[ Vonage ... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/vonage-contact-center-formerly-newvoicemedia/reviews) [ Vonage ... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/vonage-contact-center-formerly-newvoicemedia/reviews) # Vonage Contact Center (formerly NewVoiceMedia) Features ##### ## Competition (6) Competition Templates Offers templates or examples of commonly used competition structures. Custom Competitions Allows administrator to create custom competitions based on KPIs specific to the team to which the competition is assigned. Team Competitions Set up competitions between groups of employees as opposed to competitions between individuals. Simultaneous Competitions Able to have multiple leaderboards and metrics running simultaneously for different groups of users. Competition Adjustments Easily modify leaderboards and goal metrics to support adjustments on how to motivate users. Awards and Incentives Provides sales teams with a list of rewards they can choose from based on high performance Show More ##### ## Employee Features (3) User Profiles Provides each employee with a user profile for personal statistics and progress. Notifications Alerts employees with competition-related news such as launches, leaderboard updates, reports, etc. Mobile Mobile app or mobile optimized website allows participants to easily view scores on the go. Show More ##### ## Integrations (2) CRM Integration Integration with CRM software to access necessary metrics for the competition. Social Collaboration Integration Integration with social collaboration tools to allow employees to communicate about the competition and earn recognition. Show More ##### ## Platform (12) Reporting Displays standard reports at the end of each competition showing overall employee performance. User, Role, and Access Management Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc. Enterprise Scalability Provides features to allow scaling for large organizations. Data Import & Export Tools Ability to input, modify and extract data from the application in bulk through a structured file. Performance and Reliability Software is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks quickly because they are not waiting for the software to respond. Omnichannel Allows inflow of requests through various digital channels such as email, social media, etc. Mobile Access Allows users to access the software using mobile devices. Queue Management Provides queue management in case of increase in case/call inflow. Call Routing Allows distribution of incoming calls to agents. Call Back Allows users to request a call back. IVR Offers IVR (interactive voice response) for interaction between customers and a computer operated phone system. Automatic Call Distribution Allows automatic distribution of incoming calls to the agents. Show More ##### ## Calling (5) Record Calls Records calls for future reference. Generate Location Generates an area code local to where the user is calling to increase likelihood of pick-up. Call Types Allows users to perform calls from their preferred device, whether laptop, desktop, mobile or otherwise. Click-to-Call Gathers contacts from integrated tools, allowing users to call with one click. Auto Dialer Has auto-dialing or predictive dialing functionality. Show More ##### ## Contacts (3) Personalization Retains a log of extraneous contact information such as timezone and contact engagement. Information Locater Finds and opens saved contact information for reference at the time of a new call. Record Prospect Data Allows users to denote which contacts they believe are prospective customers. Show More ##### ## Insights (6) Notes Allows users to take notes during or after the call for future reference. Daily Summary Delivers users a daily summary of activity. Automated Voicemails Sends automated voicemails to prospective clients who fail to answer. Automated Emails Sends automated emails to increase engagement with prospective clients. Sorts Prospects Organizes contacts based on probability of success. Automated Note Taking Automatically transcribes and summarizes meeting discussions. Show More ##### ## Dialing Options (3) Preview Dialing Presents information about the individual being called before the call begins. Progressive Dialing Gives agents a predetermined amount of time to view call information before automatically calling. Similar to Preview Dialing. Predictive Dialing Uses machine learning to determine the best times to call and adjust dialing speed to connect agents with leads efficiently. Show More ##### ## Agent Tools (3) Whisper Coaching Allows a supervisor to listen to a call and train in real time. Callback Scheduling Reschedules calls within the software itself, either through a prompt or by the agent themselves. Call Recording Records calls to access or evaluate at a later time to ensure quality standards are met, and pause recording of live calls if necessary. Show More ##### ## Automation (3) Voice Activity Detection Decides response type by determining if voice is a human response or an answering machine. Interactive Voice Response (IVR) Uses touch-tone or voice input to interact with callers, gather information, and route them to the appropriate agent or department. Call Scrubbing Removes phone numbers from an uploaded list that appear on the National Do Not Call Registry. Show More ##### ## Text Messaging (8) Bulk SMS Enables users to send mass text message campaigns Two-Way Text Messaging Facilitates two-way text messaging to encourage consumer engagement and loyalty Text Scheduler Provides the ability to schedule single or bulk text messages to recipients on a specific date and time Automatic Replies Provides automatic text message replies to recipients Automatic URL Shortening Provides automatic URL shortening to use less characters via text MMS Marketing Sends out multimedia via text messages, such as coupons, pictures, and audio Personalization Offers features for personalizing text messages based on customer information or past behavior Transactional SMS Allows users to establish automated workflows and triggers to deliver transactional text messages Show More ##### ## Channels (8) Multi-Channel Coverage Software incorporates multiple digital communications channels. Open Listening Allows incorporation of inbound contacts from non-marketing channels. Physical Media Includes physical media (mail, flyers, billboards, etc.) in the channels mix. Voice Provides voice call functionality. Social Provides an interface for one or more social media channels. Web Chat Includes or integrates with live chat initiaited from the company's web site. Mobile SMS Accepts contacts initiated through SMS or other mobile text functions. Email Allows CSRs to receive and answer customer emails. Show More ##### ## Design (5) Communications Strategy Development Allows planning and deployment of an overall communications strategy. Create Content Includes or integrates with content creation apps. Personalization Outbound communications are segmented and personalized. Inbound Identification Inbound contacts are identified and handled based on history. Regulatory Compliance Software verifies compliance with GDPR, CAN-SPAM, and other legal requirements. Show More ##### ## Functions (6) Session Routing Route calls to the most appropriate agent according to a series of factors, including the time of day, customer priority, IVR outcomes, and skill-based routing (SBR). Voicemails can be routed to agents during quiet call periods. Session Queuing Callers can be routed to a queue or placed on hold until an agent becomes available. Concurrent Calling Place a large or unlimited volume of calls simultaneously without diminishing the call quality. IVR Includes an interactive phone menu. Inbound Screen Pop Populates CSR's screen with available customer data. Persistent Data Maintains and shares information across channels and agents as the case progresses. Show More ##### ## Administrative (7) Session Summary Notes Provide agents with notes or context information about a call. These notes can include information such as caller disposition or contact history. Administrator Access Manage call records and agent tasks through administrative features. Provide agents with guidance during live calls, and interrupt calls with call barging to ensure customer satisfaction, if necessary. Reporting & Dashboards Report on historical or real-time call center performance metrics, and access data through highly visual dashboards. Session Recording Keeps records of agent-customer sessions for purposes of coaching, quality assurance, or regulatory purposes. Agent Scheduling and Assignment Provides workforce management functions such as scheduling and vacations, team assignments, and areas of expertise. Call Recording Allows supervisors/managers to record and review telephone conversations of agents. Reporting & Dashboards Report on historical or real-time call center performance metrics, and access data through highly visual dashboards. Show More ##### ## SMS Platform (6) Reporting Provides pre-built or customizable performance reports Automation Automates tasks and features for added convenience White Label Offers a white labeling service for agencies or resellers to customize platform branding Text-to-Landline Text enables landline phones so users can receive text messages sent to an existing business number Short Codes Provides businesses with 5- to 6-digit short codes for running text marketing campaigns API Integration Facilitates the integration of text messaging into existing business applications through an SMS gateway API Show More ##### ## Workforce Management (7) Agent Availability Offers complete visibility into agent availability to efficiently create and manage schedules. Skills Management Organize, sort, and view employees based on skills and qualifications in order to make smarter workforce decisions. Shift Scheduling Plan employee work shifts according to availability and provide notifications to employees when they are scheduled. Agent Self-Service Allows agents to set their own preferences, request time off, and trade shifts. Mobile Access Allows users to access the software using mobile devices. Call Monitoring Allow managers/supervisors to monitor calls for quality assurance purposes. Performance Evaluation Allows managers/supervisors to evaluate the performance of agents. Show More ##### ## Administration (5) Automation Automates some or all operation related tasks Performance Analysis Monitors call volume and quality to evaluate agent performance. Dashboards Has a centralized dashboard for users to interact with. Forecasting Forecasts scheduling needs based on historical data. Intraday Management Tracks agent workloads throughout the day and helps supervisors allocate resources as needed. Show More ##### ## Generative AI (5) AI Text-to-Speech Simulates human-like speech from text inputs. AI Text-to-Speech Simulates human-like speech from text inputs. AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. AI Text Generation Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt. AI Text Summarization Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - SMS Marketing (6) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Multi-step Planning Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Natural Language Interaction Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives Show More ##### ## Call Center Infrastructure (CCI) (4) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Natural Language Interaction Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Contact Center (4) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Natural Language Interaction Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Sales Gamification (1) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Outbound Call Tracking (2) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Natural Language Interaction Engages in human-like conversation for task delegation Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Auto Dialer (2) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Show More ##### ## AI Capabilities - Auto Dialer (3) Call Prioritization and List Optimization Uses AI to prioritize and reorder call lists based on lead quality, past interactions and optimal call times. Compliance Monitoring Uses AI to ensure call compliance with regulations like TCPA or GDPR by detecting violations and triggering alerts or restrictions. Speech Analytics and Sentiment Analysis Uses AI to analyze call recordings for sentiment, tone and language to assess interaction quality and flag calls needing follow up or review. Show More ##### ## AI Automation - SMS Marketing (1) AI SMS Uses AI to automate audience targeting, SMS message personalization, and performance optimization. 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