VICIfast Support Team
VICIfast Support
The VICIfast support team. We run managed VICIdial full-time and write these guides from the operator's chair.
Posts by VICIfast Support
Erlang B vs Erlang C in VICIdial Forecasting
Erlang B clears blocked calls, Erlang C queues them. Learn the difference and when each model fits an inbound or outbound VICIdial dialer.
How to Read the Inbound Service Level Report in VICIdial
Learn how the VICIdial Inbound/Closer Service Level Report shows the X-second answer threshold, percent answered within target, and hold-time breakdowns.
How to Read the VICIdial Inbound DID Report
A plain-English walk through the Inbound DID Report: per-DID call counts, the current route for each number, and the day-by-day and 15-minute activity views.
How to Run a Custom Report in VICIdial's VERM Module
Build and run a VERM custom report in VICIdial: pick a queue and report type, set the date range, apply filters, and export the results to CSV.
What Is Queue Time on VICIdial Inbound Calls?
Queue time and hold time on VICIdial inbound calls: what they measure, why they matter, and exactly where they appear in the Inbound Report.
How to Read the Advanced Forecasting Report in VICIdial
The Advanced Forecasting Report adds Erlang C wait-time math and cost and revenue analysis on top of the basic version. Here is what is different.
Lost, Routed, and Transfers on the Inbound DID Report
The LOST, ROUTED, and TRANSFERS columns on the VICIdial Inbound DID Report each count a different fate for a call. Here is exactly what each one means and why they differ.
How to Read the Inbound Forecasting Report in VICIdial
The Inbound Forecasting Report projects your hourly call volume and tells you how many agents you need to hit a target drop rate. Here is how to read every column.
How to Find How Many Agents You Need in VICIdial
Use VICIdial's forecasting report to size your agent pool for a target service level. Here is the step-by-step from call history to a staffing plan.
What Is an Erlang? VICIdial Forecasting Explained Simply
An Erlang is a unit of telephone traffic equal to one line busy for one hour. Here is a plain-English definition with a simple call-center example.
How to Read the VICIdial Inbound Report
A plain-English walkthrough of every section of the VICIdial Inbound Report, from queue time to agent and in-group performance.
VICIdial Outbound Report Sections Explained
Each section of the VICIdial outbound report answers one question. Here is what dials, drops, no-answers, hangups, dispositions, and lists each tell you.