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    Ameyo by Exotel

    Score8 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    Ameyo by Exotel is an AI-first cloud contact center solution that manages all customer communication channels, including inbound and outbound calls, chatbot interactions, text messages, social media engagement, and video communications through IP-based connection. Unlike traditional on-premise PBX systems, Ameyo eliminates the need for telecom hardware, reducing deployment time and upfront costs while increasing scalability. Leveraging…N/A

    Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/ASkype for Business was an online messaging and conferencing tool, now superseded by Microsoft Teams.N/A
    Pricing
    Ameyo by ExotelSkype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Ameyo by ExotelSkype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Ameyo by ExotelSkype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    Considered Both Products
    Exotel Techcom
    No answer on this topic
    Discontinued Products
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    No answers on this topic
    80%
    Would buy again
    84 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
    94%
    Delivers good value for the price
    79 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
    92%
    Happy with the feature set
    97 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    94%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    46 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    93%
    Implementation went as expected
    56 Answers
    Features
    Ameyo by ExotelSkype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    Contact Center Software
    Comparison of Contact Center Software features of Ameyo by Exotel and Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    Feature
    Ameyo by Exotel
    8.7
    2 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
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    Ratings
    Agent dashboard9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Validate callers9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Outbound response9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call forwarding9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Click-to-call (CTC)9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Warm transfer9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Predictive dialing9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Interactive voice response9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    REST APIs8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call scripts8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call tracking8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multichannel integration8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    CRM software integration9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Workforce Optimization (WFO)
    Comparison of Workforce Optimization (WFO) features of Ameyo by Exotel and Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    Feature
    Ameyo by Exotel
    7.8
    2 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    -
    Ratings
    Inbound call routing7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Omnichannel inbound routing7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Recording8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Quality management8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Call analytics8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Historical reporting7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Live reporting8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customer surveys8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customer interaction analytics9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software
    Comparison of Performance & Compatibility of Online Events Software features of Ameyo by Exotel and Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    Feature
    Ameyo by Exotel
    -
    Ratings
    Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    8.0
    195 Ratings
    1% above category average
    High quality audio00 Ratings9.1191 Ratings
    High quality video00 Ratings9.0185 Ratings
    Low bandwidth requirements00 Ratings5.0181 Ratings
    Mobile support00 Ratings9.0146 Ratings
    Screen Sharing
    Comparison of Screen Sharing features of Ameyo by Exotel and Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    Feature
    Ameyo by Exotel
    -
    Ratings
    Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    7.0
    191 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Desktop sharing00 Ratings9.0191 Ratings
    Whiteboards00 Ratings5.0120 Ratings
    Online Meetings / Events
    Comparison of Online Meetings / Events features of Ameyo by Exotel and Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    Feature
    Ameyo by Exotel
    -
    Ratings
    Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    9.3
    188 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Calendar integration00 Ratings10.0174 Ratings
    Meeting initiation00 Ratings9.5182 Ratings
    Integrates with social media00 Ratings8.182 Ratings
    Record meetings / events00 Ratings9.0143 Ratings
    Slideshows00 Ratings10.0115 Ratings
    Online Events Collaboration
    Comparison of Online Events Collaboration features of Ameyo by Exotel and Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    Feature
    Ameyo by Exotel
    -
    Ratings
    Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    7.5
    173 Ratings
    9% below category average
    Live chat00 Ratings8.5171 Ratings
    Audience polling00 Ratings7.094 Ratings
    Q&A00 Ratings7.094 Ratings
    Online Events Security
    Comparison of Online Events Security features of Ameyo by Exotel and Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    Feature
    Ameyo by Exotel
    -
    Ratings
    Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    6.8
    156 Ratings
    18% below category average
    User authentication00 Ratings9.0142 Ratings
    Participant roles & permissions00 Ratings8.5148 Ratings
    Confidential attendee list00 Ratings3.0109 Ratings
    VoIP system collaboration
    Comparison of VoIP system collaboration features of Ameyo by Exotel and Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    Feature
    Ameyo by Exotel
    -
    Ratings
    Skype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    7.8
    1 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Video conferencing00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Audio conferencing00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Video screen sharing00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Instant messaging00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    Ameyo by ExotelSkype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    Small Businesses
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    Score9.7 out of 10
    ClickMeeting
    Score7.7 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Genesys Multicloud CX (discontinued)
    Score8 out of 10
    JioMeet
    Score10 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Bright Pattern Contact Center
    Score9.1 out of 10
    Webex Meetings
    Score8.4 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Ameyo by ExotelSkype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    8.4
    (198 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (7 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    9.0
    (14 ratings)
    Support Rating
    6.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.5
    (40 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.0
    (2 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Ameyo by ExotelSkype for Business / Lync (discontinued)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Exotel Techcom
    • Scalable , It is scalable platform that can handle large number of call volume without compromising performance, making it deal for large businesses with high call volumes, due to this it is perfect for our businesses which demands customer support .
    • It support for multiple time zones and language , it is therefore perfect for companies with global presence.
    • It offers a range of features, including omnichannel support, automated customer service and AI-powered customer service, that can assist businesses in managing complex customer support requirement.
    • Features like data encryption and auditing , that can assist in adhering to industrial regulations.
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    Skype for Business, now part of Microsoft Teams is a remote/virtual team collaboration tool must have...especially if you already use Microsoft tools. Of course, since it now part of an MS 365 subscription, it really doesn't make sense to use anything else. It is easy to use and just works. I'm not sure how anyone who works with digital files/documents and needs to work with other people doing similar work can be effective without such a tool. Of course, there are a number of alternatives like Zoom or Webex, but why pay or use another separate tool if you don't need to. :-)
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Exotel Techcom
    • Calls are connected faster
    • Clear sound
    • Lots of disposition options
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    Discontinued Products
    • Instant messaging to anyone who we know only by name/email. Even if they're offline, they get the message in missed convos and a notification automatically goes to them via Outlook mail. All conversations are saved and accessible via Outlook.
    • Video and voice calls are a norm in the WFH scenario, and an average employee has around 4-5 calls a day. Skype gives notifications for upcoming meetings, allows easy scheduling via outlook calendar, and its audio/video quality [is] reasonably good compared to the amount of data it consumes.
    • Status availabilities - in the WFH scenario, you could be off for lunch, out of office, busy, sharing screens - and might not want to be disturbed. Skype allows you to do that, and in case you're off, ensures that you know that you have missed messages.
    • Screen sharing - we have to share screens at least once or twice a day with a coworker when working on some issues/features, and Skype easily lets us do that. One of the best things about Skype is that the screen can be shared without being on a video/voice call - which is of immense advantage because oftentimes, you could prefer sharing the screen, while it [is] too noisy to talk.
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    Cons
    Exotel Techcom
    • Inter campaigns call transfer feature which currently is not possible
    • Interface in Agent login to monitor and keep track of their own break and login times.
    • Ameyo’s wide feature set can make onboarding challenging. Offering enhanced training materials, interactive tutorials, and a more structured onboarding process could make adoption easier for new users.
    Incentivized
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    • Connection issues can be hard to diagnose when they come up(as some knowledge of server information may be needed to reestablish as the connection troubleshooting options on the sky are not as user-friendly as the rest of the platform.
    • Some issues setting up camera/sound could use more info on troubleshooting options with playback sound, video, etc.
    • Statuses sometimes are unreliable and do not display correctly .
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Exotel Techcom
    No answers on this topic
    Discontinued Products
    The software is simple to install and configure. It is rather simple to explain for correct use. It is possible to profile users for the different functions offered. It is integrated quite completely with Outlook and with Active Directory security. It performs all communication functions well with one or more interlocutors and the possibility of granting control of your computer is convenient.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    Exotel Techcom
    As I said previously, Ameyo is a good tool however it has a long way to go compared to Avaya. The user interface can be improved a lot as they can use it as an app instead of completely web-based. Also, the reporting can be improved substantially and make the experience much better.
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    Very easy to use. Even though Microsoft Teams has a lot of features and integrations, as a user I feel completely comfortable on finding what I need, getting information about the app extensions and using them. It's a very comprehensive tool, intuitive design and does not make me feel tired to be using it. I am glad with the current experience.
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    Support Rating
    Exotel Techcom
    Customer support also needs to improve for Ameyo. I am not saying it's bad however they need to support the users by customizing the reports as per the requirement of the user. They usually try to refer the user to videos or articles whereas the service for Avaya is that they show you a demo and not only that they customize the reports as per the business requirement
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    I have only had to reach out to the Support team at Skype for Business once with an issue, and I was pleasantly surprised and encouraged by the quickness and thoroughness of their response. The wait time was short and my question was dealt with politely and clearly, so I would say the support team has it together.
    Incentivized
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    Implementation Rating
    Exotel Techcom
    No answers on this topic
    Discontinued Products
    Skpe for business is utilized company wide in regards to my company. Everyone not only uses it, but uses it often. It is an effective way of communicating. It also integrates very nicely with outlook and all conversation history is pushed to a folder within the outlook system. We also have it so that if someone misses a message, they are sent an email reminder saying that there is a message that went unread.
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    Exotel Techcom
    Avaya is very very good software. Most of the BPOs Contact Center's use them. They are very easy to use and don't use too much data also. Also, their user interface is very easy, especially for people who are not technically sound. The reports can be customized according to one's choice. I will recommend Ameyo's technical team look into it.
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    For the below reason I will always choose this app over its competitors: Better audio and video quality, Little to no disconnections or freezing when on a call/video conference Integrates well with mailbox/ calendar/ one drive, and SharePoint is easy to use
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    Return on Investment
    Exotel Techcom
    • Increased customer satisfaction , it assisted us in raising our customer satisfaction ratings by giving us the resources we require to quickly and effectively address customer issues.
    • Reduced call handling time, It's automated features have made it possible for us to handle more calls more quickly which has decreased customer wait times.
    • Better understanding of customer support performance, its reporting and analytics tool have improved our understanding of quality of our customer support, this knowledge has assisted us in identifying areas for improvement.
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    • Skype for Business has enabled a migration in part away from fixed line telephony and introduced the user to mobile working with a headset which cannot be overstated as being a game changer.
    • Being able to schedule Skype for Business meetings through Outlook has meant meetings with colleagues without a meeting room has been a great enabler.
    Incentivized
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