Call management software is an excellent way to improve customer service and your company’s bottom line by automating some of the tasks that have been traditionally handled by customer service professionals. Automatic dialing, voice recording and help desk solutions are just a few of the call management tools offered by leading call management system providers.
One call manager software solution is in-house call management software, which is run through your company’s network and gives you complete control over your customer service operations. This solution can be expensive due to software, server and maintenance costs, however. A more affordable option is a hosted call management system, which is web based call management that is located on an offsite server that then routes calls to customer service representatives via the Internet.
When choosing call manager software, it's important to consider the following:
- Which call management solutions offer software that can improve how incoming call are handled?
- What types of call management applications are provided for outgoing calls?
- What are some of the advanced call management tools available, such as Help Desk capabilities?
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Keep customers happy with quick response times
There's nothing worse than putting a customer through a maze of prompts or people just to get an answer to a simple question.
I recommend: Interactive Intelligence is a good source for phone call management software that offers solutions for incoming calls, such as Automatic Call Distribution (ACD), Automatic Number Identifier (ANI), and Interactive Voice Response (IVR).
Amcat has inbound and outbound call management applications that are designed to improve efficiency and give more control over the goings-on of your call center.
Make the most of your reps' time with phone call management software
Call management software features for outgoing calls like predictive dialing and autodialing can free up time for customer service reps to do other tasks--or make more calls.
I recommend: Check out
VanillaSoft for call tracking software with these and other time-saving options.
Call Center Software World will customize a quote based on your company’s needs.
Help customers get the help they need
For advanced customer service needs, consider a call management software solution that integrates a Help Desk with the service. This option is often used for companies that receive calls about installation or troubleshooting.
I recommend: Numara Software has telemanagement software with advanced tracking, problem resolution and self-help access for its clients.
Customer Expressions offers call tracking software that can record all types of calls, including complaints and services requests as well as Help Desk calls.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- The cost of call management software really varies, especially when trying to compare a hosted call center vs. an in-house one. A small office can get away with a $1,000 to $2,000 initial cost while a large company will be looking at anywhere from $10,000 to $30,000. Keep in mind, these services can save you tons of money in the long run.
- Most call management software companies will offer free quotes based on the types of services you require. Shop around to get the best deal.
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