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RE: Chatbots

From : Communities>>Ask Your Network
Hi Charlie, we are using Slack and integrations with ServiceNow. We are looking at Skype and Teams as well as additional options for the end users to request help. ------------------------------ SHERYL WALTON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER Autodesk San Francisco CA ------------------------------

RE: Chatbots

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Hi Chris, we are using a custom application driven by Moveworks and leveraging Slack. Lots of APIs and integrations with Service-Now for ticketing and Active Directory as well to automate passwords, security group access and distribution lists. ------------------------------ SHERYL WALTON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER Autodesk San Francisco CA ------------------------------

RE: Chatbots

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Sheryl, What platform are you using to implement the chat bots? is this part of a ServiceNow ITSM solution? Thanks ------------------------------ Charlie Kulins Manager of Customer Service Adelphi University Garden City NY ------------------------------

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