Multichannel communication
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The challenge
Your organization faces increasing pressure to deliver seamless customer experiences across multiple channels. Siloed communication systems lead to fragmented customer journeys, increased agent workload, and lost revenue opportunities. Inefficient routing, lack of context, and inability to personalize interactions result in customer frustration and brand damage. Integrating communication channels and leveraging AI-driven automation is crucial for staying competitive and meeting evolving customer expectations.
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73%
of consumers will switch brands after multiple bad experiences
$3T
estimated global loss due to poor customer experiences annually
45-90 min/day
productive output lost per agent due to context switching
The solution
Multichannel communication addresses your unique challenges through modern solutions and key capabilities.
Unified routing core (ACD)
Routes all interaction types (voice, email, chat, SMS, social) through a single logic engine, ensuring consistent and efficient handling of customer inquiries.
Omnichannel interactive voice response (IVR)
Orchestrates customer journeys with a visual, drag-and-drop designer, enabling personalized greetings and self-service options.
Workforce engagement management (WEM)
Includes native or tightly integrated tools for forecasting volume, scheduling agents, and recording screens/audio for Quality Management (QM).
Deep CRM integration
Provides pre-built, certified connectors for major systems of record (Salesforce, ServiceNow, Microsoft Dynamics, Zendesk) enabling bi-directional data flow.
Real-time analytics and reporting
Offers the ability to visualize queue status, agent states, and service levels in real-time, providing actionable insights for improved performance.
Security and compliance infrastructure
Meets rigorous standards, including SOC2 Type II, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS, with support for encryption in transit (TLS) and at rest (AES-256).
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How to evaluate multichannel communication
1
Architecture and reliability
Assess whether the platform is truly cloud-native with a microservices architecture or merely cloud-hosted, as this impacts uptime and upgrade processes.
2
Ecosystem and openness
Evaluate the vendor's ecosystem and pre-certified app marketplace to ensure seamless integration with other critical business applications.
3
Usability and agent experience
Prioritize a single-pane-of-glass agent desktop that streamlines workflows and minimizes cognitive load, improving agent efficiency and satisfaction.
4
AI pragmatism vs. marketing hype
Carefully assess the pricing model for AI features and whether the platform allows you to bring your own model (BYOM) for specific data privacy needs.
Questions to ask suppliers
Use these questions during supplier evaluations to ensure you're choosing the right partner for your needs.
Multichannel communication RFP guide- How does your platform handle burst capacity during seasonal peaks?
- What level of professional services is typically required for an implementation of our size?
- Can you demonstrate a live change to the IVR routing logic in the demo environment?
- How do you ensure GDPR compliance and data residency for our European customers?