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The State of Customer Self-Service Today

SmartAction

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, customer self-service has become a pivotal aspect of delivering exceptional customer experiences. As we look towards 2024, the world of customer self-service is at a crossroads, with new challenges and opportunities on the horizon. Key Trends in Customer Self-Service 1.

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The Definitive Guide: IVA vs IVR and What’s Right for Your Contact Center

SmartAction

When it comes to customer service, businesses have a variety of tools at their disposal to make the process as smooth and efficient as possible. Two popular options are Interactive Voice Response (IVR) and Intelligent Virtual Agent (IVA). Let’s break down the difference between IVR and IVA.

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IVAs: Self-Service Solutions that Work

DMG Consulting

IVAs: Self-Service Solutions that Work. Customers prefer the expediency of self-service, but they will not sacrifice a good experience for convenience. It’s Time to Transition from IVR to IVA. Interactive voice response systems were effective for what they were intended to do in the past.

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Cloud IVR Technologies Offer Contact Centers a Cost-Effective Solution to Improve Customer Service

Noble Systems

What is Cloud IVR? . The term “Cloud IVR” refers to the availability of IVR functionality via a Service platform. With a cloud based IVR solution, companies can benefit from the use of modern, efficient cloud-based technologies. Is Cloud IVR Right for Your Business? IVR Use in the Call Center .

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Making the Case for an Intelligent Virtual Agent

DMG Consulting

Making the Case for an Intelligent Virtual Agent. Self-service has become the preferred form of customer support for many consumers, so long as it works. IVAs are not next-generation IVRs. It’s Time to Replace Your IVR with an IVA. IVR solutions have had an amazing run, but it’s time to retire them.

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Is Your Chatbot Really Just an IVR?

Fonolo

FREE WEBINAR: Is Your Chatbot Really Just an IVR? With their narrow conversation flows and questions that often don’t lead to an answer – or an agent – chatbots don’t always seem all that revolutionary. You wouldn’t be the first customer service professional to ask themselves if a chatbot is really any different than an IVR.

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Why Voice Matters: Conversational IVR Takes Customer Service to the Next Level

SmartAction

Personalization : A staggering 72% of consumers expect customer service to recognize their identity and purchasing history. Conversational AI, with its specific intents and data-driven capabilities, empowers virtual agents with readily available customer information, ensuring personalized interactions.