Provide Support

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

AI Chatbots Vs. Human Powered Live Chat. Predicting what the future of customer service will be like a few years from now there is absolutely no room for doubt that artificial intelligence is going to transform the way businesses interact and engage with customers. © 2003 - 2017 Provide Support LLC. Read more.

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Customer Service Life

MARCH 24, 2018

This article was originally published on the ICMI Blog on December 21, 2018. So what did I do to come up with three lessons for 2017? I went through my last year of blog posts and found the experiences that taught me something, and in some cases continued to gnaw at me throughout the year. Click here to read it.

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Avaya

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

One of the key themes of the show is Artificial Intelligence, something that shouldn’t really be a surprise considering the technology is fast becoming a reality in the enterprise, with chatbots, predictive intelligence and robot PAs. Well let’s look at the Avaya chatbot as an example. appeared first on Avaya Connected Blog.

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Customer Service Life

JUNE 26, 2017

This article was originally published on the FCR blog on June 9, 2017. I had a fantastic time at the 2017 Contact Center Expo and Conference in Orlando, Florida. Chip Bell did a fantastic job of wrapping up the conference and inspiring us to deliver a customer experience that sparkles. Click here to read the original.

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Aspect

MARCH 6, 2018

In fact, Aspect’s 2017 Customer Experience Index contact with customer service via talking to a live agent has declined 10% in the past 2 years. Give me an option for web chat or SMS messaging and you’ll likely have me as a customer for life. Providing a self-service option, like a chatbot is an even better option!

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VocalCom

JUNE 17, 2019

As artificial intelligence continues to modernize customer experiences, chatbots are at the heart of this technological revolution. According to Business Insider, 67% of customers worldwide used a chatbot for support in 2017—and the numbers continue to rise. They get 24/7 customer service.

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Eptica

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Date: Wednesday, December 20, 2017 What were the key CX trends in 2017? Published on: December 20, 2017. Author: Pauline Ashenden As we come to the end of a busy 2017 it is a good time to review the year, and in particular to look at the most important developments in customer experience over the last 12 months.

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Revation Systems

JUNE 18, 2018

It’s important to note that customer experience is much more expansive and encompassing than customer service alone, and can prove to be the difference in attracting and retaining customers. IBM Watson anticipates that by 2020, for example, 85 percent of all customer interactions will be handled without a human agent.

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TechSee

JUNE 25, 2019

It seems like every company in every industry wants to harness the power of AI to enhance operations and positively impact the lives of their customers. A Tata Consultancy Services survey found that 31.7% of major companies around the world are currently using AI customer service technologies, the second most common use of AI after IT.

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Comm100

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

Note: This blog post was originally published in January 12th, 2017. By making the most of live chat features while working on the human side of live chat interactions, it’s possible to see improved outcomes and deliver superior customer service. Live Chat ROI Calculator. Make the most out of canned messages.

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Provide Support

JANUARY 10, 2018

How many changes will 2018 bring about for those in customer service? Are chatbots and virtual agents likely to replace humans any time soon? And if so, what does the future hold for human CSRs and what will be the role of AI in customer service then? © 2003 - 2017 Provide Support LLC. Read more.

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Fonolo

JANUARY 31, 2018

It’s going to be a big year in the world of contact center and in customer service technology. Will this be the year that messaging platforms from Facebook, Apple and others reach critical mass as a channel for customer service? Will the AI / chatbot hype start to live up to its promise?

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Aspect

DECEMBER 27, 2017

2016 saw an explosion of interest and investments in chatbots, as I wrote in my last annual recap. What happened in 2017, and what will 2018 bring? And this is where chatbots can help. RFPs for chatbots have arisen in verticals as diverse as banking, government, healthcare, and retail. Let’s have a look.

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Aspect

AUGUST 7, 2017

If you’re in customer service and support, you’ve no doubt been told that chatbots and the A.I. avalanche will be taking away all customer service jobs in short order. Several analysts predict near total replacement of live agents with chatbots. But then here come the chatbots to change all that.

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Aspect

AUGUST 7, 2017

If you’re in customer service and support, you’ve no doubt been told that chatbots and the A.I. avalanche will be taking away all customer service jobs in short order. Several analysts predict near total replacement of live agents with chatbots. But then here come the chatbots to change all that.

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ProProfs Blog

JANUARY 7, 2020

Improved customer service. But the one thing that the majority of customers will remember in all likelihood is the direct interaction they had with your business. . Your customer service team, of course! Great Customer Service Can Be an Asset to Your Business. Customer service is no rocket science.

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Creative Virtual

DECEMBER 8, 2022

As the end of 2022 draws near, it is time once again for Creative Virtual’s annual year in review blog post. Two of the things we are proudest of at Creative Virtual are our experienced, dedicated team and the unique expertise we provide to our customers and partners. By Mandy Reed, Global Head of Marketing.

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Hello Customer

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

For many companies, the customer service desk is the beating heart of customer interactions. No matter the industry you’re in, your customer service desk needs to be reliable, agile, and solution-driven. But how exactly can you make your customer service desk more profitable? Do they feel supported?

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Talkdesk

JANUARY 10, 2017

Have you heard that 2017 is the Year of the Chatbot ? Blogs and thought leaders are buzzing about the next big development in support. Twitter unveiled new Welcome Messages and Quick Replies that can interact with customers automatically and direct their inquiries automatically. Maybe bots will help.

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Talkdesk

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

This post is part of Talkdesk’s live-blogging series for Dreamforce 2017. To see all of Talkdesk’s Dreamforce 2017 highlights, visit our Dreamforce 2017 landing page. Customer experience is the sum of every interaction with a brand. One reason we kept it as a closed conversation is for the privacy of our customers.

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Aspect

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

The annual Aspect Consumer Experience Index is out but before we dive into the data, I want to take a look at some things going on in the customer service market that will give us a little perspective first. And people say voice in customer service is on the decline? So what are the risks for customer service complacency?

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Creative Virtual

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Welcome to Creative Virtual’s annual year in review blog post for 2021! We continued our five-year-long celebration of our Queen’s Awards for Enterprise: Innovation 2017 as well, recognizing that all of these awards are the result of the hard work and collaboration of our entire global team. By Mandy Reed, Global Head of Marketing.

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Aspect

OCTOBER 2, 2018

My husband appreciated the personalized customer service and rewarded her with a generous tip. . There is no denying that people appreciate personalized service. The Aspect 2017 Customer Experience Index reported contact with customer service via talking to a live agent has declined 10 percent in the past 2 years.

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Creative Virtual

DECEMBER 10, 2020

This is the seventh time I’ve done this annual year in review blog post, but never have I had to review a year that was like 2020. I don’t need to tell you that not everything went as planned, but there were still some bright spots for us and the chatbot, virtual agent and live chat industry.

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Hello Customer

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

For many companies, the customer service desk is the beating heart of customer interactions. No matter the industry you’re in, your customer service desk needs to be reliable, agile, and solution-driven. But how exactly can you make your customer service desk more profitable? Do they feel supported?

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Creative Virtual

DECEMBER 11, 2019

2019 was another busy and exciting year for Creative Virtual and the chatbot, virtual agent and live chat industry. It’s always difficult to condense a whole year into one blog post, so here are just a few of the highlights. Three Cheers for Customer Service Week – By Mandy Reed. What are You Doing to Deal with Stress? –

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Aspect

JUNE 30, 2017

But it’s really about customer service and technology innovation. Amazon and Whole Foods have a lot in common as far as vision and quality go but when it comes to the customer service, the two might be worlds apart.

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Provide Support

MARCH 20, 2018

For instance, recently if you have contacted your insurance company or your broadband provider, there is a good possibility that you may have interacted with a Chatbot, instead of a human agent. AI is taking over customer service department in a big way. (.). © 2003 - 2017 Provide Support LLC. Read more.

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Comm100

AUGUST 23, 2018

In other words, why invest in chasing after customer expectations when you could be shaping those expectations yourself? This blog post is not about the top customer service trends to watch out for in 2018. What we have compiled here is a list of today’s industry-leading customer service examples.

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VocalCom

AUGUST 6, 2018

When you think of how artificial intelligence is being used in customer service these days, chatbots may come to mind. Indeed, chatbots have redefined the way in which customers interact with brands, helping consumers find answers more quickly and make purchases more seamlessly.

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Lumoa

JANUARY 9, 2018

Customer experience has been already a hot topic in business during 2017 and is promising to be even of higher importance in 2018. “CX It’s predicted, that by 2020 customer experience will overtake price and product as the key brand differentiator when making consumer choices. Customers want you to know them.

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Aspect

JANUARY 10, 2018

2017 was a banner year for the economy, but not all businesses benefitted the same. Instead, take advantage of cutting-edge solutions to remain agile, productive and support customer experience initiatives. Put your best foot forward by integrating and streamlining your social channels to give a consistent customer experience.

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NICE inContact

OCTOBER 15, 2018

No longer able to rely on product quality or price, companies must consistently deliver exceptional customer experience to drive bottom line growth. The CX Transformation Benchmark year-over-year results among US consumers show a shift toward digital channels for service – use of email doubled and chat tripled.

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Aspect

JANUARY 10, 2018

2017 was a banner year for the economy, but not all businesses benefitted the same. Instead, take advantage of cutting-edge solutions to remain agile, productive and support customer experience initiatives. Put your best foot forward by integrating and streamlining your social channels to give a consistent customer experience.

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Jon Arnold

AUGUST 1, 2017

TechTarget, July 11 UC Value Drivers in 2017 - AI-Driven , Toolbox.com, July 10. As always, comments and sharing are welcome, and it's time to get going with a new round of writing for August. As always, comments and sharing are welcome, and it's time to get going with a new round of writing for August.

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Eptica

MARCH 22, 2017

Date: Wednesday, March 22, 2017 4 artificial intelligence concepts you need to know if you work in customer experience. Published on: March 22, 2017. A good example of when machine learning going wrong, was Microsoft’s Tay chatbot. Share this page on: Tweet.

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Revation Systems

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Automate Self-service through Chatbot Technology. Because today’s consumers are often on-the-go, self-service options are becoming a preferred method of communication with an organization. According to a 2015 report by Aspect Software, for example, 73 percent of consumers preferred solving product or service issues on their own.

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