Best Practices for Agents Using Zia Suggestions in Zoho Desk

Zia Reply Assistance in Zoho Desk IM


Zia Reply Assistance is specifically designed for the Instant Messaging (IM) module, enabling agents to get immediate, context-specific resolutions to their queries. By providing answers along with relevant sources, Zia helps agents quickly address customer needs and reduce their workload


How does Reply Assistance work in IM?

Zia Reply Assistance is located in the right panel of the IM inbox. When an agent asks a question, Zia analyzes it and provides a relevant solution with accompanying sources. Agents can then use these answers to respond to customer inquiries

1. Access the right panel

In Zoho Desk, navigate to IM > Inbox and open any active conversation. The reply assistance section is located on the right side under the Zia Insights feature.

2. Ask your question

Type your specific question into the reply assistance input box. For example, “How do I reset a customer password?” or “What’s the process for refund requests?”

3. Receive AI-powered suggestions

Zia analyzes your question in real time and provides a relevant answer tailored to your exact case.

Where does Zia get its answers from?
  1. Zia primarily retrieves and refines information from your knowledge base articles to ensure responses are accurate and aligned with your company’s data.
  2. Additionally, if you have configured integrations with ChatGPT or Zoho’s Gemini AI, Zia can also leverage these generative AI models to provide answers based on both your knowledge base and open-domain data.
  3. This combination helps deliver more comprehensive and context-aware solutions tailored to your support needs.

4. Use the Suggested Reply

Review the answer and source, then add the suggested reply directly into your composer and customize before sending.

Benefits of using Zia Reply Assistance   


  1. Faster resolutions: Get immediate, case-specific answers without searching through multiple knowledge base articles.
  2. Accurate & Transparent: Each response includes sources, ensuring the information is trustworthy and verifiable.
  3. Reduced agent effort: Automates the research process so agents can focus on personalized customer interactions.
  4. Better customer experience: Provide timely, relevant answers to customer queries, enhancing satisfaction.


Troubleshooting and Fallbacks

No suggestions appear
Zia may be temporarily offline or unable to find relevant info. Type your reply manually.
Irrelevant
Edit or discard the suggestion. Provide feedback to improve future AI results.
Error messages
Retry later. If errors persist, switch to manual replies and escalate to IT support if needed.
UI glitches
Refresh the page or use manual input. Report unresolved issues to your technical team.

Typical agent workflow with Zia Reply Assistance   

Steps
Steps
Step
Description
Open Conversation
Select a chat in the IM inbox.
Ask Question
Type your query in the right panel’s reply assistance section.
Receive Suggestions
Zia provides relevant answers with sources.
Use or Edit Reply
Add to composer the suggested reply.
Send Reply
Respond to the customer or compose your own message.

 

Best practices for agents   


  1. Be specific: The clearer your question, the more precise Zia’s suggestions will be.
  2. Review sources: Always check linked sources to confirm the solution fits your customer’s context.
  3. Personalize replies: Use the suggested answers as a base, then tailor them to maintain a natural conversation tone.
  4. Provide feedback: If suggestions are off-target, use available feedback options to help improve Zia’s accuracy.


FAQ

Can I disable Zia Reply Assistance?
No, the feature is tied to Zia’s AI capabilities. Disabling Zia in Zoho Desk will disable this feature as well.
Is my conversation data secure?
Yes, Zia complies with privacy and security standards and does not store cookies.
What if Zia suggests an incorrect reply?
You can always edit or discard the suggestion before sending.
Which Zoho Desk editions support this feature?
Zia Reply Assistance is currently available in the Enterprise edition.

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