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07/15/2024 1:36 PM By Chuck F

Transforming CX with AI

AI has quickly taken center stage in many areas of business. Perhaps non more so than the dizzying array of Customer Experience (CX) solutions. Making CX a simple way to start your path to AI. 

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AI in Customer Experience (CX)

In CX, generative AI is poised to redefine how businesses engage with their customers and streamline operational efficiency. In Metrigy’s AI for Business Success 2024-25 survey, 39% of IT, CX, and business unit leaders said 2024 will be the turning point for their company’s acceptance of using AI for customer interactions. Another 20% said that will happen in 2025.⁴ For companies who are already experimenting with AI in CX, the proven impact is far-reaching, from predictive and responsive services to enhancing customer satisfaction and efficiency.

Many subsets of AI are and have been in the contact center for some time, especially AI tech like Natural Language Processing (NLP). 

AI and CX Use Cases

  • Virtual Agent Bot (Phone, SMS, Web Chat, Messaging)
  • AI-Driven Quality Management
  • Real-Time Agent Assist
  • Knowledge Base Interaction/Management with LLM
  • Robotic Process Automation (RPA) - Process Tasks Driven by CX Experiences
  • Data Analytics
  • Outbound Sales Campaign Management and Automation
  • Marketing and Messaging Campaign Managementrketing and Messaging Campaign Managementrketing and Messaging Campaign Managementrketing and Messaging Campaign Management

Personalization

Businesses that master personalization at scale, using AI for ultra-tailored experiences, boost customer engagement even further. This level of personalization ranges from individualized product recommendations to tailored communication strategies. According to Adobe, 89% of marketers are now reporting a positive ROI when they use ultra-tailored personalization techniques versus when they don’t.
Imagine a retail clothing store using AI tools to analyze customer data, identifying individual fashion preferences and sizes. This allows them to tailor email marketing campaigns to each customer (not just each segment), recommending items that align with their unique style and fit.

Omnichannel Engagement

The omnichannel customer experience approach as a best practice isn’t new. Customers expect a seamless experience across all touchpoints and media channels with the businesses and brands they use, whether text, web, social media, or email, and more so than they ever have before. The right AI puts this within easy reach
Imagine a healthcare clinic where patients enjoy seamless and efficient interactions. They easily schedule appointments via a chatbot and receive proactive treatment reminders via text. After the visit, they receive an immediate AI-generated visit summary and automated outreach to ensure timely support, enhancing their overall experience and adherence to treatment plans. Not only is the patient thrilled by the personalized care through their preferred communication channels, but the healthcare provider has optimized operational costs and improved productivity.

Emotional AI

Emotional AI is revolutionizing customer service by fostering a deeper emotional connection between customers and brands, a crucial factor as 86% of customers are more likely to repeat business with a company if they feel emotionally connected to a contact center agent.⁶ AI technology enhances customer experience by utilizing sentiment analysis, personalized interactions, real-time feedback, predictive analytics, and natural language processing to better understand and respond to customer emotions.
Imagine a banking app with a chatbot that can analyze a customer's transaction history and recent interactions to predict stress about potential fraud. It proactively reaches out with reassurance and steps for fraud prevention, demonstrating human-like understanding and empathy, increasing the customer’s trust and satisfaction with the brand. This approach not only elevates the emotional intelligence of customer service teams but also solidifies emotionally-driven customer loyalty.

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About Cloud 9

At Cloud 9, we are deeply passionate about the transformative power of emerging technologies like the numerous possibilities in the world of AI We are committed to helping our clients harness its immense potential. Contact Center as a Service solutions as a small part of Customer Experience overall is particular strength of Cloud 9. Additionally, we help clients leverage our unparalleled education, resources, and supplier guidance for other cutting-edge AI technologies across cybersecurity, cloud, mobility, IoT, and advanced networking. Our engineering and architecture staff are at the forefront of AI-driven business transformation, ready to guide you through identifying and seizing new AI opportunities to meet you most critical business challenges now and as your business evolves.