US Patent 9876909 System and method for analytics with automated whisper mode

A first service session is facilitated via a packet switched network, wherein user equipment participates in a first interactive communication exchange with a first agent via a first interaction mode, wherein the first interactive communication exchange is based on a user inquiry. The first interactive communication exchange is monitored and a determination is made that a consultation service would facilitate resolution of the user inquiry. A service resource is associated with the first service session responsive to the determining that the consultation service would facilitate the resolution, wherein the service resource provides consultation to the first agent via a second interaction mode of the plurality of interaction modes, without exposing the consultation to the user equipment, and wherein the consultation elevates an experience level employed in the first service session towards resolution of the user inquiry. Other embodiments are disclosed.