The chatbot boom began in earnest one year ago, when the most popular messaging platform launched its newest gamble: Facebook Messenger Bots. However, the origin of chatbots dates back to the 60s, when the first chatbot, Eliza, was created. Since then, bots have been used in the customer service arena. But this Facebook launch was really when chatbots began to proliferate across the internet. Continue reading 10 questions to ask before your company adds a chatbot
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Smart meters means smarter security
As the government continues its rollout of smart meters across Great Britain, Matthew Bryars, Co-Founder and CEO at Aeriandi, discusses the potential impact they will have on energy companies’ contact centres, and the steps that must be taken to ensure the guidelines of PCI DSS are adhered to… Continue reading Smart meters means smarter security
The art of the possible in personalised service
By Hilla Karni, VP Product Marketing, ClickSoftware… When it comes to personalisation in customer service, many organisations are falling short of expectations. According to the 2016 Aspect Consumer Experience Index, 58% of surveyed participants feel underappreciated by the organisations they do business with. Even more worryingly, HuffPost reported that 49% of consumers stopped buying from at least one company in the previous 12 months. Customers are not satisfied with the service that is being provided, and businesses need to adapt or risk losing them. Continue reading The art of the possible in personalised service
Customer Service in the Next 5 Years – It’s all about Value and Experience
Customer experience to be a key differentiator: Five ways to ensure exceptional customer service from Ben Willmott at Teleopti… Continue reading Customer Service in the Next 5 Years – It’s all about Value and Experience
How businesses and their contact centres are failing customers [INFOGRAPHIC]
NewVoiceMedia released new research today revealing that many UK businesses lack the contact centre capabilities to meet customer expectations. Continue reading How businesses and their contact centres are failing customers [INFOGRAPHIC]
Empowering customer service agents
The butterfly effect is the concept that small changes, such as the flapping wings of a distant butterfly, can cause a chain reaction of events that can build up to a tornado. Here, Howard Williams, marketing director of live chat software specialist Parker Software, looks at how the simple choice of chat can lead to happier agents and loyal customers. Continue reading Empowering customer service agents