The new-age of cloud dialler software is proving to be highly effective in increasing contact rates and engagement with customers. In particular, as the business sector in Australia grapples with the COVID 19 recession, the best cloud based predictive dialer software can significantly improve customer-facing operations.
Dialler technology has long been recognised as an efficient means of improving productivity. However, the advent of new-age DCX (Digital Customer Experience) Predictive Diallers has seen a shift from productivity alone; to productivity without wastage of resources.
Firstly, DCX predictive dialler software fully exploits the versatility of cloud technology. Secondly, DCX cloud dialler software promotes engagement. Thirdly, staff can be efficiently matched with technical resources. Fourthly, supervisors are to execute and manage campaigns with finesse – taking into account the nuances associated with customer interaction.
In short, DCX cloud dialler software presents a level of communication not possible with dated and superseded predictive dialler software.
Key advantages of contemporary cloud predictive dialer software includes features such as;
Supervisors to create and adjust campaigns in real-time and therefore efficiently manage the ebbs and flows of running a call centre.
DCX Predictive Diallers turn arduous tasks into simple processes with use of customer portals. For instance, adding new licenses; deploying phones; assigning agents to campaigns; adding phone lines, changing campaign phone numbers; changing dialler modes, ordering softphones etc.
Management on all levels are able to monitor and measure performance as a result of having access to a comprehensive suite of real-time and historical reports. Likewise, call centre managers are able to gauge performance against KPI’s.
Assessing human and technical resource requirements is a challenge with ageing dialler technology. By contrast, DCX Predictive Diallers enable call centre managers to quickly align call centre agents with technical resources.
Traditional dialling mode options are typically; Predictive only; Preview or Predictive; Predictive, Progressive and Preview modes – and nothing in between. As a result, one dialling mode is required to be selected over the other, whereby predictive mode may be too aggressive, or Progressive may unnecessarily extend campaign times.
The ‘Power Factor’ function of DCX cloud diallers overcomes the above, whereby dialling modes can be increased or slowed-down as required, and therefore taking the guess-work out of optimising productivity.
DCX Predictive Diallers inherently improve customer interactions, as each customer contact provides agents with the opportunity to update contact records.
Import and export of contact data to and from your CRM, or alternatively integrate cloud dialler software with your CRM via Webhooks or API integrations. As a result, you will experience real-time data input to your CRM.
The best cloud diallers enable your workforce to work from any location that has sufficient broadband ie; NBN. As a result, your staff can Work from Home, head office, the call centre, a subsidiary office or even off-shore.
In other words, your staff and outsourced operations can be working on the cloud dialler regardless of location, with managers having full reporting transparency.
The new breed of DCX predictive diallers have essentially morphed into communication platforms that facilitate multiple channels such as inbound, outbound and blended.
To be effective however, fully blended environments require a sophisticated dialler function that is able to prioritise inbound over outbound calls as they hit call queues. As a result, customer instigated calls are treated as a priority.
Communicate with customers with greater relevance, and across multiple channels with unified communications ie; VoIP, SMS, Chat and email.
Cloud dialler software delivers cost savings across the board;
The value of using cloud technology developed and supported in Australia was highlighted during the COVID 19 crisis. Australian based cloud dialer software vendors that invested in local support resources have been shining lights in the ICT sector, as a result of not having to rely on offshore resources.
As cloud dialler software is located in data centres, dialler applications require few resources to implement.
Gain a competitive edge;
DCX cloud diallers present agents with customer intelligence with every call. For instance, customer specific information from the dial file, such as; name, account number, address, payment amounts etc is readily available. As a result, staff are able greet customers by their name and recognise different elements of their account in an instant.
Likewise, information collected by call centre agents and admin staff can be entered into the dialler and subsequently used to update contact data.
The use of cloud technology inherently promotes continuous upgrades of software. As a result, companies using cloud dialler software will benefit continuous improvement and hence their competitiveness. Moreover, the superior capabilities of the best cloud based predictive dialer software will inherently better equip companies to tackle intense competitor rivalry.
Conversely, persevering with outdated and ageing onsite technology may well prove to be a liability in a more competitive environment, post COVID 19.
When seeking-out the best cloud predictive dialer software, its important to understand that not all diallers are equal. In fact, many diallers have inadequate call handling capabilities.
The best cloud based predictive dialer software typically incorporates elements such as;
With companies starved of revenue for extended periods, the post COVID 19 road to recovery will present many challenges for business leaders. Therefore, top of the list will undoubtedly be strategies to generate revenue.
As a result, DCX Predictive Dialler software will become increasingly relevant. In particular, as many business seek to drive business performance by means of both retaining and acquiring customers.
All things considered, companies that are equipped with the best cloud based predictive dialer software, will also have the capacity to gain competitor advantage from high customer contact rates and engagement, which ultimately delivers exceptional Customer Experience (CX).
Contact Smartcom for to learn more about using a DCX predictive dialler for front-line interactions with customers and prospects alike: Ph: 1300 196 386 or Email: info@smartcombusiness.com
