SmartAction

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Electrolux, the 2nd largest home appliance manufacturer in the world who sells under a variety of brand names worldwide like Frigidaire and AEG, made the transformation to AI-powered virtual agents six months ago to automate more in their contact center. We handle thousands of these call types and processes every single day.

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Talkdesk

APRIL 14, 2020

Getting help from virtual agents Virtual agents and chatbots usage is increasing across all industries. Providing 24/7 service: Virtual agents reduce customer service pressure by providing service around the clock. Optimise Dialer: A smart automatic dialer can optimize agents’ time as well.

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SmartAction

JANUARY 25, 2019

This newly acquired accuracy means that call center virtual assistant solutions are now demonstrating their true power in a variety of interesting and beneficial ways. Here’s how two innovative companies are using AI-powered virtual agents to automate more in their contact centers. 5% fewer calls to live agents.

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Balto

MARCH 17, 2025

These systems can also detect when wait times exceed acceptable thresholds and alert supervisors in real-time. They utilize key performance indicators (KPIs) such as average handle time and customer satisfaction scores to help agents and managers make informed decisions, identify issues, and enhance operational efficiency.

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Calabrio

MARCH 11, 2025

Additional metrics to consider include: NPS scores First response time (FRT) Abandon rates Hold times Average Handle Time (AHT) 4. This practice not only supports quality initiatives but also minimizes risk and enhances accountability.

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BlueOcean

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The same is true for first call resolution and average handle times. The quality of non-English interactions with virtual agents in a conversational manner in their primary language improves with machine learning.

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DMG Consulting

MARCH 1, 2019

I’ve been told hundreds of times that employees don’t know what customers want. A customer wants to get a correct answer or an adjustment to her account quickly and easily. But these approaches won’t be used as long as agents are measured primarily by the number of interactions they handle and their average handle time (AHT).

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Calltools

JUNE 24, 2020

The software became a key call center tool because it helps route incoming calls to agents who have the right skills to solve the customers’ problems. For example, a customer calling to ask about a billing issue will get directed to a representative with the training and authority to make necessary changes to the account.

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ROI CX Solutions

DECEMBER 6, 2024

This workflow also provides major cost savings, since more time and money can be channeled toward your valuable human agents. Enhancing agent support and empowerment Artificial intelligence for call centers can provide added support to agents.

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OctopusTech

JUNE 8, 2022

For example – customers can check their account balance using automation software that converts interactive voice response (IVR) to automated speech recognition (ASR). It also helps to verify the identity of customers before connecting any call to an agent. This process saves a lot of time and improves customer satisfaction.

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Hodusoft

OCTOBER 19, 2023

A constant monitoring of call queues, agent availability, and quality of service, helps in efficient allocation and utilization of resources based on current conditions. These tools can be used to address common or routine customer inquiries, reducing the need for human agents’ interference. without speaking to an agent.

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JustCall

JANUARY 18, 2023

To handle these calls, it is essential to listen to the customer’s problem, ask relevant questions to diagnose the issue, provide a solution or escalate the call to a technical specialist if necessary. Billing and account management calls: These are calls from customers regarding their accounts or billing issues.

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SmartAction

APRIL 24, 2019

This combination has led to the growing adoption of AI-powered virtual agents to automate conversations traditionally handed by live agents. Best Practice #2: Virtual agents need “guardrails”. There is a fine line between what should be automated by conversational AI and what should be transferred to live agents.

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