next4biz CSM Features
Platform (6)
Mobile User Support
Allows software to be easily used on multiple mobile devices include phone and tablet devices.
Customization
Allows users to customize chat colors, text, logos, and branding.
User, Role, and Access Management
Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc.
Integration
Integrates with other customer service software to improve support and enhance functionality
Reporting
Provides analytics tools that reveal important business metrics and track progress
Dashboards
Displays important metrics relating to performance
Ticket and Case Management (8)
Ticket Creation User Experience
User Experience of creating and submitting a ticket
Ticket Response User Experience
User Experience of responding and receiving a response
Workflow
Route tickets based on values of fields, changes to ticket status and time based conditions
Automated Response
Respond to common requests with standard reply
SLA Management
Offers tools for managing and tracking service-level agreements (SLAs)
Attachments/Screencasts
Documents and files can be attached to the ticket to communicate with customer issues/resolutions
Ticket Collaboration
Share and collaborate on tickets with multiple customer service representatives
Customer/Contact Database
Central repository for account and contact information
Communication Channels (5)
Customer Portal
Allows fully customizable portal for customer to enter tickets, provide feedback and communicate with service agents
Email to Case
Ability for customer service agents to communicate via email and email conversations are automatically tracked in ticket
Live Chat Support
Ability for customer service agents to communicate with customers via live chat to solve problems live
Social Media Integration
Integration to social networks such as Twitter and Facebook to allow customers and agents to communicate via social networks
Voice
Make and receive calls directly in the application. Track and record calls for analysis.
Self-Service Experience (5)
Knowledge Base
Provides a repository of information that can be used by those seeking support.
Searchable Articles
Makes articles in the knowledge base searchable on the web.
Community Forums
Enables users to engage with other users to solve common issues.
Mobile Optimization
Optimizes the customer self-service experience on mobile devices
Personalization
Gives the user targeted, personalized results based on their activity or preferences
Self-Service Platform (4)
Branding
Allows users to add custom branding (logos, brand colors, etc.) to self-service portals, chatbots, etc.
Automation
Automates some or all operation related tasks
Artificial Intelligence
Utilizes artificial intelligence to improve workflows or customer experiences
Integrations
Allows easy integrations with applications, such as messenger applications, APIs, and customer support tools
Communication (5)
Pop-up Chat
Enables a popup chat window on company websites to encourage interaction between website visitors and designated company representatives.
Notifications
Delivers notifications to both sides of the conversation.
Targeted Emails
Sends automated emails to further engage clients and potential clients.
In-App Messaging
Allows for live chat to be enabled within the app for customer help.
Co-Browsing
Allows agents to join a customer's browser session and navigate through the website with them.
Internal Use (6)
Customization
Allows users to customize chat colors, text, logos, and branding.
Conversation Archiving
Archives conversations in a separate location for later reference.
Lead Development
Enables employees to denote potential customers.
Knowledge Base
Establishes a knowledge base for employee reference during conversations.
Team Inbox
Provides a central location for help requests, helping employees respond sooner.
Customer Profiles
Allows for the creation of profiles for contacts and customers.
Administration (6)
Database Management
Administrators can access and organize data related to incidents, requests, and changes to produce reports or make data more navigable.
Data Workflows
Operationalizes data delivery workflows to easily scale repeatable preparation needs
Issue Management
Provide workflows to create and escalate issues related to risks and requests
Integrations
Integrates with live chat, chatbots, help desk, or other customer service software
User, Role, and Access Management
Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc.
Performance and Reliability
Software is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks quickly because they are not waiting for the software to respond to an action they took
Compliance (4)
Policies and Controls
Ability to control file/folder access by user or group, external sharing permissions, editing policies, device location restrictions, sharing by device, etc.
Data Governance
Ensures user access management, data lineage, and data encryption
Compliance
Deliver standard reports for compliance standards and frameworks such as ISO, SOX, PCI, and HIPAA.
Auditing
Perform ad-hoc or ongoing IT audits at different levels of the company.
Data Security (4)
Risk Data Attributes
Identify risk data attributes such as description, category, owner, or hierarchy.
Data Transport
Protects data with some form of encryption as it leaves your secure or local network.
Access Management
Allows administrators to set user access privileges to permit approved parties to access sensitive data.
Multi-Factor Authentication
Requires a second level of authentication, such as sms messaging or customized tokens, to access data.
Channels (2)
Multi-Channel Coverage
Software incorporates multiple digital communications channels. This feature was mentioned in 13 next4biz CSM reviews.
Open Listening
Allows incorporation of inbound contacts from non-marketing channels. 13 reviewers of next4biz CSM have provided feedback on this feature.
Design (3)
Personalization
Outbound communications are segmented and personalized. This feature was mentioned in 13 next4biz CSM reviews.
Inbound Identification
As reported in 13 next4biz CSM reviews. Inbound contacts are identified and handled based on history.
Regulatory Compliance
Based on 13 next4biz CSM reviews. Software verifies compliance with GDPR, CAN-SPAM, and other legal requirements.
Usability (3)
All-Employee Access
Permits use by job roles outside of service department
Supporting Documents
Based on 10 next4biz CSM reviews. Allows linking of useful information such as screen shots
Two-Way Communication
As reported in 10 next4biz CSM reviews. Provides direct contact between CSRs and customers outside of milestones
Reporting (3)
Priority Case Alerts
Informs stakeholders of activity on escalated or high-value cases 10 reviewers of next4biz CSM have provided feedback on this feature.
Trend Analysis
Evaluates frequency of types of complaints
Performance Monitoring
Includes a dashboard or other means of performance monitoring
Knowledge Management (3)
Knowledge Base
Enables the creation of an internal repository of knowledge articles
Publishing Workflows
Provides workflows for writing, editing, approving, and publishing knowledge article content
Analytics
Helps users understand which knowledge articles are working and identifies areas of improvement
Customer Support (3)
Intelligent Search
Offers a search function that auto-suggests the knowledge articles that best fit the agent’s query
Suggestions
Analyzes customer support tickets or conversations to suggest relevant knowledge articles
Decision Trees
Allows for the creation of flowcharts or decision trees that guide agents step-by-step through resolving customer issues
Generative AI (1)
AI Text-to-Speech
Simulates human-like speech from text inputs.
Agentic AI - Customer Self-Service (7)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Decision Making
Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives
Agentic AI - Help Desk (3)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting

