Came across this intriguing virtual customer service company in the latest issue of Business 2.0 magazine:
Company Name: Apptera
Based In: SAN BRUNO, CA
Concept: They eliminate phone-tree hell for thousands of midsize and small businesses. If you've bought Amtrak tickets over the phone, then you know "Julie," the virtual customer-service rep who didn't put you on hold, understood everything you said, and helped you book your tickets faster than you could have done it online. Unfortunately, Julie is a rarity in phone-based customer service, because the speech-recognition and transaction software that makes her so responsive costs more than most small companies can afford. Now comes Apptera, with the first off-the-shelf application that makes it possible to install a "Julie" at a fraction of the cost.
The article claims the system is less than $ 200k. Amtraks' "Julie" system reportedly cost more than a million dollars to implement.
I couldn't find any customer references on their site to try them out with.
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Hi Dude,
ReplyDeleteThe idea of the virtual customer service comes up with the need of the customers to connect with your client’s brand anytime they want. Customer service can be a true differentiator and a driver of both top line and bottom line growth. Thank you...