Avaya Receives "Best Use of an Emerging Channel" Accolade From ICMI Global Contact Center Awards

SANTA CLARA, CA--(Marketwired - May 21, 2015) -

• Avaya Global Support Services recognized for its omni-channel support program, including automated chat, talk, voice and video
• Employee-driven program featuring Avaya developed technology leads to quicker issue resolution and rising CSAT scores

Avaya today announced that it won "Best Use of an Emerging Channel" award for its Global Support Services' use of omni-channel support, including Automated Chat (Ava), Talk, Voice and Video, from the ICMI Global Contact Center Awards Program, the most comprehensive awards program dedicated to the customer management industry.

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Avaya was recognized for its three-year implementation of a comprehensive omni-channel support ecosystem. Web access to traditional Support Request support models is integrated with a virtual assistant, chat, web based VoIP and leading-edge video experience with full inter-channel continuity that provides one comprehensive experience for all support needs. Behind this tool is the ability for agents to work from any channel, and for workflow and resource management to support all channels, processes, and operational conditioning for web, including swarming capabilities.

In 2012, Avaya's award-wining program was conceptualized, designed and driven by the Global Support Services organization with strong support from executive leadership, IT, Corporate Strategy and others integral to delivering results.

The results of the program have been stellar:

• 85% of customers use the web to initiate their personalized service experience
• 73% reduction in phone call volume since Q4 2010
• 46,000+ resolutions found each month without an agent
• 85% of issues identified via chats resolved within one hour

"We are very proud to be recognized by ICMI for the Best Use of an Emerging Channel within our Global Support Services organization," said Mike Runda, senior vice president and president of Avaya Client Services. "I'd like to thank our customers who trust us to support their mission-critical communications and our employees who deliver amazing omni-channel support every day. We look forward to seeing our CSAT scores this summer after we launch our omni-channel capabilities to our mobile app, allowing customers to chat, talk or video with an Avaya agent using their mobile device."