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Virtual Agents in 2020: Usage Spikes and the Banking Sector

Creative Virtual

Back in April I took a look at the impressive spike in virtual agent traffic starting in late February and early March that surpassed anything Creative Virtual had seen in over 16 years of being in the industry. This is mostly due to a sustained increase of traffic through the rest of April and much of May.

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Conversational AI and Banking

Interactions

Bank technology is shifting. Specifically, the automated customer service technology. Once only powered by human agents, the first automated technology that was introduced in the contact center acted mainly as a way to redirect calls to the right department. Fortunately, there are some banks that are getting it right.

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Virtual Agent Usage Spikes as Self-Service Rescues the Customer Experience

Creative Virtual

Making a call to a customer service contact centre can be a frustrating and time-consuming experience on a regular day. Customers are taking to social media to complain about being unable to get through to call centres and being disconnected after waiting on hold for hours. By Mandy Reed, Global Head of Marketing.

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7 Automations Financial Service CX Teams Need

SmartAction

As we venture further into the digital age, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and voice automation are becoming key players in enhancing customer experiences and streamlining banking operations. Let’s explore the pivotal role of automation in financial services, focusing on its impact on customer service and the future of banking.

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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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APAC Contact Centres Embracing AI and Virtual Agent Technologies

Creative Virtual

We had more enquiries this year than ever before about using virtual agent and chatbot technology internally to support contact centre agents, relationship managers and other employees. It shortens the time they need to search for information so they can provide a better in-person service experience for customers.

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Two Thumbs Up for Customer Service Week

Creative Virtual

Happy Customer Service Week! Today we kick off the annual week-long international celebration of the importance of customer service, the people who deliver that service and the impact it has on successful business practices. By Mandy Reed, Global Head of Marketing.