Call center agent
A call center agent is a person who handles incoming or outgoing customer calls for a business.. See complete definition.
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August 03, 2018
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Aug'18
Google Contact Center AI makes early inroads in industry
Prospective users are already interested in Google's recently unveiled Contact Center AI system, and Google partners are avidly trying to sell it. But some in industry urge caution
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June 01, 2018
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Jun'18
Call center artificial intelligence trends drive chat, decision-making
ICMI's Brad Cleveland has seen call centers integrate email, chat, IVR -- automated FAQ answering -- and social media. None reduced call volume. Chatbot tech may bring similar results.
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May 29, 2018
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May'18
Call center chatbots draw skepticism from leaders
Call centers must live up to demanding quality and performance standards. Until artificial intelligence chatbots can meet those expectations, they don't stand a chance.
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November 29, 2017
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Nov'17
Eight must-have call center systems for customer service
It can be challenging to pick a call center technology, implement it and optimize it for the best results. Here are the top eight call center tools to deliver the best customer experience.
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call center agent (call center representative)
A call center agent is a person who handles incoming or outgoing customer calls for a business. Continue Reading
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Virtual agents not yet ready for primetime customer service
Chatbots may never replace humans at call centers. But they can alleviate high call volumes and route queries to humans when they're too thorny for automated responses. Continue Reading
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virtual agent (intelligent virtual agent or virtual rep)
A virtual agent (sometimes called an intelligent virtual agent, virtual rep or chatbot) is used to describe a program based in artificial intelligence (AI) that provides automated customer service. Continue Reading
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AI chatbots augment humans working in contact centers
It might seem like contact centers are all being automated by AI chatbots, but for now, the jobs of human agents are still safe while all the kinks are worked out. Continue Reading
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Nine skills every call center agent job requires
Call center agents need to make sure they have the skills for which hiring managers are looking. Here are the top call center agent job skills you'll need to land a job in a contact center. Continue Reading
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Call center automation advances, but only as far as NLP can take it
Contact center voice technologies with natural language processing improve CRM and speech analytics for better customer service, but blind spots hold up progress. Continue Reading
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GDPR call center compliance can be a sticky wicket
GDPR compliance for call centers can be complex and require the collaboration of business execs, call center managers and outside lawyers to establish data protection policies. Continue Reading
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Check off those GDPR call center requirements
With GDPR about to go into full force, there are last-minute details and loose ends to tie up to ensure that your call center complies with the necessary regulations. Continue Reading
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Don't forget agent training in your GDPR call center plan
The General Data Protection Regulation will affect call center agents. A GDPR plan for call center agent training should cover the expanded definition of PII and more. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Call center agent Issues
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Taking on a virtual agent helps mint new wine connoisseurs
Having trouble selecting the wine that goes best with a special meal? And what if your preferred shop doesn't have it? Vivino helps you choose -- and, if needed, find -- the right wine. Continue Reading
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How to calculate abandoned call rate for a contact center
Experts offer an abandoned call formula and advice on what to include when calculating call abandonment rates. Continue Reading
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Predictive analytics improve customer experience journey
Azumi Mobile, a smartphone manufacturer, takes advantage of software from DeviceBits to merge AI, machine learning and predictive analytics to overhaul its customer experience journey. Continue Reading