Balto

MARCH 3, 2025

The most effective automation tools include: Interactive Voice Response (IVR) systems AI-powered chatbots Automated email responses Virtual agents for basic troubleshooting Call center automation refers to the strategic use of technology to handle repetitive and time-consuming tasks within a call center.

Call Center 52

Call Center Interactive Voice Response Average Handle Time First call resolution 52

SmartAction

JANUARY 11, 2024

FORT WORTH, Texas, January 10, 2024 SmartAction, a leading provider of AI-powered virtual agents for customer-obsessed brands , is proud to announce a comprehensive brand refresh and the launch of its innovative NOVA (Natural Omnichannel Virtual Agent) agent design platform.

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Virtual Agent Customer Service Call flow Self service 89

AWS Machine Learning

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

User interactions with the Bot Fulfillment function generate logs and metrics data, which are sent to Amazon Kinesis Data Firehose then to Amazon S3 for later data analysis. Alternatively, you can use Amazon Kendra if an index is configured and provided at the time of deployment.

Virtual Agent 77

Virtual Agent Call flow Interactive Voice Response Contact Center 77

SmartAction

APRIL 20, 2022

There’s no need for human agents to perform mundane, repetitive tasks that can be easily automated through a virtual agent. Rethink Call Center Metrics. Some CX experts believe average handle time is the worst metric for service , calling it “a relic of the old service world” and “a culture killer.”

Call Center 95

Call Center Virtual Agent Average Handle Time First call resolution 95

SmartAction

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Conversational AI helps them out of what seems to be an endless cycle of button pressing and voice prompts to connect them immediately with a virtual agent. This means a lighter load and less stress for your agents, resulting in less worker attrition, as well as requiring fewer workers in your call center. Collaborate.

Contact Center 91

Contact Center Interactive Voice Response Virtual Agent Management 91

Calabrio

MARCH 11, 2025

Identify nuanced sentiment: AI detects subtle emotional cues, providing a deeper understanding of customer satisfaction beyond surface-level metrics. Uncover actionable insights: AI illuminates trends and patterns in customer interactions, enabling data-driven decisions for process optimization and agent training.

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Best practices Contact Center Chatbots Call Center 52

SmartAction

MAY 23, 2023

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — SmartAction , a top-tier AI platform provider specializing in advanced Intelligent Virtual Agents (IVA) and conversational AI solutions, is proud to announce the successful closing of a new round of funding.

Real estate 86

Real estate Virtual Agent B2B Contact Center 86

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. Successfully managing and balancing these metrics is especially crucial in a time of crisis.

Contact Center 81

Contact Center Virtual Agent Chatbots Healthcare 81

Cisco - Contact Center

AUGUST 3, 2020

This open platform architecture enables our customers to easily add and integrate with advanced cloud applications such as AI-based virtual agents, advanced data analytics, workforce optimization, and other Webex applications, including Webex Experience Management, Webex Calling, and Webex Control Hub.

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Contact Center Technology contact center solutions Virtual Agent 116

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.

Marketing 78

Marketing Virtual Agent Customer centricity Sales 78

Balto

MARCH 17, 2025

Its not just about tracking basic metrics anymoreits about gaining comprehensive insights that drive strategic decisions. Key Metrics for Measuring Success Tracking the right performance indicators separates thriving call centers from struggling operations. This metric transforms support from cost center to growth driver.

Call Center 52

Call Center Customer Experience Average Handle Time Analytics 52

Interactions

APRIL 14, 2021

The agent on the other side of the communication should understand that the debtor is going through a hard time and they want to figure out how to get out of the mess. Simplicity : Sometimes a virtual agent is the fastest and most accurate solution to resolve the customer’s problems.

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Virtual Agent Call flow Call Center Finance 90

UJET

MARCH 22, 2021

Conversational AI & Virtual Agents. Now, when it comes to conversational AI and virtual agents, you can drive significant growth in 3 key areas: You can reduce the time customers spend in the IVR and the frustration associated with robotic voice prompts by using AI-powered conversational and intent based routing.

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Interactive Voice Response Virtual Agent Contact Center Self service 82

Talkdesk

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning infused in your client facing tools such as chatbots and virtual agents can deliver human-like experiences to quickly solve simple client issues without the need for live-agent intervention. Invest in artificial intelligence.

Banking 119

Banking Chatbots Contact Center Virtual Agent 119

NICE inContact

MARCH 28, 2018

Of the many metrics that Contact Center Executives care about, here are some key ones that directly impact customer experience: Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) – This continues to be the #1 direct measure on customer experience. Average Handle Time (AHT) – This is one of the most significant metrics when it comes to driving down costs.

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Metrics Customer Experience Average Handle Time Self service 48

UJET

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

A customer calling to ask about store hours, for instance, may be routed to a self-service option or Virtual Agent , while more complex queries will be routed to a human agent. After a call, agents spend extra time copying notes to your CRM tool. your agent can say, “I see you’re having trouble with X.

Customer Service 82

Customer Service Virtual Agent Interactive Voice Response Gamification 82

aircall

DECEMBER 30, 2016

A virtual call center will also allow your team to work remotely. Virtual agents can be hugely advantageous to a call center especially a fledgling one. By tracking too many performance metrics, you run the risk of missing the forest for the trees. Don’t neglect your remote agents , if they exist. CRM solution.

Call Center 97

Call Center Virtual Agent virtual call center CRM 97

Liveops

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

With virtual agents, call centers have access to a larger pool of talent, as workers aren’t limited to a certain geographical region. Because they work on their own schedules, virtual agents can be available at any time and for short shifts to help with bursts in capacity. Another key difference is flexibility.

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Virtual Agent virtual call center Call Center Coaching 81

DMG Consulting

JANUARY 10, 2022

Answer: Intelligent virtual agents (IVAs), which provide increasingly sophisticated customer-facing self-service capabilities, deliver quantitative and qualitative benefits to organizations, both of which have a business value. Question: What should we include in a business case to obtain an IVA solution?

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Average Handle Time Virtual Agent Self service Consulting 77

BlueOcean

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Customer saves are a key metric, and we outperformed the previous partner, with nearly ten years’ experience under their belt, right out of the gate, realizing a nearly 5% increase in retention during our first quarter in production. The value of that improved metric plays a big role in the client’s bottom line.

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Customer Support Bilingual agents outsourcing Contact Center 124

Fonolo

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Containment rate is a well-established performance metric in the customer service world, but not as well-known as NPS or hold time. I would say it’s on the “wonkish” side as far as metrics go. So, you can imagine my delight to see “containment rate” mentioned in a New York Times Op-Ed last week!

Virtual Agent 62

Virtual Agent Chatbots Gamification Contact Center 62

Expivia

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Key Features: Advanced data analysis for real-time insights Predictive modeling to anticipate customer needs Customizable dashboards for a holistic view of service performance Autopilot: The Next-Gen Virtual Agent Autopilot introduces a level of automation and learning capability that redefines the role of virtual agents in customer service.

Virtual Agent 75

Virtual Agent APIs Analytics Chatbots 75

Jon Arnold

MAY 6, 2021

Lots of strong growth metrics, but their upmarket success with large enterprise customers catches my eye the most, with 45% YoY revenue growth. The CCaaS market sure is messy right now - as is the broader customer service/CX space - and for that tangent, I’ll steer you to my latest No Jitter post which came out earlier this week.

Contact Center 97

Contact Center Virtual Agent Chatbots Enterprise 97

UJET

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

A customer calling to ask about store hours, for instance, may be routed to a self-service option or Virtual Agent , while more complex queries will be routed to a human agent. After a call, agents spend extra time copying notes to your CRM tool. your agent can say, “I see you’re having trouble with X.

Customer Service 72

Customer Service Virtual Agent Interactive Voice Response Gamification 72

aircall

DECEMBER 30, 2016

A virtual call center will also allow your team to work remotely. Virtual agents can be hugely advantageous to a call center especially a fledgling one. By tracking too many performance metrics, you run the risk of missing the forest for the trees. Don’t neglect your remote agents , if they exist. CRM solution.

Call Center 88

Call Center Virtual Agent virtual call center CRM 88

NobelBiz

APRIL 30, 2024

Predictive analytics can forecast customer needs, potential churn rates, and other vital metrics, enabling call centers to proactively address issues and optimize customer retention strategies. Automated Voice Systems Automated voice systems use sophisticated algorithms to interact with customers using natural, conversational language.

Call Center 105

Call Center Chatbots Virtual Agent Contact Center 105

NICE inContact

JULY 29, 2019

Approximately 200 onsite and virtual agents handle corporate, government and leisure travel, making or modifying reservations, generating quotes and exchanging tickets. And then there’s the matter of remote agents. CXone APIs pull in important contact center data such as SLA metrics.

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Virtual Agent Contact Center APIs Government 11

NobelBiz

APRIL 30, 2024

Predictive analytics can forecast customer needs, potential churn rates, and other vital metrics, enabling call centers to proactively address issues and optimize customer retention strategies. Automated Voice Systems Automated voice systems use sophisticated algorithms to interact with customers using natural, conversational language.

Call Center 104

Call Center Chatbots Virtual Agent Contact Center 104

TechSee

MARCH 7, 2022

Traditional performance metrics are not relevant for self-service. Monitoring and analyzing usage of alternative service channels with virtual assistance is more complex. Measuring Self-Service KPIs. Self-service KPIs have to be measured across multiple channels to calculate costs, effectiveness, and customer service success.

Self service 109

Self service Virtual Agent Customer centricity Chatbots 109

Avaya

APRIL 10, 2019

Companies that use any form of AI have seen incredible success metrics, including the following: 95% increase in new customers. 25% reduction in agent turnover. Virtual agents/chatbots – Computer-aided, virtual robots that address basic questions and functions to free human agents to handle more complex ones.

Contact Center 71

Contact Center voip Analytics Virtual Agent 71

NICE inContact

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

By combining NICE inContact with SmartAction’s AI-powered virtual agent, DSW ultimately found the right human-machine balance without compromising an ounce of CX. Today, live agents are optimized to help customers more quickly on complex needs. Average handle time (AHT) , a key CX metric, has fallen by two minutes!

Customer Experience 55

Customer Experience Virtual Agent Average Handle Time Self service 55

SmartAction

MAY 6, 2019

This combination has led to the growing adoption of AI-powered virtual agents to automate conversations traditionally handed by live agents. Artificial Intelligence thrives on data, and virtual agents powered by Conversational AI are no different. Best Practice #3: AI Without Data is Like a Race Car Without Fuel.

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Self service Virtual Agent Best practices Contact Center 45

Outsource Consultants

JANUARY 27, 2025

At Outsource Consultants, we understand the pivotal role these metrics play in driving success and enhancing customer experiences. This guide explores the most important KPIs across three key areas: customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and agent performance. Train agents on the impact of these metrics.

Contact Center 67

Contact Center Abandon rate Average Handle Time outsourcing 67

Creative Virtual

APRIL 7, 2020

We took a look at some of the benefits of using AI-enhanced chatbots and virtual agents to offer customer self-service. In Part 2, let’s explore how this technology can be deployed as an Agent Assist tool to support your contact centre agents. Reducing AHT but not solving those customers’ issues benefits no one.

Self service 52

Self service Virtual Agent Chatbots Government 52

Interactions

APRIL 14, 2021

The agent on the other side of the communication should understand that the debtor is going through a hard time and they want to figure out how to get out of the mess. Simplicity : Sometimes a virtual agent is the fastest and most accurate solution to resolve the customer’s problems.

Virtual Agent 62

Virtual Agent Call flow Call Center Finance 62

IdeasUnlimited

JULY 28, 2022

Virtual agents are the best way to do this since they make use of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to provide a more user-friendly experience. Call Routing Towards The Best Agent. Virtual agents can also be scaled as needed especially during pandemics or seasonal changes.

Customer Service 59

Customer Service Virtual Agent Call Center Abandon rate 59

TechSee

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

A key KPI to measure this initiative is the Customer Effort Score (CES) , a CX metric that uses a simple question to measure how much effort a customer must exert during an interaction with a company. Customers can now use text, voice and images to help a virtual agent understand their problems. Adding vision to the mix.

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Interactive Voice Response Self service Abandon Call Virtual Agent 19