Amazon Connect

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Definition

AWS's cloud-based contact center service that enables businesses to provide customer service across voice, chat, and tasks with omnichannel support. Like having a complete call center in the cloud without needing physical infrastructure or expensive equipment.

Real-World Example

A startup can use Amazon Connect to handle customer support calls and chats without building a traditional call center, paying only for usage time.

Cloud Provider Equivalencies

Amazon Connect is a full cloud contact center (CCaaS) with routing, IVR, agent workspace, and analytics. Azure Communication Services provides programmable voice/chat/SMS building blocks (often paired with Dynamics 365 Customer Service for a full contact center). Google CCAI Platform focuses on contact center AI and integrations with partner CCaaS providers rather than being a standalone CCaaS in the same way. Oracle B2C Service is a customer service platform that can support contact-center workflows but is not a direct like-for-like CCaaS equivalent to Amazon Connect.

AWS
Amazon Connect
AZ
Azure Communication Services
GCP
Google Cloud Contact Center AI (CCAI) Platform
OCI
Oracle B2C Service (Oracle Service Cloud)

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