This article is more than 6 years old. Two of the most influential tech innovations that rocketed into our daily lives in the last several years are virtual digital assistants and online chatbots.

The future of customer service is less about the people than it is the sound of a person or the virtual image of an individual. Humans are just so inefficient. But they can be improved, too, through ...

Smart speakers and digital assistants are transforming our lives in subtle, useful ways With all the artificial intelligence ...

When users first try virtual assistants (like Siri, Google Now, Cortana, M or Alexa), they’re struck by the idea that they’re talking to a computer, rather than a person. That much sounds obvious. In ...

You can start your own business by becoming a virtual assistant. Despite the growing demand for such services, clients will not flock to your website without some effort on your part. You have to let ...

When hiring a virtual assistant from another country, consider their cultural knowledge as well. Do they have a good understanding of your culture and business practices? Do they understand the ...

If you’re looking for a work-from-home opportunity but think you have to be a writer or designer to do it, perhaps it’s time to look into becoming a virtual assistant. Almost anyone has at least one ...

Alanna Smith became a virtual assistant after quitting her job as a communications officer. She's earned about $4,000 a month in revenue through her virtual-assistant business Ask Alanna. She outlined ...

Update: HIMSS20 has been canceled due to the coronavirus. Read more here. Outdated technology and processes create challenges across an overburdened healthcare system, resulting in increased costs, ...