Jan 22 2009

Predictive dialer: Dialing the numbers automatically

Predictive dialer is an automated system which automatically dials the lists of phone numbers and connects it to the agents for sales and campaigns. These systems are most popular in call centers where call agents are required to handle calls in large numbers one after the other. In addition to that, a predictive dialer also tries to keep a proportion between the number of calls to be made and the number of agents available to handle the calls.

Some of the major features of predictive dialing systems include interactive voice response, call recording and automatic call distribution. Some of the predictive dialing systems provide extra productivity and efficiency as compared to other systems of dialing. When an operator selects the answering machine message button, the digitally recorded messages are played to the answering machines, thus allowing the agent to become available for the next call.

There are several advantages of incorporating a predictive dialer software program for a business environment. First of all, it eradicates the requirement for making any cold calls. In this way, the efficiency of the agents is increased manifolds and they can spend more time talking to real and potential clients. This software also helps in cutting down the administrative costs of the companies as less number of callers and agents are required if such a software program is used in the company. If the agents are able to spend more time talking with the prospective clients, then there are more chances of delivery good results. In this way, a large number of hot leads are generated which ultimately helps in increased revenue generation.


Dec 30 2008

Auto dialers – for convenient and faster calling

Automatic dialer and predictive dialer systems are the terms that are used interchangeably most of the times but the fact is that these two terms are not the same as they may seem to be. Auto dialer systems help in taking the complete list of contact numbers and then accordingly dial them without any manual input. In case the call is duly answered by the live person, it can play some recorded message. But in the predictive dialer technology, the telephone number is also dialed without any manual input but the difference lies that these systems use some special statistical algorithms in order to determine the number of times a telephone number needs to be dialed.

The auto dialers are best for all those industries that do not have an extended group of live agents to communicate with the potential customers. Some of the features or benefits that these dialer system offers include automatic dialing using a single click, live call transferring, interactive touch response, voice messages for response, detecting pick up, automatic redial for the unanswered or busy calls, auto reschedule, saving and restoring the call lists and the text-to-speech system for the customization of each call.

 

An auto dialer serves as a brilliant instrument for almost any type of business. From doctor’s offices to sales offices, the capability to spend longer times on productive aspects and lesser on calling is an excellent way to save both money as well as time. Getting an automatic dialer system with high tech and customizable features can hugely increase the overall success of any industry.