As with any new recruit, chatbots work better if they are trained before interacting with customers. The larger and more complex the bot, the more training is needed, and the greater amount of business data required to ensure the chatbot does a good job.

It is only natural that businesses look within their own territory or market to learn about new technology. But chatbots are a global phenomenon, adopted far faster outside the west that most others, so taking a look at their growth, use and adoption globally provides some valuable insights.

Chatbots are fast becoming part of the here and now for businesses, consumers and public-facing organisations. But the early generations of bot are already being replaced by smarter, more useful versions, so just where will we be with chatbots come 2020?

2019 is looking like a great time to launch a chatbot. These strategies will help any company looking to launch a bot into their market or vertical.

Chatbots are an increasingly important tool in any businesses customer communications strategy. We look at how they can benefit your organisation.

Chatbots might seem like the solution to your businesses’ customer service woes, but there are still plenty of pitfalls that you need to overcome to ensure a positive customer experience and a successful conclusion. Here are five tips to ensure a better customer support bot.