SmartAction

MARCH 18, 2019

IVR automation has been around for awhile, but for the most part, it just hasn’t been very good. Everyone knows the limitations of IVR systems, and customers have a gag reflex when they hear most call automation. These omnichannel solutions are known as AI-powered virtual agents. What is an AI-powered virtual agent?

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SmartAction

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The ability of conversational AI technology to detect and understand speech are two of the biggest challenges faced by the Intelligent Virtual Agent (IVA). One way that IVA “levels up” from the typical IVR is that an IVA will utilize natural language understanding, or NLU. How Virtual Agents Help the Live Agent Workforce.

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SmartAction

OCTOBER 25, 2023

It fosters empathy, rapport, and clarity in customer interactions. In an era where data privacy concerns loom large, many customers gravitate towards voice channels as they perceive them as a safer option for sharing their personal information.

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UJET

MARCH 22, 2021

The IVR isn’t a topic that gets enough coverage. We gravitate to the shinier objects and tend to focus more on the agent experience, omnichannel, and artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, your IVR can be one of the biggest drivers of good vs bad CX. And the IVR is at the heart of that journey. Modernizing Your IVR.

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SmartAction

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

We’re not talking about the time-consuming interactive voice response (IVR) of the past that provided a less-than-optimal customer experience. The AI-powered voice assistants of today offer a seamless experience, reaching a virtual assistant, in seconds, that can answer customer intentions with just a few words.

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AWS Machine Learning

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Voice bots, or conversational interactive voice response systems (IVR), use natural language processing (NLP) to understand customers’ questions and provide relevant answers. Businesses can automate responses to frequently asked transactional questions by deploying bots that are available 24/7.

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Balto

MARCH 3, 2025

Smart routing systems direct complex issues to skilled agents while resolving simple queries automatically. The system learns from historical data to forecast customer demand with up to 95% accuracy. Modern IVR systems use contextual awareness to personalize interactions based on caller history and preferences.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 8, 2017

For instance, IVRs and artificial intelligence enabled Chatbots can make the customer service easier and efficient. Chatbots which work like virtual agents can solve basic query and transfer a call to ‘live agents’ in case of escalation. Use Technology for Self Service. A good CRM tool can also be put in place.

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Interactions

AUGUST 13, 2020

Repetitive, data-driven transactions. These transactions can be handled by a simple chatbot or IVR system, as not much advanced functionality is needed. Repetitive, data-driven transactions are the most common transaction type. They are best handled by an advanced automated system, such as an Intelligent Virtual Assistant (IVA).

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NICE inContact

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

When it comes to reducing expenses within contact center operations, one of the best ways to do so is to reduce the amount of time that live agents spend on the phone. With that being said, one of the biggest time-consumers of live agent minutes comes from repetitive and tedious data gathering.

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DMG Consulting

JUNE 27, 2022

Making the Case for an Intelligent Virtual Agent. The challenge is that many companies successfully using interactive voice response (IVR) solutions to displace a large percentage of contact center calls don’t yet appreciate the greater potential value of intelligent virtual agents (IVAs).

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SmartAction

AUGUST 14, 2019

The first hold onto their existing IVR and merely transfer routine conversations to AI-powered virtual agents while transferring the rest to live agents. But as customers are becoming leery of touchtone and difficult or lengthy menus, more organizations are implementing virtual agents as: 1.

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Outsource Consultants

JANUARY 11, 2018

In a recent article , Shelby Faris takes in in-depth look at Interactive Voice Response (IVR) technology. She acknowledges that though IVR is a vital component of many companies’ customer service, it’s not without its faults. 4 Ways Companies Benefit from Using IVR Services. Need IVR services?

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DMG Consulting

AUGUST 10, 2018

Recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technology coupled with consumer preference for digital channels, is driving interest in and adoption of intelligent virtual agents (IVAs) and a related technology, robotic process automation (RPA). The acquired knowledge is assimilated and leveraged in future interactions.

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Fonolo

OCTOBER 5, 2023

FREE WEBINAR: Is Your Chatbot Really Just an IVR? With their narrow conversation flows and questions that often don’t lead to an answer – or an agent – chatbots don’t always seem all that revolutionary. You wouldn’t be the first customer service professional to ask themselves if a chatbot is really any different than an IVR.

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Calabrio

MARCH 31, 2025

Generative AI, or GenAI for short , represents a significant leap forward in artificial intelligence, moving beyond simple data analysis to an ability to channel analysis into creativity. This means faster wrap-up times, more accurate records, and a significant boost in agent performance and productivity.

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Uniphore

AUGUST 12, 2021

Unsurprisingly, sales of these multimodal assistants grew 30% in 2020, while voice-only assistants saw a 3% decline. Multimodal Virtual Agents allow customers to tap, text and talk to get more done , with little effort. How to build a smarter IVR with a multimodal user expereience. View Webinar.

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The Northridge Group

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

In the contact center, one thing is certain: positive human connections between agents and customers are critical to building brand loyalty. In an industry that places an emphasis on human contact, what role does AI play in the contact center and how can data gathered from it be used to improve the customer experience? Demographics.

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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. Q: What do your six-month results look like? 9% of callers hang up.

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SmartAction

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

pay my loan, check my balance, or transfer funds," which became the new way to start a customer service conversation through traditional speech IVRs around 2016. The virtual agent can then assist the customer with the utmost accuracy. Gain insights with data mining to train AI beyond front door.

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SmartAction

JANUARY 11, 2019

AI-powered virtual agents present significant potential to improve the customer experience (CX) via call center automation. Using cloud-based conversational AI to enhance existing IVR and contact center platforms helps companies deliver the natural language IVR experience that customers prefer and expect.

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SmartAction

JANUARY 28, 2019

AI-powered virtual agents present significant potential to improve the customer experience (CX) in the contact center. From IVR to chatbot and other self-service automation, none exhibit the cognitive capabilities of today’s purpose-driven, practical AI solutions for the contact center. The Power of Call Center AI Solutions.

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SmartAction

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

The following is an excerpt from Frost & Sullivan’s white paper, “The AI-Powered Virtual Agent: Actionable Strategies for Contact Center Leaders.”. Read the full paper to find out how leading companies are using cloud-based virtual agents to automate more in their contact centers. Limited Automation Options.

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Call Design

AUGUST 9, 2021

The Genesis of Automation and IVR. Attempts to automate phone-based customer interactions have been around for decades. First-generation IVR (interactive voice response) systems were one of the first systems to automatically interact with a customer through voice recognition and/or keypad inputs.

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JustCall

MARCH 23, 2023

Interactive Voice Response, or IVR, is necessary for every contact center. It serves as a round-the-clock virtual receptionist. The IVR is configured to lead the user to a self-help guide that answers their query, a human agent who can solve their problem, or a pre-recorded voice message.

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Xaqt

JUNE 1, 2020

All the while, Virtual Agents and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) threaten to eliminate much of the human capabilities that outsources have built their business on. Amazon, Google, Microsoft) and well-funded start-ups are selling the value proposition of bots, virtual agents and AI to their enterprise customers.

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TechSee

APRIL 21, 2021

AI enhances existing self-service capabilities, such as smart FAQ and IVR, with the new cognitive capabilities in chatbots or virtual agents. Next-step suggestion: Choose several use cases where computer vision AI can simplify the agent-customer interaction. Computer Vision AI-Based Self-Service.

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DMG Consulting

JUNE 11, 2019

DMG Consulting Releases 2019-2020 Intelligent Virtual Agent Product and Market Report. What: Releases 2019-2020 Intelligent Virtual Agent Product and Market Report. Foundational component of next-gen, digitally transformed service organizations. Botanic Technologies and Capito.ai are covered at a high level.

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DMG Consulting

JULY 16, 2019

CJA solutions include big-data capabilities that capture, measure, analyze and evaluate the quality and outcome of the customer (or prospect) experience for all customer-facing self-service and agent-assisted interactions, channels and activities.

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Lumoa

JUNE 23, 2021

These include customer service analytics, engagement hubs, the voice of the customer , virtual agents (live chat), and chatbots. Additionally, utilizing voice-enabled support enhances the human experience by providing a personal touch.

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SmartAction

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

AI-Powered Voice Self-Service AI-powered voice self-service is revolutionizing the way customers seek help. Instead of waiting on hold or navigating through complex IVR menus, customers can now initiate support requests using their voice. Key Trends in Customer Self-Service 1. Or is it something else?”

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UJET

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Predictive Routing Connects Customers to the Right Agent Faster. Without AI, customers often spend extra time navigating generic IVR (interactive voice response) menus. And when they aren’t connected to the right agent the first time, your agents have to spend valuable time redirecting calls.

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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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UJET

DECEMBER 17, 2020

It can also help virtual assistants offer better sets of options that lead to a faster, more satisfying resolution. Without advanced NLP, customers are more likely to get stuck in an unresponsive interactive voice response (IVR) menu. An example of a personalized greeting using UJET Virtual Agent.

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UJET

DECEMBER 17, 2020

It can also help virtual assistants offer better sets of options that lead to a faster, more satisfying resolution. Without advanced NLP, customers are more likely to get stuck in an unresponsive interactive voice response (IVR) menu. An example of a personalized greeting using UJET Virtual Agent.

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SmartAction

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

When used in business, conversational artificial intelligence (AI) supports overall call center operations by providing self-service options, 24/7 availability, and real-time data and analytics – while lowering costs and increasing profits. It linked via API to internal data sources and current customer input to find a successful solution.

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UJET

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Predictive Routing Connects Customers to the Right Agent Faster. Without AI, customers often spend extra time navigating generic IVR (interactive voice response) menus. And when they aren’t connected to the right agent the first time, your agents have to spend valuable time redirecting calls.

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