The document introduces an AI virtual assistant solution called Creative Virtual that can be implemented on websites to provide natural language interactions for users. The solution uses rule-based artificial intelligence and dialogue trees to understand users and complete tasks or transactions. It also provides reporting tools to analyze user data and improve the system. Creative Virtual has been successfully implemented for many large companies to reduce call volumes and improve customer experience.

1. Virtual Assistants Online Self-Service Chris Ezekiel [email_address]

2. Agenda Introduction Overview of the solution Real-life examples Back-end (statistics etc.) Advanced functionality Implementation methodology Success criteria Q&A

3. 15 years of experience in developing Virtual Assistants UK and US Operations Successful in all commercial sectors, from Financial Services to Retail Partners include KMP Creative Virtual

4. Natural Language Dialogue Rule-based artificial intelligence engine Keeping context of the conversation Increasing levels of interactivity Emotions Developing a relationship with the user Providing a ‘sticky’ web experience Humanising the Internet Integration Full integration of front and back end Simple update process The Editor No technical skills required Easy production & maintenance of the knowledge base What is a Virtual Assistant?

5. What we do Focus on Findability Ask questions in natural language Alternative to menus Helps on large websites Automation of Processes Dialogue Trees Transaction completion Marketing Tool Keep people on the site, Suggest products, Entertain Best of Breed Product Designed to integrate Improve ROI

6. Accuracy

7. Lloyds TSB

8. British Telecom

9. One Railway

10. Teletext Holidays

11. Sharp Electronics

12. Sky TV

13. Direct Line

14. National Rail Enquires

15. Legal & General

16. Alliance & Leicester

17. Mortgage Brain

18. Birmingham Midshires (HBOS)

19. Renault

20. Motability

21. “ It feels like we're getting an insight into the people not the clicks.” “ We searched the market and decided that the Creative Virtual solution was the best tool to help us improve the customer experience.” LloydsTSB Creative Virtual's comprehensive reporting system allows Teletext to review customer conversations with Jodie and so "get into their customer's head" to improve their understanding of customer requirements and provide more tailored services. The ability to capture user data makes Jodie more than just a fantastic 24/7 customer assistant - it makes her a valuable marketing and research tool which allows Teletext to stay in touch with their customers. Teletext Holidays Commercial Director Matt Cheevers BT’ s “Emma” reduced calls to Service Centres by over 400,000 on 1.3M conversations BT Some customers quotes….

22. Creative Virtual’s innovative online reporting tools, BotStats , allow you to: Gain an insight into your customers’ information requirements Gather demographic data of your web users Learn how satisfied your customers are BotStats are downloadable in MS Excel format, enabling you to create effective management reports within seconds By exporting BotStats in XML format , you can import and display the online statistics in any format of your choice Understand your customers better!

23. Advanced functionality User interface Escalation to a real person Form filling Sales & Marketing Mobile Voice

24. Mobile http://www.bt.com/mobile/askemma

25. Creative Virtual’s implementation methodology consists of 4 Phases: Quick Start Using the Virtual Assistant as an Intelligent FAQ system including natural language recognition and links to appropriate web pages Rapid Update Cycle Using the Virtual Assistant reporting tools (BotStats) to enhance the natural language recognition capabilities and FAQ’s Advanced Conversation and Integration Development of conversational trees and full integration into the enterprise – by allowing your Virtual Assistant to take a more sophisticated customer service and sales role Maintenance Creative Virtual’s update process is flexible enough to fit in with our existing workflows and systems, keeping the maintenance lean and efficient Our project methodology

26. Success criteria Fast implementation (6-8 weeks) Focus on usability and accessibility Guarantee 90%+ accuracy On-going maintenance Call/email reduction Increase in sales

27. Results Major success story Targets were set well above industry norms Achieved within 10 weeks Call centre volume reduced by 400,000 on 1.3M conversations (annualised)

28. Q&A The best tool to for developing Virtual Assistants Encourages use through being conversational, fun, helpful, informative and quick (with clear escalation where necessary) Personality for the website (encapsulating brand values etc.) Large authoring community (and most experienced) Experienced in usability Market driven Convergence of mobile, iTV, computing and communication systems Voice recognition Product & Technology – “best-in-class” Experience Future

29. Q&A Questions?

30. Thank You Chris Ezekiel [email_address]