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New KPI Metrics in the Era of Self Service

TechSee

Modern contact centers are made up of a complex combination of humans and virtual assistants – using both natural and artificial intelligence – operating over multiple channels and using a wide range of tools to solve customers’ issues. Calls asking for basic operating instructions are also a thing of the past.

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How DSW Reduced Their Average Handle Time By 19%

SmartAction

While DSW has encountered tremendous growth, that has also meant mounting customer service pressure yielding millions of inbound calls per year. DSW turned to SmartAction in 2018 to collaborate on a self-service strategy to augment their NICE inContact platform with conversational AI. Q: Tell us about DSW’s growth.

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Improving Agent Retention in the Call Center

SmartAction

Agent attrition. These two words are enough to make any call center manager cringe these days. While historically, the rate of agent attrition averages between 35% to 40% , that number has risen dramatically in part due to the ongoing pandemic and the Great Resignation. Rethink Call Center Metrics.

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Video (Part 3): Frost & Sullivan Shares Real Examples of Companies That Use AI-powered Virtual Agents

SmartAction

AI Self-Service Solutions Demonstrate Their Impact. This is no less true in the pursuit of an improved CX, where advanced speech recognition capabilities have finally allowed contact centers to access the vast cognitive abilities that Artificial Intelligence (AI) self-service has to offer. Results: Saved $1.1

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6 Killer Applications for Artificial Intelligence in the Customer Engagement Contact Center

If Artificial Intelligence for businesses is a red-hot topic in C-suites, AI for customer engagement and contact center customer service is white hot. This white paper covers specific areas in this domain that offer potential for transformational ROI, and a fast, zero-risk way to innovate with AI.

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Step 5 of 5: AI Self-Service Without Compromise – Human-Centric Design from a Team of CX Experts

SmartAction

This is the fifth of a five-part blog series that outlines the Five Best Practices for AI Self-Service Without Compromise. Use this guide to automate your contact center and Customer Experience (CX) with AI self-service in voice, chat, and text. Best Practice #5: Human-Centric Design from a team of CX Experts.

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6 of the Best Apps for Remote Contact Center Teams

Fonolo

You may think that call centers are for big companies but the truth is, they have a lot of value for small and medium-sized businesses as well. Depending on your needs, it’s a great tool that can introduce you to the world of cloud-based software or contact call center technology.