The target customers for Com1 Call Center Suite are businesses that rely heavily on dedicated manpower for making calls throughout the day. This includes enterprises engaged in lead generation, sales processes, collections for large organizations, or any high-volume business process that involves extensive calling. Typically, such data is imported from Excel or CSV files and processed via automated dialing, with minimal specific agent requirements. These processes do not require a personal touch or continuity with the same agent, making them suitable for generic engagement where anyone can handle the call effectively. By adopting Com1 Call Center Suite, enterprises can efficiently manage high-volume calling operations and achieve the following outcomes with ease.
| Reason | Details |
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| Efficient Call Management |
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| Improved Customer Experience |
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| Scalability |
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| Centralized Monitoring and Reporting |
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| Increased Agent Productivity |
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| Enhanced Remote Work Capabilities |
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| Improved Customer Retention and Loyalty |
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If your business involves extensive calling and you have dedicated manpower whose primary job is to communicate with customers - whether for lead generation, payment follow-ups, or backend processes for large enterprises - and you’re still managing this manually, it is time to rethink your approach. The table below highlights what you are missing by not adopting a professional call center solution and the productivity losses you face daily. In short, continuing with manual calling not only limits your efficiency but also causes significant financial loss due to unmonitored operations and ineffective performance management.
| Feature | Predictive Dialing | Manual Dialing |
|---|---|---|
| Dialing Method | Automated; system dials multiple numbers | Agent manually dials each number |
| Efficiency | High (agents handle 3u20134 times more calls per hour) | Low (more downtime between calls) |
| Agent Idle Time | Minimal, as system predicts agent availability | Higher idle time due to manual dialing and waiting |
| Connection to Live Calls | System automatically disconnects calls that gets busy signals, or are unanswered & Connects only human-answered calls | Agents may spend time on busy signals or ringtones |
| Call Control | Less agent control over call selection | Full agent control over which calls to make |
| Call Volume | Suitable for high-volume outbound calling | Suitable for low-volume, high-value calling |
| Agent Experience | More time talking, less time waiting | More administrative work (dialing, looking up numbers) |
| Call List Management | Integrated with CRM; auto-prioritizes high-value leads | Agents manually manage contact lists and call logs |
| Monitoring and Reporting | Automated, real-time reporting and analytics | Manual logging; less detailed reporting |
| Integration with CRM and Tools | Easily integrates with CRM systems for automatic dialing | LimitedCRM integration; agents manually input data |
| Agent Control | System controls call flow; less individual control over call selection | Full control over call pacing and selection |
| Agent Fatigue | Lower, as agents spend more time on calls and less on dialing | Higher, due to repetitive manual tasks like dialing |
| Suitable Environments | Call centers, telemarketing, high-volume sales teams | B2B sales, customer retention, low-volume calling |
Com1 Call Center Suite supports multiple dialing modes — Predictive, Progressive, and Preview (Manual) - each with its own advantages and ideal use cases. Since every process has unique requirements, choosing the right dialing mode is crucial. Just like one shirt does not fit everyone, one dialing type does not suit every process. The right choice ensures optimal data utilization, resource efficiency, and better results, while a wrong one can lead to wasted time and effort. The following comparison table helps customer understand the differences between these dialing types, but selecting the most effective option often depends on process nature and operational goals. Com1 also allows complete flexibility — customer can use multiple dialing types simultaneously across campaigns and even switch between them anytime to maximize productivity.
| Feature | Predictive Dialing | Progressive Dialing | Preview Dialing |
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| Dialing Method | Automatic, multiple numbers dialed per agent | Automatic, one number per agent | Semi-automatic, agent manually initiates |
| Call Initiation | System-initiated before agent availability is confirmed | System-initiated only when an agent is free | Agent-initiated after reviewing customer info |
| Pacing/Speed | Fast, dials multiple numbers at once | Moderate, dials one number per agent | Slow, gives agents time to prepare |
| Call Connection | Agents are connected only when the customer answers | Agents are always connected when dialing | Agents review and then decide to dial |
| Agent Involvement | Low, agents handle connected calls only | Medium, agents are connected as soon as dialing starts | High, agents control call initiation |
| Risk of Dropped Calls | High, due to aggressive dialing | None, one-to-one dialing | None, as agents manually initiate |
| Agent Idle Time | Minimal, due to predictive nature | Moderate, as each call is tied to an agent | High, depends on agent decision time |
| Customer Experience | Risk of delays or dropped calls | Balanced, typically smooth connection | Personalized, agent is fully prepared |
| Best Use Case | High-volume outbound campaigns, sales | Quality-focused sales or support | Complex or sensitive interactions, high-value clients |
| Compliance Risks | Higher risk of violating regulations | Lower risk, better for compliance | Lowest risk, due to manual initiation |
Common Terminologies related to call center operations that customers should be familiar with. The table below provides a comprehensive list of internationally recognized call center terms, presented in plain language for easy understanding. These terms cover both conversational and reporting aspects, offering administrators and call center owners the essential vocabulary needed to manage and analyze call center operations effectively.
| Terminology | Description |
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| ACD | ACD (Automatic Call Distribution) intelligently routes calls based on advanced criteria like agent availability, skills, and customer needs. ACD uses smart algorithms to ensure each call reaches the most suitable agent, improving efficiency and customer satisfaction. ACD helps reduce wait times and balances workloads effectively in environments with high call volumes. |
| Queue | If for an incoming call, when there is no suitable agent available, the call is placed in a queue . While waiting, the customer is typically engaged with music or informative messages . These messages can include updates on the caller position in the queue or an estimated wait time . The goal is to keep the customer informed and engaged, reducing the likelihood of them Abandoning the call before speaking to an agent. |
| Abandoned Calls | Sometimes, customers hang up while in the queue due to long wait times, or the queue times out without connecting them to an agent. These are called Abandoned Calls , and the recommended rate should be kept below 5 % to ensure good service standards. |
| Follow Up / Manual Calling | A responsible call center not only works to keep Abandoned Calls in check but also l implement robust processes to ensure such calls are promptly called back, addressing customer needs in a quick time. |
| Disposition | Disposition refers to recording the final outcome or status of a call after it’s been handled by an agent, including any follow-up actions. While agents can add detailed remarks, using short disposition codes is a good practice for efficiently analyzing large call data over time. |
| Wrapup | Wrap-up time is the period given to an agent to complete the call disposition after the call ends. Only after this Wrap-up is completed the next call will be assigned to the agent from the queue. The typical recommended wrap-up time is 30 seconds. |
| Campaign | In simple terms, a Campaign in ACD is like a distinct process. Each campaign uses a different DID or IVR option, involves various agents, and has specific dispositions. It operates separately to achieve unique goals and expectations. Say in a hospital scenario, OP Appointment, IP Enquiry, Lab, Vaccination could be some of the various campaigns. |
| Agent | In simple terms, an Agent is someone who handles calls and is the heart of this process. Agents in general are expected to be exclusive without sharing any other responsibility that could disrupt the call center effectiveness. |
| Team Leader | In larger call centers, a team leader oversees a group of agents, managing their performance to ensure campaign goals are met. The team leader monitors the agents closely and provides training as needed to continuously improve effectiveness. |
| Login | Only when an agent logs in, the ACD system knows they are ready to take calls and begins routing incoming calls to them based on predefined rules. |
| Logout | Agent logout signifies that the agent is no longer available to take calls and no calls will be routed to the agents any longer. Normally done once at the end of the day. |
| Agent Pause / Break | Agent pause allows agents to temporarily stop receiving calls without logging out, typically for breaks or to handle non-call tasks or to make manual follow up. Agents must record a reason for every pause, and all are subject to audit for proper use. |
| Agent Unpause | Agent unpause is the opposite of agent pause, signaling to the ACD system that the agent is ready to take calls again. Once unpaused, the system resumes routing calls to the agent. |
The following are key call center terminologies specifically related to outbound call center operations.
| Terminology | Description |
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| Campaign | In an outgoing scenario, a campaign again refers to a process, either identified by internal functions like Sales, Service etc or by external process owners like Airtel, HDFC etc. The campaign name is mainly for identification and has no other relevance. |
| List | Many lists are created under a campaign, & the name of the list will always refer to both campaigns as well as identity of the data that is imported for outbound activity. |
| List Pause / Unpause | In some cases, dialing needs to be paused for a list to get the attention of all agents for important updates, then resumed after the activity is complete. |
| Pacing / Dialing Speed | This applies only to predictive dialing and for optimal productivity with predictive dialing, it is essential to understand this concept thoroughly. |
| N Recycle | One of , either automatic in in predictive manual in other modes, is no response, that includes no answer, busy signals, or invalid numbers. This process refers to re attempting such numbers to achieve the campaign objectives. |
| Database Import | This refers to the process of importing the data into a specific list for any outbound dialing activity |
| Agent Count | Hardware Type | Processor | RAM | Hard Disk |
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| < 25 Agents | Desktop-Grade | Intel i5/i7 or equivalent | Minimum 16 GB | Minimum 500 GB NVMe |
| > 25 Agents | Server-Grade | Intel Xeon (E-2200/E-2300 series) or AMD EPYC equivalent | Minimum 32 GB | Minimum 500 GB NVMe / RAID recommended |
| Ensure the hardware is compatible with Rocky Linux 9. | |
| 1 TB NVMe drive can hold up to 1,76,000 hours of voice logger recordings. Increase / decrease the disk size as required. | |
| For each VPN-based SIP trunk in India (e.g., Airtel, Jio, BSNL), add one dedicated network card per operator. | |
| If our dealer is not a regular computer dealer, it is advisable to procure the software from him and the hardware from your regular IT supplier to ensure quicker resolution during critical hardware issues. |
| Cost-Effective & Versatile: Com1 offers a cost-effective appliance ideal for basic PBX applications supporting up to 2000 extensions and call center operations with up to 25 agents. | |
| Locally Serviceable Hardware: Features a 2U rack-mountable design with an inbuilt database backup and restore option, using standard, globally available components for easy maintenance. | |
| For Critical Applications: For mission-critical operations or those involving predictive dialing or ACD with more than 25 agents, customers are advised to use their own high-performance hardware for optimal reliability. | |
| Hard Disk Capacity: The system comes equipped with a default 256 GB hard disk, capable of storing up to 40,000 hours of conversation recordings—sufficient for most applications. However, customers requiring additional storage can opt for higher-capacity hard disks at the time of order, available at an additional cost. | |
| Network Interface Card: The system comes with a default onboard network card and an additional PCI-based network card, suitable for connecting VPN-based SIP trunks provided by Indian telecom operators. If the customer requires multiple SIP trunks from different providers, extra LAN cards can be added to the appliance as needed. These must be specified at the time of order and are available at an additional cost. |
| S.No | Item | Brand | Specification |
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| 1 | 2U Metal Cabinet with Rack Mounting Kit | - | - |
| 2 | Motherboard | PowerX or Equivalent | H81 |
| 3 | Harddisk | Crucial or Equivalent | 256 GB SSD nvme |
| 4 | SMPS | Fingers or Equivalent | Mini ATX |
| 5 | RAM | - | DDR3 PCL |
| 6 | Processor | intel | i3 (Lesser than 5 th Generation) |
| 7 | LAN Card | - | Gigabit - Single Port - Pci Express |
| Component | Description | Version | Source | License | Dependencies | Protocols |
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| Operating System | Base OS hosting the IP PBX system | Rocky Linux 9.x | RESF (Rocky) | GPL | Kernel 5.x | N/A |
| Database | Stores PBX configs, CDR, logs, Solution Data | MariaDB 10.x | MariaDB Foundation | GPL | mariadb-libs | SQL |
| Telephony Engine | SIP engine, call routing, media | Asterisk 18 LTS | Digium / Sangoma | GPL | pjproject, jansson | SIP, PJSIP, RTP, Opus, G.711, G.729 |
| Web Server | Hosts admin UI & REST services | Apache 2.4 | Apache Foundation | GPL | mod_php, OpenSSL | HTTP/HTTPS |
| Web UI | Admin PBX interface | Custom | Internal | Proprietary | PHP 8.x, NodeJS | HTML5, JS |
| Reporting Engine | CDR reports, queue reports & Solution Reports | Custom | Internal | Proprietary | MariaDB, PHP modules | CSV, PDF, XLS |

| S.No | Name | Model | Description |
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| 1 | EXT100 | Extension 100 | This is the basic software on which all solutions are built. This is mandatory before you select any of the following solutions. (Built in 100 SIP Extension) |
| 2 | EXT1000 | Extension 1000 | This is the basic software on which all solutions are built. This is mandatory before you select any of the following solutions. (Built in 1000 SIP Extension) |
| 3 | EXP100 | Expansion 100 | This is expansion licence for IPPBX Software, to expand by 100 extensions to a maximum of 900 extensions (Max 8 Licence per system) |
| 4 | EXP1000 | Expansion 1000 | This is expansion license for IPPBX Software (Ent) to expand by 1000 extensions to a maximum of 8000 extensions (Max 7 Licence per system) |
| 5 | CCS | Call Centre Suite | This License is for Outbound Call Centre Solution. In case customer looking for Predective, Progressive or preview dialling using more agents. |
| 6 | CCS-L | Call Centre Suite-Light | This License is the lighter version for Outbound Call Centre Solution. In case customer looking for Predective, Progressive or preview dialling for not more than 5 agents. |
| 7 | ACD | Inbound CCS | This Licence is for Inbound Call Centre Solution. This is needed only if customer is going to employ dedicated agents to receive incoming calls. |
| 8 | ACD-L | Inbound CCS-Light | This Licence is the lighter version for Inbound Call Centre Solution. This is needed only if customer is going to employ dedicated agents to receive incoming calls restricted to a maximum of 5 agents. |
| 8 | DEVOPT | Developer Options | This Licence will activate paid API capabilities that will give Ringing, Attended and Hangup events for Incoming and Outgoing Calls using Webhooks. Also has various API funcationality that could be useful for various telephony CRM integration |
| 10 | CUSTLOGO | Customer Logo | If any customer prefers to display their own logo instead of the brand logo, they have the option to purchase this license and upload their logo. Once uploaded, it will automatically replace the brand logo across all designated logo points. |
| 11 | FIREALARM | Fire Alarm | This license integrates with the fire alarm control panel to monitor selected sensors. In case of an alert, it can play a predefined voice file over the public address system, call designated people with a preset message, and send notifications - such as WhatsApp messages or emails - detailing the sensor, area of operation, and nature of the threat. |
| 12 | SERDSK | ServiceDesk | The Service Desk is a versatile solution that provides control over hotel room services, doubles as a nurse call station in hospitals, and supports predefined service requirements in corporate environments. It features prominent displays, an escalation matrix with email and WhatsApp notifications, and a powerful reporting module, delivering a complete task management solution. |
| 13 | SURVEY | Survey Dial | This Licence is to Voice blasting of individual files or data merge and do customised voice announcements, imported from excel or updated using an API |
| 14 | TALLYINT | Tally Integration | This integrates with Tally accounting software to automatically update outstanding balances and provides a complete phone follow-up module. It is especially useful for distributors managing multiple dealers and bills, enabling seamless tracking of regular payments across several agents. |
| 15 | TICKETING | Ticketing | This provides a comprehensive, fully customizable ticketing module that integrates seamlessly with our call center solution and CPS. It includes email and WhatsApp integration, multiple escalation levels, TAT compliance, and exhaustive reporting - offering all the features of a professional ticketing solution. |
| 16 | VIREXT | Virtual Extension | Virtual Extension enables the creation of multiple user accounts with individual usernames and passwords. Users can make calls within daily, weekly, or monthly national or international minute budgets, while comprehensive reports track usage and ensure budget compliance. |
| 17 | STICPRO | Sticpro | StickPro captures visitor photos, tracks people inside premises, detects unauthorized movement, and integrates with attendance systems. It maps entries to a database for intelligent reporting and sends instant email and WhatsApp alerts for exceptions - offering security insights beyond standard CCTV. |
| 18 | HGHAVL | High Availability | This license enables synchronization between two identical systems, ensuring that both the database and voice files remain continuously updated. In the event of a primary server failure, all terminal equipment connected to it will automatically register with the secondary server, ensuring seamless failover and uninterrupted operation. |
The Agent Panel is the central interface where all call center agents - whether handling inbound, outbound, or any campaign type-log in to manage their operations. It provides multiple tabs and tools to help agents work efficiently, including an in-built WebRTC phone, eliminating the need to install third-party softphones. The panel also includes various operational reports, such as abandoned calls, agent performance over the last 30 days, and follow-up reminders. During incoming or outbound calls, a pop-up displays complete customer details along with the option to update the disposition, ensuring seamless call handling and workflow management without additional tools or supervision.
Disposition is the heart of any call center process, where agents record the call outcome using simple, predefined options along with remarks for clarity. Com1 Call Center Suite comes with five major dispositions that fit nearly 90% of business processes, making it easy for agents to categorize calls efficiently. Secondary dispositions can be fully customized based on specific process requirements and are displayed as buttons for quick selection. Designing an effective disposition structure is critical - it should be simple enough for even new or less-skilled agents to understand and use correctly, ensuring that calls are closed or scheduled for follow-up appropriately. A well-planned disposition setup enables accurate reporting, better analysis, and seamless process continuity. The following table provides an overview of the standard dispositions, and the accompanying video explains where and how to use them effectively to maximize process efficiency.
| Disposition | Code | Manual | Scenario |
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| No Response | N | - | Caller Does Not Answer Call. |
| Funnel | F | *52(123)X | Customer has agreed to do business, but needs time & another call later. Just short of disposition Successful. |
| Successful | S | *51 | Order finalised. |
| Unsuccessful | U | *54 | Customer Not Interested in the product or service or Called Number Invalid. |
| Reschedule | R | *53(123)X | No conversation happened and yet the customer says call back later eg Meeting, Driving, Busy Etc. |
| Blacklist | B | - | Customer Not Interested in any Telemarketing calls from you later and shouting. Once blacklisted no incoming / outgoing calls are allowed to that number unless removed from the list. |
| Custom | - | - | Custom Disposition as designed by customer. As all our reports are based on custom disposition, customers are advised to design their own reports as none of the standard reports will be relevant with custom disposition |
| Start Calls | - | *55 | Post Login, By default Agent will be in Pause mode or to unpause after a pause operation. |
| Pause Calls | - | *56 | To pause from receiving calls. |
Com1 reporting framework provides powerful yet simple export and filtering options, both agent-wise and campaign-wise. Fine-tuned over the last decade through feedback from multiple processes and diverse customer needs, it has evolved into a comprehensive system that meets nearly all reporting requirements across industries. The current framework is so exhaustive that new customers rarely request additional reports. Nevertheless, the platforms strong and flexible foundation allows for quick creation of any new or custom reports to meet future requirements with ease.
Genie, our live dashboard, is among the best in the industry, offering a real-time view of call center operations from any location. It empowers administrators to take proactive actions to prevent productivity loss. Like our reporting module, Genie has been fine-tuned over the past decade based on feedback from diverse processes and customers, making it an indispensable tool for efficiently managing call centers. While being highly versatile and capable of meeting nearly all requirements, specific customizations can be accommodated at an additional cost.
We have Separate Inbound(ACD) & Outbound Call Centre Suite Licenses. 90% of the times any customer will need any one of that depending upon his requirement while in rare cases the customers needs to activate both if both inbound & outbound need exist.
While most of our competitors are operating on seat based licensing option for call center, Com1 Ip Pbx works on ad hoc one time licensing cost. This brings a huge relief to call center owners saving huge recurring licensing and support cost and helps them expand or reduce their floor size at their will and wish.
If it is inbound , multiple unlimited campaign login is allowed but for outbound only one campaign is allowed. Though there is no technical barrier in allowing multiple campaign login for predictive dialing, it does more harm than benefitting, putting all queue metrics under stress including Abandoned Calls. Though very few customers seek this option, after various trails, we decided not to allow this option even at the cost of losing orders, as we feel it is more of disservice than of any value enhancement.
This topic is well addressed in the following link. Standard Call Disposition
if one has to choose between productivity & quality and if the choice is productivity then it is Predictive dialing without batting an eyelid. This article ( Predictive Dialing & Its Nuances ) will throw light on how predictive dialing will keep your per call cost under check and improve your ROI.
On the flip side Predictive dialing throws a lot of Abandoned calls and brings in a huge stress on the agents due to unabated call flow. Com1 Ip Pbx has an option to choose Predictive dialing with preferred Abandoned Call Percentage that helps you to reap the benefits of predictive dialing with out the perils of high Abandoned calls and higher agent exploitation.
The other factors that plays a vital role in deciding the productivity is Availability of Telecom resources & quality of database. If the database quality is bad leading to a very poor call maturity, impacts agent productivity even in predictive mode. To attain best agent productivity productivity the suggested & preferred Agent, Telecom Channel ratio is 1:3 and at worst 1:2, anything lesser than that will impact agent productivity even in predictive mode.
Customer's have their own preference and choice when it comes to headset, in a nutshell any good branded USB headset is fine and if we were compelled to suggest one based on our customer feedback it is Logitech H340.
Primarily the capacity to store the recorded files are directionally proportional to the size of harddrive you have connected to the server. For 1 TB of harddrive space you can store upto 17600 hours of recording.u00a0
You can create an FTP server and sync the voice files every hour and purge and free up the server harddisk space if you have to store the files for a longer duration.
Unlike typical ERP or business process software, reporting in a call center environment presents a unique challenge, as the database is continuously accessed in real time and hundreds of queue metrics must be consolidated periodically. Com1 is no exception, but over time, we have carefully optimized our reporting system to deliver near real-time data while maintaining system performance and meeting over 90% of customer requirements. It’s human nature to feel that 1423the jasmine in the neighbor’s garden smells sweeter,u201d and customers may occasionally find reports in other software more appealing. While we are always open to feedback and improvement, we discourage direct comparisons or demands to replicate reports from other products. Our approach has been refined through years of balancing performance and precision without compromising live operations. In line with the Com1 Customisation Policy , all our features and reporting capabilities are transparently detailed on our website, and we strongly encourage customers to exercise due diligence before choosing our solution, rather than expecting us to mirror another product’s reporting style.
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| Trust Marketing | Periathambi | 8144433333 | thambi@trust.co.in |
| Trust Solution | Suresh | 9884089999 | sales@trustsolutions.co.in |
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| Vasani Enterprises | Vasani | 8080717183 | ve@vasanis.com |
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