What Is Predictive Dialing?

Predictive dialing is a method of making several automated outbound calls without using agents. Answered calls are then passed to agents. A computer makes dialing decisions based on certain algorithms to support business objectives.

Predictive dialers eliminate the need for agents to dial numbers manually, saving them time. When this technology was introduced, it was used mainly by the banking sector for debt collections. Over the years, many other types of business have adopted predictive dialing methods. Although predictive dialing began as a hardware solution, it has become a software as a service (SaaS) solution based in the public cloud.

How Genesys can help

Continuously improve your outbound communication performance with Genesys. The Genesys cloud-based dialer lets you optimize dial pacing and filter out unproductive calls. Deploy a software-only dialer — in the cloud, on-premises or in a hybrid configuration — for maximum flexibility.

With Genesys, you can customize campaigns using three different outbound dialer modes.

• Predictive mode: Continuously monitors agent activities, collects statistics, and predicts future call traffic.
• Progressive mode: Ensures there are never any “silent calls” for customers, while maintaining a steady work rate for agents.
• Preview mode: Empowers your agents with customer information prior to dialing.

Learn how to continuously improve your outbound communications and customer engagement performance.