CTI Adapter 2.5.7 Release Note
Introduction
This release note applies only to the 2.5.7 release of CTI Adapter.
- The New in This Release section lists the new features.
- The Corrections and Modifications section for each release lists corrections to issues and limitations which were previously documented as Known Issues.
- The Known Issues and Recommendations section is a cumulative list. It includes information on when individual items were found and, if applicable, corrected.
Note: The numbers in parentheses are for internal use only.
New in This Release
This release contains the following new features and functionality:
The CTI Adapter user interface (UI) for Salesforce is refreshed in this release.
Administrators can now control the CTI Adapter behaviour in the following ways:
- select the CRM objects that are considered for the screen-pop
- add the CRM users that can use the CTI Adapter
- provision extended wrap-up time
- enable a confirmation message that pops up when a consultation call is initiated
(HTCC-3700)
Calls are now logged as either inbound or outbound in the Activity log in the CRM. Captured log data includes the following: Talk Time, Agent Name, Call Outcome, Call GUID, Call Time, Subject, Notes, and Disposition Code. The call activity on consultation calls is not logged for each agent, but is logged only if an object is open in the CRM when the call is being wrapped-up. (HTCC-3697)
Agents can now make outbound calls (US and International numbers), using the dialpad in the CTI Adapter interface, by clicking the phone number in the CRM. After the agent is connected, the call is sent to the dialed number. Calls that are prefixed with the + are considered as international calls.
Outbound calls display Caller ID, Dialed Number, and Call Time in the Variable window. When an agent places an outbound call, the CTI Adapter switches to the On Call/Busy state. Agents can use the same features for outbound calls as they do for inbound calls, such as add a subject, notes, or disposition code, and perform call transfers. (HTCC-3694)
The CTI Adapter screen pop displays:
- all variables selected on the ACD page in CX Builder
- variables prefixed with cti_ (string based search)
- variables prefixed with id_ (database ID based search)
If more than one variable is displayed with the cti_ prefix, then all variables with the cti_ prefix are considered for the string-based search, or for the operation between the variables. If a variable has a null value, it is not taken into account and is not displayed in the screen-pop.
Agents can click on any variable in the CTI Adapter (whether it is prefixed with cti_ or not) during the Busy state in the screen-pop, based on the selected variable. If multiple tabs are opened, then the current active tab displays the screen-pop. (HTCC-3691)
Agents can now perform Pure Consult, Consult-Transfer, and Consult-Conference calls for any predefined or free-form contacts, by using the CTI Adapter interface. The Contact section in the Adapter displays all contacts created in the Address Book section of the Contact Center Settings view in VCC Dashboard. (HTCC-3683)
Agents can now perform Pure Consult, Direct Transfer, Consult-Transfer, and Consult-Conference calls with another agent using the CTI Adapter interface. (HTCC-3676)
Agents can now view the call information in the CTI Adapter interface. When the call is answered, agents can:
- view the time spent (duration) on the call
- drop the call
- put the call on hold and then resume the call (and put it on hold again, if necessary)
- view and select any of the CTI variables to display a screen-pop, based on the selected variable
- capture the subject (reason) for the call and make notes
- view the state and of each logged-in agent and the duration of their calls
(HTCC-3673)
Agents can now view the ACD queue status in the CTI Adapter interface. Agents can also view the number of calls waiting and their progress, the number of agents checked in, and the call status (Ready, Busy, Not Ready, and ACW). (HTCC-3670)
Agents can now view and edit their current phone number in the CTI Adapter interface. This feature enables agents to make the change quickly and receive the next call at the new number. (HTCC-3660)
Agents can now change their status from Ready to Not Ready by selecting from the Status drop-down list. The list of Not Ready reason codes are obtained from the ACD page in CX Builder. (HTCC-3654)
Agents can now receive incoming calls when logged in to the CTI Adapter interface. The CTI Adapter interface displays a prompt for the incoming call, differentiating between an external call (from a customer) and an internal call (from another agent). A screen-pop displays if the agent does not answer within the set time limit. The agent can accept or reject the call:
- if the agent accepts the call, the On Call screen displays
- if the agent rejects the call, it goes to the ACD queue where it remains until another agent answers. (HTCC-3651)
Agents who have been granted CTI access privileges (by an administrator) can now log into CTI Adapter using their VCC 2.5.x credentials. The CTI Adapter interface enables agents to set the browser to remember their username. (HTCC-3647)
The ability to customize Not Read reason codes was added to the CTI Adapter for Salesforce bringing parity with the standard VCC offering.
The Reject functionality is now supported.
The Call Notes feature was added to enable agents to make comments about the call.
The CTI Adapter user interface (UI) for Zendesk is refreshed in this release.
Administrators can now control the CTI Adapter behaviour in the following ways:
- select the CRM objects that are considered for the screen-pop
- add the CRM users that can use the CTI Adapter
- provision extended wrap-up time
- enable a confirmation message that pops up when a consultation call is initiated
(HTCC-3700)
The ability to customize Not Ready reason codes was added to the CTI Adapter for Zendesk bringing parity with the standard VCC offering.
The Reject functionality is now supported.
The Call Notes feature was added to enable agents to make comments about the call.
The CTI Adapter user interface (UI) for NetSuite is refreshed in this release.
Administrators can now control the CTI Adapter behaviour in the following ways:
- select the CRM objects that are considered for the screen-pop
- add the CRM users that can use the CTI Adapter
- provision extended wrap-up time
- enable a confirmation message that pops up when a consultation call is initiated
(HTCC-3700)
The Reject functionality is now supported.
The ability to customize Not Ready reason codes was added to the CTI Adapter for NetSuite bringing parity with the standard VCC offering.
The Call Notes feature was added to enable agents to make comments about the call.
This release does not include any corrections or modifications.
Known Issues and Limitations
This section provides the latest information on known issues and limitations associated with this product.
The Report view in the CTI Adapter does not display the Calls in Queue, Calls in Progress, Max Wait Time, or Average Wait Time. (HTCC-6171)
In some circumstances when an agent is in the In Call state, the agent status bar incorrectly shows Ready. (HTCC-5961)
When an agent makes a consultation call to another agent, the subject line says undefined instead of the agent's name. (HTCC-3805)
When conferencing a call to a blank contact form, the phone number is not displayed in the phone field. (HTCC-3802)
When switching tabs in the Salesforce portal while an agent is on the call, the CTI Adapter panel sometimes changes the Agent Status display to Available.
Workaround: Reloading the page displays the correct status again. (HTCC-3766)
Transferring to an IVR page is not supported in this release.
The Add More Time feature is not supported for this release.
When the CTI panel in the CTI Adapter is collapsed, it sometimes fails to expand when you hover over the grey bar (representing the collapsed panel). (HTCC-6274)
The CTI Adapter for Zendesk is not available in the Zendesk App Store. In future releases, it will be available in the App Store to ensure compliance and meet security guidelines. (HTCC-6272)
The Add More Time feature is not supported for this release.
A limitation was found when clicking the Swirl icon in the CTI Adapter where it only refreshes the interface and does not collapse and expand the CTI Adapter.
Workaround: To expand and collapse the CTI Adapter interface, click the Control + Shift + / (forward slash) keys on the keyboard. (HTCC-6184)
In some circumstances when an agent is in the In Call state, the agent status bar incorrectly shows Ready. (HTCC-5961)
In some circumstances when an agent is in the In Call state, the agent status bar incorrectly shows Ready. (HTCC-5961)
The Add More Time feature is not supported for this release.
Additional Information
Additional information on Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories, Inc. is available on our Customer Care website.
The following documentation also contains information about this solution:
- The CTI Adapter for Salesforce User's Guide: provides information about how to use the CTI Adapter for Salesforce application.
- The CTI Adapter for Zendesk User's Guide provides information about how to use the CTI Adapter for Zendesk application.
- The CTI Adapter for NetSuite User's Guide provides information about how to use the CTI Adapter for NetSuite application.
Product documentation is provided on the Customer Care website and the Genesys Documentation website.