Aragon Research today released The Aragon Research Globe™ for the Intelligent Contact Center (ICCs), 2025
PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Aragon Research, a leading technology research and advisory firm, today released The Aragon Research Globe™ for the Intelligent Contact Center (ICCs), 2025, revealing a major shift in the market with the emergence of virtual agents. This technology is poised to transform customer service as we know it.
"The contact center market is undergoing rapid change, driven by new use cases and the increasing need to automate knowledge delivery with virtual agents," said Jim Lundy, Aragon Research CEO and Founder. "Enterprises are under pressure to deliver exceptional customer experiences, and AI-powered virtual agents are key to achieving this."
Key Findings:
- Virtual agents are becoming mainstream. As digital labor grows, virtual agents are being deployed to assist both human agents and customers directly.
- Generative AI is revolutionizing virtual agent capabilities. This technology enables a more sophisticated and conversational approach to customer interactions.
- Contact centers are evolving beyond the traditional model. New applications, such as conversational prescription refill systems, are emerging.
- Modernization is critical. Enterprises must prioritize omni-channel experiences, quick and accurate responses, and both inbound and outbound customer support.
Aragon CEO on ICCs:
- Pilot and deploy virtual agents. Begin exploring the benefits of virtual agents for employee and customer support.
- Evaluate ICC providers and third-party virtual agent solutions. Choose the best fit for your specific needs.
- Invest in AI education. Keep employees and partners informed about the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
The report identifies 15 key providers at the forefront of this transformation, including 8x8, Avaya, Cisco, Dialpad, Enghouse, Five9, Genesys, Intermedia, Mitel, NEC, NICE, RingCentral, Talkdesk, UJET, and Vonage.
The pressure is on for enterprises to modernize their contact centers. With labor shortages and evolving customer expectations, automation through AI and virtual agents is essential to deliver outstanding customer experiences. Enterprises must carefully assess their current providers and explore new solutions to stay ahead in this dynamic market.
About Aragon Research:
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