Webex Contact Center Features
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 (7)
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.
Real-Time Notifications
Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs
Real-time Consumer-facing Chat
Engage in direct, instant messaging with consumers
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.
Channels (5)
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Voice
Provides voice call functionality.
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Social
Provides an interface for one or more social media channels.
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Live Chat
Ability to chat online in real time
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Mobile SMS
Accepts contacts initiated through SMS or other mobile text functions.
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Email
Allows CSRs to receive and answer customer emails.
Functions (12)
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Call Routing
Sends voice calls to a specific queue based on predetermined criteria
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Session Queuing
Callers can be routed to a queue or placed on hold until an agent becomes available.
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Concurrent Calling
Place a large or unlimited volume of calls simultaneously without diminishing the call quality.
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Speech Analytics
Provides some level of analytics based on keywords and vocal tones.
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Auto Dialer
Has auto dialing or predictive dialing functions for outbound use.
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IVR
Includes an interactive phone menu.
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Inbound Screen Pop
Populates CSR's screen with available customer data.
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Persistent Data
Maintains and shares information across channels and agents as the case progresses.
Predictive Dialer
System calls multiple numbers at once and connects the agent to the first number that answers
Automated Routing
Tickets are automatically assigned to specific agents based on predefined rules
Real-Time Analytics
Analyze and gain insights into data in real-time
Reporting/Analytics
View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data
Administrative (12)
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Session Summary Notes
Provide agents with notes or context information about a call. These notes can include information such as caller disposition or contact history.
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Administrator Access
Manage call records and agent tasks through administrative features. Provide agents with guidance during live calls, and interrupt calls with call barging to ensure customer satisfaction, if necessary.
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Reporting & Dashboards
Report on historical or real-time call center performance metrics, and access data through highly visual dashboards.
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Session Recording
Keeps records of agent-customer sessions for purposes of coaching, quality assurance, or regulatory purposes.
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Agent Scheduling and Assignment
Provides workforce management functions such as scheduling and vacations, team assignments, and areas of expertise.
Callback Scheduling
Schedules callback times
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Call Reporting
Track and report on all incoming and outgoing calls
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Call Recording
Allows supervisors/managers to record and review telephone conversations of agents.
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Reporting & Dashboards
Report on historical or real-time call center performance metrics, and access data through highly visual dashboards.
Call Reporting
Track and report on all incoming and outgoing calls
Real-Time Reporting
Active reporting of data and metrics
Workforce Management (17)
Agent Availability
Offers complete visibility into agent availability to efficiently create and manage schedules.
Skills Management
Organize, sort, and view employees based on skills and qualifications in order to make smarter workforce decisions.
Shift Scheduling
Plan employee work shifts according to availability and provide notifications to employees when they are scheduled.
Agent Self-Service
Allows agents to set their own preferences, request time off, and trade shifts.
Mobile Access
Allows users to access the software using mobile devices.
Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management
Set and monitor service level agreements to ensure timely response and resolution
Performance Management
Organize and manage the accomplishments and development of employees or performance of applications or systems
Queue Management
Monitor wait time and abandonment for incoming requests that have not been routed
Compliance Management
Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier
Customer Experience Management
Track and understand a customer's overall satisfaction with a product or service to identify areas of improvement.
Attendance Management
Manage attendance for classes, shifts, meetings, or events
Employee Management
Track employee schedules, availability, and performance across projects and tasks
Time Off Management
Track and manage employee time-off, vacation, and sick leave requests
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Call Monitoring
Allow managers/supervisors to monitor calls for quality assurance purposes.
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Performance Evaluation
Allows managers/supervisors to evaluate the performance of agents.
Real-Time Monitoring
Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks
Monitoring
Observe and track the demand, usage, progress or quality of a system, product, or user
Administration (6)
Automation
Automates some or all operation related tasks
Productivity Analysis
Statistical data that helps identify improvement areas, delays or interruptions, and output of an employee
Dashboards
Has a centralized dashboard for users to interact with.
Labor Forecasting
Predict labor requirements based on past and present data/trends
Intraday Management
Tracks agent workloads throughout the day and helps supervisors allocate resources as needed.
Quality Management
Focuses on improving processes by collecting data and spotting bottlenecks or other challenges.
Platform (14)
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Omnichannel
Allows inflow of requests through various digital channels such as email, social media, etc.
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Mobile Access
Allows users to access the software using mobile devices.
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Queue Management
Provides queue management in case of increase in case/call inflow.
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Call Routing
Allows distribution of incoming calls to agents.
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Call Back
Allows users to request a call back.
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IVR
Offers IVR (interactive voice response) for interaction between customers and a computer operated phone system.
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Automatic Call Distribution
Allows automatic distribution of incoming calls to the agents.
Call Transfer
Transfers live calls to other agents
Contact Management
Manage, organize, and store contact information
Call Center Management
Manage all call center activities including call monitoring, call recording, call answering, call transfer, etc.
Multi-Channel Management
Manage inventory, communication, marketing, orders & more across warehouses, stores and online channels
Survey/Poll Management
Create and administer polls and surveys
Campaign Management
Create a collection of marketing actions to complete specific goals and plan and analyze campaign results
Call List Management
Manage and track all past and future calls.
Customer Support (4)
Text
Is able to process inquiries submitted by text data from live chat, email, or SMS
Speech
Comprehends human speech and can transcribe it to text for processing
Knowledge Base
The AI is able to access the company's internal knowledge to inform and guide responses to customer inquiries
Knowledge Base Management
Manage a repository of information that includes articles, FAQs, or tutorials used for self-service support
Automation (4)
Ticket Resolution
The platform is able to automatically determine how to resolve help tickets without assistance by human agents
Customization
The platform's responses to customers can be customized to improve comprehension, relatability, and emotional intelligence
Intelligent Routing
When the AI is unable to process a particular type of customer request, it is able to determine which is the best agent to refer the ticket to
Customizable Templates
Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements
Artificial Intelligence (4)
Learning
The AI platform is able to learn over time on how to interpret each type of customer inquiry and improve the quality of their responses
Language
Multilingual capabilities allow the AI to process inquiries from many languages
Conversational AI
The AI's responses to customer inquiries provide human-like organic conversations. The platform is able to understand a question no matter how it's worded and provide comprehensive answers
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Generative AI (9)
AI Text Generation
Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.
AI Text Summarization
Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.
AI Text-to-Speech
Simulates human-like speech from text inputs.
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
AI Text Summarization
Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.
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AI Text-to-Speech
Simulates human-like speech from text inputs.
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
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AI Text-to-Speech
Simulates human-like speech from text inputs.
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
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
Call Center Infrastructure (CCI) (7)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Computer Telephony Integration
Computer-telephony integration is the use of computers to manage telephone calls
Multi-Language
Manage and support multiple languages
Agentic AI - Contact Center (7)
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Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
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Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
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Natural Language Interaction
Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation
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Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Social Media Integration
Integrate with social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.
Computer Telephony Integration
Computer-telephony integration is the use of computers to manage telephone calls
Additional Functionality (162)
Real-Time Analytics
Analyze and gain insights into data in real-time
Email Management
Manage, store and organize emails within the system or via third-party apps
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
Single Sign On
Allow users to access multiple services after entering their login credentials once
Search/Filter
Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria
Collaboration Tools
Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Canned Responses
Shortcuts for inputting frequently used messages
Surveys & Feedback
Gauge satisfaction and receive information for improvement and success
Reporting/Analytics
View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data
Transfers/Routing
Transfer queries and organize messages between agents
Geotargeting
Geographic location of visitors determines behavior of the software
Interaction Tracking
Track interaction history by documenting conversations for contacts
CRM
Built-in customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities or integration with a third-party CRM system
Transcripts/Chat History
View messages sent by both parties during the chat conversation
Document Storage
Store and organize documents in a centralized system
Screen Sharing
Digitally share screen view with others
Contact Management
Manage, organize, and store contact information
Autoresponders
Create and automatically send premade copy in response to customer messages
Multi-Channel Communication
Allows communication with customers or users via multiple channels such as phone, email, live chat, etc.
Mobile Access
Access software remotely via mobile devices
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Offline Form
Form to collect visitor contact information when live chat isn't available
Real-Time Monitoring
Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks
Support Ticket Management
Allow customers/users to submit support queries and service requests
File Sharing
Public or private sharing of digital files such as documents, audio/video, images, and more
Performance Metrics
A set of indicators that tracks the performance of networks, applications, systems, teams, etc.
Leave Tracking
Manage and track employee attendance
Call Monitoring
Listen to live phone conversations for the purpose of training and assessing agent performance
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
For Call Centers
Designed for call centers
Employee Time Tracking
Track and measure time worked for employees
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Activity Monitoring
Track and report on everything that happens within the system or network
Reporting/Analytics
View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
Call Recording
Record the audio of phone conversations for quality assurance purposes
Approval Process Control
Manage the process of evaluating documents or requests submitted for approval
Skills Tracking
Track employee skills, competencies, training & qualifications
Activity Tracking
Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems
Variable Workforce
Utilize third party services to cover unforeseen labor needs
Employee Coaching Tools
Conduct & deliver coaching sessions to improve employee performance or facilitate development
Employee Database
Electronic storage of staff/employee contact information and job status in a centralized repository
Online Time Clock
Track/log the amount of time employees worked per job using a timer
Agent Interface
Agents can view and manage all customer requests and interactions.
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
Alerts/Notifications
Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges
Call Transfer
Transfers live calls to other agents
Data Import/Export
Import and export data to and from software applications
Call Scripting
Provide agents with a typical response for common call subject matter
Interaction Tracking
Track interaction history by documenting conversations for contacts
Collaboration Tools
Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together
Call Monitoring
Listen to live phone conversations for the purpose of training and assessing agent performance
Customizable Reports
Alter the layout and content of reports
Contact Management
Manage, organize, and store contact information
Activity Tracking
Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems
Automatic Call Distribution
Distribute/route/connect calls
Contact Database
Centralized database of stakeholders and their contact information such as names, address, phone number etc.
Chatbot
AI-based platform which conducts a conversation via auditory or textual methods
Call Center Management
Manage all call center activities including call monitoring, call recording, call answering, call transfer, etc.
Performance Management
Organize and manage the accomplishments and development of employees or performance of applications or systems
Call Tracking
Process to identify source of incoming calls, date, time, duration or caller type using a unique phone number
CRM
Built-in customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities or integration with a third-party CRM system
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
Quality Management
Focuses on improving processes by collecting data and spotting bottlenecks or other challenges.
Agent Interface
Agents can view and manage all customer requests and interactions.
Queue Management
Monitor wait time and abandonment for incoming requests that have not been routed
Customer History
Access previous interactions or concerns to maintain customer relationships
Voice Mail
Computer-based system that allows users to send and receive voice messages
Monitoring
Observe and track the demand, usage, progress or quality of a system, product, or user
Call List Management
Manage and track all past and future calls.
Chat/Messaging
Communicate using direct chat or messages within the system
Workforce Management
A set of processes to optimize the productivity of its employees
Campaign Management
Create a collection of marketing actions to complete specific goals and plan and analyze campaign results
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Email Management
Manage, store and organize emails within the system or via third-party apps
Caller ID
Identify the number and contact information of a caller before answering the phone
Multi-Channel Communication
Allows communication with customers or users via multiple channels such as phone, email, live chat, etc.
Real-Time Monitoring
Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks
Workflow Management
Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks
Interaction Tracking
Track interaction history by documenting conversations for contacts
Alerts/Notifications
Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges
Single Sign On
Allow users to access multiple services after entering their login credentials once
Self Service Portal
Online portal through which end users can access the system, manage tasks, or obtain information
Real-Time Analytics
Analyze and gain insights into data in real-time
Customer Database
A collection of customer information such as contact details, demographics, previous interactions, etc.
Client Portal
Private online space that lets businesses securely share documents and provide information access to clients
Inventory Management
Track and manage inventory levels to maintain proper supply
Tagging
Attach digital tags to documents and assets for identification, search, or monitoring purposes
Configurable Workflow
Configure existing workflows to meet your organization's needs
Customer History
Access previous interactions or concerns to maintain customer relationships
Surveys & Feedback
Gauge satisfaction and receive information for improvement and success
Support Ticket Management
Allow customers/users to submit support queries and service requests
Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management
Set and monitor service level agreements to ensure timely response and resolution
Widgets
An extended application or connector that enables users to perform additional services with their current set of tools
Search/Filter
Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria
Chatbot
AI-based platform which conducts a conversation via auditory or textual methods
Email Templates
Pre-made examples and templates for emails
Activity Tracking
Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems
Feedback Management
Collecting, analyzing, and utilizing feedback from users or customers to improve a product or service
Real-Time Data
Receive data and information in real time
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
Reporting/Analytics
View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data
Event Triggered Actions
Predefined actions automatically performed on the occurance of specific events
Website Integration
Seamlessly integrates with 3rd party websites
Help Desk Management
Managing service requests, incidents, IT issues & support with a ticketing system
Call Center Management
Manage all call center activities including call monitoring, call recording, call answering, call transfer, etc.
Queue Management
Monitor wait time and abandonment for incoming requests that have not been routed
SSL Security
Security protocol that ensures secure, encrypted communication over the internet, safeguarding sensitive data from unauthorized access
Social Media Integration
Integrate with social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.
CRM
Built-in customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities or integration with a third-party CRM system
Chat/Messaging
Communicate using direct chat or messages within the system
Live Chat
Ability to chat online in real time
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Customizable Reports
Alter the layout and content of reports
Email Management
Manage, store and organize emails within the system or via third-party apps
Customizable Branding
Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
Real-Time Notifications
Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs
Access Controls/Permissions
Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems
Customizable Forms
Customize contracts and forms to collect specific information
Customer Communication
Ability to communicate to customers through at least one channel such as email, live chat, phone, or social media.
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Customizable Fields
Customize data fields to support various needs and use cases
Multi-Channel Communication
Allows communication with customers or users via multiple channels such as phone, email, live chat, etc.
Application Management
Track, manage and store the applications of potential future members, customers or candidates
Communication Management
Manage and track all internal and external communication conducted via calls, email, text, or chat
Role-Based Permissions
Set & manage permission levels based on user roles and restrict access to only authorized individuals
Chat/Messaging
Communicate using direct chat or messages within the system
Multi-Channel Communication
Allows communication with customers or users via multiple channels such as phone, email, live chat, etc.
Customer History
Access previous interactions or concerns to maintain customer relationships
Alerts/Notifications
Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges
Real-Time Analytics
Analyze and gain insights into data in real-time
Phone Key Input
Call Logging
Collects essential call data such as call origin, call destination, call length, and other transaction details
Customizable Reports
Alter the layout and content of reports
Real-Time Data
Receive data and information in real time
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
CRM
Built-in customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities or integration with a third-party CRM system
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
Activity Tracking
Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems
Live Chat
Ability to chat online in real time
Call Scripting
Provide agents with a typical response for common call subject matter
Contact Database
Centralized database of stakeholders and their contact information such as names, address, phone number etc.
Voice Mail
Computer-based system that allows users to send and receive voice messages
Voice Customization
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
Call Tracking
Process to identify source of incoming calls, date, time, duration or caller type using a unique phone number
SMS Messaging
Send messages via SMS
Callback Scheduling
Schedules callback times
Caller ID
Identify the number and contact information of a caller before answering the phone
Predictive Dialer
System calls multiple numbers at once and connects the agent to the first number that answers
Surveys & Feedback
Gauge satisfaction and receive information for improvement and success
Auto-Dialer
System that automatically dials calls
Pre-recorded Messages
Set of pre-recorded messages for candidates that can be shared before, during and after the video interview
Real-Time Notifications
Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs
Multiple Scripts
Interaction Tracking
Track interaction history by documenting conversations for contacts
Call Disposition
Track and report on call outcomes


