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Don’t worry, we’re not suggesting you double your workforce; we’re suggesting you give your agents a virtual sidekick. VirtualAgents are designed to be your human agents’ Pippen or Harrison or Gehrig (pick your sport). What, Exactly, Are VirtualAgents? Intelligence Is a Matter of Features.
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Making the Case for an Intelligent VirtualAgent. The challenge is that many companies successfully using interactivevoiceresponse (IVR) solutions to displace a large percentage of contact center calls don’t yet appreciate the greater potential value of intelligent virtualagents (IVAs).
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Predictive Routing Connects Customers to the Right Agent Faster. Without AI, customers often spend extra time navigating generic IVR (interactivevoiceresponse) menus. And when they aren’t connected to the right agent the first time, your agents have to spend valuable time redirecting calls.
The same is true for first call resolution and averagehandletimes. With the integration of the platform and an effective IVR, your customer accesses support end-to-end in the language of their choice. Pros: Language Inclusivity: OPI is a frictionless experience for your customers.
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If you measure your agents’ success solely based on, for example, averagehandletime or completed calls, agents might be motivated to simply complete calls as quickly as possible to meet those metrics. On the other hand, the right kinds of software can empower agents to do their jobs well and effectively.
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