Ask the Experts 18: Supercharge Self-Service: Simplify Support, Empower Customers!

Ask the Experts 18: Supercharge Self-Service: Simplify Support, Empower Customers!


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Ask the Experts Session 18 focusing on Zoho Desk’s Self-Service features! With the AI buzzing around like busy bees, ever thought of how you can incorporate AI into Self service? Explore how Zoho Desk's Help Center, Knowledge Base (KB), Guided Conversations, ASAP, and Community can supercharge support with AI-powered solutions.

What's Ask the Experts (ATE)? 

Ask the Experts Session is a monthly online text-based discussion where you get the opportunity to connect with Zoho Desk technocrats and discuss the key modules and features related to the topic.
This time, we're looking forward to have a more interactive and insightful discussion. 
More than providing insights or answering questions, we want to hear from you tooTake this opportunity to meet the creators of Zoho Desk's Self Service modules.  

Delve deeper into the realm of Self service with AI 

Start the discussion with your ideas and real-time experiences.  Whether you seek advice on incorporating AI into your knowledge base, address hiccups, require implementation strategies, or want to learn new ways to enhance customer experience, Ask, Explore and Elevate your self-service game!

What Makes This Session Special?

Beyond the consistent support, we give you a chance to connect with the masterminds behind Zoho Desk’s self-service solutions. Our expert panelists have been the brains behind the making, building, and upgrading of these features to help your businesses offer efficient and smart support.

Meet the Minds Behind the Expertise!

Rajaram Iyyankalai
Rajaram, the mastermind behind Self-Service at Zoho Desk, drives success through his leadership, teamwork, and resilience, inspiring peers and empowering customers.
Kannapiran
A hands-on cricket coach for his son and a passionate badminton player, Kannapiran finds inspiration in innovating Zoho Desk's self-service features and driving AI into Self Service.
Chaya Jayasankar
Chaya Jayasankar, Tech Builder of Guided Conversation, specializes in building block for chatbots and conversations within Zoho Desk.
John Joshua
John Joshua is a seasoned expert in product training, data migration, and implementation, ensuring compliance with EU data regulations and processes.

Why Self-Service?

From self-checkout to online banking, self-service is now essential. In customer support, AI has made self-service smarter: powering chatbots, virtual assistants, and knowledge bases for instant, 24/7 support. AI-driven systems boost efficiency, reduce agent workload, and personalize interactions, creating happier, more empowered customers.
Join the Conversation! Live Expert Panel on March 20,2025 | 9:30 AM - 7:30 PM GMT
Start your discussions today. Our experts will be live on March 20 to connect, discuss, and brainstorm with you!

Live time slots corresponding to different time zones.
  • PST: March 20 ,2025,  01:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • CET: March 20  2025, 10:30 AM - 08:30 PM
  • GST: March 20 , 2025, 01:30 PM - 11:30 PM
  • IST: March 20 , 2025,   03:00 PM - 01:00 AM (March 21, 2025)
  • AEDT:March 20 , 2025, 08:30 PM - 04:30 AM (March 21 ,2025)
Tell us how you use the Help Center, Knowledge Base, and Community in Zoho Desk. How has self-service improved your operations? What challenges have you faced?

Drop your questions, ideas, and experiences in the Comments below. Let’s simplify support and empower customers together!


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