Team Support

JANUARY 9, 2024

Here’s a look back at how customer support technologies evolved over the last century, and a peak at where they’re going next. By the early 1970s, more call-routing systems were beginning to include ACD technology, ushering in the development of large-scale call centers. Ever wonder what customer service looked like 50 or 60 years ago?

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Technology Chatbots Call Center Social Media 59

ijgolding

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Chatbots – computer programs that mimic conversations with users by using artificial intelligence (AI) – are the latest technology trend to hit the webchat world. This means it will remember previous conversations with you, helping the bot to really understand what you want. How long have Chatbots been around?

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Upstream Works

JUNE 9, 2022

It was 2006 and it was way ahead of its time – providing omnichannel agent desktop capabilities long before the concept of “omnichannel” was formed. To use technology to help simplify, streamline and improve the agent experience and, by extension, the customer experience.

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Contact Center Call Center Virtual Agent Omni-Channel 157

CSM Magazine

MARCH 13, 2020

Facilitating customer self-service using automated contact channels, such as IVR and chatbots is a recognised method of reducing strain on contact centers during spikes in demand. Deploying a range of chatbots, each suited to a specific task, can greatly enhance the customer experience and deliver substantial benefits to the business.

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Self Service Chatbots Contact Center Policies 64

CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

The webinar participants were asked whether insurers were using technology such as chatbots and conversational AI to triage customer enquiries coming into the contact centre, so that routine enquiries could be answered via a digital assistant, allowing contact centre colleagues to focus on the most critical calls.

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Insurance How To Chatbots Wait Times 98

CSM Magazine

JUNE 27, 2018

Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI), spurred on by technology giants such as Alphabet, Amazon and IBM, are making AI-based technology much more accessible to customer service departments in every sector. Customer service departments are still rooted in voice-centric service infrastructure, but this is about to change.

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Chatbots Insurance Case Study System 40

Comm100

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Today’s customers look for fast, convenient, and personalized support that allows them to connect with brands how, where, and when they want. Another of the growing customer service technology trends has seen a rise in chatbots and automation. Canadian Blood Services introduced Comm100 AI Chatbot with this goal: .

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Tools Customer Service Tips Omni-Channel 189