SmartAction

MARCH 18, 2019

IVR automation has been around for awhile, but for the most part, it just hasn’t been very good. Everyone knows the limitations of IVR systems, and customers have a gag reflex when they hear most call automation. These omnichannel solutions are known as AI-powered virtual agents. Account & Membership Services.

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Outsource Consultants

JANUARY 11, 2018

In a recent article , Shelby Faris takes in in-depth look at Interactive Voice Response (IVR) technology. She acknowledges that though IVR is a vital component of many companies’ customer service, it’s not without its faults. 4 Ways Companies Benefit from Using IVR Services.

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SmartAction

DECEMBER 12, 2023

This isn’t merely a change in our logo or colors; it’s a reflection of our growth, our learning, and our renewed commitment to delivering outstanding AI-powered customer service solutions. Listening to Our Customers: The Genesis of Change The idea of a brand refresh started where all great ideas do — with our customers.

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Creative Virtual

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Or – wow, this is amazing – they are using their mobile phone to call your service centre. What’s the impact on your customer service? Just consider voice as part of your strategy when you want to offer self-service, whether if it is for your clients or your team. It’s not complicated.

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SmartAction

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

While you probably have an SOP, conversational AI has unique features that require careful planning to create the optimal conversational design for your customer inquiries. It linked via API to internal data sources and current customer input to find a successful solution. Our virtual agents can solve 80% to 90% of customer problems.

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SmartAction

AUGUST 14, 2019

The first hold onto their existing IVR and merely transfer routine conversations to AI-powered virtual agents while transferring the rest to live agents. This gives them a feel for the customer experience and immediate ROI. IVR replacement for intent capture, authentication, and routing.

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SmartAction

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The Beginning of a Transformation Alex’s journey began with a simple yet powerful idea: automating routine tasks with conversational AI virtual agents. The once overburdened agents found themselves focusing on more complex, engaging tasks. It was a game-changer.

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Creative Virtual

APRIL 21, 2022

42% of Americans would rather clean a toilet and 46% would rather go to the dentist than call customer support. These stats, just two of many in the 2022 Achieving Customer Amazement Study , likely have you nodding in agreement thinking about your own painful customer service experiences.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 8, 2017

This week we feature an article by Mansi Bhatia who looks at ways organizations can transform contact centers into a customer engagement center. I like the idea of a customer engagement center. – Shep Hyken. Customer service has the power to make or break a company. Use Technology for Self Service.

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Call Design

AUGUST 9, 2021

The Genesis of Automation and IVR. Attempts to automate phone-based customer interactions have been around for decades. First-generation IVR (interactive voice response) systems were one of the first systems to automatically interact with a customer through voice recognition and/or keypad inputs.

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SmartAction

JANUARY 11, 2019

AI-powered virtual agents present significant potential to improve the customer experience (CX) via call center automation. Leaders should focus more on the actual ways in which AI-powered customer service can provide practical solutions to specific CX-related challenges.

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SmartAction

DECEMBER 12, 2023

This isn’t merely a change in our logo or colors; it’s a reflection of our growth, our learning, and our renewed commitment to delivering outstanding AI-powered customer service solutions. Listening to Our Customers: The Genesis of Change The idea of a brand refresh started where all great ideas do — with our customers.

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UJET

DECEMBER 2, 2020

The title of this blog post is an important question that many executives are asking. DMG estimates that more than 80% of the IVR applications in the market today are more than 10 years out of date. However, as good as these solutions are today, they cannot “think” and do not replace the cognitive capabilities of a live agents.

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UJET

DECEMBER 2, 2020

The title of this blog post is an important question that many executives are asking. DMG estimates that more than 80% of the IVR applications in the market today are more than 10 years out of date. However, as good as these solutions are today, they cannot “think” and do not replace the cognitive capabilities of a live agents.

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JustCall

MARCH 7, 2023

Empowering your contact center business with automated solutions can take your customer interactions to new heights of success. To that end, this blog will explore contact center automation and discuss its pros, tools, use cases, and challenges. Put them together, and you get a match made in heaven. per contained call.

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SmartAction

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Customer experience has been on a path of transformation since the days of "Press 1 for." pay my loan, check my balance, or transfer funds," which became the new way to start a customer service conversation through traditional speech IVRs around 2016. Then came "You can say things like.

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SmartAction

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Key Trends in Customer Self-Service 1. AI-Powered Voice Self-Service AI-powered voice self-service is revolutionizing the way customers seek help. Instead of waiting on hold or navigating through complex IVR menus, customers can now initiate support requests using their voice.

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Hodusoft

OCTOBER 19, 2023

However, as the demand for exceptional customer service continues to rise, the operating costs associated with BPO contact centers are also rising greatly. Businesses in today’s highly competitive industry, looking for the best strategies that they can implement to reduce costs while maintaining the quality of their service.

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SmartAction

OCTOBER 19, 2022

When there is an inconsistent experience, everyone gets frustrated because of the repetitive data collection by chatbots, IVR, and live agents. For instance, if a client switches from a conversation with an AI chatbot to a phone call, the IVR is unlikely to know that the user had just been conversing with the bot.

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SmartAction

JUNE 9, 2023

Some notable examples include: Chatbots : Chatbots are AI-powered virtual agents, built in-house or by third-party vendors , that engage in text-based conversations with users. They are widely used in customer support, providing 24/7 assistance. Chatbots and virtual agents may provide irrelevant or inaccurate responses.

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Babelforce

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Common examples include smart devices like Amazon’s Alexa, digital assistants like Siri and customer service tools like IVRs. In the IVR context, it’s generally the most basic form of voice input. In the inbound contact center setting, many businesses layer conversational AI over their existing IVR.

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SmartAction

APRIL 15, 2019

This combination has led to the growing adoption of AI-powered virtual agents to automate conversations traditionally handled by live agents. This is the first of a five-part blog series that outlines the Five Best Practices for AI Self-Service Without Compromise. Automate More with Virtual Agents.

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SmartAction

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Since the beginning of the pandemic, the demand has surged for phone support leaving many customers frustrated with hold times. Traditional IVRs aren’t cutting it anymore as the bodies needed to fill in aren’t there to take the calls. With easily scalable virtual agents, hold times are eliminated.

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Cisco - Contact Center

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Agent Assistance services. Virtual Agent services. Video on YouTube: Cognitive Contact Centers Voice Transcription Translation. Cisco blogs: Cisco Artificial Intelligence in Contact Centers: Conversational IVR. Cisco blogs: Hybrid Chat for Cisco Journey Solutions. Conclusion.

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BlueOcean

OCTOBER 4, 2023

But what mix of live agents versus AI is best for your business? Other Approaches to Bilingual Customer Care Support But, as the title of this blog implies, a live agent model might not be the best option for all of your language requirements. And how do offshore solutions, interpreters, and texting play a role?

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Stafford Communications

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Rather than displacing agents, call center artificial intelligence is providing an opportunity to improve the experience for call center managers, agents, and end-customers. Interactive voice response (IVR) systems have been in place in call centers for decades. Here’s how.

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SmartAction

JANUARY 16, 2020

According to Gartner’s 2019 Hype Cycle for Customer Service & Support Technologies, Virtual Customer Assistants have just eked out beyond the “Peak of Inflated Expectations” and into the “Trough of Disillusionment.” For example, scheduling appointments used to be a huge hang-up for Virtual Agents.

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SmartAction

MARCH 7, 2023

Any business that wants to stay competitive, reduce operational costs, and take its customer service to the next level should take note. Perhaps most prominently, it helps companies provide a better customer service experience by providing greater – and faster – understanding of why a customer is reaching out and at what frequency.

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JustCall

APRIL 3, 2024

JustCall JustCall’s Auto Dialer seamlessly automates tedious tasks, freeing up valuable time for sales and customer service teams. Your team can focus on building strong customer relationships and closing deals. Open API for custom integrations and workflows. Improve agent focus with customizable cool-off periods.

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Stafford Communications

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Rather than displacing agents, call center artificial intelligence is providing an opportunity to improve the experience for call center managers, agents, and end-customers. Interactive voice response (IVR) systems have been in place in call centers for decades. Here’s how.

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SmartAction

MARCH 6, 2019

In November 2018, SmartAction’s AI-powered virtual agent solution was successfully tested by Avaya in its DevConnect program, a developer community and marketplace for third-party products that interoperate with Avaya technology ( read news release ). SmartAction is the leader in AI-powered virtual agent automation for voice and chat.

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SmartAction

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Cloud-based AI automation that seamlessly integrates with your call center can provide a much more simplified, low-effort process for your customers when they call. AI-powered customer service means automating more without sacrificing an ounce of CX. portion of a call, only now it is handled by virtual agents.

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Uniphore

JULY 21, 2021

How can organizations more effectively direct customers to the knowledge they’re looking for? Gartner’s newest customer service report “Delivering Relevant Content and Knowledge to Customers Is Key to Great Customer Service” focuses on just these dilemmas. List your CX goals beforehand.

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SmartAction

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Just about everyone has an IVR horror story to share. Wanting to throw the phone against the wall in frustration after hearing an automated voice announce, “I’m sorry, but I didn’t get your response.”. Being forced to listen to repetitive menus.

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Call Experts

MAY 8, 2019

Chatbots or virtual agents can address a wide range of features and questions to provide relevant analysis and efficient protocol. Predict the buying behaviors and preferences of your customers. Detect customer sentiments and emotions to make efficient decisions and enhance experiences. More Blogs Menu.

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Global Response

AUGUST 7, 2023

Agent empowerment is key for increasing retention and job satisfaction, but it also plays a large role in effective customer service and customer satisfaction. So, how do you create empowered call center agents who can deliver great service day-in and day-out? We’ll show you how in this article.

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Cisco - Contact Center

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

The most of the CHAT BOTs used today in CC are not even close to this approach as they are doing the dialogue management in a traditional way, managing flows with certain rules, similar to a complex IVR, struggling with the complexity of natural language. Other Blogs from Massimilliano Caranzano. Future of Work with Cisco and Google.

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