CXone Agent for ACS

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With CXone Agent for ACS (CXA for ACS), you can use CXone Agent applications with call controls similar to Microsoft Teams. All functionality except the call controls mirrors the CXone Agent applications. The CXA for ACS call controls include:

  • End Call

  • Mute

  • Recording

  • Transfer

CXA for ACS only works with voice calls.

Log In to CXA for ACS

Required Permissions: Connect using Microsoft ACS

You can log in to CXA for ACS through one of the following CXone Agent applications:

After entering your NICE CXone credentials in one of the CXone Agent applications, use your Microsoft Teams email address to log in to CXA for ACS.

  1. In the Voice Preferences window, select Microsoft ACS, and enter your Microsoft Teams email ID.
  2. To have CXone Agent for ACS remember the option you selected, select Remember Setting.
  3. Click Launch.

Use CXA for ACS Call Controls

A call window appears when you accept or place a voice call. This window allows you to mute and unmute yourself, as well as end the call. The window mirrors the call window in Microsoft Teams. On the call, you'll see yourself, the contact, and the CXone Agent service that's hosting the call. The call controls are at the top of the window. There's also a Microsoft Teams logo in the top left of the window, with the name of the meeting in the top center.

  1. Log in to CXA for ACS.

  2. In the top right corner, open the availability drop-down.

    Image of the availability drop-down. The drop-down has your initials next to your current state.

  3. In the availability dropdown, select Available. You can now accept or place voice calls. When you accept or place a call, a call window appears on your screen. This window mirrors the call window in Microsoft Teams.

  4. To mute or unmute yourself, click Mic.

  5. To end the call, click Leave in the CXone Agent. The call window closes, and your agent leg disconnects. If the contact ends the call, the call window disappears, and your agent leg disconnects after the configured timeout.

Transfer Calls in CXA for ACS

To transfer calls in CXA for ACS, at least one agent must be logged into CXA for ACS and Microsoft Teams.

  1. Log in to CXA for ACS.

  2. In the top-right corner of the screen, open the availability drop-down. The drop-down has your initials next to your current state.

  3. In the availability dropdown, select Available. You can now accept or place voice calls.

  4. When you accept or place a call, a call window appears on your screen. This window mirrors the call window in Microsoft Teams.

  5. Go back to your CXA for ACS window.

  6. Under your current call, click Consult / Transfer icon of a person with a right arrow..

  7. Open the Directory Image of a book with an outline of a person's head and shoulders. and search for the agent you'd like to transfer the call to. You can only transfer to agents who are available and have the required skills for the call.

  8. Locate the available agent and click Transfer .

  9. After the agent accepts the call, they will be added to the call. To finish the transfer, click Leave.