Frequently Asked Questions

Voice AI for Operations: Frequently Asked Questions

How much of our call volume can be handled by AI agents?

SimplyAI can manage up to 80% of inbound call volume, depending on the complexity of your customer service use cases. By leveraging advanced voice AI call volume management, SimplyAI empowers call centres to scale efficiently and handle high call volume without overwhelming human agents.

AI voice agents are trained to automatically manage routine inquiries, such as store hours, account status, order tracking, and interactive voice response (IVR) tasks. They also support appointment scheduling, payment processing, and basic troubleshooting, delivering fast and consistent customer interactions. AI assistants reduce wait times and improve response consistency.

When more complex issues arise—such as escalated complaints or technical challenges—SimplyAI seamlessly transfers the call to a live agent, ensuring a smooth handoff and uninterrupted customer experience. This hybrid approach enhances customer satisfaction while improving agent productivity.

SimplyAI also supports chat support and powered chatbots, creating a unified conversational AI system that manages both voice and digital channels. This helps streamline their service options, reduce operational costs, and maintain high-quality service, even during peak periods.

With SimplyAI, your business can:

  • Reduce pressure from high call volume

  • Automate repetitive customer service tasks

  • Scale with intelligent voice agents

  • Improve efficiency through smart routing and escalation

  • Deliver fast, human-like responses using AI chatbots and conversational AI

 

Can Voice AI route calls to the right department or representative?

SimplyAI goes beyond basic automation to deliver a service solution built for the modern contact centre. Using advanced natural language understanding (NLU), real-time speech recognition, and historical customer data, our AI voice assistant intelligently routes each phone call to the appropriate department or tier of support—no more frustrating transfers or repeating information.

By accurately interpreting customer intent at the start of each interaction, SimplyAI ensures that customer conversations are efficient, relevant, and resolved faster. Whether it's billing, technical issues, or general inquiries, our AI tools identify the reason for the call and guide it through the optimal path—automatically.

This intelligent call routing is a game-changer for call operations, especially during spikes in call volume. By reducing the time customers spend in the queue and avoiding repeat calls, SimplyAI enhances both operational efficiency and customer support outcomes.

With integrated speech analytics, CX leaders gain insights into common issues, caller sentiment, and customer expectations, enabling continuous improvement. 

Key benefits:

  • AI-powered routing of customer conversations by intent, sentiment, and context

  • Fewer transfers, less frustration, better customer experience

  • Scalable support during spikes in call volume

  • Reduced queue times and increased first-call resolution

  • Integrated voice assistant and speech analytics for ongoing optimisation

How does Voice AI affect Average Handle Time (AHT)?

Voice AI is transforming how call centres manage high call volume and deliver efficient customer service. By automating repetitive tasks, pre-qualifying callers, and gathering essential information before routing to a live agent, SimplyAI's AI agents significantly reduce Average Handle Time (AHT).

On average, our clients report a 20–40% decrease in AHT within weeks of deployment.

How does it work?

  • Voice bots engage callers instantly, using advanced conversational AI to understand intent and begin the service process.

  • The system verifies identity, collects issue details, and pulls relevant data from your knowledge base before any agent involvement.

  • When a human handoff is needed, the AI agent provides a complete summary, allowing live agents to resolve issues faster and more accurately.

This streamlined process not only improves customer experience, but also reduces agent workload and increases daily call capacity without compromising service quality.

Key Benefits of AI for AHT Reduction:

  • Automates routine service tasks like authentication, appointment booking, and billing inquiries

  • Speeds up call resolution by delivering context-rich transfers to human agents

  • Improves customer satisfaction with quicker.

  • Enables your team to manage more calls with fewer resources

Whether you're facing rising customer expectations, growing call volumes, or pressure to reduce costs, SimplyAI’s voice AI solutions help you unlock efficiency, scale support, and deliver better customer conversations every time.

What improvements can we expect in first-call resolution (FCR)?

FCR improves due to AI’s ability to consistently follow scripts, resolve common issues instantly, and route complex cases accurately. Expect up to a 25% lift in FCR for automatic interactions.

Will Voice AI reduce agent burnout or improve retention?

Absolutely. By taking on repetitive and high-volume tasks, Voice AI frees up agents to focus on meaningful, complex work. This leads to higher job satisfaction and can reduce burnout-related attrition by up to 30%.

Can SimplyAI analyse call trends and give operational insights?

Yes. Our platform includes analytics dashboards that track trends in call volume, customer sentiment, call reasons, and peak hours. These insights support continuous optimisation and informed decision-making.

How much training is needed for our team?

Minimal training is required. SimplyAI is built with an intuitive interface, pre-built workflows, and role-based dashboards. Your team will receive onboarding, documentation, and access to support, ensuring rapid adoption.

What’s the implementation timeline for an average use case?

A standard deployment typically takes 4–6 weeks, including setup, integration, and testing. Complex integrations may require additional time, but our team ensures a structured, low-disruption rollout.

How is performance tracked and improved over time?

Performance is continuously monitored through real-time dashboards. KPIs like call deflection rate, FCR, CSAT, and escalation trends are tracked. Regular optimisation cycles and AI model tuning ensure ongoing improvement.

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