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Reduce call hold time and improve customer experience with self-service virtual agents using Amazon Connect and Amazon Lex

AWS Machine Learning

When a virtual agent successfully addresses a caller’s enquiry, the result is a happy caller, lower average hold times for all callers, and lower costs. Gartner’s Customer Service and Support Leader poll estimates that live channels such as phone and live chat cost an average of $8.01

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How to Cash in on Contact Center Failures

NICE inContact

When using older contact center systems, you are likely to find inefficiencies in the areas of average handle times (AHT), first call resolution (FCR), and agent occupancy. Assume you can make a 15% improvement to average handle time, first call resolution, self-service rate and schedule adherence.

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How to Improve Call Center Customer Service

TechSee

Similarly, call center agents are measured on their average handle times. These two metrics are closely related, as longer handle times will naturally result in longer wait times for customers. This can result in multiple follow-up calls and longer average handle times, exacerbating customer frustration.

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When IVR meets Visual Assistance – Retaining the Lost Waiting Time

TechSee

A range of emerging technologies have effectively transformed IVR from a frustrating customer waiting experience to an effective process with self service capabilities. Once the customer accepts / agrees, he receives a link that opens his smartphone camera, so he can show the agent the issue or indicate proof of documentation.

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The Health of the Contact Center: Are You Ready for 2019?

A survey of 1,000 contact center professionals reveals what it takes to improve agent well-being in a customer-centric era. This report is a must-read for contact center leaders preparing to engage agents and improve customer experience in 2019.

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New Data Reveals How Critical Customer Service KPIs are Enhanced by Visual Assistance Technology

TechSee

The technology is currently evolving, enabling virtual assistants to offer customers the option of full self-service. Easier data verification: when visual proof is required, such as for billing disputes, promotional eligibility or warranty authentication, customers can simply show the agent their documents via their smartphone.

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Visual Automation: Boost Agent Productivity with Smart Eyes

TechSee

Alternatively, customers can visually interact with AI-powered assistants in self-service mode, alleviating pressure on human agents. Average Handling Time (AHT) is decreased, since agents can work faster and more efficiently by utilizing effective decision support during each interaction. The state of play.