SmartAction

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

We’re not talking about the time-consuming interactive voice response (IVR) of the past that provided a less-than-optimal customer experience. The AI-powered voice assistants of today offer a seamless experience, reaching a virtual assistant, in seconds, that can answer customer intentions with just a few words.

Contact Center 90

Contact Center Interactive Voice Response Virtual Agent Management 90

Aspect

AUGUST 30, 2018

Zwar gibt es auch Vorbehalte, aber die möglichen Chancen sind besonders im Bereich des Kundenservice greifbar: Im Contact Center sorgt KI dafür, dass Kunden über Self-Service Kanäle kommunizieren können. Self-Service Technologien machen das möglich und vermeiden darüber hinaus lange Wartezeiten.

Self service 54

Self service Interactive Voice Response Chatbots Contact Center 54

SmartAction

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Conversational chatbots are one of the top market disruptors in call center automation. However, in recent years their use has declined as businesses have learned how difficult it is to properly maintain a chatbot that actually helps customers to accomplish their goals. Why is it So Hard to Implement and Maintain a Chatbot?

Chatbots 52

Chatbots Virtual Agent Interactive Voice Response Self service 52

Creative Virtual

APRIL 21, 2022

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. Self-service options like chatbots and virtual agents are increasingly preferred by customers, but they can’t – and shouldn’t!

Customer Support 105

Customer Support Interactive Voice Response Virtual Agent Contact Center 105

Lumoa

JUNE 23, 2021

The denouement of Gartner’s latest Hype Cycle for AI shows how AI-powered contact center technologies such as natural language processing (NLP), chatbots, and machine learning (ML) have recently begun to lose their magnetism, ending up in the Trough of Disillusionment.

Cloud contact 83

Cloud contact Interactive Voice Response Contact Center Chatbots 83

NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI): AI revolutionizes call centers by enabling smarter interactions and predictive insights. Chatbots : AI-powered chatbots handle routine queries, providing quick and accurate responses. A well-calibrated IVR system is the cornerstone for intelligent contact center automation.

Best practices 104

Best practices Call Center Interactive Voice Response First call resolution 104

Hodusoft

JULY 19, 2023

Here are some of the key benefits: Enhanced Customer Service : Inbound call center software boosts customer service by offering features that help agents manage incoming calls effectively. IVR systems enable self-service capabilities and help route callers to the right department or agent.

call center software 98

call center software Call Center Interactive Voice Response Average Handle Time 98

Enghouse Interactive

JUNE 17, 2020

Simultaneously, improving collaboration will also decrease the Average Hold Times (AHT) while increasing customer-servicing capabilities, by complementing agents with “always-on” self-service capabilities that increase customer autonomy and satisfaction. Help Customers Help Themselves with Self-Service.

Interactive Voice Response 52

Interactive Voice Response Self service Abandon rate Contact Center 52

Aspect

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Technology is becoming ever more prevalent in our daily shopping experiences, from in-store computer screens, to chatbots in the online channel. The study showed that 50 per cent of in-store shoppers prefer human staff to be present alongside technology. This is supported by our new survey of over 2,000 UK-based consumers.

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Self service Chatbots Technology Surveys 63

Babelforce

MARCH 22, 2021

It understands what people say and then formulates a response based on this input. Most people are familiar with conversational AI due to voice assistants like Alexa and Siri. But it also plays a vital role in customer service via chatbots and Interactive Voice Response (IVR) systems.

Interactive Voice Response 52

Interactive Voice Response Contact Center Chatbots Self service 52

Calltools

JUNE 28, 2023

Some studies show that remote employees are actually more productive than on-site employees. Offer Self-Service Options A lot of people don’t want to call contact centers because they dread long wait times and insufficient solutions. Self-service options include FAQs, chatbots, and interactive voice response (IVR) tools.

Interactive Voice Response 52

Interactive Voice Response Management Real estate Abandon rate 52

Aspect

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Every year, we release the Aspect Consumer Experience Index to study the ways in which customer experience is evolving, and what contact centers are doing to keep up. This is also especially true for Millennials, of which only 29 percent prefer voice contact. When it comes to social media, 35 percent would take the toilet.

Interactive Voice Response 48

Interactive Voice Response Chatbots Contact Center Self service 48

NobelBiz

APRIL 23, 2024

Technologies like Interactive Voice Response (IVR) systems automate routine collection tasks, reducing the need for human intervention and thereby lowering operational costs. IVR systems not only handle initial debtor inquiries but also categorize calls based on urgency and complexity.

Customer centricity 94

Customer centricity Contact Center Technology Telemarketing 94

Fonolo

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

FACT: A 2019 study found that 70% of call center agents reported experiencing emotional exhaustion, a key component of burnout. Here are some popular examples: Chatbots automate simple customer service Chatbots use artificial intelligence to answer your customers’ questions with instant responses.

Call Center 135

Call Center Contact Center Wait times Chatbots 135

SmartAction

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Conversational chatbots were one of the leading marketing disruptors in call center automation last year, but fell in popularity as companies discovered the complexity of sustaining an efficient and successful chatbot. So what makes chatbots so difficult to implement and maintain?

Chatbots 40

Chatbots Call Center Interactive Voice Response Virtual Agent 40

Solvvy

DECEMBER 16, 2019

97 percent of consumers said that a bad buying experience will lead them to change their buying behavior, according to a recent Zendesk study. Replacing human customer service agents with IVR technology: Bad idea. They were upset because the IVR options didn’t include the proper use case.

Interactive Voice Response 48

Interactive Voice Response Customer Service Chatbots Self service 48

TechSee

DECEMBER 11, 2018

For instance, customer satisfaction/retention-related initiatives that demonstrate a clear impact on retention rates, or self-service initiatives that drive a reduction in operational costs, or engagement/customer journey initiatives that clearly correlate with increased sales. Infrastructure: Accelerated digital transformation.

Call Center 182

Call Center Customer Experience Self service Contact Center 182

JustCall

MARCH 14, 2023

Why Improving Customer Experience is Essential for Business Success Studies show that companies that prioritize customer experience are likely to outperform their competitors by a significant margin. Studies show that customers are willing to pay more for a better experience.

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Banking Chatbots Interactive Voice Response 52

3CLogic

MAY 26, 2022

The more information you have on each customer interaction, the more likely you are able to successfully manage and respond to customer needs. According to Adobe’s study into digital trends, many organizations are feeling the effects of not prioritizing the customer experience. Why Customer Experience Management Is Important.

Interactive Voice Response 52

Interactive Voice Response Customer Experience Management Journey mapping 52

SharpenCX

MAY 27, 2021

Now, customer service research shows more than 82% of customers feel comfortable using digital channels, chatbots, and self-service options. Technology in the service experience is more than just the IVR you punch through at the start of a phone call. Trend #2: Automation is Becoming Mainstream.

Contact Center 67

Contact Center Customer Service Interactive Voice Response Chatbots 67

OctopusTech

MARCH 1, 2023

Our consumer benchmark study revealed that 87% of consumers are willing to buy more products from businesses that provide great experiences, so it’s a sound strategy. According to a Gallup study , high employee engagement leads to higher customer engagement, lower employee turnover, and 21% higher profitability.

Interactive Voice Response 62

Interactive Voice Response Call Center Gamification Schedule adherence 62

Fonolo

MARCH 9, 2023

CCMC’s Customer Rage Study is a fascinating look at CX, designed to help customer service pros identify pain points and reduce customer complaints in the contact center. The first study was done in 2003 — can you guess which direction the overall trend has headed since then? Nearly 2/3 of respondents said they felt rage.

Contact Center 87

Contact Center Self service Call Center Interactive Voice Response 87

Altivon

MARCH 20, 2018

Chatbots, Omnichannel and Cloud are three top trends for contact centers. Studies show that the majority of customers would rather have an effortless experience than a delightful one (CCIQ). Chatbots: Prosperous Future or Disaster? Chatbots seem synonymous with artificial intelligence and are certainly sparking the imagination.

Chatbots 40

Chatbots Contact Center CCNG Multichannel 40

NobelBiz

APRIL 18, 2023

For instance, McKinsey.com found that using advanced real-time analytics: reduced average handle time by up to 40%, increased self-service containment rates by 5 to 20%, cut employee costs by up to $5 million, boost the conversion rate on service-to-sales calls by nearly 50%, all while improving customer satisfaction and employee engagement.

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Interactive Voice Response Management Gamification 52

Fonolo

OCTOBER 29, 2019

It’s hard to get clear, objective data about the overall state of self-service technology. Case studies about specific projects are plentiful, but, as the saying goes, “the plural of anecdote is not data.” They report a 62% increase in service call duration since 2004. Optimize Your Self-Service Channels.

Self service 80

Self service Call Center Interactive Voice Response Chatbots 80

Fonolo

JANUARY 31, 2018

Will this be the year that messaging platforms from Facebook, Apple and others reach critical mass as a channel for customer service? Will the AI / chatbot hype start to live up to its promise? Their “Inner Circle Guide to Self-Service” was included in our last report round-up post.) Who wrote it: Interactions.

Contact Center 141

Contact Center Chatbots Finance Healthcare 141

Hodusoft

JANUARY 3, 2024

As per various studies, CCaaS solutions have been found to reduce communication costs by up to 50%. Businesses can take advantage of the latest technologies, such as AI-driven analytics, chatbots, and integrations with other business applications, without the need for constant manual upgrades.

Contact Center 59

Contact Center Contact center software Interactive Voice Response Wait times 59

Enghouse Interactive

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

AI can quickly determine where the service gaps are and propose approaches that have the highest probability of resolving these issues in real-time. Per Metrigy’s * most recent study, 71.6% Chatbots for Customers (31.0% Chatbots simplify and optimize issue resolution. AI-Enabled Self Service (34.8%

Self service 66

Self service Contact Center Chatbots Average Handle Time 66

3CLogic

APRIL 9, 2020

Digital customer service channels are a convenient, cost-effective option for both businesses and their customers. 73% of customers report that they prefer to handle their simple problems through self-service channels, finding quick answers to their questions while avoiding the hassle of navigating IVRs and waiting to speak to an agent.

Customer Experience 80

Customer Experience Interactive Voice Response Wireless Call Center 80

NICE inContact

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Both self-service and agent-assisted channels are being improved in the upcoming year, reflecting ongoing consumer demand for many options. The study found that a significant portion of companies – 40% – are very likely to invest in four or more channels to improve the customer service experience.

Benchmark 60

Benchmark Interactive Voice Response Chatbots Self service 60

CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

A new case study revels how EVO Bank of Ireland Payments Acceptance (BOIPA) improved the customer experience provided to merchants who use its payment terminals, in spite of the challenges created by the pandemic. They felt this could be achieved by implementing chatbot solutions.

Banking 78

Banking Interactive Voice Response Chatbots Accountability 78

Fonolo

OCTOBER 29, 2019

It’s hard to get clear, objective data about the overall state of self-service technology. Case studies about specific projects are plentiful, but, as the saying goes, “the plural of anecdote is not data.” They report a 62% increase in service call duration since 2004. Optimize Your Self-Service Channels.

Self service 52

Self service Call Center Interactive Voice Response Chatbots 52

CSM Magazine

MARCH 13, 2020

Facilitating customer self-service using automated contact channels, such as IVR and chatbots is a recognised method of reducing strain on contact centers during spikes in demand. Here are 5 ways specialist service bots can play a winning role in your organization’s customer retention strategy: 1.

Chatbots 64

Chatbots Customer retention Contact Center Self service 64

Interactions

JANUARY 23, 2020

According to Gartner , virtual assistant technologies will surpass IVR and message-based interactions in the coming years. Gartner goes on to say “Many enterprises mistakenly assume that they can build chatbots using the artificial intelligence (AI) services available from major cloud vendors. Voice is a Deciding Factor.

Enterprise 71

Enterprise Chatbots Self service Interactive Voice Response 71

Fonolo

MARCH 7, 2023

That’s where self-service comes in. Customer self-service, or CSS, refers to any type of electronic or automated support that allows customers to find answers or resolve problems without having to connect with a customer service agent. Human assistance may be offered over SMS instead of voice.

Self service 87

Self service Call Center Interactive Voice Response Chatbots 87

SharpenCX

JULY 21, 2020

Gartner’s study concludes that low-effort customer experience is the key to building loyalty. You may amp up your self-service tools, your IVR options, and your chatbots to answer FAQs for your customers. With better IVR and live chatbots, basic questions get answered faster. So, what builds loyalty?

Customer Experience 67

Customer Experience Construction Interactive Voice Response Contact Center 67

NICE inContact

MAY 23, 2019

In our newly released business wave of the 2019 NICE inContact Customer Experience (CX) Transformation Benchmark , we asked more than 900 contact center leaders how satisfied their own customers are with channel-specific experiences — across both agent-assisted and self-service methods of communication.

Benchmark 55

Benchmark Contact Center Interactive Voice Response Chatbots 55