Basic ACD Features

Advanced Call Routing

The optional Call Router enables calls to be routed based upon parameters such as Caller ID, Account Numbers, private lists, time-of-day, day-of-week, day-of-year, and user entered data (account code, etc.). This is an optional feature that can be added to the ACD application.

Intelligent Announcements

The holding caller can be informed of call status, such as their place in queue or estimated time before an agent answers. The intelligent announcement function can also offer alternative options to continuing to hold, such as going to voice mail.

IVR Voice Assistant Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) Access

There are two options that can be used with customized services: Interactive Voice Response (IVR) Voice Assistant (VA) application can be used as a stand-alone product and/or as an IVR service to the ACD application. For example, an IVR port could be used to do an external page to alert agents to return and login to an ACD queue when it gets too overloaded with calls.

Other useful functions include gather and validate user input, play menus and act on response, and trigger other events. The IVR VA can also be used to provide low cost text to speech capabilities. The IVR VA is an optional feature that can be added to the ACD application.