Now more than ever, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a fundamental cornerstone of business operations and is changing the way that companies across the globe work. In fact, the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Artificial Intelligence Systems Spending Guide forecasted spending on AI will reach $79.2 billion in 2022, with a growth rate of 38% between 2018 and 2022.
Speaking to the world of customer service, intelligent automation is technology that can personalize the interactions between businesses and their customers while making the experience more efficient and streamlined.
Let’s take a closer look at what defines intelligent automation and some of the benefits of customer service automation software:
What Is Intelligent Automation?
According to Forbes Council Member Vik Renjen, intelligent automation is defined as the combination of AI and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) used to mimic the behavior of the customer by using applications to find and transform data into business processes and workflows. In customer service, intelligent automation can be used to capture valuable data that supports and manages customer interactions automatically.
What are the Benefits of Intelligent Automation in Customer Service?
AI doesn’t have to replace humans in customer service, rather, it can be used as a supplemental tool for providing necessary information and assistance to customers and agents alike. Here are some of the customer service benefits that come with intelligent automation:
Improved Scalability
Chatbots, one form of AI that can be beneficial, help organizations scale their services to more people than they would be able to provide through live agents alone. These business live chat bots can be used to collect information from customers, suggest automated responses and assist agents along the customer journey. They can also answer simple questions, such as those around business hours, return policies, order status and more.
Increased Attention to Conversation Wants and Needs
Intelligent automation can be used to pinpoint topical keywords throughout a conversation to better assist the customer. One of the customer service features available in the Kustomer platform is Automated Conversation Classification, which uses intelligent automation to categorize conversations via machine learning, so that the conversation is immediately routed to the most appropriate agent to properly meet his or her specific wants and needs.
Improved Resourcing Processes
AI can also be used to predict conversation volume during certain periods to assist management in delegating work and managing staffing requirements. Additionally, AI can be used to track how well agents are performing; with an understanding of how much “work” AI is handling, and where agents are falling short, management can get insight into the knowledge of the agent and provide training or additional resources based on the information.
How Kustomer Can Help
Intelligent automation is a key factor behind Kustomer’s ability to serve its clients and their customers. Kustomer uses Kustomer IQ to automate time consuming processes and provide teams with valuable insights, so that businesses can provide consistent, personalized customer service in a timely manner.
Interested in learning more about Kustomer’s solution to your current customer service platform? Contact us directly today to get started.
