agents to handle more complex issues. Lets break down the key technologies at play. Humans connect emotionally in ways AI simply cannot.

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Call Center Chatbots Contact Center e-support 52

Interactions

MAY 6, 2022

In customer experience, wasting time is one of the biggest pain points for consumers. In a recent survey, we found the top obstacles people experience when contacting customer service have to do with time, such as long wait times or wasted time due to inefficient processes. . 59% interacted with an agent who was not knowledgeable.

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Virtual Agent Self Service Customer Experience Wait Times 71

NobelBiz

MAY 24, 2021

The difference between on-premise vs. cloud contact center is a topic that has become increasingly prominent in the industry. The main difference between on-premise vs. cloud contact center is that the cloud contact center will not go out of commission if the facility where it’s hosted goes offline.

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Contact Center Call Center Software Virtual Agent 52

Interactions

JUNE 10, 2022

Today, automation in the contact center is a necessity. Consumers also recognize the benefits of using automated systems. The same survey also found that 64% of consumers would use a channel automated by AI to contact a business if they could get things done easier and more efficiently. We asked 1,100 U.S.

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Self Service System Consumers Multi-Channel 62

UJET

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

No matter how friendly, helpful, and professional your agent is, if your customer engagements are lengthy and repetitive, your customers aren’t going to be happy. AI customer service tools streamline repetitive and/or time-consuming tasks and workflows so your agents can focus on what they’re best at: helping people.

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Virtual Agent Customer Service Gamification Contact Center 72

TechSee

OCTOBER 23, 2018

consumers abandoned a brand due to lack of personalization and trust. According to Chatbots Magazine , businesses can reduce customer service costs by as much as 30% with virtual agents and chatbots. According to Accenture , 41% of U.S. Using AI to enhance interactions with customers is quickly gaining traction.

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Tools Customer Service Chatbots How To 157

Tricia Morris

MAY 18, 2015

For the first time in the history of Forrester Research’s North American Consumer Technographics Customer Life Cycle Survey , respondents now say they are using self-service FAQ pages on a company’s website more often than speaking with a live agent on the phone. Agent responsibilities are changing.

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Contact Center Self Service Customer Service eBook 40

Interactions

JULY 29, 2020

While digital channels are increasingly a growing means for consumers to reach their utility when service is required, the majority of customer care issues are still handled by contact center agents. Virtual agents can support an omnichannel approach to customer service.

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Self Service Contact Center Virtual Agent Call Center 71

UJET

JUNE 25, 2021

But this creates its own concern, as consumers are continually using more devices in more ways to access support. We’re long past the days where customer experience is an afterthought and the contact center is viewed as a cost center. Your Customers Are Mobile-First. Unify the Data.

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Customer Journeys Customer Experience Contact Center Omni-Channel 82

TechSee

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

The main purpose of the traditional IVR system is to act as a self-service option that enables customers to help themselves to quick solutions, while increasing the containment rate by avoiding transfers to live agents, thereby freeing them up to handle more strategic or complex enquiries. But times are changing. Adding vision to the mix.

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Self Service Insurance Effort Score Customer Journeys 19

Playvox

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Eye contact is powerful and customers generally prefer live agent support. According to Microsoft , “30% of consumers expressed that not being able to reach a real person when they needed to was the most frustrating part of a poor customer service experience. Intelligent Virtual Agent. Virtual Reality.

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Customer Service Contact Center Virtual Agent Competitive Advantage 68