TechSee

JUNE 16, 2022

As companies embrace the digitization of customer support, the new standard is much more than a phone conversation with a call center representative or a visit from a field agent. With a career spanning over 20 years, Eric has an extensive amount of experience in Contact Center and 3rd party and onshore vendor management.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 28, 2019

This week we feature an article by Chris Connolly that discusses h ow assistive AI blends with human-only qualities to create a new category of “superagents.”. It’s true that in China, in a case of life imitating art, state-run television is testing the world’s first AI news anchors more than 30 years after the Max Headroom television satire.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 20, 2017

This week we feature an article by Christopher Connolly who shares fascinating information about enterprise-grade assistive AI and how it can help make customer support more effective. AI has come a long way in recognizing the content – and context – of customers’ requests and questions. – Shep Hyken. under an integration layer.

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Playvox

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) has permeated many aspects of our work and personal lives. From driving assistance to data analysis to chatbots, generative AI (GenAI) is finding its usefulness in a host of ways across all industries. One of the most impactful uses is how AI is transforming customer experience (CX).

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Call Experts

DECEMBER 29, 2021

At Call Experts, we are dedicated to providing supportive content every week through our contact center blogs. Because contact center blogs can be an essential tool for understanding services from a company and what it might be like as their customer. . What is a call-out line?

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Upstream Works

JUNE 9, 2022

After five years of providing what amounted to call center plumbing, we had really zeroed in on what call centers did and realized that the heart of a call center was and always will be the people that operate the phones. The contact center was even more complicated.

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Comm100

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Improving customer experience goes beyond being on call 24/7 to address clients’ issues. A good CX is customer-centered. Some will want their issues addressed on other channels, from chatbots, social media, voice calls, or video calls. Research shows that over 80% of companies compete primarily based on CX.

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Lumoa

APRIL 28, 2024

If you’re reading this blog post, you are probably one of them. You can even find opportunities for cross-selling, upselling, or personalized promotions by using real-time insights and trends generated by AI. For example, Lumoa is the first customer experience platform to offer generative AI insights.

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Comm100

MAY 25, 2022

Ultimately, customer service and contact centers have not been immune to these changes. In this article, we’ll look at some of the new challenges that have emerged to impact contact centers. For contact centers, this means that outsourcing, IVRs, and seasonal hiring practices will have to change.

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Upstream Works

JANUARY 31, 2023

As 2023 unfolds, a key theme for contact center leaders to watch is reinforcing the connection between customer experience (CX) and agent experience (AX). CX must always remain the primary focus for the contact center –this recent blog post identified two 2023 trends that will have a major impact on CX.

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BlueOcean

DECEMBER 18, 2018

And you’re ready for your outsourced customer service RFP to hit the road and bring you some stellar options for a new contact center partner. Here’s the short list of the best questions to ask about AI in the contact center. Looking for more contact center RFP questions? 3 How are you prepared for the future of AI?

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Calabrio

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

These changes in consumer behavior and expectations, combined with new technologies, are starting to completely transform the contact center. We’ve entered an era where simply keeping abreast with the latest contact center tech advances is not enough. Technology Fuels Contact Center Transformation.

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SaleMove

JULY 22, 2022

Glia’s AI-powered banking chatbot offers much-needed relief to call centers, freeing up agent time to focus on personal, high value conversations. The post How AI-Powered Virtual Assistants Can Improve Employee Retention appeared first on Glia Blog | Digital Customer Service Explained.

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TechSee

AUGUST 14, 2023

He grew Call Centre Helper Magazine’s audience from 40,000 visitors a week to well over 100,000, in just a few years, and certainly knows how to create engaging content that keeps people coming back for more! She hosts a popular podcast called The Human Duct Tape Show, listed #1 on Inc.’s Follow on LinkedIn John R.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 31, 2018

This week we feature an article by Yura Filimonov who shares some of the many ways we can use AI to provide customer support. – Shep Hyken. The hype around AI is high, but it may seem unclear to businesses, whether they’ll benefit from it themselves. In fact, LG pledged to include AI in every home appliance they make.

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Kustomer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In this blog, we’re discussing what AI agent assist is and why it’s beneficial. Real-time agent assist is software that uses AI to help customer support agents better serve their customers. Benefits of AI Agent Assist Real-time agent assistance is not intended to replace CS agents. What is Agent Assist?

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TechSee

JUNE 25, 2019

Artificial intelligence (AI) – the science that deals with the creation of human-like learning and reasoning capabilities – has been catapulted into the spotlight in recent years. It seems like every company in every industry wants to harness the power of AI to enhance operations and positively impact the lives of their customers.

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TechSee

JUNE 10, 2021

This blog challenges that status quo. Data analytics can also help companies assess the types of calls that resulted in a No Fault Found truck roll – a huge waste of time and resources — and develop remote solutions that would improve future workflows. Smart Scheduling with AI.

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Uniphore

DECEMBER 14, 2021

In addition to joining Cisco’s SolutionsPlus Program, the companies continue their work on developing new capabilities in AI, conversational automation, and real-time call and sentiment analysis. These types of advances are transforming customer experience across contact centers for global enterprises.

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BlueOcean

MARCH 26, 2018

In the customer support space, AI is changing the customer experience for better or for worse depending on the elegance of your deployment. And the new world of AI is creating out-of-this-world efficiencies for businesses who are leveraging it effectively. Most Important Artificial Intelligence Skill: A Sense of Imagination.

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Upstream Works

JANUARY 20, 2023

These may seem like unrelated events, but they all have a role to play in defining the state of customer service in 2023 and will have implications for contact centers. CX Trend: Make it Personal A weak economy impacts everyone, so it is important for contact centers to understand how this impacts their customers.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

This week we feature an article by Nogol Tardugno who tells us how to get our contact center interactive voice response (IVR) to deliver the best customer experience. In 2019 businesses continue to fund their IVR call solutions as statistics both formal and anecdotal continue to demonstrate the need. Get Straight to the Point.

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Call Experts

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Today, customer support plays a pivotal role in maintaining and growing a loyal customer base, enticing many companies to hire a contact center for their answering services. Ultimately, a well-managed contact center can be the lifeline of your customer service operations. However, not all contact centers are created equal.

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Upstream Works

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is going to be a defining trend for contact centers in 2023, and IT leaders must be prepared to think broadly about the possibilities. When it comes to AI and customer service, automation usually comes to mind. AI Use Case 1: CX Before an Agent Interaction.

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Beyond Philosophy

DECEMBER 7, 2023

He had a lot of interesting insights in terms of the interface between AI and human employees. As we develop AI into our systems, we will need to determine what AI will replace, what it will augment, and what it will add. AI presents opportunities to shift some routine tasks off the backs of human employees and onto AI systems.

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Beyond Philosophy

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

For example, if the average call handling time is lengthening or there is an increase in online cart abandonment, customer behavior tells you something. How Training, AI, and an Outside-In Perspective Can Help Moreover, Memory Maker training can also help your team identify these clues. Customer behavior can help here.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 28, 2018

They are wholly averse to hold music (a phone call is out of the question), they prefer to search for answers online, and whenever possible will “go it alone” over asking for help. And, AI will deliver those insights , along with instant gratification, so it’s a win/win. Compare that with 10-15 hours of screen time!

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Magellan Solutions

AUGUST 23, 2023

The marketing landscape is changing due to the evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI has transformed marketing strategies and is a powerful tool. AI marketing tools are shaping the future of marketing. Initially, AI simplified tasks such as email marketing and social media scheduling.

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Bold360

APRIL 1, 2020

No matter what happens next, your employees and customers will continue to have questions they need answered (and fast), even as your call center struggles to maintain operational continuity. COVID-19 has caused massive disruption in the customer service and contact center space, on both the supply side and the demand side.

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Upstream Works

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The pandemic has impacted every aspect of our lives, and the contact center is no exception. As pandemic conditions led businesses to shift to work-from-home, many contact centers lacked the capability to properly support remote agents, making their jobs more difficult.

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Call Experts

APRIL 8, 2024

Today, customer support plays a pivotal role in maintaining and growing a loyal customer base, enticing many companies to hire a contact center for their answering services. Ultimately, a well-managed contact center can be the lifeline of your customer service operations. However, not all contact centers are created equal.

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Lumoa

JANUARY 15, 2024

Conversational commerce is all about interacting with customers through various communication tools, like live chat, chatbots, and contact centers. Similarly, AI-powered chatbots mean businesses can offer 24/7 support. Using Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing AI has evolved tremendously in recent times.

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Upstream Works

JANUARY 7, 2021

AI has many valuable uses in the contact center, from providing data and channel options to reducing costs. One of the biggest drivers for AI is automation. With AI enabling better forms of self-service, automation can address many contact center challenges with limited cost impact or added strain to the existing pool of agents.

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Upstream Works

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Unfortunately, many contact centers have the unfortunate habit of doing just that. With the addition of new AI channels, the problem is only going to get worse. Having to repeat information to a contact center agent constantly comes in near the top in the order of things that negatively impact customer satisfaction.

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BirdEye

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Through the power of AI and automation, businesses can revolutionize the ways they gather, analyze, and capitalize on customer feedback. AI and automated methodologies are adept at processing large volumes of customer feedback. Get ready to improve your customer experience and drive growth using AI for customer feedback management.

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Upstream Works

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The pandemic has impacted every aspect of our lives, and the contact center is no exception. As pandemic conditions led businesses to shift to work-from-home, many contact centers lacked the capability to properly support remote agents, making their jobs more difficult.

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Upstream Works

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Most businesses are undergoing some form of digital transformation, which will have a profound impact on contact centers. This provides an on-going opportunity for innovation, and to do so successfully, contact centers should harness the power of their data and embrace technologies like AI.

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