A better alternative exists for call centers that still use live agents for even the most routine and repetitive inquiries. It’s artificial intelligence (AI), and it is being incorporated into existing call centers – with a low amount of effort – to benefit both the business AND its customers. In our recent thought leadership webinar, […]
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. Ross Tudor, Head of Electrolux’s Customer Engagement Center, shares their rollout, results, and best practice […]
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. “When it comes to the contact center specifically, companies are still focused […]
AI-Powered Customer Service: The Perfect Solution In a time when customer expectations are continually rising, businesses have found that customers don’t just want great service – they want fast service. Customers are expecting faster, easier, and better service than ever before, and companies that have risen to meet these expectations have found great success. For […]
You call your cable company excited about upgrading your entertainment plan – only to be put on hold for 20-plus minutes and stuck listening to continued elevator music interspersed with promos for other products and an occasional voice recognizing you’re still in a queue. You’re finally transferred to a live agent, who asks you a […]
TechStyle Fashion Group is one of the most innovative brands in the fashion and retail industry. They’re known through brands like Fabletics, Fabkids, JustFab, and ShoeDazzle, which offer a subscription model where members receive products selected by TechStyle’s “personal stylists” and based on their individual preferences. Their disruptive business model has helped them stand out […]
In an industry with fierce competition, it’s no longer just about the product or service – it’s also about the customer experience that occurs anytime a customer interacts with your brand. For this reason, companies have been slow to implement call center automation for call types and chats that are not on par with a […]
With AI adoption within contact centers at an all-time high, the Los Angeles based company is prepared to scale its impact as the market searches for omni-channel automation approaches to offload the conversations handled by live agents today. El Segundo, CA – July 12, 2018 – SmartAction, the leading AI virtual assistant solution for call […]
As a lifelong customer service professional, you’ve watched the customer service function change from necessary evil to cornerstone of business success. For so long, businesses found ways to cut costs and increase efficiency in the call center because it was always viewed as a “cost” center. But with today’s customer demands for experiences that are […]
Amid all of the buzz surrounding chat, text, and social media in customer service, voice has reemerged as the preferred method of communication for consumers – including millennials. Thanks to the huge success of personal digital assistants like Amazon’s Echo, people are now willing to talk to machines. Re-read that sentence. They are willing to […]
Most contact centers have an over-reliance on live agents for even the most repetitive and rudimentary calls and chats. With cloud-based virtual agents, you can automate conversations your live agents are handling today without sacrificing an ounce of CX.
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