SharpenCX

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Contact centers specifically are rife with opportunities to incorporate AI and automation. Let’s explore the concept of usable AI and three key areas to consider as you incorporate AI and automation into your contact center. Shouldn’t everything we do in the contact center seek to elevate the customer experience?

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SmartAction

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

When used in business, conversational artificial intelligence (AI) supports overall call center operations by providing self-service options, 24/7 availability, and real-time data and analytics – while lowering costs and increasing profits. Voice starts with the customer reaching your contact center platform.

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Vistio

JANUARY 16, 2024

As companies strive to maintain their competitive edge and foster customer loyalty, modern contact center technology solutions, like next-best-action guidance and automation, can be invaluable in optimizing processes and empowering agents to deliver outstanding experiences consistently.

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Spearline

OCTOBER 13, 2021

AI adoption in contact centers – virtual agents The voice-bot is emerging as an attractive conversational-user-interface which offers accessible and comfortable user interaction. Contact center teams are enthusiastically rolling out virtual agents. Contact us to learn more. We test phone numbers, in-country.

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SmartAction

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Conversational chatbots are one of the top market disruptors in call center automation. Beginning in 2017, the use of chat bots in call centers grew in popularity and became widely utilized. Why is it So Hard to Implement and Maintain a Chatbot? The first day of deployment is the best day of the chatbot’s “life.”

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Babelforce

JULY 15, 2021

Most of the time you can set up knowledge bases and chatbots in a matter of days or weeks. What are contact centers using for self-service right now? Of course, these tools can’t solve every customer issue (yet…). 3 Chatbots. 3 Chatbots. Chatbots are a great way to deflect support tickets.

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Babelforce

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Voicebot and Chatbot. But when you scratch below the surface, you’ll find that many voicebot definitions sound just like the chatbot definition you already have open in another tab (and vice versa). In this article: Voicebot vs. Chatbot – how different are they? What are Voicebots and Chatbots used for?

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NobelBiz

JANUARY 18, 2021

The chatbot is not a new technology but it remains revolutionary in its use. However, when it comes to contact centers, the strategy involves planning, analysis, and above all numbers. Here’s everything you need to know about chatbot evaluation metrics and performance indicators. Which Chatbot KPI Do You need to Follow?

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CX Global Media

JUNE 26, 2018

I met with Justin Robbins at the Contact Center Expo and we shared some observations with each other on what is going on in the industry. Of course, we were unable to avoid discussing what’s going on with Artificial Intelligence in Contact Centers and what affect it is having – and may have on our industry.

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Expivia

OCTOBER 4, 2021

This is when contact center outsourcing comes into play. Contact center outsourcing can take the weight of customer management off your shoulders. But, we’re getting ahead of ourselves… If you decide to outsource your contact center needs, you need to do it right. What Is Contact Center Outsourcing?

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Fonolo

AUGUST 29, 2019

Every year we ask: What can contact centers do to bolster their productivity, efficiency, and customer service offerings in the future? This year’s soundbites are rich with well-researched insights that a) act as a warning; and b) can help your contact center win. This is a trend that is not going away.

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Fonolo

OCTOBER 5, 2017

As businesses automate their sales and support teams, chatbots and other AI programs are becoming increasingly popular. So, if you’ve been living under a ROCK and need a refresher, please allow me to explain chatbots in layman’s terms. Chatbots give brands from any industry the ability to engage with customers on a personal level.

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Serenova

JUNE 24, 2020

Omnichannel Contact Centers: the Why and How in 2020. Even during this time marked by rapid change and uncertainty, the foundation of a successful contact center remains constant: exceptional customer experience. Effectively seizing the opportunity takes an omnichannel cloud contact center.

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NobelBiz

JANUARY 10, 2021

For some time now, Chatbots have become famous in contact centers. As a result, a Chatbot is presented as a real solution for improving customer experience in a call center. How does a Chatbot Revolutionize Customer Experience? It is an artificial intelligence tool that can be described as a virtual agent.

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Serenova

JUNE 24, 2020

Even during this time marked by rapid change and uncertainty, the foundation of a successful contact center remains constant: exceptional customer experience. Effectively seizing the opportunity takes an omnichannel cloud contact center. What Is an Omnichannel Contact Center?

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NICE inContact

JULY 5, 2019

Chatbots are a kind of silver bullet to fulfill the needs of today’s demanding digital customers. Let’s take a closer look at 5 reasons customers love AI-driven chatbots. An AI-driven chatbot that appears automatically while a customer is viewing the website is the ideal self-service option. 3) Chatbots personalize experience.

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TechSee

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

As customer service leaders envision the contact center of the future, a key question is whether agents will need to come in to work at all. After all, the costs of operating a physical contact center are immense, and the challenges of training , motivating and retaining staff remain major pain points for all B2C organizations.

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Transparent BPO

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

It’s also a term used in business to describe the fundamental skills necessary to function well — and that includes the business of customer service in the contact center. He cited the following example: “We rolled out chatbots in February, but by April, emails were through the roof.

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Win the Customer

OCTOBER 12, 2018

They use knowledge bases, FAQs, mobile customer self-service, chatbots and peer-to-peer communities in increasing numbers.”. Here’s a look at customer self-service and the role of burgeoning cloud contact centers. Of course, with this technology, consumers don’t have to wait in line, on-hold or for a response to an email.

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NobelBiz

APRIL 3, 2023

Generally speaking, in the contact center space, people tend to look at the one-to-one interaction with an agent as the primary means of obtaining information about products and services. A functioning self-service system generally empowers clients with the tools and resources necessary for their inquiries. You guessed it; it’s money.

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CCNG

JANUARY 31, 2024

Customers want better self-serve options to give them the right answer quickly in a multitude of different ways: chatbots, internal customer portals, external websites, and company apps. Vicki Brackett is a contact center industry veteran, a long time CCNG member and regular contributor in member programs and events.

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Fonolo

DECEMBER 15, 2022

That all depends on the goals your contact center sets. It’s up to you to set those standards and provide the right support and motivation for your call center team to achieve them. And that can be an undertaking, considering all the areas of the contact center that can affect performance.

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Outsource Consultants

DECEMBER 14, 2020

They quickly moved their agents home, and enthusiastically implemented new cloud contact center technology that kept their data secure and made the transition as easy as possible on their agents. Staying competitive in 2021 means considering any and all contact center technology options that can provide value.

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Fonolo

JANUARY 9, 2019

2018 was a big year for the contact center industry. Added to the mix were the frustrating dalliance with AI, the quasi-melding with CRM, the embrace of chatbots, and the rise of RPA. The Top Contact Center Trends to Watch in 2019. Become a contact center super hero in record time!

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Balto

MAY 22, 2023

Guest post by Jeremy Watkin If you are a contact center or customer service leader and are reading this article, I have a hypothetical question for you. Full disclosure, $100,000 is a lot for my small contact center. I’m sure you’ve heard things like “We’re sorry to see that person leave your contact center.

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Lumoa

JANUARY 15, 2024

Conversational commerce is all about interacting with customers through various communication tools, like live chat, chatbots, and contact centers. Utilizing Messaging Platforms and Chatbots Live chat can be a great choice for conversational commerce. Similarly, AI-powered chatbots mean businesses can offer 24/7 support.

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Fonolo

APRIL 2, 2019

Key quote: “The Contact Center is going to change more in the next five years than in the last 25.” See our related post: “ AI is Not Reducing Call Center Agent Employment.”. rowantrollope has a packed house for #AI & the future of the contact center! Call Center Panel from Enterprise Connect.

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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. Every field has employee turnover, of course. But stressful industries like contact centers stand out. Let’s take a closer look at why call centers see so much agent turnover and consider the solutions.

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Aspect

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Of course, Black Friday is serious business. And that’s why your first pick should be a chatbot. Many businesses today deploy chatbots that can act as personal shopping guides for your e-shopping experience. You’ll be able to use chatbots to find the best Black Friday deals, too. But not if you bring a chatbot along.

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NobelBiz

MARCH 14, 2023

Debt collection agencies and contact centers are subject to strict regulations and laws governing their operations. One of the major issues faced by debt collection agencies and contact centers when it comes to compliance is the lack of the right solutions to be compliant. And pay extra attention to it.

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Avaya

AUGUST 12, 2019

Are organizations attempting to use artificial intelligence (AI) in the contact center? In fact, the majority (58%) of executives believe that chatbots are the only form of AI that their organization is currently using effectively. The goal of course is to make interactions more intuitive and seamless for the consumer.

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City Communications

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

The combination of AI in contact centers, along with cloud-based delivery of the technology, is producing new value for businesses trying to understand how AI can help them evolve. What Value is AI in Contact Centers Bringing Its Users? In contact centers, we're seeing several new options that offer real-world benefits.

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Vistio

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Of course, no one uses paper maps for driving anymore because we have GPS navigation systems. . Or in the context of our contact center world, to make an agent more effective at resolving customer issues. . There is certainly no shortage of technologies available to contact centers that get us closer to that goal.

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Taylor Reach Group

MAY 30, 2017

It seems there is no shortage of experts and pundits weighing in on what they see as the trends that will impact the Call Center/ Contact Center industry. In this post, I want to focus on trends that are already starting to ‘bite’ in Call and Contact Centers. . . . AI continues this evolution.

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Callminer

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

To learn more about how call centers can address customer vulnerability, we reached out to a panel of call center experts and business leaders and asked them to answer this question: “How can contact centers address increased customer vulnerability?”. One thing contact centers need to get better at is…”.

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Mindtouch

DECEMBER 6, 2018

The terms artificial intelligence (AI) and chatbot are becoming increasingly ubiquitous. How often do we hear the terms chatbot and AI misused, or used interchangeably? To help clear the air, here’s a closer look at chatbots and AI and their close ties to customer self-service. Enter the chatbot. What is a chatbot?

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Transparent BPO

AUGUST 20, 2019

If you were to ask many business executives, they would say their customer service contact center is a necessary expense that does not contribute to the bottom line. As such, they don’t emphasize technology upgrades or process improvements for in-house centers and, when outsourcing, settle for the least expensive options.

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