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C@LL CENTER CRM Solutions™ Magazine's 1999 Products Of The Year

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Over the course of the past year, the call center industry has gone through a period of great change. Both the benefits and demands of customer relationship management (CRM) have made their way into the consciousness of corporate America, and call centers, the touch point between the customer and the enterprise, have been pushed to the forefront of business planning. As the Internet has continued to grow in use as a business medium over the past year, it has become apparent that the same personal interaction between customer and company that was previously only available over the phone is now a must on Web sites in order to turn browsers into buyers. The reason many list for loyalty to a site or company is the personal attention that was provided by a call center agent, who is now tasked with answering not only the phone, but also with answering e-mail or providing customer assistance through live chat sessions or Web collaboration. The call center has also become key to internal operations through many of the products and product categories represented here; it has become a well of business intelligence into which all departments within an enterprise - be they local or remote - can dip to help gain and more important, retain customers.

Among our 1999 Product of the Year winners you will find products that switch, route, manage, dissect, analyze, automatically respond to, etc., customer interactions. Many products aid internal operations - helping managers schedule, train and monitor agents and simulate call volume; or, UPSs and industrial computers that the customer never has any direct experience with but are implemented to ensure that when a call comes in computer systems are running to handle it.

Some of these products provide the "physical" inbound and/or outbound connection between customer and company. Some of these products do more than just switch traffic; e.g., they add ACD, IVR, predictive dialing, firewall and LAN hub functionality to the mix.

Many products listed here provide ways for companies to "value-add" the customer/company interaction. ACD/skills-based routing products, for instance, route a caller to the agent most qualified to handle that caller's need. CTI products that perform database lookups on the basis of caller-entered information (via touch-tone or Web clicks) or automatically via ANI or DNIS provide screen pop information to the agent's desktop to further assist the company in its effort to personalize the conversation with the customer.

Some of these products, like IVRs or automatic e-mail response solutions, can be used to automate access to the information the customer needs. A well-designed/implemented solution will, of course, enable the customer to "zero out" to a live agent at any point in the transaction; it's even better if data regarding the customer's current (and past) transaction(s) accompanies the transfer to a live agent. This will, ultimately, save you (the company) time and money, and help make the customer satisfied and happy.

To give our readers a look at some of the new technologies for making your business its most responsive, we present the following list of products we feel represent the best that were released during 1999. As always, when looking to purchase new technologies, shop around, don't be afraid to ask questions and check for customer references.


WINNERS' LIST

#-D    E-L   M-N   O-P   Q-S   T-Z

COMPANY PRODUCT CATEGORY
#-D

3Com

3Com NBX 100 Communications System

IP-PBX

Actuate

eReporting Suite 4

Web-based personalized report generation

Acxiom Corp.

Acxiom Data Network version of InfoBase Profiler 1.0

sales/marketing automation software

AltiGen Communications, Inc.

AltiServe

PC-PBX

Altitude Software

Easyphone 5.0

multi-channel call center solution

Amcat

Enterprise 5.5

blended call center solution

American Power Conversion

MasterSwitch Plus

remote power distribution unit

Amtelco

Infinity

call center hardware

Andrea Electronics Corp.

The Andrea Pentium Processor-based USB Microphone Array

noise-reduction digital microphone

Apex Voice Communications

OmniVox for Windows NT V. 3.2.2

application generator

Apropos Technology

Apropos Version 4

multi-channel interaction solution

Artisoft, Inc.

TeleVantage 3.0

PC-PBX

Aspect Communications

Aspect Customer Relationship Portal

multimedia customer contact portal

Aspect Communications

Aspect Office

small to mid-sized ACD

Atio Corp.

CyberCall

multi-channel interaction solution

Austin Logistics Inc.

CallTech

dialing platform

AVT RightFax

CommercePath 2.5

fax products

Axiom Technology, Inc.

AX6153 5U Compact Industrial Computer Chassis

industrial computer chassis

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Blue Martini Software, Inc.

Customer Interaction System V. 3.0

Web/call center customer interaction

Blue Pumpkin Software, Inc.

PrimeTime Enterprise

enterprise workforce management

Bluestone Software, Inc.

Sapphire/Web

e-commerce infrastructure

Brightware, Inc.

Knowledge Packs

e-mail response templates

BroadQuest, Inc.

BroadQuest Customer Information Portal

multimedia customer contact portal

Brooktrout Software

ActiveCall

application generator

Buffalo International

Object Telephony Server

PC-based call center telephony server

CallCenter Technology, Inc.

Prism 2.2

monitoring/performance measurement

CCS TrexCom

FirstLine Encore

multimedia transaction processing

CellIT

CCPRO

multi-channel call center solution (ATM)

CenterForce Technologies

CenterForce Optimizer 5.4

dialing platform

CenterForce Technologies

CenterForce Analyzer

monitoring/performance measurement

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Centralized Marketing Company (CMC)

Performance Maximization Training for Reps

training products

Cincom Systems, Inc.

Encompass

small to mid-sized ACD/workflow automation

Cintech

Minuet 1.1

small to mid-sized ACD

Clarify, Inc.

eFrontOffice

CRM solution

Compaq Computer Corp.

NonStop Zero Latency Engine

e-commerce infrastructure

Comverse Infosys, Inc.

OpenStorage

logging & recording

CosmoCom

Cosmocall Universe

IP-based call center software

Crystal Group, Inc.

Data Reach Extender Card

desktop accessories

Data Race

Be There!

remote access

Database Systems Corp.

Telemation

blended call center solution

Davox Corp.

Ensemble

blended call center solution

Dialogic, An Intel Co.

CT Connect Call Routing Manager

call control/routing

Dictaphone Corp.

Freedom

voice recording

Digisoft Computers, Inc.

Telescript 5.0

blended call center solution

Docent

Docent Enterprise

training products

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E-L

Edify Corp.

Smart Marketing and Relationship Management (SMART) Options

sales/marketing automation software

eFusion

eBridge Interactive Web Response (IWR)

Web/call center customer interaction

eGain Communications Corp.

eGain Live

Web/call center customer interaction

EIS International

Centenium XL

blended call center solution

Enterprise Messaging Services, Inc.

itelfacsENVOY

fax products

Envision Telephony, Inc.

SoundByte Enterprise

monitoring/performance Measurement

eOn Communications Corp. (formerly BCS Technologies)

Intelligent Announcement System (IAS)

ACD add-on

Epicor Software Corp.

Platinum ERA Business Performance Suite

ERP software

eShare Technologies

NetAgent Customer Interaction Center

Web/call center customer interaction

Experian

Visitor Insight

e-commerce marketing

Eyretel

QualityCall

logging & recording

FaceTime Communications

FaceTime Message Exchange 3.0

instant messaging

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Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories

Internet Contact Center

Web-based call center solution

GN Netcom, Inc.

HT-Two Headset Telephone

headsets, integrated headset telephone

GoldMine Software Corp.

GoldMine 5.0

contact management

The Great Elk Co.

Call Center for Visual Elk

blended call center solution

GWI Software

GWI Collaborative Front Office

sales/marketing automation software

Hammer Technologies

LoadBlaster

testing

Hello Direct, Inc.

Cordless XLT

headsets, cordless

Hewlett-Packard

HP Front Office

CRM solution

IBM

Computer Telephony Business Solutions Server

PC-PBX

ICS Advent

Endeavor

single-board computers

IEX

Agent WebStation

Web-based workforce management module

IMA (Information Management Associates)

ChannelEDGE

channel management software

Intecom

CallWise

call control/routing

Interactive Intelligence, Inc.

Enterprise Interaction Center 1.3

multi-channel call center solution

Interactive Software

e-FORCE

enterprise workforce management

InterVoice-Brite

OneVoice

IVR platform

Iwatsu

ADIX ACD

automatic call distributor

Kana Communications

Kana 4

e-mail management

Knowlix Corp.

iKnow V. 4.5

help desk

Line-4

LiveTouch

Web/call center customer interaction

Lucent Technologies

CRM Central 2000

CRM solution

Lucent Technologies Messaging Solutions Group

www.messenger

Web-based messaging management

Lucent Technologies, CRM Solutions

Mosaix Predictive Dialing System - V. 11.0

dialing platform

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M-N

MATRAnet, Inc.

M>WebRetail 3.0

e-commerce hosting solution

MCK Communications

Branch Office EXTender 6000

remote access

Mercom

IntellAgents2000

logging & recording

MessageMedia

E-Survey

e-mail survey and analysis

MetaSound

WebCaster

Web-based audio announcer

Microlog

uniQue

Web-based call center solution

Mitel Corp.

Call Center Commander

multimedia call distributor

MoonFire Corp.

DialVision 4.0

Web-based blended call center software

Motive Communications, Inc.

Motive Solo

automated technical support

Multima Corp.

NetKeeper Help Desk Captain Internet

help desk

Mustang.com

Mustang Message Center

e-mail management

NCR Corp.

InterRelate+

channel integration and personalization software

NEC Corporate Networks Group

NEAX2400 IMX Integrated Multimedia eXchange

multi-channel call center solution

Neuromedia, Inc.

NeuroServer 2.0

automated, online customer support

NICE Systems

NiceLog

digital voice logging

Noble Systems Corp.

ATOMS

blended call center solution

Nortel Networks

Symposium Agent 1.1

Web-enabled call center

Nortel Networks

Symposium Express Call Center

call center software for small call centers

N-Soft

Etrog

computer telephony development platform

Nuance

Nuance Verifier

speaker verification software

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O-P

Octane Software, Inc.

Octane 99

CRM solution

Omtool, Ltd.

Fax Sr. 3.0

fax products

ON!contact Software Corp.

Client Management Software (CMS) 4.0

CRM solution

Onyx Software

Onyx Enterprise Portal

multimedia customer contact portal

Oracle Corp.

Oracle CRM 3i

CRM solution

OrderFusion

Orders of Magnitude 3.0

e-commerce order management

PakNetX Corp.

PakNetX PNX Integrated Contact Center (ICC)

multi-channel call center solution

Parity Software

VOS 7.0

application generator

Parlance Corp.

Enterprise NameConnector

speech recognition, directory search

Pegasystems

eCRM Foundation Template

CRM solution

Peregrine Systems, Inc.

ServiceCenter 3.0

service desk

Perimeter Technology

Net-VU Internet ACD

Web/call center integration

Periphonics, A Nortel Networks Co.

VPS/is

voice processing/IVR

Philip Speech Processing

SpeechMania 99

speech recognition platform

Phonetic Systems, Inc.

PhoneticOperator

speech recognition, directory search

Picazo Communications, Inc.

VS1 Business Telephony System

PC-PBX

PipeLive.com

PipeLive 3.0

Web/call center customer interaction

Pipkins, Inc.

WAVE (Web Agent Viewing and Empowerment)

Web-based workforce management module

Pivotal Corp.

eRelationship 2

e-commerce CRM

Plantronics, Inc.

CS 10 Cordless Headset

headsets, cordless

POINT Information Systems

TeamPOINT

CRM solution

Praxon, Inc.

Praxon PDX (Phone Data eXchange)

voice/data switch

Predictive Plus

Center Watch

time management software

ProAmerica

Connect-Care

customer support

Pronexus

VBVoice 4.0

application generator

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Q-S

Quintus

eContact Suite

CRM solution

Rackmaster Systems, Inc.

Eclipse Fault Resilient Series Chassis

industrial computer chassis

RightNow Technologies

Right Now Web 3.0

customer support

RightPoint Software

Real-Time eMarketing Suite 2.5

sales/marketing automation software

Rockwell Electronic Commerce

Call Center Studio

multi-channel customer interaction system

royalblue technologies

royalblue ChangeManager-IT

change management software

Siebel Systems, Inc.

Siebel Call Center, release 99.5

Web-based call center solution

Siemens Information and Communication Networks

ResumeRouting CRM Suite

CRM solution

Siemens Information and Communication Networks

Hicom Xpress Workflow

IP contact center system

Silknet Software, Inc.

Silknet eCommerce

e-commerce/customer service integration

Simtrex

Star Trainer

training

Spanlink Communications, Inc.

FastCall.commerce

e-commerce call center software

SpeechWorks International, Inc.

SpeechWorks 5.0

speech recognition platform

Sphere Communications, Inc.

Sphericall 2.2

ATM PBX

StarVox

StarGate Server

voice/data switch

SunDial Technologies

SunDial Windows NT Predictive Dialer

dialing platform

Symantec Corp.

ACT! 2000

contact management

Symon Communications, Inc.

SYMON2000

real-time visual messaging

Synchrony Communications, Inc.

SYNCHRONY

CRM ASP

Syntellect, Inc.

Vista

multi-channel call center platform

Systems Modeling Corp.

Arena Call Center Edition 3.5

simulation

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T-Z

Tadiran Telecommunications (Now ECI Telecommunications)

CoralSL

PBX/ACD

Taqua Systems, Inc.

OCX Telephony Toolbox

switching platform software tool

TCS Management Group, Inc.

TCS SeriesFive Interactive Agent

workforce management

Teknekron Infoswitch Corp.

P&Q Review

monitoring/performance measurement

TelAthena Systems

TelAthena S4V4

call center agent software

TeleCommute Solutions, Inc.

NetWorX

remote access

Telephony@Work

CallCenter@nywhere

multi-channel call center solution

Teloquent Communications

Web Call Center 2.0

multimedia customer contact portal

Telrad

Agent-C

call center software for small call centers

Teltone

Telephony Line Emulator

testing

Tioga Systems, Inc.

Healing System 2.0

automated technical support

Tundo Corp.

Boundless Call Center

network-based contact center system

Ulysses Corp.

1-800-FOR-SERVICE

training

Unisys Corp.

Unisys e-@ction Natural Language Speech Assistant 4.0

speech recognition, application development toolkit

Virtual Hold Technologies

Virtual Hold

ACD add-on

Vocalcom

Herms Pro

multi-channel call center solution

VocalTec Communications Ltd.

Surf&Call Center

Web-based call center solution

Vodavi Communications Systems

Discovery ACD

automatic call distributor

VXI Corp.

Bear 35

headsets

WebLine Communications Corp. (Now Cisco)

WebLine Customer Interaction Suite (Cisco Customer Interaction Suite)

Web/call center customer interaction

White Pine Software

CU-SeeMe Web

interactive video Web communication

Witness Systems, Inc.

Performance Analyzer

monitoring/performance measurement

Xantel Corp.

Connex 80/20 PCD

ACD

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