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Step 2 of 5: AI Self-Service Without Compromise – Virtual Agents Need “Guardrails”

SmartAction

This is the second of a five-part blog series that outlines the Five Best Practices for AI Self-Service Without Compromise. Read Part 1 here >> Gartner predicts that customers soon will prefer using speech-driven interfaces to other forms of self-service when given a choice. We don’t want to automate that yet.”).

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Is Your Inexperienced Approach to Self-Service Driving Customers Away?

Creative Virtual

During the past year, more customers have turned to digital channels and automated self-service for support. Usage of virtual agents and chatbots exploded with record-breaking levels of traffic. The truth is this technology has been used in areas such as website self-service for over two decades.

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Electrolux Assesses Their First 6 Months with Virtual Agents

SmartAction

Electrolux, the 2nd largest home appliance manufacturer in the world who sells under a variety of brand names worldwide like Frigidaire and AEG, made the transformation to AI-powered virtual agents six months ago to automate more in their contact center. 14% of callers request a live agent transfer. 9% of callers hang up.

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The Human-AI Symbiosis in Retail Call Centers

Outsource Consultants

Some shoppers seek efficiency and self-service through chatbots, while others crave the understanding and empathy only humans can offer. Intelligent Virtual Agents (IVAs): These dynamic conversationalists guide customers through self-service options, making the process smoother and more intuitive.

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Implementing Virtual Agents: Where to Start, and How to Finish

Speaker: Brian Morin, CMO, SmartAction & Aarde Cosseboom, Director of GMS Technology and Product, TechStyle Fashion Group

If this is a situation can you relate to, then join us for this in-depth conversation with TechStyle Fashion Group, as they openly discuss their decision to go virtual, and the challenges they faced along the way as they dabbled with both building the omnichannel self-service platform themselves, and outsourcing the design to a partner.

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Step 4 of 5: AI Self-Service Without Compromise – Avoid Siloed Channels With a Unified, Omnichannel CX Platform

SmartAction

This is the fourth of a five-part blog series that outlines the Five Best Practices for AI Self-Service Without Compromise. Gartner predicts that customers soon will prefer using speech-driven interfaces to other forms of self-service when given a choice. Read Part 1 , Part 2 , and Part 3 first! Building in Silos.

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Step 5 of 5: AI Self-Service Without Compromise – Human-Centric Design from a Team of CX Experts

SmartAction

This is the fifth of a five-part blog series that outlines the Five Best Practices for AI Self-Service Without Compromise. Use this guide to automate your contact center and Customer Experience (CX) with AI self-service in voice, chat, and text. Best Practice #5: Human-Centric Design from a team of CX Experts.