Mon.Apr 22, 2024

article thumbnail

AI is Ready for Your Contact Center—But Maybe Not How You’d Expect

Vistio

The allure of AI in contact centers is undeniable. From automating routine tasks to providing personalized recommendations, AI promises to revolutionize how businesses interact with their customers. With advancements in natural language processing (NLP), machine learning (ML), and automation technologies, the potential for AI-driven customer service solutions seems limitless.

article thumbnail

Top 5 Customer Service & CX Articles for Week of April 22, 2024

ShepHyken

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Here are my top five picks from last week. I have added my comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. 4 Ways to Scale up Convenient CX for Modern Customers by NICE (NICE) The easier things are for your customers, the better they are for your organization.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Adopting CX Innovation: How to Overcome the Challenge

TechSee

In today’s fast-evolving service landscape, companies are continuously innovating to improve customer experience (CX). However, the true potential of investing in CX innovation often remains untapped due to barriers that hinder adoption. For CX enhancements to truly impact your business, they must be readily adopted by both customers and service agents.

APIs 109
article thumbnail

The executive’s guide to generative AI for sustainability

AWS Machine Learning

Organizations are facing ever-increasing requirements for sustainability goals alongside environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. A Gartner, Inc. survey revealed that 87 percent of business leaders expect to increase their organization’s investment in sustainability over the next years. This post serves as a starting point for any executive seeking to navigate the intersection of generative artificial intelligence (generative AI) and sustainability.

article thumbnail

The Contact Center Manager’s Guide to AI

Step-by-step instructions on how to use AI for growth in your contact center Learn how AI can transform your contact center operations. In this ebook, dig into the different AI technologies, then see how each can help automate tasks, streamline service, and turn your contact center from a cost center to a profit house. Plus, we’ll give you practical tips on choosing the right AI tools, getting them up and running, and measuring their impact.

article thumbnail

Adopting CX Innovation: How to Overcome the Challenge

TechSee

In today’s fast-evolving service landscape, companies are continuously innovating to improve customer experience (CX). However, the true potential of investing in CX innovation often remains untapped due to barriers that hinder adoption. For CX enhancements to truly impact your business, they must be readily adopted by both customers and service agents.

APIs 109

More Trending

article thumbnail

Find Your Path to Unmatched Security and Unified Experiences

Cisco - Contact Center

Imagine juggling multiple remotes for your entertainment system, each controlling a different device and requiring endless button presses to achieve a simple task.

article thumbnail

People, Process & Technology and the Intersection of AI: Part 3

The Northridge Group

In our 3-part series: People, Process, & Technology — and the Intersection of AI, we have asked industry leaders in technology, people and process management to explain what AI is, what it isn’t, and how it can be a benefit (and a curse) in each area. In Part 3 of our series, we hear from Leslie O’Flahaven, professional write, coach, and speaker.

article thumbnail

Customers Praise the Surprising Longevity and Adaptability of Cisco UCS

Cisco - Contact Center

When we introduced our first compute platform in 2009 with Cisco UCS B-Series Blade Servers , there was a fair amount of snickering from industry watchers and established server vendors.

98
article thumbnail

Scaling Your Business with Outsourced Answering Solutions

A Better Answer

Outsourced answering solutions represent a strategic approach for businesses aiming to enhance customer service and manage operational costs effectively. By partnering with an external service provider, companies can efficiently handle high call volumes, guarantee 24/7 customer accessibility worldwide, and streamline communication processes. This method is particularly beneficial for entities ranging from small local businesses to expanding enterprises with a global customer base.

article thumbnail

Frost Radar: Voice of Customer Analytics, 2024

Understanding and improving your customer experience (CX) can have a massive impact on your bottom line. Choosing the right voice of customers (VoC) solution is a critical step to elevating CX. Frost & Sullivan researched more than 50 leading VoC vendors, analyzing both their “innovation index” and “growth index” to independently select the top 10 performers in each of these categories.

article thumbnail

It’s Earth Day! Let’s talk Circularity, Growth and Profitability!

Cisco - Contact Center

As one of the largest technology companies in the world, it is critical for Cisco to operate in a way that helps to protect our planet.

article thumbnail

How Account Management Teams Can Win Big in 2024

Kapta Customer Success

Learn why doing more with less is a losing proposition and how your account management team can help your organization win big in economically challenging times.

article thumbnail

New Cisco Defense Orchestrator (CDO) API

Cisco - Contact Center

Cisco Defense Orchestrator (CDO) provides a powerful REST API to automate and simplify security management tasks. You can find CDO API Documentation on DevNet.

APIs 95
article thumbnail

How to Improve Agent Productivity – Work Smarter, not Harder

Comm100

The productivity of your customer service agents directly impacts your company’s success. Enhanced agent productivity not only accelerates response times but also elevates the overall quality of service. This can directly lead to improved customer satisfaction, increased sales, and more repeat business. Given the importance of customer service productivity, this blog explores actionable strategies to improve agent productivity, enabling your team to work smarter, faster, and more effective

article thumbnail

Your Roadmap to Successful AI Implementations in the Contact Center

CX leaders are in a gold rush for AI, lured by the promise of cost savings and a revolution in service delivery. But simply deploying AI in your contact center isn't a magic bullet. There are hidden dangers that can derail your AI dreams. Recent incidents, such as the missteps of an AI chatbot deployed by Air Canada, have underscored the complexities and risks involved in leveraging AI in customer-facing roles.

article thumbnail

Transforming Healthcare Customer Service: The Impact of Digital Tools

Zappix

In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, patient satisfaction and access to care are paramount. With the advent of digital technology, healthcare providers are increasingly turning to innovative solutions to enhance customer service and improve patient experiences. According to the Kyruus 2023 Patient Access Journey Report , digital tools are playing a pivotal role in reshaping how patients interact with healthcare systems.

article thumbnail

Delivering Exceptional Experiences In The Real World

CSM Magazine

At Sabio’s recent Disrupt event in London, a panel of experts from Sweaty Betty, Zuto, Transcom and Awaze shared insights on how they are leveraging new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionise customer service and drive business growth. One of the key takeaways from the discussion I had with the group was the importance of finding the right balance between AI capabilities and human interaction.

article thumbnail

#1 Intelligent Text Processing with Pega

Unymira

Pega offers various text processing options. This can be especially helpful in customer service. For example, to draw conclusions about the content of an email, the text must be analyzed. Pega provides text analytics tools to extract meaningful information from large volumes of data. Text can be analyzed and structured in multiple languages. For a detailed list, see the Pega documentation for the current release.

article thumbnail

Navigating the Future of Customer Service in Online Gambling

CSM Magazine

Explore key trends in online gambling customer service, including AI integration, personalization, and enhanced security, shaping the future of player satisfaction and loyalty. The Future of Customer Service in Online Gambling: Trends to Watch The online gambling industry has experienced exponential growth over the last decade, driven by technological advancements and an increasing number of digital users.

article thumbnail

AI for Business Outcomes: Selecting the Right Tools to Drive Results

Customers expect to be able to interact with your organization whenever and however they want. They also expect your agents to have insights into their journeys so that they don’t have to repeat themselves as they move through various channels. And, if they’re not able to, they just might find one of your competitors who will offer the flexibility they are looking for.

article thumbnail

#2 Intelligent Text Categorization - Pega's 3 Models

Unymira

To analyze and categorize the content of an email, Pega provides several text categorization capabilities. Using text categorization, large amounts of data can be efficiently analyzed and assigned to predefined categories.

article thumbnail

Transforming Operations to Eliminate Technical Debt

Cisco - Contact Center

I often get brought into meetings when a customer starts talking “DevOps”.

article thumbnail

#3 Intelligent Text Extraction with Pega

Unymira

Pega provides a powerful text extraction method for analyzing email content and categorizing text data. Text extraction allows you to identify named entities in text data and assign them to predefined categories, such as organizations, locations, people, quantities, or values. By leveraging the machine learning capabilities of the Pega platform, entity extraction models can be created that are capable of recognizing named entities.

article thumbnail

Why Customer Satisfaction is Important for Your Business

Help Scout

Discover how to boost customer satisfaction with tips on personalization, CSAT surveys, and proactive engagement.

Surveys 45
article thumbnail

How to Optimize Call Monitoring: Automate QA and Elevate Customer Experience

Speaker: Laura Noonan, Chief Revenue Officer at CallFinder + Angie Kronlage, Director of Program Success at Working Solutions + April Wiita, Vice President of Program Success at Working Solutions

Are you still manually reviewing calls? 🤔 It's time for a change! The traditional method of manual call monitoring is no longer cutting it in today's fast-paced call center environment. Industry experts Angie Kronlage and April Wiita from Working Solutions are here to explore the power of innovative automation to revolutionize outdated call review processes!

article thumbnail

How Digital Distribution Transforms Customer Experience in the Music Industry

CSM Magazine

The music industry has witnessed a seismic shift with the advent of digital distribution. Gone are the days when record stores and physical albums were the primary channels for new releases. Today’s artists reach fans directly through streaming services and downloads, upending traditional models. This transformation isn’t just about convenience; it alters how customers engage with music, crafting experiences that are personal, immediate, and increasingly interactive.