Creative Virtual

MAY 28, 2020

Do you have a chatbot or virtual agent on your roadmap? Are you curious about successful use cases for AI-enhanced virtual agents? If so, you’ll want to reserve your spot now to join Creative Virtual and Engage Customer for their upcoming webinar, Tips for Deploying AI Chatbots & Virtual Agents.

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Creative Virtual

JULY 10, 2020

Back in April I took a look at the impressive spike in virtual agent traffic starting in late February and early March that surpassed anything Creative Virtual had seen in over 16 years of being in the industry. Plus, there was the added support needed for various government schemes and programmes. Only time will tell.

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Creative Virtual

JUNE 7, 2022

Virtual agents. Some of you may remember the days when companies wanting to implement customer support on their website believed they had to make a decision: either a virtual agent or live chat; either automated self-service or human-assisted web chat. By Mandy Reed, Global Head of Marketing.

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aircall

MAY 16, 2017

As a field and as a department, customer support is no longer relegated to the kids’ table. Customers are afforded more options than ever, and as a result, their expectations in terms of service and support are soaring. In order to satisfy them, your business requires a crack support team. What do they do?

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SmartAction

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The Beginning of a Transformation Alex’s journey began with a simple yet powerful idea: automating routine tasks with conversational AI virtual agents. The once overburdened agents found themselves focusing on more complex, engaging tasks. It was a game-changer.

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SmartAction

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

But as more and more companies are turning to conversational AI solutions to enable self-service automation over voice and chat, the analyst community has identified the need to create a distinct category for these cloud-based virtual agent solutions that mimic live agent behavior. Why SmartAction?

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SmartAction

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Underpinned by state-of-the-art technology, you can now have a conversation with virtual agents who will understand customer needs and address them quickly. AI-Powered Chatbots AI-driven chatbots have evolved into sophisticated virtual assistants. Or is it something else?”

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NobelBiz

OCTOBER 15, 2024

With advancements in AI, data analytics, and omnichannel technologies, the way in which businesses engage with customers is exponentially changing. Call centers and customer support teams committed to competitiveness must adopt forward-thinking strategies aimed at providing hyper-personalized, seamless, and proactive customer experiences.

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NobelBiz

MARCH 11, 2025

Can AI understand frustration , offer genuine solutions , and keep customers happy? Lets dive into how AI is reshaping customer support, five surprising insights most businesses overlook , and what five world-class experts have to say about AIs future in complaint resolution. A bad transition between AI and human agents.

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SmartAction

OCTOBER 2, 2023

FORT WORTH, Texas, August 8, 2023 SmartAction, a leading provider of AI-powered virtual agents for customer-obsessed brands, is thrilled to announce the appointment of its dynamic go-to-market team, a strategic alliance aimed at accelerating new growth opportunities and bolstering customer satisfaction.

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bold360 Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

The distinction involves who is answering the questions – a human agent for live chat and artificial intelligence (AI) for the chatbot, which provides 24/7, automated customer support. Whether customer interaction happens via live chat or chatbot, the user experience is much the same. 5 Ways Live Chat Helps Your Business.

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Nicereply

JANUARY 4, 2023

Set up a customer service strategy that works and saves your costs. That will ultimately lead to customer service and support teams being pressured to ‘do more with less’ , as customer support is still seen as a cost center by many organizations. Why excelling at customer service is critical in 2023.

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SmartAction

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

We’re talking elite customer service solutions here: Omnichannel self-service via voice , chat , and SMS Integration not only with your contact center but also with your business apps Deliver 24/7 personalized customer support An average of 66% operational savings How It Works Conversational AI works with voice, SMS, and chat.

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aircall

DECEMBER 30, 2016

It’s important to understand that even if your call center doesn’t bring in revenue in of itself (if it provides customer support, for instance), it will hopefully improve your customer’s experience, boost customer retention, and inflate your bottom line in an indirect manner. Establish goals and define KPIs.

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TechSee

MARCH 7, 2022

of companies are expected to incorporate customer self service technology. Challenges of Customer Self Service. There is more than one challenge to address and more than one way to gain from effective and on-point customer self-service strategies. Meeting the challenges is key to ensuring a positive customer journey.

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NICE inContact

MAY 21, 2019

When it comes to the buffet, I firmly believe that ‘strategy is everything’. What’s your strategy? In a way, self-service in the contact centre is kind of like a buffet: You need a strategy, or you might overeat or miss all the best dishes. I try to pace myself. I don’t mix too many different cuisines.

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CSM Magazine

JULY 24, 2015

In the not-too-distant past, most customer support was conducted by telephone. Then, over the years, technology changed the way we communicate and companies added more customer support channels. Customers are interacting with companies via a range of devices, including smartphones and tablets.

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Creative Virtual

OCTOBER 1, 2019

The same is true with customers – not every customer wants to self-serve and not every customer issue or question is best resolved with self-service. A successful digital customer experience strategy never leaves out the human touch completely. This is why your self-service options can’t be standalone tools.

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ConvergeOne

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The Avaya & ConvergeOne team combines forces to help with your customer-centric crusade. Together, we will turn your stresses into superpowers—workflow optimization, time and project management, personalized customer support, and increased revenue—to help you build a better world for your business and customers.

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UJET

MARCH 22, 2021

As you think about how and where to invest for your contact center, it’s important to think of these not as ‘either or’ technology strategies, but rather complimentary layers to one another. Conversational AI & Virtual Agents. For example,Virtual Agent- “How can I help you?”

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aircall

DECEMBER 30, 2016

It’s important to understand that even if your call center doesn’t bring in revenue in of itself (if it provides customer support, for instance), it will hopefully improve your customer’s experience, boost customer retention, and inflate your bottom line in an indirect manner. Establish goals and define KPIs.

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Creative Virtual

OCTOBER 5, 2020

The global pandemic has put digital transformation projects on the fast-track for many organisations, including digital customer service initiatives. Having expert insights, resources and industry stats is important for getting those strategies right.

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Calabrio

MARCH 25, 2025

You can also identify customer service areas with the highest resolution rates, allowing you to determine where the chatbot is most effective and replicate these successes across other aspects of your customer support system. Not far behind this: an increased demand for speed and efficiency.

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Comm100

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Heres a quick breakdown of how key AI-driven features are revolutionizing customer support processes: Feature How It Works Impact on Customer Service AI chatbots AI-powered virtual agents go beyond basic chat interfaces. This not only saves time but also ensures consistency in responses across the team.

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Creative Virtual

AUGUST 20, 2020

The first success story tells how an international financial services group’s V-Person virtual agent is rising to the challenges of customer support during the pandemic. The organisation discovered that their virtual agent was the best way to keep up with rapid changes and deliver accurate information to customers.

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SmartAction

JUNE 9, 2023

Some notable examples include: Chatbots : Chatbots are AI-powered virtual agents, built in-house or by third-party vendors , that engage in text-based conversations with users. They are widely used in customer support, providing 24/7 assistance. Chatbots and virtual agents may provide irrelevant or inaccurate responses.

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Creative Virtual

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Observed every year during the first full week of October, Customer Service Week is an international celebration of the importance of customer service and of the people who serve and support customers on a daily basis. Delivering service and support that customers love doesn’t happen by chance.

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Lumoa

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

How to amplify customer experience in retail with conversational AI. This section will cover how the top E-commerce companies implement their conversational AI strategies successfully. Incorporate a digital sales agent. The most common feature of a conversational AI strategy is the use of a virtual sales agent.

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Creative Virtual

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Chatbots and virtual agents have become essential tools for providing 24/7 self-service to digital customers. By giving all staff easy access to the same level of knowledge regardless of experience, anyone from support teams to trainers and coaches can step in to answer customer questions with confidence at peak or busy times.

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Creative Virtual

MAY 13, 2021

The same is true for customer service strategies. Those that achieve real success are part of a bigger customer experience (CX) approach that is designed to create an integrated, coordinated strategy. Customers expect a connected and more sophisticated digital service experience.

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Creative Virtual

APRIL 2, 2020

For some, the flexibility and robustness of their digital strategy is going to play a key role in how, and if, they emerge on the other side. Organisations are now under immense pressure to deliver quality service and support over digital channels.

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Creative Virtual

DECEMBER 10, 2020

I don’t need to tell you that not everything went as planned, but there were still some bright spots for us and the chatbot, virtual agent and live chat industry. Creative Virtual started 2020 celebrating the company’s Sweet Sixteen. 2020 was a record-breaking year for use of our virtual agent and chatbot implementations.

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Creative Virtual

JANUARY 4, 2022

If your organisation already has a conversational AI project, then you don’t need me to wax on about the importance of digital customer support. However, if you’re concerned that your current conversational AI tool isn’t up to the task of improving your digital support experience in 2022, then it’s time to make a resolution for change.

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IdeasUnlimited

JULY 28, 2022

’ whereas now customer support agents are dealing with much more complex issues. Challenges Of Customer Service Today. In today’s modern era, customers expect that they will have multiple options for interaction with businesses. Customized Solution Using Inbound Call Center Services.

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Creative Virtual

JANUARY 12, 2021

Organisations already using V-Person solutions from Creative Virtual had a distinct advantage in meeting the challenges of customer support during the pandemic. Many customer experience (CX) predictions for 2021 foresee conversational self-service becoming more integral to customer support strategies.

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Outsource Consultants

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Specialization and Innovation: A New Era of Customer Support Gone are the days when outsourced call centers merely answered calls. For instance, leading BPOs now employ advanced AI-driven analytics to personalize customer interactions, a concept barely conceivable three years ago. Let’s give thanks for BPOs and dive in.

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Creative Virtual

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Getting that coveted stamp of approval from customers and employees that comes from a successful customer service strategy has been harder than ever. This is my sixth year creating a blog post roundup to kick off Creative Virtual’s celebration of Customer Service Week.

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