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ADIX ACD FEATURES

The features listed on this page are available when the ADIX ACD softwarepackage is added to the Omega-Phone ADIX, ADIX-M and ADIX-S systems. 




ADIX ACD SYSTEM-WIDE FEATURES

ACD Group

The ACD group is the destination for an incoming ACD call. Each ACDgroup is comprised of ACD agents (up to 150), ACD supervisors (up to 3),a queue and call sequence table(s). A maximum of 60 ACD groups can be defined.Programmable ACD group options include: ACD group access number, groupID for LCD, distinct ring pattern for incoming ACD calls. 

ACD Group Expansion

A second ACD group can be programmed to receive an incoming call thatwas not answered by the primary ACD group after a specified duration. 

ACD Reporting

When ADIX ACD is equipped with the optional LINK Reporting Package,realtime and historical reports can be generated. 

Agent Answer Priority Routing

Agent answering priority levels provide flexibility in the distributionof ACD calls to agents. Each agent is assigned an answering priority levelfrom 1 - 3. Calls are first distributed to the agent with the highest priority.If multiple agents with the same priority level are available, the callis distributed to the longest idle agent within that priority. 

Agents 

The ADIX ACD allows for 400 ACD agents with a maximum of 150 activeagents at any given time. An agent can log in to two ACD groups simultaneously.Agents can initiate a help call or emergency help call to the group supervisor. 

Announcement Messages

Each ACD group can be programmed, using the call sequence table, toplay back one or more digitally prerecorded announcement messages to ACDcalls waiting in queue. The call sequence table specifies at what pointin time the desired announcement message will play. 

Call Forwarding 

An ACD call in the queue of an ACD group can be forwarded to anotherACD group, a system (PBX) extension, a speed dial destination, or a huntgroup. 

Call Sequence Table

ADIX ACD uses call sequence tables to provide different audible callprogress indications and functional steps to the caller.  These boxesdetermine how a call in the ACD group's queue are handled. An ACD group'sactive call sequence table can be changed from an agent or supervisor set.Each call sequence table consists of a number of steps or boxes. Each boxcontains one of the ten available call processing options: 

  • To play an announcement. 
  • To play music on hold. 
  • Forward to an extension. 
  • Forward to a hunt group. 
  • Forward to an ACD group. 
  • Go to another table. 
  • Forward to a system speed address. 
  • Disconnect the call. 
  • Delay call answering and/or distribution. 
  • No operation (skip). 
Delay Call Sequencing

The ADIX ACD can be programmed to delay answering after incoming ringingis detected. This feature is called delay call sequencing and is programmedas part of the call sequence table. The three most common uses for thedelay call sequencing feature are: 

  • To answer the call when ringing is detected, but delay distribution toan agent for a specific duration during which time the caller hears oneor more announcement messages. 
  • To delay the answering of an ACD call for a specific duration after ringingis detected during which time the caller hears ringback tone. 
  • To allot a caller on a 1-900 line time to hang up before the call is distributedto an ACD agent. 
Emergency Recording/Emergency Help Call

The emergency recording/emergency help call feature allows an agentto record an ACD call and alert the ACD group's supervisor simultaneously. 

Help Call 

An agent can request supervisor assistance without interrupting a callin progress by pressing the [HELP] key. 

Longest Idle Agent Routing

The ADIX ACD is designed to ensure an equitable distribution of callsamong the agents in an ACD group by giving each agent within an agent answeringpriority level an equal number of calls. This is accomplished using thelongest idle agent routing system of call distribution where, rather thanhunting for an available agent within an ACD group using a system of scanningby logical port number, the ADIX ACD tracks the actual work load and divertscalls to those agents who have 
been idle longest. 

Night Service

ADIX ACD will automatically switch the linked call sequence table ofan ACD group from the day mode setting to the and night mode setting. 

Not Available Mode

The not available feature prevents call distribution to an active agentfor an undetermined duration. An agent enters not available mode automaticallyafter logging in, or by pressing the [N/A] button. 

Priority

At the time the ADIX ACD detects incoming ringing on an ACD line, theincoming call is placed in an ACD group's queue and assigned a prioritylevel. The priority level enables an ACD call to be ranked higher or lowerfor answer regardless of time in queue. ACD trunk groups, ADIX system extensions,agent ID codes, and ACD groups (for call sequence table forwarding) caneach be assigned a priority level. ACD calls in queue are answered in theorder of highest assigned priority and time in queue. The system can beprogrammed to change the priority level of a call in queue after a specificduration. 

Qualification Code Entry

An agent can be required to enter a three-digit qualification code thatidentifies the source, type, or result of the last ACD call. 

Supervisors

The ADIX ACD software package allows for thirty supervisors with a maximumof three supervisors per ACD group. The primary purpose of the supervisoris to answer help calls and emergency help calls placed by agents withinthe ACD group.  In addition to answering help calls and emergencyhelp calls, supervisor features include queuing indication, agent monitoringcapability, and barge-in capability. 

Threshold Alert (Queue Indication) 

When the number of calls waiting in queue exceeds a programmable thresholdlevel, a visual indication is provided through an associated [QUEUEn] keyon the supervisor or agent set, or through an external device connectedto an optional relay contact. 

Wrap-Up

Following an ACD call an agent is given time to complete necessary workbefore becoming active for another ACD call.  Wrap-up can be programmedto occur automatically or manually. 



ADIX ACD AGENT AND SUPERVISOR FEATURES
  • ACD Agent and Supervisor Features 
  • ACD Parameter Programming 
  • ACD Function Keys 
  • Agent ID 
  • Announcement Recording 
  • Answering ACD Calls 
  • Barge-In 
  • Call Answering Hierarchy 
  • Call Monitoring 
  • Call Park/Swap 
  • Call Sequence Change 
  • Emergency Recording/Emergency Help Call 
  • Headset Operation 
  • Help Call 
  • Logging In and Logging Out (Agent) 
  • Logging In and Logging Out (Supervisor) 
  • Not Available Mode 
  • Placing an ACD Call on Hold 
  • Qualification Code Entry 
  • Switching to Day Mode and Night Mode Manually 
  • Supervisor ID 
  • Transfer - ACD Call 
  • Transfer - Centrex ACD Call 
  • Transfer - Inter-System 
  • Transfer - PBX Call 
  • Trunk-to-Trunk Conference - ACD and PBX Calls 
  • Wrap-Up - Automatic 
  • Wrap-Up - Manual 


ADIX ACD LINK Reporting Package

Overview

LINK consists of a state-of-the-art computer, VGA color monitor andsoftware which works in conjunction with ADIX ACD to provide the necessaryinformation to effectively manage a call processing center. The VGA colormonitor can be configured by the user to display, in realtime, ACD groupstatistical information. At the same time, the activity of the ACD Groups,Agents, lines and calls placed and received are stored for printing purposes.Printed reports can be customized to contain the desired information andcan be printed on demand or scheduled to print automatically. 

LINK Packages

LINK is available in the following configurations: 

  • IX-LINK-20 AGENTS: 20 Agents Fixed, 12 Standard Reports 
  • IX-LINK-20 AGENTS/CUSTOM REPORTS: 20 Agents Fixed, 12 Standard Reports,Custom Reports, Data Backup 
  • IX-LINK EXP-20 AGENTS/CUSTOM REPORTS: 20 Agents Expandable, 12 StandardReports, Custom Reports, Data
  • Backup 
  • IX-LINK EXP-40 AGENTS/CUSTOM REPORTS: 40 Agents Expandable, 12 StandardReports, Custom Reports, Data
  • Backup 
  • IX-LINK-150 AGENTS/CUSTOM REPORTS: 150 Agents, 12 Standard Reports, CustomReports, Data Backup 
  • ELECTRONIC DISPLAY BOARD: Provides two-lines of tri-colored text to displayACD group information 
  • MULTIPLE TERMINAL ADAPTER: Allows up to six ADIX LINK PCs to be connectedto one IX-HCIF card 
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