IBM LotusLive [EOL] vs NICE CXone comparison

IBM LotusLive is a portfolio of online services, hosted by IBM, that delivers scalable, security-rich email, Web conferencing and collaboration solutions. LotusLive is delivered through the SaaS model. LotusLive services provide users with new ways to work more effectively with people inside and outside their company, including customers, partners and suppliers, at a very predictable monthly rate.

NICE CXone (formerly NICE inContact) is an industry-leading cloud platform designed to optimize customer and employee experiences. The solution provides a comprehensive suite of capabilities including omnichannel routing, artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, workforce engagement, and robust integration. CXone helps connect systems, uncover insights, and empower teams to provide seamless, efficient, and personalized customer journeys. The regular enhancements emphasize driving innovation in CX technology while enabling flexibility and scalability.

The Summer 2023 Release of CXone introduced several key features and improvements designed to drive greater flexibility, insights, and operational efficiency for enterprises. Key new features include:

• Integration Hub - Enables seamless integration with third-party apps to eliminate data silos.
• Enhanced Supervisor Workspace - Provides real-time visibility and guidance across all interaction channels to improve coaching.
• Application Analytics - Offers insights into agent performance and interactions to identify optimization opportunities.
• Multi-Cloud Support - Allows deployment with Microsoft Azure, expanding environment options.

Other updates focus on analytics, virtual agent integration, multi-language support, streamlined workflows, and API expansion to improve experiences and accessibility.

CXone is valuable for IT leaders seeking robust, adaptable solutions to optimize complex CX operations, and business executives aiming to enhance efficiency, experiences and decision making through actionable data.