Atos launches breakthrough AI engine to transform the IT service desk experience

PRESS RELEASE: Atos, a global leader in digital transformation, has launched the Atos Virtual Assistant (AVA) leveraging a next-generation artificial intelligence engine to automate and expand our IT Service Desk offerings and provide a better user experience as well as enhanced productivity. Built on a strategic partnership with CogniCor, a Barcelona-based innovative AI company, AVA is designed to transform user support as more clients move into adopting a digital environment. Continue reading Atos launches breakthrough AI engine to transform the IT service desk experience

Marchex Launches New Speech Analytics Product, Providing Actionable Intelligence from Within the Phone Call

PRESS RELEASE: Marchex announced the launch of Marchex Speech Analytics, a new solution that enables actionable insights for enterprise and mid-sized companies, helping them understand what is happening on inbound phone calls from consumers to their business. Continue reading Marchex Launches New Speech Analytics Product, Providing Actionable Intelligence from Within the Phone Call

ASC’s Speech Analytics Solution Improves Customer Service at Advalia

PRESS RELEASE: ASC announced the successful implementation of its workforce optimization (WFO) solution including speech analytics for Advalia, an advanced business intelligence unit of Call & Call Group, focused on technological innovation of customer management and high-value Business Process Outsourcing services. Continue reading ASC’s Speech Analytics Solution Improves Customer Service at Advalia

NICE EVOLVE WFM Brings Enterprise-Class Forecasting to Organizations of All Sizes through the Cloud

PRESS RELEASE: NICE announced a set of enhancements to its award-winning EVOLVE Workforce Management (WFM) solution that extends its enterprise-class staff forecasting functionality to contact centers of all sizes through the cloud. As part of the first continuous delivery workforce management solution, these powerful forecasting features are easy to use and make accurate capacity planning far more cost-effective. Continue reading NICE EVOLVE WFM Brings Enterprise-Class Forecasting to Organizations of All Sizes through the Cloud

Top U.S. Insurers Still Require Customers to Read Card Numbers Out Loud, Compromising Security and PCI DSS Compliance

PRESS RELEASE: Semafone, a provider of secure payment software for contact centers, announced findings from a new “secret shopper” survey of leading insurance companies. Ten of the top insurance companies in the U.S. were anonymously surveyed and all responded that they still require customers to read their card numbers out loud when paying for insurance services over the phone, which means that they risk compromising security and Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance. Continue reading Top U.S. Insurers Still Require Customers to Read Card Numbers Out Loud, Compromising Security and PCI DSS Compliance