Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the hottest things in the tech world these days. But, as is often the case, the hype around AI can result in misinformation and confusion. When investing in a powerful technology like AI, you want to ensure that you know exactly what you’re getting and how you’re going to …
When it comes to development philosophy, businesses have a lot of different choices. And yet, it seems that no matter what a company chooses to do, development often comes down to building it yourself or paying someone else to do it. As a company that offers development platforms, we see all kinds of development scenarios. …
Outsourcing or DIY? Find the Right IVR Development Approach Read More »
The other day I was looking at my bank account on my bank’s mobile app. I noticed an odd transaction and immediately called the bank to figure out what was going on. I entered my account number and phone PIN, and at that point, the IVR told me something along the lines of, “I see …
No Time For Guess Work – Defining ‘Complex Processes’ For IVR Read More »
What do you think of when you hear ‘cost savings’? Is it a corporate mascot skiing down a pile of money like Scrooge McDuck? One can only hope… Cost savings is one of the major reasons why companies turn to automation and self-service. Computers can multi-task a lot better than people, so it just makes …
The do-it-yourself mindset is by no means a new one. Before the uptick in commercials encouraging homeowners to DIY and the prevalence of HGTV shows dedicated to a given room in the house, Bob Vila ruled the DIY world on “This Old House.” As any DIYer will tell you, not all projects are created equally. …
Is DIY Right For You? The Case Of Voice Applications Read More »
Here at Plum we take user experience very seriously. That’s why we want to help companies that automate phone calls to provide not only great user experiences, but a solution that’s easy to manage as well. Because if your voice applications are easy to manage there is a lot less potential for disruptions in service …
Business Logic & Automated Voice Apps: An Introduction Read More »
Growth is a great thing for any business. But growth that doesn’t bring with it a parallel increase in overhead? Well that can’t be beat! Payment Service Network, a company that handles the remittance process for a wide array of companies, hit a major period of growth. Their process for taking customer inquiries and payments …
Case Study: When A 400% Increase In Payment Processing Doesn’t Affect Efficiency Read More »
One of many famous scenes in the mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap occurs when the band is trying to get from their dressing room to the stage and they end up getting lost in the hallways and corridors of the venue. If you’ve ever wondered what happens after someone swipes a credit card—how, exactly, does the payments …
If your company does or is thinking about processing credit card payments, whether it’s a single transaction or millions, it’s wise to ensure that those payments go through a PCI-DSS compliant environment. PCI-DSS is a set of security standards established by the leading credit card companies, e.g. Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. To be clear, …
Expert Advice on Getting Your Contact Center Tech PCI Compliant Read More »
There’s something to be said for organization, and the more pieces that are in play the greater need to keep everything orderly. When we’re talking about managing high volume phone calls interactive voice response is the manna for your trek through the desert. One of the great things about using an IVR to centralize incoming …
Case Study: How to Use IVR as a Hub for All Your Voice-Based Customer Service Needs Read More »
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