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    AHT (Average Handle Time)

    The average time taken by an agent to handle a customer interaction from start to finish.

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    AI Voice Agent

    An AI-powered virtual assistant that handles calls, understands intent, and responds naturally to automate customer conversations.

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    API (Application Programming Interface)

    A set of rules and protocols that allows different software applications to communicate and exchange data.

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    Conversational AI

    AI technologies that enable natural, human-like conversations between users and systems through voice or text.

  • Cloud with a phone handset and a chat bubble

    CPaaS (Communication Platform as a Service)

    Cloud-based platform that enables businesses to integrate communication capabilities like voice, SMS, and chat into their applications.

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    CSAT (Customer Satisfaction Score)

    A metric used to measure how satisfied customers are with a product, service, or interaction.

  • Phone handset under a keypad routing to three people

    IVR (Interactive Voice Response)

    An automated phone system that interacts with callers, gathers information, and routes calls without human intervention.

  • Robot surrounded by call, chat, email, video and social icons

    Omnichannel

    A strategy that provides a seamless and consistent customer experience across all communication channels.

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    SLA (Service Level Agreement)

    A formal agreement that defines the level of service expected from a provider, including uptime, response time, and support.

  • Three connected nodes with an outgoing arrow

    Webhooks

    Real-time notifications sent from an application to another application when a specific event occurs.

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