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New Research: Digital Self-service Now More Popular than Calling Customer Service

CSM Magazine

60% of UK household water and energy customers prefer not to call customer service if they can use online tools to solve their problems, according to Macro 4 research. The majority of people are now happy to use self-service instead of speaking to a customer service person on the phone – especially for simple queries.

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Smart Home Support – 4 Key Technologies to Simplify Service

TechSee

While in theory, smart devices should be easy to set up – most are wireless and can be remotely connected – in reality, non-technical customers are often insufficiently skilled to set up these products on their own. That’s why many vendors are turning to self-service options for effective Smart Home support.

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How to provide an effortless customer experience

TechSee

Imagine this scenario: It’s Amazon Prime Day and you’re thrilled to have snagged the limited-edition wireless streaming stereo system you’ve had your eye on. Now imagine this scenario: When your brand-new stereo system arrives, you open the box and find a DVD with a visual step-by-step guide to setting it up.

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How AI Technologies Can Facilitate the 5G Rollout

TechSee

The next generation of wireless technology – 5G – promises to impact our lives by delivering a network that is 100 times faster than smartphone cellular connections and ten times faster than the speediest home broadband service. AI-Guided Self-Service Automation. Scarcity of Skilled Technicians. Job Verification.

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Why is my smart device making me feel dumb? The challenges of onboarding IoT devices

TechSee

Then James installed a smart sprinkler system. While in theory, smart devices should be easier to set up – most are wireless and can be remotely connected; in reality, the setup of smart devices can present significant challenges to the consumer. Companies have taken notice of consumer preference for self-service.

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5 Ways Home Security Firms can Boost CX with Visual Assistance

TechSee

These safety precautions have given way to the era of remote technical support, where a technician can advise or guide a customer on how to unbox, install, or troubleshoot their home security system in DIY mode. Make home alarm system troubleshooting easy and simple. Enter Visual Assistance. What is Visual Assistance?

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What 3G Sunsetting Means for Home Security Firms

TechSee

3G sunsetting is a significant step in the evolution of wireless communication. As this 3G upgrade to 4G shift occurs, service providers will shut off the cellular infrastructure required to operate communication devices on the 3G networks. Visual Assistance for 4G Home Security System Upgrades.