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    Genesys Multicloud CX (discontinued)

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AGenesys Multicloud CX (formerly Genesys Engage, or PureEngage) is the Genesys customer engagement platform for enterprises. It is designed to be flexible for enterprises, who often have multiple and multi-national locations (including outsourcing) and large peak volumes and populations.N/A

    Genesys PureConnect (discontinued)

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AGenesys PureConnect was an omnichannel contact center platform that offered cloud-based or on-premise deployments. It featured a SIP-based architecture with VoIP capabilities, allowing companies to connect legacy voice systems and use existing phones. A legacy product, new users are encouraged to investigate Genesys Cloud.N/A

    Loop Returns

    Score8 out of 10
    N/ALoop Returns, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, offers post-purchase experience software to support ecommerce merchants, which features tools to turn returns into exchanges, support reverse logistics, create custom return policies with workflows, or allow customers to keep items that cannot be restocked or resold.N/A
    Pricing
    Genesys Multicloud CX (discontinued)Genesys PureConnect (discontinued)Loop Returns
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
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    Free Trial
    NoNoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Genesys Multicloud CX (discontinued)Genesys PureConnect (discontinued)Loop Returns
    Considered Multiple Products
    Discontinued Products
    Chose Genesys Multicloud CX (discontinued)
    Genesys Multicloud CX (formerly Genesys Engage) is a lot more complex than Genesys PureConnect. In addition, it seems like Genesys never makes Genesys Multicloud CX (formerly Genesys Engage) easier to manage--features are added, UIs and are created, but it doesn't seem like the …
    Incentivized
    Chose Genesys Multicloud CX (discontinued)
    My Previous work experience involved working into both environments Genesys PureConnect and Genesys Engage Their basic idea was to transform the entire architecture from Genesys Engage to Genesys PureConnect.
    Incentivized
    Chose Genesys Multicloud CX (discontinued)
    Genesys Multicloud CX has the Enterprise, Bulk solution and ability to be customized to an extent that no other product has. I would say that any of the Genesys products has a leading edge on the competition, and suits brackets of their own on the market, and for us, the …
    Incentivized
    Chose Genesys Multicloud CX (discontinued)
    We chose it for a better customer experience, and I think the most practical way to achieve this is Genesys Power Routing. You can watch all Routing operations live. All audio and digital industries enable us to combine business elements and inbound and outbound interactions. …
    Incentivized
    Chose Genesys Multicloud CX (discontinued)
    Greater form of flexibility when it comes to integrating it with our backend systems. We were not limited by the connection specifications of the previous solution.
    Incentivized
    Chose Genesys Multicloud CX (discontinued)
    Compared to PureConnect, Genesys Engage is superior in compatibility and customization.
    Incentivized
    Chose Genesys Multicloud CX (discontinued)
    Genesys Engage is the leader in contact center platforms.
    Incentivized
    Chose Genesys Multicloud CX (discontinued)
    The way I see Genesys is much more intuitive and configurable than the rest of CTI applications. It is very dynamic at the time of setting up and very entertaining at the same time as fun for a technician.
    Incentivized
    Chose Genesys Multicloud CX (discontinued)
    Previously, we were using IN-IN call center technology. After that, we moved and began to use Genesys Engage. This is a big leap for us. The reason for this change was a refreshment on our IVR and routing ability. We got really good customer feedback after this change.
    Incentivized
    Chose Genesys Multicloud CX (discontinued)
    Genesys Engage combines the flexibility to be able to integrate and create every customer journey a customer wants together with the possibility to create your own configuration interface to manage the most common day to day options for let's say a supervisor.
    Incentivized
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    Loop Returns
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    86%
    Would buy again
    30 Answers
    60%
    Would buy again
    6 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Delivers good value for the price
    89%
    Delivers good value for the price
    24 Answers
    88%
    Delivers good value for the price
    7 Answers
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    Happy with the feature set
    94%
    Happy with the feature set
    33 Answers
    90%
    Happy with the feature set
    9 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    82%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    14 Answers
    80%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    4 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    79%
    Implementation went as expected
    23 Answers
    57%
    Implementation went as expected
    4 Answers
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    Features
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    Contact Center Software
    Comparison of Contact Center Software features of Genesys Multicloud CX (discontinued) and Genesys PureConnect (discontinued) and Loop Returns
    Feature
    Genesys Multicloud CX (discontinued)
    9.2
    118 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Genesys PureConnect (discontinued)
    7.9
    64 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Loop Returns
    -
    Ratings
    Agent dashboard10.0109 Ratings6.755 Ratings00 Ratings
    Validate callers10.096 Ratings7.548 Ratings00 Ratings
    Outbound response9.099 Ratings8.541 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call forwarding8.089 Ratings7.756 Ratings00 Ratings
    Click-to-call (CTC)9.083 Ratings8.043 Ratings00 Ratings
    Warm transfer10.0105 Ratings8.357 Ratings00 Ratings
    Predictive dialing9.281 Ratings8.036 Ratings00 Ratings
    Interactive voice response10.0106 Ratings8.045 Ratings00 Ratings
    REST APIs10.099 Ratings7.037 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call scripts9.075 Ratings8.539 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call tracking10.0103 Ratings7.755 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multichannel integration9.9105 Ratings9.044 Ratings00 Ratings
    CRM software integration5.199 Ratings8.038 Ratings00 Ratings
    Workforce Optimization (WFO)
    Comparison of Workforce Optimization (WFO) features of Genesys Multicloud CX (discontinued) and Genesys PureConnect (discontinued) and Loop Returns
    Feature
    Genesys Multicloud CX (discontinued)
    8.5
    107 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Genesys PureConnect (discontinued)
    5.5
    54 Ratings
    41% below category average
    Loop Returns
    -
    Ratings
    Inbound call routing9.0100 Ratings6.551 Ratings00 Ratings
    Omnichannel inbound routing10.092 Ratings6.539 Ratings00 Ratings
    Recording8.980 Ratings4.552 Ratings00 Ratings
    Quality management8.080 Ratings4.546 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call analytics8.088 Ratings3.043 Ratings00 Ratings
    Historical reporting10.0103 Ratings5.052 Ratings00 Ratings
    Live reporting9.0100 Ratings6.548 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customer surveys6.864 Ratings8.035 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customer interaction analytics7.073 Ratings5.030 Ratings00 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    Genesys Multicloud CX (discontinued)Genesys PureConnect (discontinued)Loop Returns
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    Zendesk Talk
    Score8.2 out of 10
    Zendesk Talk
    Score8.2 out of 10
    MindTouch
    Score7 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    CloudTalk
    Score7.6 out of 10
    Genesys Multicloud CX (discontinued)
    Score8 out of 10
    Sogolytics
    Score9 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Bright Pattern Contact Center
    Score8.4 out of 10
    Bright Pattern Contact Center
    Score8.4 out of 10
    Medallia
    Score8.9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Genesys Multicloud CX (discontinued)Genesys PureConnect (discontinued)Loop Returns
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (147 ratings)
    5.3
    (116 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    7.9
    (26 ratings)
    8.6
    (12 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    6.9
    (18 ratings)
    7.3
    (12 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Availability
    8.0
    (4 ratings)
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    7.1
    (4 ratings)
    8.8
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.6
    (21 ratings)
    4.0
    (12 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    8.1
    (3 ratings)
    8.2
    (4 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    7.3
    (2 ratings)
    8.3
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    3.8
    (11 ratings)
    6.1
    (7 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Configurability
    6.5
    (3 ratings)
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    1.4
    (4 ratings)
    8.1
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    7.3
    (4 ratings)
    8.2
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    7.3
    (2 ratings)
    8.8
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    7.3
    (2 ratings)
    8.8
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
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    Likelihood to Recommend
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    Solution is extremely agile and flexible. The new generation of containerized solution would be a game changer since it brings the ease of deployment and ability to get the innovations to a new total different place. I believe it is really hard to find in the competition who would have something similar or even close
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    CIC is best suited for business models that rely on heavily leverage Data Integration especially one like ours that require real-time and high-speed data access for billing and customer integration. CIC is not well suited for small organizations < 50 where they are only answering phones in the course of doing business VS. the business is the phone.
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    Loop Returns
    I highly recommend Loop Returns to anyone who is looking for a new returns platform. Their solution is fantastic and the service they provide is top notch. However, budget may be a concern for some businesses as they are more expensive than other solutions. I feel they largely justify the cost increase with their support, but not all companies will feel this way.
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    Pros
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    • VHT as a stand alone model can be easily plugged into to the current call routing with minimal changes and it works like charm.
    • Platform SDKs are a powerful tool that help integrate with other third party solutions or to build custom made applications.
    • The whole routing solution is amazing . With user friendly composer, you have the option of building both VRUs and routing strategies. And, they are very easy to deploy.
    • The level of details for report customization is another strong point.
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    • Purely Software Based System: On Microsoft OS. It is an all software-based system making it easy to manage, integrate and interface with other systems
    • One Vendor: All modules, IVR, ACD, Dialer, WFM are from one vendor. So, no compatibility and latency issues at all.
    • Superb Notifier Service: You don't have to restart any process or service for a change to take effect.
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    Loop Returns
    • Very solid base features
    • Great team & support
    • Easy to use interface
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    Cons
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    • Genesys needs to pick up the pace with application upgrades. We see more and more issues with Genesys applications falling behind the operating systems versions. We need more apps to be ready for the latest server OC models. There is a lag.
    • There seems to be constant unrest with the management application platform, CME, SCI, Genesys administrator, GAX, then GAX plugins, then a move away from plugins. We would like one stable management platform that encompasses ALL aspects of management within the contact center.
    • Real-time reporting deficiencies with Genesys pulse web. this application cannot live up to CCPulse with respect to flexibility of views. Pulse web was a plugin now it's not a plugin any longer. constant movement, we finally get pulse web plugin onto production, 6 months later these something supposedly better.
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    • Licensing can be challenging and very expensive.
    • Client templates are hard to administer and are built very different than the rest of the functionality.
    • Web desktop has been slow to come along and include all the features.
    • Optimizer is very sub-par product.
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    Loop Returns
    • Benchmarks by industry could be improved
    • Shop Now recommendations could be smarter
    • Price could be a bit lower
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    Likelihood to Renew
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    Genesys Engage is instrumental in us meeting our service obligations to our customers. Engage enables our organization to deliver interactions to the right staff and helps us minimize service and coverage gaps through historical and real-time reporting. Additionally, we feel that only Genesys Engage can meet and exceed our business needs and requirements.
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    We are so embedded on Pure Connect that we like to progress with it. For instance, we are looking into ways to provide different solutions to our customers, help our business to succeed, and work in a better CX.
    One of the biggest advantages is that all is in one platform.
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    Loop Returns
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    Usability
    Discontinued Products
    Overall, from a customer perspective and also an agent perspective, it is very easy to use Genesys Engage's platform. The Agent Desktop and Genesys WDE are good. Usability is high and I would consider it an easy to use product and easy to adopt from this perspective.
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    The interface is only semi user-friendly on almost every front. Agent experience is lacking and we have found many limitations within the system. Workforce forecasting is not as robust as expected. Quality continues to be a struggle. Interaction searches are not robust.
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    Loop Returns
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    Reliability and Availability
    Discontinued Products
    There are occasional failures, but distributed and High Availability features work well when architected, installed, and configured properly. Thoroughly reading and understanding system documentation is a must.
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    The application itself uses a hub and spoke model that can help isolate errors in one section of the application from the rest, creating a much more stable overall program. Of all of the outages that we've had with our contact center platform, I can count on one hand how often it was truly a Genesys issue rather than a network issue, server issue or issue with a platform relied upon for an integration (web services, db calls).
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    Loop Returns
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    Performance
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    Never being disappointed in my 11 plus years of utilizing the various aspects of the system. No matter what we throw at it, the systems continue to perform as expected.
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    Some of the client applications take a bit of time on initial load, but with the move towards web based applications that issue is alleviated. You can tell that effort really isn't putting into the desktop apps any longer and that the client development effort is being put into bringing Interaction Connect closer to feature parity with the desktop (and bringing wholly new features to Connect). As far as IVR operations, web service calls, database operations: they all operate reasonably.
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    Loop Returns
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
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    There's definitely room for improvement. I would have love to see the chat functionality work more frequently. The level of expertise has diminished over the years. I understand that this in part has to do with the number of new products that has been introduced, but should not be an excuse for the lack of readiness.
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    Some cases are resolved quickly others are taking longer and the reseller sometimes has to chase support several times and explain the issue seen several times. While being a direct customer before, I recognise this and it seems that when a case moves to another engineer they don’t read the previous case notes or don’t understand what has been done. This, from a customers perspective, slows down resolution times.
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    Loop Returns
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    In-Person Training
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    Good training, but on limited locations. You can almost only follow trainings in europ in the UK and in Germany. Uk location is relatively difficult to get to and on a exppensive location. The content of the training is good, supplied training material is okay, but sometimes a bit outdated. When you follow a training it is most likely because of a recent purchase which is uasually the latest version.
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    I liked the setup of the whole class. The instructor knew the topic well enough to answer questions from entry level to a more advanced one.
    Instructor encouraged participation of the whole class and was able to engage every one. Also provided "real live" examples so everyone can relate to it.
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    Loop Returns
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    Online Training
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    Interesting webinars on relevant topic are being provided regularly. Th e webinars a often provided by Genesys and hosted by a very experienced product owner. In many occasions a customer is invited to share his / her experiences and best practices. Webinars can be watched at a later time for your convenience.
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    The online training itself is good. You are provided resources and can self study to a certain point, but the pacing always felt off. Either snails pace or like trying to drink from a fire hose. I think this easily could have had to do with course material and my personal preparations, though. I would say my main gripe is that since the acquisition the team responsible for actually booking training is very unresponsive and often not knowledgeable about the courses they offer. Booking my last training was a real chore.
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    Loop Returns
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    Implementation Rating
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    It was a death march. We finally learned enough about the product to know that our vendor knew nothing and had done it wrong. We hired voice engineers and took over the project. We should have fired our vendor much earlier
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    Don't try to go the perfect solution as a first target. Work on answer the more needs with a simple solution. Then analyse and try again to answer the most needs with adding a bit if complexity only if require. No needs to customise straight from the beginning or deployment takes too long.
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    Loop Returns
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    Alternatives Considered
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    For a similar contact center structure, I find Genesys products are faster to produce outcomes, and fast to respond (loading, changing screens...). However, in terms of user interface, I do prefer the way NICE did things there. Coming from an agent background, I find that the NICE agent interface is more visually appealing and offers more flexibility (parameters for agent exceptions).
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    Call Manager, you had to buy all the components that are out of the box for PureConnect. The licensing model is more expensive on the Cisco side vs the Genesys PureConnect side. Lastly was on the Cisco side since you have to connect/integrate all the components on the cisco side you have to have so many vendors to install those parts. This drives the cost up even more so it was not worth going that route for our organization.
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    Loop Returns
    Loop Returns had a better core feature set than Returnly, which is why we selected them - though Loop Returns has since acquired Returnly, so this point is more or less moot.
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    Scalability
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    The Interactive Intelligence SIP based contact center platform has broken through the barriers of "board based" technology to processor based limits on scalability. This means their CIC premise or cloud platform can be engineered to support agent counts into the thousands.
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    Genesys PureConnect's core and adjunct model allows for fairly easy growth in satellite locations via off site session managers, remote located media servers, remote content servers, etc to allow you to spread the infrastructure out while not pushing as much network traffic to your core data centers.
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    Loop Returns
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    Return on Investment
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    • Utilizing Genesys Contact Center Portfolio has added increased employee efficiency, providing better availability to customer demands which in turn has increased customer satisfaction.
    • Utilizing Genesys Contact Center Portfolio has added increased management efficiency, automating resource planning and scheduling and providing management more time to focus on other important tasks.
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    • We're improving our CX by optimizing our call centers, using additional attributes and keys to identify the best rep for the job.
    • We are also streamlining the journey of each individual customer by using PureConnect as the central interface for omnichannel interactions, allowing us to pick up the conversation where we left off.
    • Using additional attributes that start with the contact center interaction, we're able to track a student journey and proactively step in - increasing our individualized support to focus on the student outcome.
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    Loop Returns
    • Retained revenue exceeds costs every year
    • Support team reduces stress on our team to ensure process is working
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