Manager at FYF
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Good integration, excellent workflow automation, and helpful support
Pros and Cons
  • "It helped reduce costs in our organization. We've saved on staffing and we've saved on software by 10% to 15%."
  • "The reporting could be a bit better."

What is our primary use case?

We use the product for our call center for all of the customer-facing communications, chats, emails, and phones.

How has it helped my organization?

We were trying to get a one-stop shop so that employees did not have to log in to several different types of software to answer back to the customer depending on how they reached out to us.

It's given the customer a better experience. Our agents are more confident. They're more capable of handling everything that needs to be in one platform. They are able to train faster because there are not different kinds of software involved. And it's we've seen a big difference and a big you know, big change swing in the right direction as far as training time, like I said, confidence and just people's ability to better service customers since we kind of took it all into a one-stop shop.

We saw the improvement within the first year. I'd say probably six to nine months is when we really saw it all kind of firing on all cylinders and coming together.

What is most valuable?

The integration overall is the best thing. Having everything in one spot is great. Being able to have them take chats and emails at the same time and have them take more than a couple of chats depending on their tenure and really being able to customize things in that capacity is great.

The intelligent virtual agent feature is interesting. We have been dabbling with that. We have not implemented it with our staff as a whole. However, we have been dabbling with it and may implement that.

The AI technology is very good. We are using the summarization tool, which allows the agent to have a summary of the call created for them via AI and then just cut and paste it into notes. That's been a huge help, and that's been a very big time saver.

The workflow automation feature has been very beneficial. It's allowed us to route everything in a way that we wanted to - ensuring that the customer gets in front of the appropriate person to start as opposed to having to be transferred around, etcetera.

This feature is good for aggregating information and providing visibility into data and performance. We're very happy with it. We've had no problems. 

The solution's ability to integrate with various CRM tools. However, the only thing we use is a home-brewed order management system, and it's done very well at integrating with ours. The open API allows us to have it communicate as we need it to.

The omnichannel ability offers a customized experience on the customer's channel of choice. It's great. We use it for phones, emails, and chats. We did a little SMS, initially, and it really gives the flexibility and the ability for us to not have to. Even with SMS, we started using it and found that it wasn't that big of a pull for our customers. They weren't super interested in it, so we didn't have to go out and find another standalone feature. We were able to do it in-house and do the testing and realized that it really wasn't something for us, so we were able to kind of tweak it accordingly and pull it back down.

It helped you reduce dropped calls in your call center. We've seen a huge drop in that. That's based on better management of the call flow. About 20% fewer calls are dropped. We're really able to kind of keep a pulse on it and stay on top of it on a daily basis to make sure that any tweaks that are needed or done on the fly and that the customer is not inconvenienced.

It helped to increase agent productivity. They are able to log in to one platform. They're quicker. They're more agile, and they're able to handle more as a result.

It helped improve your call center speed to answer. In utilizing the reports, tools, and dashboards in front of us, we've absolutely sped up. For example, abandoned calls have gone down. The speed to answer has dropped considerably. And the SLAs are great. KPIs have gotten a lot better.

They are great in terms of reacting when something happens. When features come out, they immediately let you try them out for free. They ask for your feedback on them. They actually take your feedback into consideration. There have been several times when we will play with a new tool and make suggestions on it, and they actually make changes as a result of that feedback. 

All of the KPIs have gotten better aligned with our expectations. 

It helped reduce costs in our organization. We've saved on staffing and we've saved on software by 10% to 15%.

What needs improvement?

The reporting could be a bit better. Real-time reporting lags a bit. Overall, it could use a little bit of fine-tuning.

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For how long have I used the solution?

I've used the solution for several years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

We rarely have any stability issues. If we do have any, it is resolved quickly and looked at to see how they can avoid future problems. I'd rate the stability nine out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have about 150 to 200 users on a daily basis and up to 2,000 during holidays. We have it set up in multiple locations around the world. 

The solution can scale without issue. 

How are customer service and support?

Technical support is very responsive and accommodating. They don't stop until they get to the bottom of the issue. 

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We've used Fuse and Oracle in the past. We were growing. Fuse was a smaller framework and we needed something larger. Oracle was comprehensive, bulky, and difficult to teach. We needed a phone system to handle the size that we were growing to and also something that was more omnichannel. 

How was the initial setup?

I was not directly involved with the initial setup.

We have a team dedicated to maintaining the solution. 

What about the implementation team?

The deployment was handled in-house. 

What was our ROI?

We have noted an ROI. The cost savings and training times saved have led to our ROI.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The pricing is very reasonable. It provides very good value. We are cost-conscious. They take our feedback into consideration and make sure we get what we need so that we feel comfortable with what we are paying for. 

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We looked at several options, including Nice, Gladly, and Genesis among others. The size of the company and the willingness to work with us was why we went with Five9. It did come down to cost and the fact that the feature set was comparable to others. 

What other advice do I have?

While it is a big purchase, it should be entered into without hesitation. I'd recommend it to others. It's proven to be a solid and reliable product. It's a great company that does a great job.

I would rate the solution nine out of ten. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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VP Information and Cyber Security at a financial services firm with 51-200 employees
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Reasonably priced and is built to integrate with other platforms
Pros and Cons
  • "The tool enables easier management."
  • "Five9 Omnichannel’s UI could be improved."

What is our primary use case?

We use the solution as a contact point for our clients.

How has it helped my organization?

The product provided insights for us to scale during some organizational changes. It gave us the flexibility to get into the cloud. It was a big impact that led to big savings. It also opened opportunities to change other things by moving them into the cloud.

What is most valuable?

The tool enables easier management. It provides ease of use and uptime. The solution is available in the cloud.

What needs improvement?

Five9 Omnichannel’s UI could be improved. It should be modernized. It's Java. There are some dependencies. Technically, it works. The user experience must be improved, though. It is probably just a little more traditional.

The programming interface that builds the workflows could be improved. The UI for our agents could be improved.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the solution for a year.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate the tool's stability a ten out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I rate the tool's scalability a ten out of ten.

How are customer service and support?

The support could be better. Relationship management is good. The technical side is not always good.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Neutral

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

Previously, we used Cisco Finesse. We started using Five9 to get rid of the old legacy system of Cisco and to move into the cloud.

How was the initial setup?

The initial deployment was pretty straightforward. At first, it did not go well, so we made some account management changes. When we redeployed it, it was okay. It was not a software issue. After we got the right people, the software was programmed correctly.

What about the implementation team?

We deployed the tool in-house with the help of Five9. It was a big move. A lot of people were required for the deployment process from our side. The solution requires minimal maintenance for workflows.

What was our ROI?

We have seen a return on investment in the product.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The pricing is flexible and reasonable.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We evaluated Webex Calling and NICE CXone.

What other advice do I have?

We want to use the Intelligent Virtual Agent feature. We are building use cases for it. We use Workforce Optimization for remote work. We were centralized before. It allows people to take advantage of not being in the same building at the same time.

Workforce Optimization has had a positive impact on agent and customer experiences. We were able to gain better insights into the number of calls and get a better grasp on where calls were going and how they were being handled. We've saved thousands of dollars.

We are working on some pretty intricate integrations right now. The tool provides flexibility. OpenAPI is very open. One of the reasons why we chose Five9 was its ability to integrate with CRMs like Dynamics and Salesforce.

Five9 Omnichannel’s ability to offer a customized experience on the customer's channel of choice is good. The UI could use some updating, but usability is always there. Five9 has helped increase agent productivity. Five9 has helped improve our call center’s speed of answering.

People looking to buy Five9 should get it if they want to integrate it with something. It's built to be integrated with platforms.

Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

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Real User
We have moved to the email service provided by Five9, and are able to handle interactions much better.

What is our primary use case?

To manage customer interactions over voice and email. Customers call in to the number or email in to the email address provided on our websites, and the agents on our end respond to the customer interactions.

What is most valuable?

Primarily, Five9 is a cloud based application. So there is no extra investment required from the consumer end and it is fairly easy and quick to setup.
Additionally, the technical support that they provide is top notch.

They are very patient, precise, knowledgeable, and always follow-up.

How has it helped my organization?

We used to host all our email accounts on Gmail, so there was no accurate reporting, access limitations, etc. But now, we have moved to the email service provided by Five9, and are able to handle these interactions much better.

What needs improvement?

I would like to have a Five9 supervisor app that can be used on a smart phone, so I can have more accessibility while in transit.

For how long have I used the solution?

More than five years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

No, in these 10 years, I have rarely had an incidents with Five9.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

No, my turnaround time for scaling is always between 24-48 hours.

How are customer service and technical support?

10/10. Running call centers myself, I am always spellbound with the way they manage their customer interactions.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

No.

How was the initial setup?

It is pretty straightforward. The documentation that Five9 provides is very extensive and their support team is top notch.

What about the implementation team?

In-house. I did it myself.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The costs may seem to be on the higher end, but since it is a cloud based system, it is much more cost effective in the long run.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I have used Five9 on multiple different project before and am well aware of its benefits, so didn't need to evaluate other options.

What other advice do I have?

I have been using Five9 for nearly 10 years now with multiple clients. I don't think there is any other product out there which is even comparable to the usability and functionality that Five9 has. I highly recommend Five9 to any and every company I know who is looking for a similar solution.

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Extremely easy to manage and maintain. Though well worth it, seems a bit pricey.

What is our primary use case?

We use Five9 to recruit agents all over the country, to set appointments for a lot of our agents, and to handle inbound insurance seminar request calls.

What is most valuable?

Five9 is extremely easy to manage and maintain. I solely handle the Five9 solution for our entire call center. It is that easy.

How has it helped my organization?

Five9 lets us call all over the country using local area codes to set appointments for our agents everywhere from our central office.

What needs improvement?

Sometimes, there are some some call quality issue complaints from our users. After an extensive investigation, it just seems to be a little hiccup within Five9 itself or the customer phone that we are dialing, but this is no major issue at all.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

A few call quality issues, but nothing major at all.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is very scalable.

How are customer service and technical support?

An eight out of 10.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

Five9 was the first solution we used to implement our call center, and I am glad we did.

What about the implementation team?

It was implemented right before I started working at my company.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

It seems a little pricey, but it is totally worth it.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

It was implemented right before I started working at my company.

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