Voiptime cloud-based predictive dialing system automates the dialing flow, by using an intelligent algorithm to dramatically increase dialing rate and improve call center performance.
Predictive dialer calls multiple numbers from a contact list simultaneously. Due to the ability to skip over busy signals, disconnected numbers, unanswered calls, and voicemails, it increases the outbound call center efficiency. Our intelligent outbound call center software evaluates the agent’s availability and adjusts the dialing pace accordingly, that allows keeping the balance between the required agent workload and the allowed abandon call rate.
Both dialing modes can be called autodialers, however, a professional will always be able to separate between them.
Automatically and simultaneously initiates multiple outgoing calls from the contact list and routes the answered calls to the agents;
Uses a statistical algorithm to determine the agent availability, minimize the agent idle time while constantly controlling the required dialing rate to reduce the likelihood of lost calls;
Usually used for B2C calling processes.
The number of calls depends on the call receiving capability of the agents;
Makes outgoing calls sequentially when the agent is available ready to handle the next call;
Usually used for B2B calling processes.
The principles behind predictive dialing logic are the following:
The dialer software starts by dialing a number from the list. Based on statistics (average handle time, after-call work, percentage of answered calls, abandon call rate, etc.), it predicts how many entries should be dialed per operator to maximize their workload.
The dialer recognizes no answers, busy signals, answering machines, filters them out, and connects agents with live calls. All unsuccessful dialing attempts will be processed by the system automatically according to the preset redialing intervals.
Using the algorithm and collected statistics on previous call attempts, the dialer predicts the approximate time when an agent becomes available and dials the next number.
Based on the collected statistics, contact rate and percentage of abandoned calls, it calculates the required dialing rate.
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Predictive dialing system enables you to increase your organizational output with the same key inputs.
“Predictive dialing mode helps you close more deals with the same number of team members and hours spent on calls.”
Voiptime Cloud predictive dialing mode increases the agent talk time up to 300% and grows agent’s occupancy up to 80%.
The effectiveness of predictive dialers is as simple as it is, the less idle time your salespeople have, the more they keep motivated. With a predictive dialing mode, they focus on making sales only. Your agents will be able to spend more time on each lead and concentrate on what they really like - contact with people and engage new customers. That will boost their motivation, drive, and performance.
Using an outbound predictive dialer, your agents also get access to customer information and call scripts, which in turn leads to increased productivity. With live call monitoring, your contact center managers have complete process visibility and increase agent success.
This dialing mode identifies and skips unanswered calls, invalid numbers, busy signals, and answering machines, so your agents spend more time on live conversations with customers compared to the ones who dial manually. They can easily make 300% more sales conversations each day.
Just ensure that you’re not wasting valuable time waiting for a potential customer to pick up the phone. Therefore, agents not only handle more live calls per day but also stay focused on sales opportunities during the shift and eventually close more deals.
Since the predictive dialing software is cloud-based, you don’t need to invest large sums in additional hardware and infrastructure. All you need is a reliable internet connection with sufficient bandwidth. You regularly receive software updates from the vendor and don't waste time and money installing them manually.
Depending on your marketing goals, call center dialers can be beneficial to businesses of all sizes and spheres. This outbound dialer can be used for:
Creating a campaign with our cloud predictive dialer is a quick and flexible process. You can easily create an outbound campaign in three simple steps:
Agents don’t have to log in to a call campaign every time they open the software. Likewise, Voiptime Cloud predictive dialing reduces the possibility of human error since agents cannot make any changes to the tasks in progress.
Voiptime Cloud predictive dialer software is a user-friendly solution that does not require any industry-specific IT knowledge. It has an intuitive and user-friendly interface. Each campaign setting can be easily changed by a user with the appropriate access level. Choose simplified or advanced settings based on your experience and start the campaign!
There are several critical factors to consider when implementing predictive dialing software in a call center.
Prior to purchasing an auto dialer, make sure it is compatible with your existing systems. It also must have integration capabilities. Discuss your integration requirements with our managers, and we will offer you the best option for their implementation.
This factor is essential if you run a seasonal business or if you plan to expand your company in the future. Prior to making a purchase, check out how a dialer handles large call volumes, behaves after modifications, and easily and quickly allows you to add new operators.
For businesses, this is a critical factor when choosing dialing modes of call center software. Predictive dialing mode works even for a small team, for example, with 5+ agents, thus helping to reduce agent downtime. This mode is the preferred choice for improving agent efficiency in mid-sized call centers, when working with large campaigns. Moreover, predictive dialing should not be used for high ticket size deals & high-value prospects as those scenarios call for more personalized outreach.
Usually, B2B call centers requires a sophisticated sales approach to get ahead of the competition, and moving to a progressive dialer would be a good choice. Predictive mode works best in B2C campaigns. They should not be used for high ticket size deals & high-value prospects as those scenarios call for more personalized outreach.
It is necessary to implement different types of dialer software for all processes for outbound telemarketing. With a low number of calls for tracking hot leads to close deals or a high-profile process for gathering information, predictive dialing will be most appropriate.
Such dialers vary in price, functionality, and volume of simultaneous calls. You can pick a free open-source basic app or you can opt for comprehensive contact center solution. Free dialers can be a good one-time solution, whereas professional contact center platform is better for long-term use.
The best predictive dialing software is a combination of efficiency, reliability, and versatility. When buying this auto dialer for long-term use, you should spell out the needs of your business and choose the solution that will fulfill them.
The most useful features for your outbound call center include:
Voice call recording
The software records every single conversation so you can listen to any dialogue between call center agents and customers, monitor the agents’ activity and control their performance, to check whether they meet the highest quality standards and whether they follow compliance regulations.
Flexible redialing rules
You can configure redialing intervals for failed dialing attempts, so agents will be able to handle up to 100% of contacts from the list.
Auto callbacks
The application allows creating auto callbacks during an outbound campaign and redirects the calls to agents who are available at the moment.
Easy switching between dialing modes
You can easily switch between the Predictive dialer, Preview dialer, and Progressive (Power) dialer systems if necessary.
Built-in CRM
There is no need to spend time on complicated integration procedures. Also, agents can easily retrieve customer information and all call records from CRM for later review.
Local caller ID
Potential customers don’t like calls from completely unfamiliar numbers. The Local Caller ID feature allows you to increase contact rates and outreach globally. You can purchase DID numbers of any region with the Voiptime Cloud platform and connect with more leads.
Call scripts
The manager is able to construct flexible call scripts that will be displayed on the agent’s screen during the call. It will create a helpful working environment for operators.
Time zones
You can activate Limit the time of calls mode in the campaign settings, enter the working hours for all time zones and the system will take this into account during dialing. It will allow you to include many time zones in one campaign and without disturbing clients at night.
Integration with your existing CRM tool
A predictive dialer should incorporate a comprehensive user-friendly application program interface (API) to enable a seamless integration of software with other business applications. Ideally, a CRM system should be built-in.
Comprehensive reporting
An efficient hosted dialer should provide you with a detailed report on calls, campaigns, call metrics, and agent productivity. The insights generated through such reports are critical for making improvements in the functionality of your contact center.
Legal compliance
Given that outbound calls undergo legal regulations, you should be mindful about your campaigns. Purchasing a dialer that is compliant with telemarketing rules and regional laws is the best way to keep your company out of trouble.
An efficient autodialer influences key performance indicators (KPI) of a call center. Below are the performance metrics that can be improved with the implementation of the dialing software.
ACR (Abandoned Call Ratio)
ACR is an arithmetic estimation of the number of lost calls (abandoned by the prospect) while waiting for a connection with an agent in the queue. The abandoned call ratio is regulated by law, and typically, should not exceed 3% for every 30 days (5% for Canada). The predictive dialer monitors the maximum abandoned call rate and reduces call pacing rate if necessary.
AAD (Average Answer Delay)
AAD is the average amount of time that a prospect waits before hanging up when there’s no answer from an agent during an outbound call. Provided that you have enough agents, this dialer will connect prospects with agents immediately, which will significantly minimize delays.
ASR (Average Seizure Ratio)
This is a percentage of successfully answered calls from total dialing attempts (“seizures”). To calculate ASR, divide successfully answered calls by the total number of dialing attempts and multiply by 100. High ASR (60% and above) indicates a reliable network and high-quality customer service.
ACD (Average Call Duration)
ACD is the length of an actual conversation between an agent and the customer. It is the talking time without pre-call preparation or post-call documentation. To calculate ACD, divide the duration of all answered calls by the total number of answered calls.
User Occupancy
User occupancy or agent occupancy is the percentage of time an agent spends handling calls versus waiting for calls to arrive (idle time). User occupancy is calculated by dividing actual working hours by staff hours. Predictive dialer reduces the wait time between calls, which increases agent occupancy up to 80%.
Average Wait Time
This is the amount of time a customer waits in a queue until one’s issue is addressed by a contact center representative. Average wait time in outbound campaigns is considered an important dialing optimization factor used to minimize the agent’s idle time between calls and reduce answer delays. This metric is also regulated by law; typically, it should not exceed 2 seconds.
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How does a predictive dialer know the difference between a human voice and an answering machine?-
The technology that underlies the predictive dialing algorithm is answering machine detection (AMD).
To tell a human from an answering machine, the predictive software uses the following voice recognition techniques:
This technology is not perfect. It can make mistakes and disconnect a live call. To avoid a possible increase in abandoned calls, some vendors enable agents to switch off the AMD feature and let them decide whether they are talking to an answering machine or a real person. However, this approach is not generally practiced in outbound call center dialers as it decreases the overall efficiency.
Can predictive dialers work with skype?+
Some vendors offer dialers that utilize the outbound calling features of Skype. Although it is possible to use Skype for predictive dialing, it is not generally recommended since such dialer solutions work best with VOIP protocols. The main disadvantages of Skype predictive dialing are long initial response time and low audio quality.
What is a smart predictive dialer?+
These are regular dialers with extra functionality. Smart predictive dialers play pre-recorded voice messages to all callees from the list, automatically receive input from a called person, and continue based on their actions without human intervention.
Such dialers call the numbers from the uploaded list, play a short, pre-recorded message to each person, and ask them to press a particular key if they wish to speak to a live agent to learn more. This approach to sales is more targeted. It is based on the “pull” rather than “push” strategy, which can potentially lead to better results.
Is it possible to make a predictive outbound dialer in-house?+
You can build your own custom-made predictive dialing solution provided you possess the narrow industry-specific knowledge, have vast experience working with IP telephony, employ several talented software engineers, and have the necessary hardware. However, this process has its drawbacks:
In most cases, it is much faster and more affordable to seek expert help or purchase a ready-made solution.
Disadvantages of predictive dialing+