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Get the conversation right: Chatbot vs. messaging

Think Customers

In most cases it’s an artificially intelligent virtual agent that greets users in the corner of the screen with the option to continue the conversation with the AI or transfer to an agent. Chatbots perform an important role in the omnichannel ecosystem, but chatbot platforms often keep the customer glued to one channel.

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New KPI Metrics in the Era of Self Service

TechSee

With many of these channels and tools enabling self-service, old-school KPIs are no longer sufficient. 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?

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How to Improve Contact Center Optimization with Customer Journeys

Pointillist

Let’s dive into four reasons contact center leaders struggle to minimize costs while improving customer satisfaction at the same time. Omnichannel Interaction Data is Siloed or Nonexistent. The COVID-19 pandemic forced customers and enterprises alike to rely on digital channels more than ever before.

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Top 10 Call Center Trends To Follow For 2023

NobelBiz

Key Points : Call centers are more and more digitally focused Data will become more valuable for businesses AI is becoming a must for contact center Omnichannel will continue to rise, but telephony is here to stay The hybrid contact center is the new norm 1. Also driving this trend is real-time analytics. That is beyond question.

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6 Killer Applications for Artificial Intelligence in the Customer Engagement Contact Center

If Artificial Intelligence for businesses is a red-hot topic in C-suites, AI for customer engagement and contact center customer service is white hot. This white paper covers specific areas in this domain that offer potential for transformational ROI, and a fast, zero-risk way to innovate with AI.

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Top 10 Call Center Trends To Follow For 2023

NobelBiz

Key Points : Call centers are more and more digitally focused Data will become more valuable for businesses AI is becoming a must for contact center Omnichannel will continue to rise, but telephony is here to stay The hybrid contact center is the new norm 1. Also driving this trend is real-time analytics. That is beyond question.

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DSW Successfully Incorporates AI into Customer Experience

NICE inContact

By combining NICE inContact with SmartAction’s AI-powered virtual agent, DSW ultimately found the right human-machine balance without compromising an ounce of CX. Today, live agents are optimized to help customers more quickly on complex needs. Average handle time (AHT) , a key CX metric, has fallen by two minutes!