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New KPI Metrics in the Era of Self Service

TechSee

When a virtual agent fields a customer’s enquiry, collects all relevant details and passes it to a human agent for final approval, how should average handling time ( AHT ) be measured? Customer care center metrics in the era of self-service clearly require a different approach. Call Deflection Rate.

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Bilingual Customer Support: Where Live Agents and AI Coincide

BlueOcean

The same is true for first call resolution and average handle times. Customer saves are a key metric, and we outperformed the previous partner, with nearly ten years’ experience under their belt, right out of the gate, realizing a nearly 5% increase in retention during our first quarter in production.

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Boost Growth and Lower Costs with AI and Cloud Contact Center Solutions

NICE inContact

Agents were empowered to provide more engaging personalized experiences with additional brand-relationship context. This was critical to delivering immersive customer experiences, which increase loyalty and improve metrics such as Net Promoter Score® (NPS®) and customer satisfaction (CSAT). Decreased average handle time by 10 percent.

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Beyond the AI Customer Service Hype: Practical Applications for Real Results

UJET

A customer calling to ask about store hours, for instance, may be routed to a self-service option or Virtual Agent , while more complex queries will be routed to a human agent. Automation Reduces Repetitive Tasks for Agents. After a call, agents spend extra time copying notes to your CRM tool.

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Beyond the AI Customer Service Hype: Practical Applications for Real Results

UJET

A customer calling to ask about store hours, for instance, may be routed to a self-service option or Virtual Agent , while more complex queries will be routed to a human agent. Automation Reduces Repetitive Tasks for Agents. After a call, agents spend extra time copying notes to your CRM tool.

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How to Improve Contact Center Optimization with Customer Journeys

Pointillist

Your customers expect agents to understand their unique context, including: Why they contacted your organization The goal they are trying to achieve The steps they have already taken prior to contacting an agent. Without it, you risk frustrating them with interactions that require lots of effort, long hold times and costly escalations.

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Build your business case to invest more in customer experience – Learn the metrics that move the needle

NICE inContact

Of the many metrics that Contact Center Executives care about, here are some key ones that directly impact customer experience: Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) – This continues to be the #1 direct measure on customer experience. Average Handle Time (AHT) – This is one of the most significant metrics when it comes to driving down costs.