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Independent research and practical advice for modern contact centers
About Kurt Decorte
I'm Kurt Decorte, founder of the Contact Center Zone.
My work focuses on contact center technology and operations, including call center software, workforce management, forecasting, staffing, scheduling and AI.
I created Contact Center Zone to help businesses make better technology decisions without having to sit through dozens of vendor sales pitches.
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Built for Real Contact Centers
A 25-agent contact center may have different requirements from a 200-agent operation. Software comparisons should account for how each operation works, not just compare feature lists.
Compare options against the requirements that shape your operation:
Use these requirements to assess how well each option fits your operation.
What I'm Testing
I cover software and technology used in contact center operations. The topics below reflect areas where buyers may need to compare requirements and options.
Contact Center & CCaaS
Voice, routing, IVR, ACD, omnichannel and the core platforms used to run modern contact centers.
Workforce Management
Forecasting, staffing, scheduling, adherence and the technology that helps you get the right people in the right place at the right time.
AI Customer Service
AI voice agents, automated customer service, agent assist, AI QA, coaching, analytics and automation.
Customer Support Software
Helpdesk, chat, shared inbox, omnichannel support and platforms that bring customer interactions together.
I Look Beyond the Vendor's Sales Pitch
Vendor materials describe products from the vendor’s perspective. Compare the stated features with your requirements, including workflows, integrations, implementation and total cost. A longer feature list does not by itself show whether a platform fits your operation.
Independent Reviews & Comparisons
Contact Center Zone publishes reviews and comparisons of contact center technology. Each piece should make clear which sources, criteria and evidence inform its conclusions.
You'll find comparisons such as:
- • Vendor A vs. Vendor B
- • Alternatives to Vendor A
- • Contact center software for a 50-agent operation
- • WFM software for a 100-agent operation
- • Contact center software pricing
Each comparison should explain what was assessed and where the available evidence has limits.
Why Contact Center Zone?
Start with the contact center’s requirements, then compare software against them. Reviews and recommendations should explain the criteria used, the evidence available and any important limitations.
Start With Your Contact Center
If you're evaluating software, adding AI or reviewing workforce management, start by documenting your requirements.
Take the Contact Center Assessment
Answer questions about your operation and technology needs.