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Wallboards buyer's guide

3 min read | 2026 Edition

Why this guide matters

Choosing the right wallboard solution is critical for optimizing contact center performance and improving customer experience. A well-implemented wallboard provides real-time visibility into key metrics, enabling supervisors to make timely adjustments and agents to stay motivated. The stakes are high: organizations that lack a unified visualization strategy often struggle with agent attrition, inconsistent service, and missed opportunities. This guide provides the insights and tools you need to make an informed decision and select the solution that best fits your organization's needs.

What to look for

When evaluating wallboard solutions, consider the following criteria: data integration capabilities, real-time analytics, user experience, scalability, security features, and AI-driven insights. The solution should seamlessly integrate with your existing CRM, UCaaS, and WEM platforms. It should provide real-time visibility into key metrics, enabling supervisors to make timely adjustments and agents to stay motivated. The user interface should be intuitive and easy to use, with customizable dashboards and alerts. The solution should be scalable to meet your organization's growing needs. It should also provide robust security features to protect your data. Finally, the solution should leverage AI to provide predictive insights and automate tasks.

Evaluation checklist

  • Critical Omnichannel data integration
  • Critical Real-time data updates
  • Critical Customizable dashboards
  • Critical Threshold-based alerts
  • Important Role-based access controls
  • Important Gamification features
  • Important Mobile accessibility
  • Nice-to-have AI-powered analytics
  • Nice-to-have Historical reporting

Red flags to watch for

  • Missing security certifications
  • Lack of multi-factor authentication
  • Poor customer support
  • Opaque pricing model
  • Limited integration options
  • Inability to provide a product roadmap

From contract to go-live

Implementing a wallboard solution is a multi-phase journey that requires careful planning and execution. The process typically involves discovery and planning, design and configuration, data migration and integration, testing and user acceptance testing (UAT), and go-live and optimization. Each phase has its own set of tasks and milestones, and it is important to allocate sufficient time and resources to each phase to ensure a successful implementation.

Implementation phases

1

Discovery & planning

2-4 weeks

Requirements gathering, integration mapping

2

Design & configuration

4-8 weeks

Platform setup, workflow design

3

Data migration & integration

8-12 weeks

API connections, data cleansing, testing data accuracy

4

Testing & UAT

6-8 weeks

Pilot testing with super users, dashboard validation

5

Go-Live & optimization

8-12 weeks

Full rollout, staff training, performance tuning

The true cost of ownership

In addition to the initial license fee, there are several hidden costs to consider when evaluating wallboard solutions. These include implementation services, integration development, training, and support tier upgrades. It is important to factor in these costs when calculating the total cost of ownership (TCO) to accurately assess the value of the solution.

Implementation services
20-30% of Year 1 license
Fixed-bid vs T&M pricing
Integration development
$50K-150K for enterprise
Pre-built connectors vs custom
Training
$5K-20K
Train-the-trainer vs per-user
Support tier upgrades
15-25% of license annually
Response time SLAs
Data storage fees
$.02-$.05/GB/month
Overage charges
Connectivity licenses
$10-$20/screen/month
Bundled options

Compliance considerations for wallboards

When selecting a wallboard solution, it is important to consider compliance requirements, such as HIPAA, PCI DSS, and SOC 2. Ensure that the vendor has the necessary certifications and security measures in place to protect sensitive data. Also, confirm that the solution complies with data privacy regulations, such as GDPR and CCPA. Data residency and data processing locations should be considered as well to meet compliance requirements. Review the vendor's security policies and procedures to ensure that they meet your organization's standards.

Your first 90 days

The first 90 days after implementing a wallboard solution are critical for ensuring a successful rollout and achieving the desired results. During this time, it is important to focus on user adoption, data accuracy, and performance optimization. Monitor key metrics, gather user feedback, and make adjustments as needed to maximize the value of the solution.

Success milestones

Day 1
  • System connectivity verified
  • Core queues visible
  • Admin access confirmed
Week 1
  • Team training complete
  • Threshold alerts tested
  • Personal dashboards accessible
Month 1
  • First optimization cycle
  • User feedback collected
  • Integration health verified
Quarter 1
  • ROI measurement
  • Phase 2 planning
  • Vendor QBR scheduled

Measuring success

To measure the success of a wallboard implementation, track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as average handle time, first call resolution, agent utilization, and customer satisfaction. Monitor these metrics before and after implementation to quantify the impact of the solution. Also, track user adoption rates to ensure that agents are actively using the wallboard and leveraging its features.

Average speed of answer

Category-specific
Baseline Measure current state
Target 10-15% improvement in 90 days

Agent occupancy rate

Category-specific
Baseline Current measurement
Target 75%-85%

First call resolution

Category-specific
Baseline Current state
Target 5-10% improvement

User adoption rate

Baseline Track login frequency
Target 80%+ active users by Month 2

Time to resolution

Baseline Measure before implementation
Target 20-30% reduction

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