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Are Automation and AI the Same Thing in the Contact Center?

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These systems can still offer significant benefits, such as reducing wait times and ensuring customers are directed to the appropriate department. AI can analyze customer data so that you can understand your customer, their challenges, how they utilize your product, and even uncover opportunities for additional sales opportunities.

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2020 Business and Customer Service Experience Trends

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Wait times have become extended due to high call volumes and lack of staffing, and consumers found almost every channel they interacted with to be more difficult than before. She is a long-time CCNG member and contributor. Low customer effort drives brand loyalty and reduces cost.

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WHY ISN’T CUSTOMER SERVICE IMPROVING?

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You encountered a message from an organization stating due to higher-than-expected call volumes, your wait times will be longer than usual. You waited longer than a few minutes for an answer to a simple question. Don’t wait another minute – harness the energy of normalcy and go for it!

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Call Center Metrics and KPIs to Measure Performance and Productivity

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Some of the more common include: Average Resolution Time (ART) - The average time it takes for an agent to close a conversation. Chat to Conversion Rate - A lead-generation metric that measures customer service assistance, which converts to sales. It's a derivative of AHT. That doesn't mean we throw AHT under the bus, however.