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What Is a Virtual Assistant? It Doesn’t Have to Be What You Think.

prsonas hologram on a kiosk in a receptionist office

Instead of starting with a story or quick quip about the technology, let’s start with a simple question.

What is a virtual assistant?

To most, a virtual assistant is generally self-employed  or a contract worker that provides professional administrative assistance like answering the phones, taking messages, scheduling appointments, checking in visitors, etc., all from another location. 

At nuMedia, we like to think differently. 

To us, a virtual assistant should be something that goes beyond simply answering a phone or checking in a guest. In our eyes, a virtual assistant is either an interactive hologram or digital host that greets visitors, presents a searchable staff directory, and notifies an employee of a visitor.

Advanced computer graphics and motion sensors alert the virtual assistant to a visitor, and, just like a human receptionist, our digital personalities can react and engage!

 

As you can see from the video, the benefits of a PRSONAS-VMS™ visitor management system goes far beyond a simple hi or nice smile.

24/7 availability, SMS and email notifications, multi-lingual capabilities, cloud-based content, video integration, and even proficiency in sign language all make for a unique, customizable user experience!

Whether through a touchscreen or stand-alone hologram presenter, leave a first impression no one will forget with the receptionist of the future, a PRSONAS-VMS™!

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