JustCall

MARCH 7, 2023

Conversational AI or Chatbots Most of us are familiar with chatbots and conversational AIs such as Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant, etc. These virtual agents are built on Natural Language Processing (NLP) technologies to offer real-time customer service. per contained call.

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Creative Virtual

APRIL 22, 2020

In the recently published report The Inner Circle Guide to AI-Enabled Self-Service (available for download in a UK version and in a US version ), ContactBabel takes a deep dive into the current status of CX self-service technologies, use cases and customer preferences.

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Lumoa

JUNE 23, 2021

Here, we will look at the trends that look set to shape the future of CCaaS in the coming years. Advanced Self-Service Tools According to studies, consumers are increasingly becoming self-reliant, preferring to use self-service channels such as live chat (42%) and chatbots (86%) rather than contacting customer support.

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SmartAction

JANUARY 16, 2020

Now that the risks have been taken by the early adopters, this means the early majority will be implementing conversational AI at a rapid pace, moving automated customer service into the mainstream. As one of the participants in this emerging market, we’re seeing a handful of trends from 2019 that are worth sharing…. Conversational UX.

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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. Chatbots often answer FAQs, and guide users through various processes. They are widely used in customer support, providing 24/7 assistance.

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SmartAction

JUNE 27, 2023

Let’s address the common objections and show you how to overcome them with conversational AI and virtual agents. By deploying virtual agents, you can reduce the need for a large workforce to handle routine inquiries. Today’s virtual agents are far from the robotic voices of the past. No worries!

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TechSee

APRIL 21, 2021

With many call centers adopting the remote working model, the common practice of one agent asking a question over his cubicle wall has come to an end. Intelligent collaboration tools are trending in the call center to meet this need of connecting agents with their colleagues and supervisors in order to better serve their customers.

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DMG Consulting

JULY 19, 2017

DMG Consulting Releases 2017 Intelligent Virtual Agent Product and Market Report. Who: DMG Consulting LLC, a leading provider of contact center, back-office and real-time analytics market research and consulting services. What: Releases 2017 Intelligent Virtual Agent Product and Market Report.

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Creative Virtual

OCTOBER 8, 2021

To help you keep that Customer Service Week momentum going, destinationCRM is hosting a roundtable webinar next week: Conversational AI: The Future of Customer Service? He will also be delving into ways you can use back-end integrations to take your digital self-service from basic FAQ tool to a personalized, conversational interaction.

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NICE inContact

MARCH 28, 2019

Chatbots are the most common application of AI for customer self-service and are not as successful (yet), as the hype would indicate. A recent study found that only eight percent of consumers used an AI-enabled service like chatbots, and just 27 percent were highly satisfied.

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SmartAction

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

On this episode, Chad sits down with Brian Morin, Chief Marketing Officer at SmartAction, an industry leader in developing and deploying purpose-built, AI-powered virtual agents for customer service. The biggest self-service demands that have emerged. The biggest self-service demands that have emerged.

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Nicereply

JANUARY 4, 2023

Customer service and customer experience continue to be key competitive differentiators for many brands as they are looking to build an efficient service strategy based on top customer service trends of 2023. Get the most out of self-service and AI solutions. year-over-year.

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Creative Virtual

AUGUST 5, 2020

A new survey conducted by Econsultancy and Marketing Week with marketers around the world found that, among customer-facing organisations with £50 million or more in annual revenue, 63% of respondents said they observed a “strong trend” of consumers adopting digital features more quickly as a result of COVID-19.

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Creative Virtual

OCTOBER 5, 2020

This three-part blog series explores the business value of using a chatbot or virtual agent to provide easy-to-use self-service, starting with supporting customers. They used their existing virtual agent implementations both to analyse customer needs and deliver 24/7 support for better customer service.

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Lumoa

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The question for online retailers is: how can we embrace this trend and deliver for our customers? Conversational AI is a browser-based messaging service that connects customers with the platforms they use. To go further, modern chatbots are now pre-empting the moments when customers require their assistance.

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Altivon

MARCH 20, 2018

Chatbots, Omnichannel and Cloud are three top trends for contact centers. Chatbots: Prosperous Future or Disaster? Through better web-based content, enhanced IVR, the Internet of Things (IoT), virtual agents and, yes, chatbots. Interestingly, what we are seeing is a trend toward fewer channels.

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TechSee

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Well, if you happen to be in customer service, this list is for you. We’ve narrowed down the 5 key customer service technology trends to watch out for in 2018. Virtual Customer Assistants. An increasing number of customers are demanding self-service options. Virtual agent exhibitors at MWC 2018: Nuance.

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TechSee

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Well, if you happen to be in customer service, this list is for you. We’ve narrowed down the 5 key customer service technology trends to watch out for in 2018. Virtual Customer Assistants. An increasing number of customers are demanding self-service options. Virtual agent exhibitors at MWC 2018: Nuance.

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Inbenta

JUNE 2, 2021

In multinationals, where teams can often be dispersed over numerous countries and time zones, there is also an increased need for HR teams or proficient self-service capabilities to be available 24/7 to assist whenever an employee may need their help. HR Automation trends. Chatbots can simplify onboarding.

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Creative Virtual

APRIL 13, 2021

Conversational AI is growing in popularity among businesses and their customers because of the positive self-service experience high-quality virtual agents and chatbots are delivering. The conversational data collected is very rich. Consider this as you are reviewing conversational AI pricing options.

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Creative Virtual

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The world always seems to be on the hunt for the next thing that will be bigger and better – the newest tech gadget, the latest fashion trend, the hottest social media challenge, the next break-out Netflix show. She advocates for letting self-help tools, such as virtual agents and chatbots, share the burden being felt by contact centres.

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Creative Virtual

OCTOBER 4, 2021

At the end of the day, customer service is all about people helping people – whether that’s designing self-service tools or answering calls in the contact centre. To help with that selection process, analyst group ISG evaluated 19 conversational AI vendors based on the depth of their service offerings and market presence.

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Creative Virtual

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Here’s Mrinal Rai, Lead Analyst at ISG Research, explaining why we are a Leader in conversational AI: Mrinal also joined our Founder & CEO, Chris Ezekiel, and Jan Erik Aase, Partner and Global Head – ISG Provider Lens , for a (virtual) discussion on conversational AI.

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Creative Virtual

JANUARY 13, 2022

For years automated self-service tools like chatbots and virtual agents have been criticised as being a cold and impersonal way of supporting customers. Many companies have found their virtual agent solutions to be a lifesaver for both their customers and their business over that time.

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Creative Virtual

DECEMBER 10, 2020

I don’t need to tell you that not everything went as planned, but there were still some bright spots for us and the chatbot, virtual agent and live chat industry. Creative Virtual started 2020 celebrating the company’s Sweet Sixteen. You can read more here and download the full ebook, Conversational AI Trends 2020 , here.

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Fonolo

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

In general, we say that a transaction was “contained” if it was completed entirely through self-service and didn’t require an agent. There are always transactions that are too rare or too tricky to implement in self-serve. For more on this, see “ How to Think about Chatbots in a Big Picture Kinda Way.”

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Creative Virtual

AUGUST 20, 2020

At Creative Virtual, the team has been working hard to help our customers with their challenges related to delivering quality customer and employee self-service as information and needs change quickly. To help relieve pressure from live agents, they began to proactively direct customers to self-serve through their virtual agent.

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Creative Virtual

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

There have been lots of predictions over the past several years about the impact artificial intelligence (AI) and chatbot technologies will have on customer service. However, AI-powered chatbots and virtual agents are changing the role of contact centres and human customer service agents.

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Hodusoft

OCTOBER 19, 2023

When calls are routed to the right agent, it ensures faster issue resolution, reduced handling times, and increased customer satisfaction. Self-Service Options : Self-service options in call routing optimization are another effective way to enhance contact center efficiency. without speaking to an agent.

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Creative Virtual

APRIL 27, 2021

During the first part of the discussion, Mrinal shared why ISG identified Creative Virtual as an industry leader in their report. Jan Erik and I also discussed current conversational AI trends as well as the evolving role of contact centre agents. You can watch Part 1 here.

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Creative Virtual

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Here’s our annual blog post roundup of trends, tips and stats to help you consistently deliver a five-star customer service experience: Top Tips for Implementing a Chatbot or Virtual Agent in 2019 – These eight tips address the most important items organisations should consider when evaluating and deploying chatbot or virtual agent technology.

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SmartAction

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Natural language intent capture, or intent recognition, is trending in the CX world. The virtual agent can then assist the customer with the utmost accuracy. In the above example, you can: Define “pool” as a designated business rule transfer and pass it to agent with context. How can I help you?". No leading. No caveat.

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TechSee

MARCH 13, 2018

The customer service industry, in particular, pinned high hopes on AI, expecting that upon its introduction to the market, smart machines would truly transform the customer experience. We will be watching these up-and-coming AI trends closely in 2018, and so should you. Virtual Agents. Augmentation of human intelligence.

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Creative Virtual

OCTOBER 6, 2020

I can testify that I’ve never had to wait 25-30 minutes to speak to a representative for whatever service I needed before Spring 2020 but experienced that exact scenario at least four times in the past few months. Cue the virtual agents, chatbots and virtual assistants.

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Creative Virtual

OCTOBER 24, 2019

My session, titled Smart Self-Help for a Seamless, Omnichannel Customer Experience , will take a look at the top trends impacting APAC CX practitioners and the challenge of delivering the right information on the right channel at the right time for customers. I’m excited to be invited back to speak at the event for a fifth year.

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Creative Virtual

JUNE 2, 2020

The trends and preferences in our personal communications and the technology we use to stay connected have changed drastically over the lifetime of The Rotary. Newer channels, such as messaging apps, have entered the mix and preferences are shifting more and more towards digital self-service as a first choice.

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Creative Virtual

AUGUST 22, 2019

I first started working in the world of virtual agents in 2000 and, even though the technology was very much in its infancy at the time, saw huge potential for innovation and growth in the industry. By Chris Ezekiel, Founder & CEO. is the lack of understanding within organisations about deploying these solutions.

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