This blog article explains how to add related detail fields to be shown in the TelephoneIntegration (TI) balloon via fetchxml-feature.

Generally, TelephoneIntegration allows users to dial from related CRM-records. But users also have the possibility to set restrictions for the related records to be displayed in the TelephoneIntegration balloon. This means that they have the possibility to select from a list of records related to the initially opened one when dialing out from CRM (e.g. from related leads, contacts, etc.).

Requirements: TelephoneIntegration

When calling over TAPI line, you sometimes need to predial a specific number to make an external call. In some cases, the TAPI driver is also passing this number to the TelephoneIntegration (TI) Client. If the TI Client Balloon then shows the PREDIAL NUMBER + REGULAR PHONE NUMBER instead of only the PHONE NUMBER. 

This blog article outlines how to send dtmf signals directly from the TelephoneIntegration (TI) balloon, so you no longer need to do that with your telephone handset. This feature is available in version 5.56 or higher.

Examples of using dtmf functionality:

• authentication by conference calls
• interacting with IVR systems

That means, when you call e.g. a support telephone number, or you would like to start a conference call, you may have to enter an access password or some digital numbers. With the dtmf function, you don't need to use your telephone handset to enter your access password, but to select it direclty via the dtmf function in TelephoneIntegration.

This blog article outlines how to set the font sizes in the TelephoneIntegration balloon.

Users have the possibility to define the font sizes for the values to be displayed in the TelephoneIntegration balloon.

This blog article outlines various policy options for internal phone calls.

Within the TelephoneIntegration user interface, called balloon, it is possible to search for CRM-records (accounts, contacts, users, etc.) or for telephone numbers. The found records and telephone numbers are displayed within this balloon and users are able to perform outgoing calls immediately simply by clicking on the displayed record. There is no need to explicitly open CRM to start outgoing calls. The menu opened via a right-click on the displayed record offers the possibility to copy the telephone number or to open the record in CRM.