With the increasing use of 3G video phones and PC-based Internet
video calling, it is now feasible and practical for call centers
to support live video communication in addition to their audio
services. When used for providing Helpdesk support, for example,
video communication can dramatically improve the time it takes
to solve problems, save resources, and increase customer
satisfaction. The use of video call centers can often replace
the need for on-site support.
iPoint-media supports a number of different
types of video call center solutions. These solutions are
created using the capabilities of the
Vitrage VICmodule and can be enhanced with the
integration of other from other
Vitrage modules.
Video Banking
The need for Video Banking
services have evolved as a result of the extremely competitive
nature of the banking industry. Banks would like to offer their
VIP clients with premium, personalized services that allows them
to interact in one-on-one video calls with their bank
representative from wherever they are. Banks would also like to
take advantage of the latest in mobile technology to offer
differentiating services, such as allowing their clients to view
account information, performing banking transactions, or access
premium portals containing financial information and analyses
directly from their mobile phones.
iPoint-media provides banks
and financial institutions with the means to offer a range of
Video Banking services. Utilizing MiVR menus, banks can create
financial video access sites that allow callers to access
general or specific information, as well as view video clips
covering news or market analysis.
Banks and financial
institutions can also provide private, one-on-one, banking
services to clients wherever they are. By using
Vitrage ViC, a
complete video interaction center solution, inbound and/or
outbound video calls can be performed by a dedicated
representative. During the call session, the representative can
choose to display video clips and other multimedia files.
Utilizing Vitrage
O2m, a representative can also conduct video calls with
multiple clients at the same time in order to provide general
news or offer multi-party consultations.
Video Help Desks
can improve the way customers are able to describe their problem
and receive solutions to a variety of problems requiring the
assistant of a help desk agent. They can also reduce the amount
of time these calls take and reduce the frustration often
accompanying such calls.
A typical Video
Help Desk call involves a customer placing a video call to the
helpdesk and being answered by a video greeting. The customer
can navigate through MiVR
menus to select a support language, indicate the type problem or
select the type of product. The user can view information or
video clips explaining common problems, or request to interact
with a live video agent.
Video Help Desks
can save time by allowing customers to “show” their problem to
an agent using their handset’s video camera and allowing the
agent to “see” the caller’s problem. Common problems or requests
can be answered by showing a video clip with detailed
step-by-step instructions, during which time the agent can
attend to other customers. After the clip is over, the agent can
return to the customer to complete the support call as required.
Agents can also share live screen shots from their PC screen, or
send follow-up information and video clips to the caller via
MMS.
Vitrage ViC provides a complete solution for video helpdesks. It can be implemented as a stand-alone video solution or integrated with the existing ACD and CRM systems. It can be implemented through a third-party services provider, as it supports a hosted/CENTREX model.
Tourist
Information Center
As tourists, we
purchase information about the location we are visiting. This
includes maps, hotel guides, restaurant guides, and much more.
In addition, we usually visit tourist information centers to ask
for directions and tips. Imagine if we could take this
information center with us wherever we go.
iPoint-media’s
Tourist Information Center service offers customers a personal
mobile tourist information center. Using
Vitrage ViC, a tourist can place a video
call to the center at anytime, from anywhere. Utilizing MiVR
menus, the tourist can navigate through a variety of available
information, view video clips of famous attractions or request
to speak with a live agent.
By , mobile operators and
service providers can offer subscribers a new and exciting
service – a personal mobile tourist information center
For example, a
tourist could contact an agent for a recommendation on a local
restaurant. Based on the callers location, the agent can provide
a list of restaurants in the area, display their menus and even
show video clips of their interiors. After selecting the desired
restaurant, the agent can place the reservation and then provide
additional tips for the caller on where to go after dinner.
Follow-up information, such as the reservation confirmation or
menus can be sent to the caller via SMS or MMS.