Connect

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Technology-enabled transformation is a growing trend as operators look to access the latest technologies shaping the contact centre of the future , with artificial intelligence (AI) a key strategic focus. By Martin Cross , Chief Strategy Officer at Connect. Shifting the status quo.

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NobelBiz

APRIL 30, 2024

An AI-based call center utilizes artificial intelligence technologies to manage and improve customer interactions. AI technologies not only streamline operations but also elevate the customer experience by offering quicker, more accurate responses and personalized service, setting new standards in customer satisfaction.

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NobelBiz

APRIL 30, 2024

An AI-based call center utilizes artificial intelligence technologies to manage and improve customer interactions. AI technologies not only streamline operations but also elevate the customer experience by offering quicker, more accurate responses and personalized service, setting new standards in customer satisfaction.

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JustCall

MARCH 7, 2023

Contact center automation refers to leveraging technology to automate and streamline customer-facing interactions, leading to exceptional customer service. Contact Center Automation Tools and Technologies The adoption of automation tools in contact centers has accelerated in recent years. What is Contact Center Automation?

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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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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.

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SmartAction

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Let’s explore the evolution of customer self-service, key trends for 2023, the benefits it offers, the challenges businesses face, and a glimpse into the future of this essential component of modern business operations. The evolution of self-service reflects the ever-changing landscape of technology and consumer expectations.

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Cisco - Contact Center

AUGUST 3, 2020

Cisco Webex Contact Center CCaaS honored for improving customer service technology and customer experience. I’m excited to announce that Webex Contact Center was among the 2020 Contact Center Technology Award winners, presented by CUSTOMER Magazine this month. Award Winner Second Year in a Row. Award Info.

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DMG Consulting

JUNE 11, 2019

DMG Consulting Releases 2019-2020 Intelligent Virtual Agent Product and Market Report. What: Releases 2019-2020 Intelligent Virtual Agent Product and Market Report. Companies that transition to IVA technology are benefitting from an array of sophisticated AI-based capabilities and intelligent augmentation.

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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.” Speech recognition and natural language processing technologies have taken off in capabilities.

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Playvox

JANUARY 13, 2022

If your contact center is planning for the future, be sure to make employee experience and getting the right technology in place top priorities. 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. .

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DMG Consulting

AUGUST 9, 2018

DMG Consulting Releases 2018 Intelligent Virtual Agent Product and Market Report. What: Releases 2018 Intelligent Virtual Agent Product and Market Report. Recent advancements in AI technology, along with consumer preferences for self-service options in digital channels, are driving interest in and adoption of IVAs.

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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. While IVA technology is still in its infancy, it is already making significant contributions to the market. When: Today, 19 July 2017.

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Virtual Agent Consulting Consulting Marketing 48

Lumoa

JUNE 23, 2021

Here, we will look at the trends that look set to shape the future of CCaaS in the coming years. Artificial Intelligence Ever since 2016, the continuous advancements in technology have culminated in a disruption of contact centers on an industrial scale.

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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. Automate More with AI-Powered Virtual Agents. Frost & Sullivan recommends following the blueprint of smart companies that are using AI-powered virtual agents.

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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. AI-assisted customer service.

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Fonolo

JANUARY 17, 2018

Some are accurate representations of the technology; others are just downright wrong. I mean, you wouldn’t call your customer service agent by a different name other than the one they gave you, right? Anyway, conversational commerce uses technologies consumers enjoy using (chat, messaging, etc.) Virtual Agent.

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TechSee

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

This year’s MWC promises to be a huge event, with 2,300+ exhibitors presenting the latest and greatest in mobile technology to 108,000+ attendees from 208 countries. We’ve narrowed down the 5 key customer service technology trends to watch out for in 2018. Immersive Technologies. 360-degree view of your customer.

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TechSee

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

This year’s MWC promises to be a huge event, with 2,300+ exhibitors presenting the latest and greatest in mobile technology to 108,000+ attendees from 208 countries. We’ve narrowed down the 5 key customer service technology trends to watch out for in 2018. Immersive Technologies. 360-degree view of your customer.

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Customer Service Real estate Technical Support Analytics 84

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

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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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. How Organizations Can Handle Remote Operations Long-Term.

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TechSee

OCTOBER 9, 2018

The key to reaching this powerful demographic is by understanding that technology is central to their being. This penchant for technology has shaped their consumer behavior and preferences, and brands must tailor their customer service strategies to suit Millennials’ attributes. 5 Enabling technologies to reach Millennials.

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TechSee

JANUARY 14, 2020

Management benefits from automated scheduling, which simplifies this time-consuming task by using AI to calculate agent availability, business hours, and other rule-based parameters to ensure there are no gaps in service coverage. Why agents are embracing the change. How call center automation will redefine agents’ careers.

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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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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. Customers are greeted with “How can I help you today?”

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DMG Consulting

MAY 21, 2020

5 Customer Service Trends That Point to a Promising Future. Last year was the year of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, a trend that will persist as the tools continue to improve. Cloud servicing: All of these trends are overarching, but none more so than the cloud. By Donna Fluss.

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TechSee

JANUARY 14, 2020

Management benefits from automated scheduling, which simplifies this time-consuming task by using AI to calculate agent availability, business hours, and other rule-based parameters to ensure there are no gaps in service coverage. Rejecting doomsday predictions that robots will take their jobs, many agents are embracing AI technology.

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SmartAction

JANUARY 17, 2023

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. We are SmartAction®, the contact center industry’s undisputed leader in purpose-built AI-powered Virtual Agents for customer service.

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TechSee

APRIL 21, 2021

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. Technology plays a large role in facilitating the collaborative call center. AI-Driven Agent Decision Support.

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TechSee

MARCH 7, 2022

The role of technology is more important than ever in improving customer service and operational efficiencies. As customers have come to expect and even prefer do-it-yourself, online self-service options, businesses have embraced new technologies and trends to optimize the digital service experience. By 2025, 50.7%

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Creative Virtual

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Conversational AI is a very hot and in-demand technology right now. Prasobh Namboothiri, Associate Editor at AIxOutlook says: “Creative Virtual is the clear Innovation Excellence Leader in a crowded and competitive conversational AI industry. By Chris Ezekiel, Founder & CEO.

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Thinq

MARCH 15, 2020

Call centers have adopted a number of technological advancements in the wake of recent economic improvement and a pandemic. There are a few projections, trends, and solutions for call centers that businesses should be aware of for the years ahead.

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Creative Virtual

AUGUST 20, 2020

The new ebook, Conversational AI Trends 2020 , takes a look at the rapid advances in conversational AI technologies and the new applications and use cases emerging across industries. The organisation discovered that their virtual agent was the best way to keep up with rapid changes and deliver accurate information to customers.

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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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SmartAction

JULY 14, 2021

While the summer sun shone down on the Vegas strip, SmartAction’s CMO, Brian Morin, stood in front of an audience at Customer Contact Week showcasing how SmartAction’s technology and expertise in customer experience have helped TechStyle Fashion Group see impressive ROIs such as $1M in a quarter in headcount costs.

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Creative Virtual

JANUARY 13, 2022

For years automated self-service tools like chatbots and virtual agents have been criticised as being a cold and impersonal way of supporting customers. As conversational AI technologies have improved and customer preferences have shifted more towards self-service options, some of these critiques have become less relevant.

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