Connect

APRIL 18, 2024

Applying artificial intelligence (AI) in the contact centre has emerged as a prolific trend as the hype around Generative or Gen AI – the next iterative advancement in the technology – gathers pace. By Martin Cross, CTO at Connect. About ‘ Connect.

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Quiq

MARCH 6, 2023

Does your chatbot sound like a robot? Okay, chatbots are robots (hence the name), but they don’t have to sound like something out of a 70s sci-fi flick. Chatbots have come a long way and are getting better at understanding and mimicking human interactions. Here are some ways to make your chatbot sound more human.

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NobelBiz

JANUARY 10, 2021

For some time now, Chatbots have become famous in contact centers. It is an artificial intelligence tool that can be described as a virtual agent. 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?

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Netomi

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Chatbots are used by 1.4 Companies are launching their best AI chatbots to carry on 1:1 conversations with customers and employees. AI powered chatbots are also capable of automating various tasks, including sales and marketing, customer service, and administrative and operational tasks. What is an AI chatbot?

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Xaqt

JUNE 1, 2020

All the while, Virtual Agents and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) threaten to eliminate much of the human capabilities that outsources have built their business on. Amazon, Google, Microsoft) and well-funded start-ups are selling the value proposition of bots, virtual agents and AI to their enterprise customers.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

While most classic contact center technologies will continue to be utilized, most will be replaced by chatbots, cloud technologies, AI, and remote work, enabling businesses to enhance the customer experience and save expenses. This article will cover 10 of the most important and impactful call center trends you need to follow in 2023.

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NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

While most classic contact center technologies will continue to be utilized, most will be replaced by chatbots, cloud technologies, AI, and remote work, enabling businesses to enhance the customer experience and save expenses. This article will cover 10 of the most important and impactful call center trends you need to follow in 2023.

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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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NobelBiz

JANUARY 10, 2021

Mobility, flexibility, automation… the development of chatbots is the inevitable result of a ten-year technological convergence that has swept across all companies and contact centers. The chatbot, as a conversational robot embedded into a messaging app, enables the creation of a new communication experience with users.

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SmartAction

JANUARY 16, 2020

As one of the participants in this emerging market, we’re seeing a handful of trends from 2019 that are worth sharing…. Ok chatbots, you’ve had your fun. If you’ve experienced a bad Virtual Agent recently, chances are, it may have had nothing to do with the underlying technologies and everything to do with how it was designed.

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OctopusTech

AUGUST 10, 2022

Various call center technology trends such as Artificial intelligence, virtual agents, and cloud communications are all part of the future of call centers. Call center outsourcing companies are opting for upgraded technologies that come under the latest call center technology trends. What is call center technology?

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Outsource Consultants

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Some shoppers seek efficiency and self-service through chatbots, while others crave the understanding and empathy only humans can offer. Where AI Triumphs Chatbots: These tireless assistants handle routine inquiries, personalize interactions, and offer 24/7 support. But where exactly do we draw the line?

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Interactions

DECEMBER 18, 2019

To reflect on this past year and change our focus to the next 10, we gathered Interactions experts to give their take on what the biggest trends of 2019 were: Voice is Back Baby . Chatbots passed through the Great Filter. If 2018 was the year of chatbots, then 2019 was the year when chatbots had to prove their worth and usability.

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SmartAction

JANUARY 28, 2019

AI-powered virtual agents present significant potential to improve the customer experience (CX) in the contact center. From IVR to chatbot and other self-service automation, none exhibit the cognitive capabilities of today’s purpose-driven, practical AI solutions for the contact center.

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DMG Consulting

JULY 19, 2017

DMG Consulting Releases 2017 Intelligent Virtual Agent Product and Market Report. What: Releases 2017 Intelligent Virtual Agent Product and Market Report. DMG covers emerging contact center trends and IT sectors that are likely to have a lasting impact on the market. When: Today, 19 July 2017.

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Creative Virtual

JULY 22, 2020

As with many other aspects of life and business, customer experience trends and expectations have been greatly impacted by the global health crisis this year. 49% believe there are clear trends in customer segments that prefer certain contact channels. By Mandy Reed, Global Head of Marketing.

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TechSee

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Use AI-based virtual assistants – Millennials are very open to communication with virtual entities – chatbots – including voice-based assistants and visual virtual technician. According to a Retale poll, 86% of Millennials said that brands should use chatbots to promote products and services.

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REVE Chat Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Contact center trends provide businesses a futuristic view of how digital transformation and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) would help their call centers to deliver an optimal customer service experience. The top contact center trends to watch out in 2020. Which contact center trends will make an impact and enhance CX?

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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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InGenius

JANUARY 31, 2020

Being a progressive industry driven by innovation and new technology, we can expect to see several trends emerging this year that propel the industry forward and have a significant impact on customer experience and agent productivity. Final thoughts on contact center trends in 2020. Live engagement customer service.

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Creative Virtual

OCTOBER 8, 2021

I’m looking forward to hearing the panel of experts, including Creative Virtual’s Founder & CEO, Chris Ezekiel, discuss the current trends and future possibilities of conversational AI technology. Conversational AI solutions, like chatbots and virtual agents, can have a powerful impact on customer loyalty and retention.

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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. The post Most AI Chatbots will Fail, and That’s Okay!

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TechSee

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

We’ve narrowed down the 5 key customer service technology trends to watch out for in 2018. Companies can then use AI-driven predictive analytics tools to determine customer patterns or trends in order to better target their marketing offers, and enhance their relationship with customers. Virtual Customer Assistants.

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TechSee

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

We’ve narrowed down the 5 key customer service technology trends to watch out for in 2018. Companies can then use AI-driven predictive analytics tools to determine customer patterns or trends in order to better target their marketing offers, and enhance their relationship with customers. Virtual Customer Assistants.

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Creative Virtual

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Another vital differentiator identified in the report is our approach to AI and the training of our chatbots and virtual agents. The report also includes an evaluation of the global conversational AI market along with current developments and trends in the industry.

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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? To go further, modern chatbots are now pre-empting the moments when customers require their assistance. A simple message will do the trick, such as “ Hey, I’m [chatbot name], may I help you with your shopping today? ”.

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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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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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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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TechSee

OCTOBER 23, 2018

With unprecedented advances in algorithms and other machine learning tools, AI-enhanced solutions, such as virtual assistants or chatbots, can learn how to respond, engage or process many standard tasks — including customer service queries. . Online fitness company Verve Health has a chatbot that gives fitness advice.

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Talkdesk

APRIL 14, 2020

Getting help from virtual agents Virtual agents and chatbots usage is increasing across all industries. Based on a survey research, 70% percent of millennials reported positive chatbot experiences and Forbes reported that 66% of surveyed people had interacted with a chatbot within the last month.

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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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CSM Magazine

JUNE 16, 2023

Automated chatbots handle simple queries, while AI assists human agents in resolving complex issues on the spot. Chatbots: redefining CX Imagine a world where people can have their problems addressed instantaneously, without navigating cumbersome menus or waiting for a human to deal with an issue.

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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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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. However, organisations should never overlook the added benefits they gain by analysing the conversational data these tools can collect.

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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. Also take a look at Part 2: Supporting Contact Centre Agents and Part 3: Supporting Employees.

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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. Development cycle differences between chatbots and AI-powered voice solutions. The biggest self-service demands that have emerged.

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