What is Automatic Call Distribution?

Automatic Call Distribution (ACD) simplifies call management by queuing incoming calls and assigning them based on set criteria. Working alongside Interactive Voice Response (IVR), an ACD system helps contact centers efficiently handle large call volumes and quickly connect callers to the right agent.

GoTo Contact Center uses ACD software to efficiently assign calls, whether distributing them evenly among agents, directing them to the least busy agent, or connecting them to the most qualified representative through skills-based routing.

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Elevate experiences with an ACD system

For Agents

GoTo Contact Center enhances automatic call distribution with skills-based routing, ensuring agents handle calls aligned with their expertise. ACD helps minimize unnecessary transfers and wait times, which improves first-call resolution rates.

ACD software also helps balance agent workloads by evenly distributing calls to help prevent burnout and keep morale high. With automated queue management, agents can shift their focus from waiting for assignments to actively assisting customers.

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Enable Intelligent Call Routing with GoTo Contact Center

Easily route calls to the agents best equipped to handle them in just four simple steps:

  1. Sign in to GoTo Admin.
  2. Click + Add Call Queue.
  3. Enter a Queue Name and select Intelligent Call Routing.
  4. Click Save, then open the queue to configure the settings:
    • Assign skills to agents.
    • Add caller info nodes for skill-based routing.
    • Set fallback rules for unmatched skill requests.
    • Ensure the customer-facing number routes correctly.
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GoTo Contact Center is more than just an ACD system

Everything you need to improve support efficiency, including:

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  • Intelligente Anrufweiterleitung

    Optimieren Sie die Problemlösung beim ersten Anruf, indem Sie Anrufende an den richtigen Ort weiterleiten.
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  • Analytics

    Analytics

    Track call volumes and agent performance in real time to make data-driven decisions.
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  • Einheitliches Admin-Portal

    Verwalten Sie die Contact-Center- und Telefonsystemeinstellungen in einem einzigen Dashboard.
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  • Visueller Wählplan-Editor

    Konfigurieren Sie Anrufabläufe per Drag-and-Drop – keine aufwändige IT erforderlich.
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Frequently Asked Questions

ACD systems track key metrics that help contact centers optimize performance, such as call volume, wait times, agent availability, and call resolution rates.
Common types of call distribution include skills-based, fixed order, idle time, simultaneous, and time-based routing. Skills-based routing connects callers with agents who have the right expertise. Fixed order assigns calls in a predetermined sequence. Idle time routing directs calls to the least busy agent. Simultaneous ringing alerts multiple agents at once until one answers. Time-based routing adjusts call assignments based on time zones and business hours.

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Maximize efficiency with automatic call distribution software included with GoTo Contact Center.