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Conversational AI: Trends to Watch in 2023

SmartAction

This is especially true for those cutting-edge companies that have wisely made multichannel communication a central part of their support model. If IVAs drive the CAI platform that lies at the heart of multichannel communication strategies, then the IVA has fully moved from “nice-to-have” to “must-have” status.

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A Glance into the Call Center Crystal Ball

Revation Systems

A recent Global State of Multichannel Customer Service Report issued by Microsoft states that 60 percent of consumers have higher expectations for customer service now than they did just one year ago. As reported by ICMI , 86 percent of contact centers now offer multichannel support.

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A Look Back: 2018 in Review

Creative Virtual

It’s been another exciting year not only for Creative Virtual as a company, but also for the virtual agent, chatbot and live chat industry, with lots of new developments and innovation. This was the fourth time a group of runners from Creative Virtual did a 10k in support of the RSPCA.

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Driving Contact Center Change: Chatbots, OmniChannel, Cloud

Altivon

Through better web-based content, enhanced IVR, the Internet of Things (IoT), virtual agents and, yes, chatbots. In the meantime, chatbots and blended AI are making their way into contact centers, providing additional self-service options and freeing agents for more complex interactions. How is that possible?

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6 of the Best Apps for Remote Contact Center Teams

Fonolo

What’s also great about this app is that you can produce quotes and invoices, create email marketing newsletters and other communications, and provide multichannel customer support through its contact center and helpdesk platforms. This call center solution is great for larger teams and businesses.

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CCaaS Trends: The Evolution of Cloud Contact Centres

Lumoa

These include customer service analytics, engagement hubs, the voice of the customer , virtual agents (live chat), and chatbots.

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What Is Customer Service? A Detailed Guide

JustCall

Multichannel support: Another area that demands immediate attention is the ability to offer support across multiple channels, including live chat, phone, email, and social media. Ticketing system: Organizations must also think about investing in a system for organizing and tracking customer support requests.