Virtual agents / Chatbots
in United States

Customers visiting the AT&T BusinessDirect Portfolio will be able to click one of the "Ask Kate" icons, appearing in various places throughout the website, and open a chat window to enter their question, just as if they were chatting with an agent. Kate provides a friendly, immediate written and spoken response, creating a personal and interactive experience. From deals on devices, to finding applicable discounts and getting answers to questions about service contracts, Kate can provide the same high-touch service available from call-center representatives.

For example, when a customer needs help upgrading their device, Kate will guide them through the selection process, making the buying experience personal and easy.

The technology behind Kate provides a conversational interface that goes beyond the traditional natural language processing employed by most avatars and virtual agents. Kate has the ability to understand the intent of phrases and the context in which questions are asked, guiding customers to information and offers relevant to them. She's even able to navigate users to the most helpful web pages and provide additional links to related information. For difficult questions, Kate will ask clarifying questions to help locate answers quickly.

The business-savvy virtual agent is integrated with the other real-time support options. If a customer needs to speak to an agent, the agent has access to the chat with Kate, eliminating the need for the customer to re-explain the query. Not only is Kate able to interact with customers on a variety of subjects; she also has her own opinions — including plans on how she will spend her retirement.

InteliWISE has recently installed its HelpAgent™ at a leading US utility operator – Entergy. It answers web users' questions about the service and helps them fill out essential forms and questionnaires. In addition, the Virtual Agent is knowledgeable about the most common issues that users may have with the Entergy Online Customer Service Center.

The InteliWISE HelpAgent™ is fully integrated with the Entergy Online Customer Service Center.

Penny, Verizon’s payroll support agent, answers questions on the internal Verizon Payroll site and is very popular with employees. Surveys rate her performance at 40+ percent call avoidance.

The Verizon Business V-Person™ is located within the secure log-in area of the site and is personalized for the user. The avatar is based on a photo of a current Verizon employee.