JustCall

MARCH 7, 2023

Contact center automation refers to leveraging technology to automate and streamline customer-facing interactions, leading to exceptional customer service. Automation in contact centers aims to resolve customer pain points and reduce friction without human intervention. They then analyze the data to forecast trends.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Forever-Changed Buying Patterns Mean Rethinking Customer Loyalty by Mary Jo Yafchak. Sharpen Technologies) 2020 didn’t cancel National Customer Service Week. Are You Delivering Concierge Customer Service?

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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. 360-degree view of your customer. Virtual Customer Assistants. An increasing number of customers are demanding self-service options.

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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. 360-degree view of your customer. Virtual Customer Assistants. An increasing number of customers are demanding self-service options.

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SmartAction

JANUARY 16, 2020

According to Gartner’s 2019 Hype Cycle for Customer Service & Support Technologies, Virtual Customer Assistants have just eked out beyond the “Peak of Inflated Expectations” and into the “Trough of Disillusionment.” For example, scheduling appointments used to be a huge hang-up for Virtual Agents.

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NobelBiz

APRIL 30, 2024

AI-based call centers are revolutionizing how businesses interact with their customers. The customer service you provide will either make or break your brand. From improving response times to personalizing interactions, artificial intelligence is now setting new standards in customer service efficiency and effectiveness.

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NobelBiz

APRIL 30, 2024

AI-based call centers are revolutionizing how businesses interact with their customers. The customer service you provide will either make or break your brand. From improving response times to personalizing interactions, artificial intelligence is now setting new standards in customer service efficiency and effectiveness.

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DMG Consulting

JUNE 11, 2019

DMG Consulting Releases 2019-2020 Intelligent Virtual Agent Product and Market Report. Foundational component of next-gen, digitally transformed service organizations. Who: DMG Consulting LLC, a leading provider of contact center, back-office and real-time analytics market research and consulting services.

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DMG Consulting

MAY 21, 2020

5 Customer Service Trends That Point to a Promising Future. Last year was a great year for service organizations and contact centers—even when it was clear that customers and clients were often displeased with levels of service (with a few notable exceptions). By Donna Fluss.

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UJET

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

AI (artificial intelligence) customer service tools weren’t designed to replace your agents. They were designed to help your agents deliver a better customer experience. To truly modernize your customer service, you don’t need to choose between AI or human involvement. You need both.

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TechSee

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Personalization as a driver in customer service. 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. . Virtual Assistants.

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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. As customers, we want the best deal, the most innovative products and the greatest experience possible. Her conclusion?

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Playvox

JANUARY 13, 2022

The conversation identified several contact center trends that, if addressed effectively, can lead to the transformation of two critical elements of operational success: people and technology. . Let’s take a closer look at these 2022 contact center trends. 2022 just might be The Year of the Contact Center Employee.

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Lumoa

JUNE 23, 2021

Did you know that American businesses risk losing a whopping $494 billion in revenue from poor customer care? In the age of smartphones, where support is only a click away, consumers have massive expectations when it comes to customer service.

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Creative Virtual

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Happy Customer Service Week! Today we kick off the annual week-long international celebration of the importance of customer service, the people who deliver that service and the impact it has on successful business practices. By Mandy Reed, Global Head of Marketing.

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SmartAction

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

As we look towards 2024, the world of customer self-service is at a crossroads, with new challenges and opportunities on the horizon. The Evolution of Customer Self-Service Customer self-service has come a long way since the days of waiting on hold for assistance from traditional call centers.

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UJET

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

AI (artificial intelligence) customer service tools weren’t designed to replace your agents. They were designed to help your agents deliver a better customer experience. To truly modernize your customer service, you don’t need to choose between AI or human involvement. You need both.

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Liveops

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Matching culture and language resolves customer needs faster. When the trend of U.S. businesses offshoring their customer service began a couple of decades ago, the opportunity to cut costs was paramount. However, they came at the expense of deteriorating customer satisfaction. customer care workforce.

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Creative Virtual

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Happy Customer Service Week! It’s the first full week of October, and that means it is time once again for the annual week-long global celebration of the importance of customer service, the people who deliver that service, and the impact it has on business success. By Mandy Reed, Global Head of Marketing.

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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. Worried that automation will make your customer interactions feel impersonal? No worries!

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Liveops

JANUARY 6, 2022

Recently, Liveops Senior Vice President of Marketing and Talent Acquisition, Ellen Hahn, joined the weekly live stream Sterling Live to discuss recent workforce trends with Sterling General Manager Vincenza Caruso-Valente. Particularly for independent agents and contractors. Our agents are dedicated to this.

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Nicereply

JANUARY 4, 2023

Set up a customer service strategy that works and saves your costs. That will ultimately lead to customer service and support teams being pressured to ‘do more with less’ , as customer support is still seen as a cost center by many organizations. Why excelling at customer service is critical in 2023.

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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. However, while AI has not yet become the answer to all our customer service challenges, the technology is moving forward at a rapid pace.

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SmartAction

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Customer experience has been on a path of transformation since the days of "Press 1 for." pay my loan, check my balance, or transfer funds," which became the new way to start a customer service conversation through traditional speech IVRs around 2016. The virtual agent can then assist the customer with the utmost accuracy.

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TechSee

JANUARY 14, 2020

The global drive toward digital transformation has made its mark on contact center processes and operations, with Salesforce predicting last year that the use of AI by customer service teams would see a 143% increase by 2020. Why agents are embracing the change. How call center automation will redefine agents’ careers.

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SmartAction

DECEMBER 15, 2021

You’re living in the convergence of two macro trends. This is a macro trend working against those that hire. While this is happening economically, we’re seeing another macro trend: more outstanding technological capabilities and applications for conversational AI. With easily scalable virtual agents, hold times are eliminated.

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Contact Center Virtual Agent Agent burnout Self service 78

Provide Support

JANUARY 10, 2018

How many changes will 2018 bring about for those in customer service? Are chatbots and virtual agents likely to replace humans any time soon? And if so, what does the future hold for human CSRs and what will be the role of AI in customer service then? Read more. © 2003 - 2017 Provide Support LLC.

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Virtual Agent Customer Service Chatbots Sales 70

Creative Virtual

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Not for the first time, I found myself telling people that at Creative Virtual we were doing for years what the industry now saw as the latest trend in Bot Building. So, what are my thoughts for Customer Service Week? To our customers: I miss you and I look forward to seeing you in person again!

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Creative Virtual

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Happy Customer Service Week! Every year during the first full week of October we celebrate the importance of customer service and the people who serve and support customers around the globe. Virtual Moron-Idiot!”: Here are four tips to help you deliver a custom support experience for your customers.

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TechSee

JANUARY 14, 2020

The global drive toward digital transformation has made its mark on contact center processes and operations, with Salesforce predicting last year that the use of AI by customer service teams would see a 143% increase by 2020. Redefining Contact Center Agents’ Careers. This positive agent outlook is backed up by research.

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TechSee

MARCH 7, 2022

Today, digital self-service has become the preference – and the new normal, along with higher expectations and reliance on these channels. The role of technology is more important than ever in improving customer service and operational efficiencies. Download our eBook: What Self Service Will Look Like in 2025 .

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SmartAction

MAY 23, 2023

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — SmartAction , a top-tier AI platform provider specializing in advanced Intelligent Virtual Agents (IVA) and conversational AI solutions, is proud to announce the successful closing of a new round of funding.

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Playvox

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Focused on serving the needs of customers, helping them solve problems, teaching them how to use products, and answering their questions, customer service agents are central to business growth and effective operations. The Future of Customer Service Channels is Now. Face-to-Face Video Communications.

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Customer Service Virtual Agent Healthcare Education 68

DMG Consulting

NOVEMBER 14, 2020

DMG Consulting Releases 2020 – 2021 Digital Customer Service Product and Market Report. Digital-first servicing drives improved CX and brand engagement. Who: DMG Consulting LLC, a leading provider of contact center, back-office and real-time analytics market research and consulting services.

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SmartAction

JANUARY 17, 2023

FORT WORTH, Texas, January, 17, 2023 — In October 2022, SmartAction attended Customer Contact West conference by Frost and Sullivan. The event provides attendees with the opportunity to learn about the latest trends and technologies in the contact center industry, as well as network with other professionals and vendors.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 8, 2017

This week we feature an article by Mansi Bhatia who looks at ways organizations can transform contact centers into a customer engagement center. I like the idea of a customer engagement center. – Shep Hyken. Customer service has the power to make or break a company. It is important to make the customer feel valued.

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Creative Virtual

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Happy Customer Service Week! Today marks the first day of the annual week-long international celebration of the importance of customer service and the people who serve and support customers on a daily basis 365 days a year. Delivering five-star customer service experiences doesn’t happen by accident.

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