Call Analytics
Call analytics is the collection and analysis of data from phone interactions to measure performance, identify trends, and optimize call center operations.
In Depth
Call analytics encompasses both quantitative metrics (call volume, handle time, wait time, resolution rate) and qualitative analysis (conversation content, sentiment, topics, outcomes). Basic call analytics track operational KPIs through CDR (Call Detail Records) data, while advanced analytics apply AI to the actual conversation content. AI-powered call analytics can automatically categorize calls by topic, identify the root causes of repeat contacts, detect customer sentiment and emotion, measure agent adherence to scripts and procedures, and predict call outcomes based on early conversation signals.
This intelligence drives improvements across the contact center: routing optimization (directing similar calls to agents who handle them best), training prioritization (focusing on skills gaps revealed by analytics), and process improvement (fixing the issues that generate the most calls).
Related Terms
Speech Analytics
Speech analytics uses AI and NLP to automatically analyze recorded or real-time voice conversations, extracting insights about customer sentiment, agent performance, compliance, and trending topics.
Interaction Analytics
Interaction analytics is the AI-powered analysis of customer interactions across all channels to extract insights about customer behavior, agent performance, and business trends.
Call Recording
Call recording is the practice of capturing and storing audio from phone conversations for quality assurance, training, compliance, and dispute resolution purposes.
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