June 5th is World Environment Day, and whilst this year’s theme focuses on celebrating biodiversity, it’s an excellent chance to highlight the environmental challenges faced by all sectors. In business, effects on the environment brought on by everyday operations, as well as actions of employees, is significant enough that reducing it has become a business in itself. Countless [...]
Over the past few weeks, we've introduced you to virtual contact centers and explored the benefits they provide to customers. For part three of the series, let's take a look at the 5 3CX features that will elevate your clients' virtual call center to the next level. 1. The 3CX Web Client: Your Virtual Contact Center Hub The beauty of virtual contact centers is that agents can w [...]
With the final release imminent, a new iOS Beta version has just been released with some last-minute UI improvements and stability fixes. These help to make the app more user-friendly and solid for its final release. Keep in mind that you need an Apple device running iOS v13.2+ and your PBX to be on the latest v16 Update 5 to use the app! Join our Beta testing team and don’t mi [...]
As countries around the world tentatively start relaxing their COVID-19 lockdowns, the time when we’re asked to pack away our makeshift desks and return to the office is edging nearer. Yet, in the absence of a vaccine, it's unlikely that the offices we left will be the offices we head back to. Workplaces are going to have to adapt to the post-pandemic reality. The new normal Ex [...]
Working from home does not mean compromising on your privacy and security. With the new 3CX iOS App (Beta in TestFlight) you can rest assured your calls and messages remain private wherever you may be. With its industry-standard encryption security by default, the new iOS App is a must-have for any business working remotely. Secure Calls by Default Fully compatible with the sec [...]
A Windows App update is now available for download and includes the ability to transfer calls to an extension's voicemail, as well as some very important usability and connectivity fixes. What's Improved The latest Windows App version delivers the ability to transfer calls to an extension’s voicemail from the "Receptionist", "Q-Manager" or "Manager" view. This extends the trans [...]
The new Beta version of the Session Border Controller (SBC) has been released with significant improvements to the High Availability (HA) Cluster configuration, along with latest fixes for stability and connectivity. If you already have SBC(s) deployed in standalone or high-availability mode, this is a release you definitely need to check out! Streamlined Configuration This lat [...]
Contact centers and call centers have a number of stereotypes attached to them, both in terms of working for one and customer experience. It’s a necessary evil; one that customers love to hate but simultaneously are seething with anger about when they learn that the company they need support from doesn’t offer the service. But the contact center as we know it is changing and a [...]
The communications market is awash with free solutions. Others are offered at exorbitant prices. Yet at both ends of the spectrum, it's doubtful that anyone anticipated the COVID-19 outbreak and the impact it has had on demand for remote communication tools around the world. Many businesses who were ill-equipped for remote work have had to make a snap decision and choose a comm [...]
Video conferencing is everywhere these days. There are the 1-2-1s with your line manager, the team meetings and the customer meetings. Not to mention the after-work drinks and family video calls once you are done for the day. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, we're video calling more than ever and to be frank, many of us are starting to find it rather exhausting. And with good r [...]
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