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Szeto News


Szeto Releases SMS Service Option (3/08)

Szeto Technologies announced that SMS (Short Message Service) service is now available as an optional feature in Call Linx TAS.  Sending text messages to cell phones via wireless SMS protocol is a faster and more reliable transmission than the current method of sending via email or TAP.

Szeto’s SMS Service receives, as well as sends, text messages and is fully integrated into the message delivery process of Szeto’s turnkey Call Linx TAS System.  This bidirectional capability accommodates replies from text recipients and creates an additional means of communication between subscribers and call center agents.  

Inbound SMS messages to Call Linx TAS are processed in a similar fashion as inbound emails (another Call Linx feature).  They can also be automatically redirected to other communication devices or protocols, such as converting to email or fax or translated into paging via TNPP, SNPP, or TAP.

For more information, contact Charles at charles@szeto.ca or 888-421-3737.


Szeto Offers “One-Touch” Call Termination & Form Rules (6/07)

Expanding the technology in Linx Wizard Scripting, Szeto’s Call Linx TAS has incorporated the “one-touch” call termination approach for its traditional message form processing.  It only requires a simple “click” from the agent on a programmable button when finishing the call.  The system will automatically guide the received message to the proper dispatching actions based on individual account’s requirements.  Whether the message requires “immediate or scheduled delivery,” “automatic or manual,” or is sent to a supervisor for “review and dispatch,” it is completely transparent to the agent that answered the call.

Integrated into this is the new “form rules” feature.  Based on the nature of the call, Call Linx automatically determines the proper disposition of completed messages.  The “form rules” will also automatically adjust the proper closing phrase.  The call answer process is consequently less stressful, and chances of dispatch errors are much reduced.  This shortens training time and helps inexperienced agents ease into the more complex parts of their job incrementally.  Szeto Technologies will be demonstrating Call Linx’s “one touch” and “form rules” at the ATSI Convention in Colorado Spring this June.   

Contact Szeto at 888-421-3737, info@szeto.ca, or www.szeto.ca.


Szeto’s Call Linx Gets Facelift; Details at ASTAA (10/06)

To take advantage of the new features in the Linux Operating System, Szeto Technologies has optimized the graphics interface of the Call Linx TAS System.  Call Linx system screens have now been completely revamped. 

  • Window definitions are sharper and text appearance is crisper 
  • Color highlights are distinctly noticeable, but continue to be pleasant to the eyes 
  • Function buttons are elevated and their labels are markedly clear 
  • Event reminders, be it a pop-up window or a flash of an icon, gently but steadfastly grab the user’s attention 

According to Szeto’s founder, Charlie Szeto, this enhancement increases system user-friendliness and further reduces training time and effort.  Every detail in the Call Answer Screen is so clearly labeled and strategically positioned that new call center agents can practically train themselves.  On the product development side, the Szeto engineering team has already begun to take advantage of this display enhancement when implementing new features into Call Linx’s Order Entry Module.  Szeto Technologies will be exhibiting these new features at the ASTAA Convention, Baltimore, MD, October 16-17.

Product inquiries can be directed to charles@szeto.ca or by calling 888-421-3737. 


Szeto Releases New Employee Safety Module  (7/06)

Szeto Technologies has released its second generation automatic employee safety monitoring software module.  The Automatic Employee Safety Monitoring (Work Alone Program) software module is a stand-alone messaging function in the voice mail part of VMS4500 call center switch.  It offers safety monitoring of employees who work in unsupervised environments.  The newly released second generation module is interfaced with Call Linx TAS functions.  Plus, statistics are now accessible via the Internet.

“Monitoring for employee safety is not a new concept,” explained Charlie Szeto, president of Szeto Technologies.  “Video cameras and electronic doors are already commonly used.  These are, however, passive devices.  They are useful for back tracking.  VMS4500 takes it a step further.  It actively monitors employee safety and automatically initiates escalations, all without human intervention.  It frees up operators time, and gives peace of mind to both employers and employees.”

For more information, contact Szeto at 514-421-3737, info@szeto.ca, or visit www.szeto.ca.


Szeto Enhances Call Linx with “External Database Edit”  (3/06)

Call Linx users can now share more than their own appointment booking and on call scheduling software with their clients.  They can team up with their clients to co-maintain their clients’ database.

Early this year, Szeto Technologies added integrated “External Database Edit” functions to its Call Linx TAS System.  In addition to “access” and “look up,” Call Linx users can now do modifications directly, without compromising security.

When incorporated with Linx Script “branching,” the external database can automatically be modified during the script branching process.  The database can also serve as a powerful “navigator” in the call script.  This is a great tool in servicing businesses with large databases that require many updates and changes.

For more information, contact Szeto at 514-421-3737, info@szeto.ca, or visit www.szeto.ca.


Szeto Technologies Introduced VMS4500  (12/04)

At the WSTA (Western States Telemessaging Association) Conference in Las Vegas, NV, Szeto Technologies demonstrated the behind-the-scene power of VMS4500, Szeto’s new Web-based call center switch.  VMS4500 offers switching (digital or otherwise) with call center interface and voice messaging.  According to Pierre Brouillard, the VMS4500 system architect, the Web-based structure of the switch enhances its Internet capabilities and, like all Szeto products, its modular design can easily accommodate future expansions and innovations.

As an affordable option, VMS4500 can be equipped with pager encoder modules.  Under this configuration, a full-fledged paging terminal is added to the switch.  VMS4500 becomes a call center switch with capabilities of in-house and remote paging, alpha dispatch, and voice messaging. 

Paging as a “value-added” function?  Paging capabilities in a call center switch?  In Charles Szeto’s opinion, “this is what the future holds for paging.”

For more information contact Szeto at 514-421-3737, info@szeto.ca, or visit www.szeto.ca.


Szeto Announces Linx Wizard  (5/04)

Szeto Technologies Inc. has added “Linx Wizard” scripting to its Call Linx TAS System.  Collaborating with other Call Linx features like “Caller Profile,” “On-Call Scheduling,” and “Message Form,” a Linx Wizard script guides the agent from opening greetings to entries of messages, credit cards, shipping instructions, and so forth.  Linx Wizard is also going to be a significant integral part of Szeto’s forthcoming Order Entry module in Call Linx TAS System.

Linx Wizard scripting uses the color-key-code organizational approach and provides instant previews every step of the way.  Charlie Szeto explains, “Linx Wizard is easy to navigate and it transforms the usually time-consuming script programming process to a user-friendly experience.”

For more information on Call Linx TAS System or other Szeto products, contact Charlie Szeto at 888-421-3737 or visit www.szeto.ca.


Szeto Technologies has Moved  (3/04)

Szeto Technologies recently moved into a new 15,000 square foot, company-owned facility.  Construction began in May 2003.  The facility was customized to their specifications in order to better facilitate their objective of providing customized software for their customers.

You can reach them at:

Szeto Technologies

1881 St. Regis Blvd.,

D.D.O., Quebec, H9B 2M9.

Canada

Their phone number has also changed to 888-421-3737.  Their email address remains the same at info@szeto.ca.

For more information visit www.szeto.ca.

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