The pace of AI innovation is advancing faster than any other technology we've seen. At the same time, expectations for customer experience (CX) are rising. Following up on its WebexOne 2024 announcements, Cisco continues to innovate within its CX portfolio and enable our collective clients to enhance their CX strategy. 

Here's what you need to know: 

Webex AI Agent – redefining conversational intelligence 

Cisco's Webex AI Agent brings advanced conversational AI to customer service. This virtual agent provides natural, real-time responses to common customer inquiries, enabling efficient self-service and reducing wait times. It can manage tasks independently or seamlessly hand off more complex issues to human agents, ensuring an optimal balance of automation and human touch. 

AI Agent Studio – customized AI made simple 

With the Webex AI Agent Studio, organizations can quickly design and deploy AI agents without the need for deep technical expertise. This platform is built for speed and flexibility, allowing businesses to customize AI models, refine conversation flows, and adapt to customer needs on the fly. The modular approach supports rapid iteration and innovation. 

Cisco AI Assistant – empowering agents in real-time 

Cisco's AI Assistant supports live agents by delivering real-time contextual insights and suggested responses during customer interactions. This tool enhances accuracy and efficiency while maintaining continuity across touchpoints, ensuring a seamless customer journey. Agents are empowered to focus on delivering exceptional, personalized service. 

Seamless integration with Webex Contact Center 

Cisco's AI capabilities integrate directly into the Webex Contact Center platform, enabling organizations to leverage customer interaction data for predictive service offerings and improved engagement across channels. By connecting insights from past interactions, businesses can deliver personalized, proactive customer experiences that feel effortless. 

Efficiency Meets personalization 

Cisco's new AI solutions are aligned with CX trends and designed to address the growing demand for efficient and personalized customer service. By automating routine tasks, augmenting agent performance and providing scalable customization options, these tools empower businesses to meet customer expectations while optimizing operational costs. 

The impact on the contact center and beyond 

Cisco's Webex AI solutions address the pain points that WWT continuously hears from our clients: reducing repetitive work, improving resolution times and enabling personalized service. These AI-powered enhancements allow businesses and public sector organizations to scale intelligently, adapt rapidly and enhance every stage of the customer journey. When organizations remove digital friction for their agents and the customers they serve, they improve both agent retention and customer stickiness, increase brand loyalty and drive profitable growth.

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