Cisco Unified Contact Center Express vs Genesys Cloud CX comparison

The compared Cisco and Genesys solutions aren't in the same category. Cisco is ranked #3 in IS , and holds a 15.5% mindshare in the category. Genesys is ranked #2 in CCP , with an average rating of 8.5, and holds a 12.7% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Cisco users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Genesys users who would recommend it.

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Categories and Ranking

Cisco Unified Contact Cente...

Average Rating

9.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

IVR Systems (3rd), Contact Center Infrastructure (4th)

Genesys Cloud CX

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Contact Center Platforms (2nd), Workforce Engagement Management (1st), Customer Experience Management (4th), Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Contact Center solutions, they serve different purposes. Cisco Unified Contact Center Express is designed for IVR Systems and holds a mindshare of 15.5%, up 11.1% compared to last year.
Genesys Cloud CX, on the other hand, focuses on Contact Center Platforms, holds 12.7% mindshare, down 21.4% since last year.

IVR Systems Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Cisco Unified Contact Center Express	15.5%
Nuance IVR	12.6%
Cisco Unified Customer Voice Portal (Unified CVP)	9.6%
Other	62.3%

IVR Systems

Contact Center Platforms Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Genesys Cloud CX	12.7%
Amazon Connect	10.6%
Five9	7.4%
Other	69.30000000000001%

Contact Center Platforms

Featured Reviews

Gamil Radman

Operation Director at Dammam University

Interactive voice response and automatic call distribution help to improve our customer service

Our primary use case is for customer service, in higher education and healthcare This solution provides uni-channel service support and is fully integrated with our DB. The new Cisco Finesse is really amazing. The most valuable features of this solution are the IVR (Interactive voice response)…

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Julien Baluka

Founder at SJT Consult

Omnichannel contact center has unified customer interactions and delivers smarter routing

Regarding scripters, I should clarify that Genesys Cloud CX dashboards provide real-time data, showing call counts, satisfaction levels, and pending interactions in the queue. Agents can see their workload and know when to take breaks, with managers benefiting from comprehensive team management. We also created dashboards tailored for point-of-sale locations managed by Genesys Cloud CX, and overall, we have been very satisfied. However, I should note that the dashboards are somewhat basic in functionality, making it challenging for an agent to build visually appealing dashboards compared to other market solutions where drag-and-drop features are simpler. My overall experience with Genesys Cloud CX has been positive but should be seen in perspective, as nothing is purely black or white; there are shades of gray. While the metrics and system capabilities reflected success, our goal in implementing Genesys Cloud CX was to standardize processes. Thus, we faced challenges related to change management due to the tool's complexity. It required extensive training, especially for predictive elements, because it is a business-class tool not suited for everyone and often demands several months of training.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"This solution provides uni-channel service support and is fully integrated with our DB."

"This solution provides uni-channel Service support and is fully integrated with our DB."

"The most valuable features include being an omnichannel solution with customer journey insights, full reporting, and continuous updates based on consumer feedback through their portal."

"The features and capabilities of Genesys Cloud CX that I have found most valuable so far include its omni-channel support."

"The ROI is really good with some of our clients, as their profit margins have increased using the solution because of the additional contact they have with their clients."

"Predictive engagement and gamification are valuable features with good inbound functionality."

"What's most valuable in Genesys Cloud is that it's a complete cloud solution, so it's reliable and 99.99% available. It's also elastic. Genesys Cloud also has chatbots, which I find valuable."

"The integration of CTI within the IT system is a particularly valuable feature."

"The integration capabilities are very good. It is API-based and offers prebuilt integrations."

"The stability is really good."

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Cons

"This solution could be improved with better support for higher education and healthcare."

"Pricing is the biggest criterion for improvement. If I compare the pricing between Amazon Connect and Genesys Cloud CX, there is a huge difference."

"Their WFM product is still pretty immature."

"Issues can happen during technical troubleshooting, which is completely out of our hands compared to the on-premise solution."

"Process automation in Genesys Cloud is an area for improvement. It's quite a new feature and still has room for improvement."

"Their WFM product is still pretty immature."

"There is room for improvement in the solution's pricing structure, as it is perceived to be less flexible than other solutions."

"I would like to see some of that functionality or features from Genesys Engage added to Genesys Cloud."

"AI still needs improvement when it comes to predictive engagement."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Genesys Cloud has pay-as-you-go pricing, so it's much cheaper than the on-premises solution. Apart from the standard fees, my company pays for Genesys support."

"I rate Genesys Cloud CX's pricing a one out of ten."

"The pricing is a bit expensive."

"The cost depends on the type of license based on your organization's requirements and can get expensive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Insurance Company

23%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

13%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Computer Software Company

Government

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	6
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	9

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Genesys' licensing model is flexible, though not the cheapest. Customers have seen benefits with global operations, increased security, and seamless remote working.

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Compared 9% of the time

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Compared 6% of the time

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Compared 4% of the time

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Also Known As

CCX

Genesys PureCloud, Genesys, Genesys Customer Interaction Management Platform, Interactive Intelligence PureCloud

Overview

Cisco Unified Contact Center Express delivers a robust contact center solution ideal for businesses seeking an advanced communication platform with seamless multimedia capabilities, meeting dynamic customer service demands efficiently.

This platform provides a scalable call center service integrating voice, chat, and email to streamline customer interaction management. Its flexible deployment options ensure compatibility with different infrastructures, enhancing communication adaptability and efficiency. With a suite of reporting and monitoring tools, businesses gain invaluable insights for operational improvements. It supports omnichannel communication, enabling agents to deliver consistent service quality across all customer touchpoints, boosting both performance and satisfaction.

What are the key features of Cisco Unified Contact Center Express?

Automatic Call Distribution: Efficiently routes inbound calls to the appropriate agent.
Omnichannel Support: Manages interactions across voice, chat, and email channels seamlessly.
Real-Time Reporting: Offers insights into call center performance metrics.
Interactive Voice Response: Enhances customer experience through self-service options.
Integration Capabilities: Connects with CRM and other enterprise systems for streamlined operations.

What benefits and ROI should users consider?

Increased Efficiency: Improved agent productivity through powerful call routing and management features.
Cost Savings: Reduced operational costs with automated and optimized workflows.
Customer Experience Enhancement: Higher customer satisfaction through personalized and responsive service.
Scalability: Adaptable to business growth without infrastructure overhauls.

Cisco Unified Contact Center Express is widely implemented across service industries such as healthcare, retail, and finance where it enhances customer engagement by providing personalized interaction routes. It empowers industries to better manage communication workloads enhancing customer care delivery and operational efficiency.

Cisco

Genesys Cloud CX is a comprehensive customer experience platform that enables businesses to deliver exceptional service across all channels.

With its advanced features like omnichannel routing, AI-powered chatbots, and real-time analytics, it empowers organizations to provide personalized and efficient customer interactions.

Genesys

Sample Customers

Aegean Motorway, BC Hydro, City of Biel, Houston Methodist, Linz AG, Logicalis, London Hydro, Pirelli, SickKids Foundation, Sony Corporation, Sony Marketing (Japan) Inc.

1. Adobe 2. Airbnb 3. American Express 4. AT&T 5. BMW 6. Coca-Cola 7. Delta Air Lines 8. eBay 9. FedEx 10. General Electric 11. Hilton 12. IBM 13. Johnson & Johnson 14. Marriott International 15. Microsoft 16. Netflix 17. Nike 18. Oracle 19. PepsiCo 20. Procter & Gamble 21. Salesforce 22. Samsung 23. Siemens 24. Sony 25. Starbucks 26. Target 27. Toyota 28. Uber 29. Verizon 30. Visa 31. Walmart 32. Xerox

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