Overview: 8x8 Work for 1CRM

8x8 integration with a CRM brings phone communication through a dialer to your Version 1.0 environment. The application launches conveniently from your 8x8 Work for 1CRM dashboard, allowing you to combine the benefits of 8x8 Work for 1CRM with the capabilities of 8x8 Work, and interact with your customers via phone without having to switch to another app.

Upon receiving an inbound call, the app tracks if the caller has an existing record by searching your 8x8 Work for 1CRM accounts and records. It pops the matching record for you to preview and prepare for the call. This way, you gain full insight into communications with any returning caller. You can be better informed and prepared to answer calls by previewing relevant caller record details before accepting a call.

Audience

This guide is intended for 8x8 Work for 1CRM agents who use version 1.0 of 8x8 Work integration with 8x8 Work for 1CRM.

Availability

8x8 integration with 8x8 Work for 1CRM is currently available in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Features

Using 8x8 Work for 1CRM, you can:

  • Communicate with users via the voice channel and serve customers faster.
  • Tap contextual information about the user and offer high-quality service. Be ready for any call by previewing matching record details before accepting a call, as well as viewing past interactions with the caller.
  • Reduce the waiting time for the caller while you look up record details.
  • Access records from the 8x8 Work contact directory for quick search and calling.
  • Quickly and intuitively log call details into 8x8 Work for 1CRM and stay on top of communication with users.
  • Improve customer service with advanced call handling capabilities, such as call transfer and multiple-party calling.

Limitations

The 8x8 Work for 1CRM integration can only be launched in a floating window.

Browser requirements

We recommend using Google Chrome to ensure a smooth experience.

Supported CRM objects

8x8 Work for 1CRM supports the following objects in 8x8 Work for 1CRM:

  • Account
  • Contact
  • Lead