What level of Dialpad expertise do I need for a basic business phone system setup versus a full contact center implementation?
Basic phone system setup requires intermediate skills - someone who can configure call routing, user management, and simple integrations. A full contact center needs advanced expertise including queue design, skills-based routing, real-time analytics setup, and supervisor dashboard configuration. The complexity difference is significant.
How can I verify that a candidate actually knows Dialpad well rather than just having it on their resume?
Ask them to walk you through designing a call flow for your specific business scenario, explain how they'd integrate with your existing CRM, and describe how they'd use Dialpad's AI features to solve a real problem. Look for specific terminology and the ability to discuss trade-offs between different configuration approaches.
Can Dialpad completely replace our existing phone system, or are there limitations I should know about?
Dialpad can replace most traditional business phone systems, but it requires reliable internet connectivity and may have limitations with very specialized hardware integrations or highly customized legacy features. It excels at modern communication needs but isn't ideal if you have complex analog device requirements or need offline functionality.
How well does Dialpad integrate with tools we're already using like Salesforce, Slack, and our help desk software?
Dialpad has strong native integrations with major CRM platforms, can sync with Slack for unified messaging, and connects to most help desk tools through APIs or Zapier. The quality varies - Salesforce integration is very robust while some specialized tools may require custom development work.
How long should I expect a Dialpad implementation to take, from basic setup to full deployment?
Basic setup for a small team can be done in 1-2 weeks, but full enterprise deployment typically takes 6-12 weeks including user migration, integration configuration, testing, and training. Complex contact center setups or extensive customizations can extend this to 3-4 months.
What kind of ongoing maintenance and support will I need after Dialpad is set up?
Expect ongoing needs for user management, call flow adjustments as your business changes, integration maintenance, and periodic optimization based on analytics. Most businesses need either a part-time internal resource or quarterly check-ins with an expert to keep everything running optimally.