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The Importance of Customer Self Service Portal

Kayako

In fact, 79% of US consumers say they have used a self-service portal for customer service, and 88% of customers expect companies to have self-service options. 65% use self-service channels because they like the convenience and don’t want to talk to agents or wait on hold to do simple routine tasks.

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What do consumers expect in a conversational self-service system?

Interactions

Customers are busy and self-service provides a fast and efficient way for them to get things done. Consumers also recognize the benefits of using automated systems. Efficiency and convenience are top themes in the self-service equation. Consumers don’t want to have to speak or type in a certain way.

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Self-Service in the Modern Call Center: Key Considerations for Technology and Strategy

NICE inContact

With technology’s rapid evolution, convenience and self-service from decades ago don’t quite measure up to today’s expectations. The days where a simple IVR system did the trick are long-gone. Today’s consumers want more convenience — and they’ll take their business elsewhere to get it.

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A Foundation for Exceptional Digital Self-Service Design

COPC

With digital self-service technology advancing at a phenomenal rate, why are interactions with chatbots and interactive voice response (IVR) systems still the sources of so many frustrating customer experiences? There are likely many reasons for this sentiment, including poorly designed IVR systems and chatbots.

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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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Self-Service in the Modern Call Center: Key Considerations for Technology and Strategy

NICE inContact

With technology’s rapid evolution, convenience and self-service from decades ago don’t quite measure up to today’s expectations. The days where a simple IVR system did the trick are long-gone. Today’s consumers want more convenience — and they’ll take their business elsewhere to get it.

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Call Deflection strategies in the age of self-service

TechSee

For that reason, successful call deflection strategies allow enquiries to be deflected to self-service channels such as FAQs, live chat, community forums, knowledge center databases and virtual agents. Consider this scenario: James is having trouble programming his smart sprinkler system. Now that’s true success!

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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.