Quiq

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

It’s been tough out there for the last few years—and while the future is bright, travel and tourism businesses are still facing a labor shortage that’s causing customer satisfaction to plummet. Keep reading to take a look at the state of the travel industry’s labor shortage and how you can still provide exceptional customer service.

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Fonolo

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

After assessing how the pandemic had changed the call center in 2020 , we decided to peek over the parapet at 2021. We asked the contact center industry’s top influencers and business leaders what they thought the most significant contact center trends in 2021 would be. Contact Center Trends 2021. Increasing Empathy.

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SharpenCX

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Some 79% of customers say personalized customer service is more important than personalized marketing. So when your company considers where to place its efforts in omnichannel strategy, keep your customers’ needs and interests at the forefront. Use Chatbots to Increase Customer Touchpoints.

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Toister Performance Solutions

MAY 6, 2021

Instead, it connected me to a chatbot that didn't understand my question. We've all had frustrating experiences with chatbots. Two recent studies from goMoxie reveal how chatbots are sending customers to the competition. Your customers are struggling online It's 2021. I know I'm not alone.

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Comm100

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The customer service landscape is forever changing as technologies and consumer expectations develop, but 2021 has seen a shift of proportions that we have arguably never experienced. Query volumes spiked as customers (and companies) faced unprecedented problems, placing huge stress on customer service agents.

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Upstream Works

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Digital customers use and expect multichannel engagement for customer service. Digital CX isn’t just about enabling agents to engage more effectively with customers on any channel. Having agents answer routine inquiries remains common, but this is transactional service.

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Outsource Consultants

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

That’s because nearly 40% of current incoming call volume can be handled entirely with automated, self-service channels , according to a business leader survey from Gartner. The most powerful technology pairings in 2021 include call deflection, AI, and automation systems that work in harmony. Let me help?”.

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Netomi

AUGUST 18, 2023

These figures not only highlight the growing influence of conversational AI and AI chatbots but also offer a glimpse into the future of human-machine interaction. Global Market and Industry Projections for AI and Chatbots By 2030, the global market for conversational AI is projected to reach $32.62

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Inbenta

MAY 16, 2022

One answer is AI chatbots. In recent years, the ability of AI chatbots to comprehend speech and automate tasks has grown in leaps and bounds. With innovations such as Alexa, Siri, and more, AI chatbots are increasingly being used to perform many menial and tedious tasks that used to bog down the service industry.

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Quiq

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The tingling of bells… The unpacking of thousands of twinkle lights… the entire retail industry taking a deep breath in anticipation of customer service issues…. You know that while it’s lucrative, it’s also extremely tough on your customer service team. This could put even greater stress on your customer service team.

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Comm100

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The customer service landscape is forever changing as technologies and consumer expectations develop, but 2021 has seen a shift of proportions that we have arguably never experienced. Query volumes spiked as customers (and companies) faced unprecedented problems, placing huge stress on customer service agents.

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Outsource Consultants

DECEMBER 14, 2020

We were regularly surveying our outsource call center partners about their operations, and just a few days after governments worldwide implemented restrictions, 80% of their collective agents had fully transitioned to remote work. What do you predict will be the main challenges for the customer service industry in 2021?

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TechSee

MARCH 10, 2021

Recently, the focus on remote assistance has been increasing, driven mainly by the rising expectations of customers, the growing complexity of cases, and the emergence of new technologies such as IoT diagnostics, video, AR and computer vision AI. In 2021, remote support has become a standard in customer service and is here to stay.

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Inbenta

DECEMBER 14, 2021

They’re turning to online channels for self-service insurance information and support — instantly, seamlessly, and at any time. According to a 2021 report, 50% of customers rank digital communications as a high priority (but only 17% of insurers use them). Chatbot use cases for policyholders. personalized recommendations.

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JivoChat

JUNE 9, 2021

One technology leading the way online is chatbot marketing. Marketers all around the world are opting for this kind of customer connection automation. In fact, the global chatbot market is expected to see a compound annual growth rate of nearly 25% between 2021 and 2028. What is Chatbot Marketing?

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CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The best chatbot initiatives start with good planning. Magnus Geverts at Calabrio shares his top tips for an automated assistant strategy for improved employee and customer satisfaction. They are also more likely to believe chatbots will have a greater degree of impact than agents aged 45-49 (10%).

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CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

As technologies and consumer expectations develop, the customer service landscape is evolving at an accelerated rate. Arguably, in 2021 the industry experienced a seismic shift. Customers (and companies) faced unprecedented problems causing query volumes to spike, which put huge pressure on customer service teams.

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JivoChat

MARCH 10, 2021

Proactive customer service is more than just a buzzword. What once seemed like a novel tac has been proven to deliver tangible results in increased customer retention, loyalty, and sales. When you provide an excellent experience for your customers the first time, why would they not return for more?

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ViiBE Blog

JANUARY 19, 2022

ViiBE Blog Customer service challenges of remote work Anna Gorina January 19, 2022 Share this article Contents Share this article Contents Before 2020, only a few companies across the globe had remote work best practices in place where they were used to allowing team members to work from home for a certain period of time regularly.

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TechSee

JUNE 25, 2019

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. A Tata Consultancy Services survey found that 31.7% Customer-facing AI technologies. Customer Identification.

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Quiq

JUNE 1, 2022

Share This Story Don’t have a digital customer service strategy? With customer expectations increasing almost daily, companies are rapidly introducing digital channels to replace or co-exist with traditional channels like phone and email. Now is the time to add or improve your digital customer service.

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Nicereply

AUGUST 24, 2021

Messaging in customer service is on the rise, and surveys for support teams continue to gather data that indicates this trend is picking up steam. There is a trend in customer service to make business messaging quicker, easier, and more convenient. The results are staggering : WhatsApp tickets rose 219%.

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Comm100

MARCH 16, 2022

The gap between customer service in public and private sectors is vast. The top-performing private sector in the US boasts a customer satisfaction score of 8.3 All this makes providing the very best customer service in government no easy feat. Chapter 2: The state of customer service in government today.

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Quiq

JUNE 1, 2022

Don’t have a digital customer service strategy? With customer expectations increasing almost daily, companies are rapidly introducing digital channels to replace or co-exist with traditional channels like phone and email. Now is the time to add or improve your digital customer service. There are no more excuses.

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Comm100

DECEMBER 2, 2021

In 2021, evolving customer experience trends shook up the financial services industry. Customers demanded digital services to meet their needs, and as organizations rose to the demand, these high customer expectations led to innovative new services. Chatbot domination.

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Quiq

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

So how do you deliver personalized customer service in the age of data privacy? Personalization is table stakes these days, and customers make decisions based on how customized the shopping experience is to their preferences. So how do you use AI in customer service without losing customer trust?

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Fonolo

JANUARY 19, 2023

According to the 2021 ICMI report, a contact center’s average employee turnover rate was 58% per year. Skilled agents offer higher quality customer service. Happy agents = happy customers. You can use chatbots to answer simple queries. The numbers are sobering. How do you calculate employee turnover?

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Hodusoft

MARCH 13, 2024

As per a report released by Straits Research in October 2022, the global banking, finance, and accounting BPO services market size is projected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 9.52 billion in 2021 to USD 205.32 Customization allows for a more personalized customer support experience. percent from USD 90.57

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CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

The 2021 Customer Support Trends Report shows how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting support leaders’ annual plans and identifies conversational support as a key strategic area of investment in 2021. The report is based on a survey of nearly 600 customer support leaders from B2B and B2C organizations.

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aircall

JUNE 9, 2021

Multiple studies, articles, and experts highlight the importance of delivering excellent customer service. Choosing the most effective customer service channels is a good way to start. Customer expectations are higher than ever before: 54% of customers have higher expectations in 2021 than they did in 2020.

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The Northridge Group

APRIL 25, 2023

According to the CDC, 37% of adults were using virtual visits to address at least some of their healthcare needs by 2021. Download Part 1 of Northridge's State of Customer Experience 2023 Research Report for more CX insights! Chatbots are also catching on in the healthcare industry. To learn more, contact us.

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JivoChat

MARCH 25, 2021

Are you interested in the state of digital marketing in 2021? Customer buyer behaviors and communication expectations are changing. Live chat is one of these channels — 41% of customers expect live chat on your website. More than 41% of customers expect a live chat window on your website. Then look no further. Statista ).

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JivoChat

MARCH 25, 2021

Are you interested in the state of digital marketing in 2021? Customer buyer behaviors and communication expectations are changing. Live chat is one of these channels — 41% of customers expect live chat on your website. More than 41% of customers expect a live chat window on your website. Then look no further. Statista ).

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CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Customer service is vital in creating an extraordinary brand experience, even more so in e-commerce. Speed in both reacting and providing a solution are key to keeping customers satisfied. How well do online stores in the UK perform on customer service? What contact options do they provide to their customers?

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Netomi

AUGUST 16, 2023

The advent of this technology has enabled businesses to provide 24/7 support, ensuring that customer queries are resolved promptly and efficiently. We will talk more about that in a future blog on the powerful combination of Generative-AI first technology with LLMs for brand-safe customer interactions. billion U.S. billion U.S.

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TechSee

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

In the first ten months of 2021, AI startups worldwide raised more than $50 billion across more than 2,000 deals — surpassing 2020 levels by 55%. 80% of US survey respondents indicated that they accelerated their AI adoption over the past two years. Enhance Customer Service. There is a good reason for their optimism.

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Comm100

AUGUST 31, 2021

Customer service expectations have hit all-time highs. For companies to remain competitive, it’s now necessary to provide fast, personalized, customer-centric support – even more so while face-to-face service isn’t possible. AI chatbots allow for smart and capable automation of your most common customer queries.

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