Salesforce is a top rank CRM, and a service cloud (Help Desk). Open CTI is a term that refers to modern technology that enables CRM to interact with PABX (Telephone Systems or VOIP). A CTI (Computer Telephony Integration) is mostly used in large enterprises, call centers or contact centers with the aim of improving productivity,.
The Salesforce CTI integration offers a powerful link between modern telephony systems and computer devices. The CTI tool enables sales, service and support teams to receive and make calls using a laptop, mobile, or desktop.
In the past days, CRM users needed a CTI adapter to access telephony system functions and features. A new CTI integration tool is a JavaScript API that allows users to integrate all other CTI systems.
Integration of Salesforce and CTI
Enterprises will gain some advantages when they integrate Salesforce and CTI.
- Screen-Pop
The connection of CTI and Salesforce will pop up all the data about the customers on the agent’s screen right before the customer service agent has answered the call. This one could be a delightful feel for customers.
- Click-To-Dial
CTI integration tool converts the mobile or phone number fields into a clickable source. It reduces manual works and the possibility of dialing wrong customers.
- Intelligent Routing
CTI creates a customizable protocol that assigns who is responsible for incoming calls and outgoing calls.
- Accurate Reporting
It generates up-to-date and accurate reports for outbound and inbound calls with all the entered data.
- Multi-Tenant System
This cloud-based system ensures all the agents are using the same system and there is no inconsistency of data or usage.