Guest blog by Colin Priest There’s an industrial revolution under way in businesses across the world, and it is all about automation. Businesses are embracing machine learning and artificial intelligence to make better decisions automatically. And the reason for this revolution is the comparative strengths of humans and computers. Computers are strongest at repetitive tasks, […]
Guest post by Nine Connections Is Customer Service dead? The other day, my 73-year old father, was grumbling about something he read in the news about automation of processes at the local bank. “People don’t talk anymore. In my day, customer service meant talking to someone, saying hello, asking how your day was. Now it’s a […]
Machine learning. Yes, it’s one of the most popular buzzwords in tech today. And no, it does NOT involve robots replacing humans and sitting in classrooms. We’ve gathered 6 of the best machine learning courses for someone who has no idea what machine learning is. According to TechTarget, “Machine learning is a type of artificial […]
A must-read guide for enterprises with billions of conversations and millions of customers. Enterprises are much more overwhelmed with conversations than ever before. Not only do they have to actively respond to customers over a myriad of channels like email, phone, social and livechat, they’re expected to give personal, relevant and fast responses. To tackle […]
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning may seem like buzzwords, but they are potent technologies whose capabilities businesses have yet to fully understand. We can safely say that these technologies will end up revolutionising not just technology but the whole world, and this is not an overstatement. These technologies promise to be so destructive that businesses […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) is all the buzz right now, and rightfully so with the significant contributions it has made to redefining many aspects of business. However, many people are still skeptical about the application of AI and ML to enhancing customer experience. Some would argue that machines cannot possibly take over […]
Recently I wrote an article for LinkedIn titled “Can we maintain the human touch with customer service?” I couldn’t help think about how fast we are moving with Artificial Intelligence that the question still remains, I am not worried about 5 years from now or what new customer interactions will be digital, but how will […]
Guest blog by Steve Nuttall The hype around Artificial Intelligence technologies is at its peak. According to the 2017 Gartner Hype Cycle, emerging technologies such as deep learning, machine learning and virtual assistants are at the “peak of inflated expectation”. Cognitive expert advisors have passed this peak and are now descending towards the “trough of […]
Smart technology is rapidly changing the world we live in today. From smart houses to high-tech artificially intelligent robots, the world we live in is being saturated with advanced technology that simplifies our lives today. One industry that is fully embracing artificial intelligence is customer service. Companies across many different industries are jumping on board […]
