Glossary 307
Glossary
Node Manager
A process that runs on each physical node (computer) in the ICR system
and manages other ICR processes on that system. The Node Manager is
responsible for initializing nodes and for restarting failed processes. The
Node Manager is guided by a configuration file that is stored on each
node. The file describes, among other things, which processes must be
started, and if necessary, restarted on the node.
Not Ready state
A state in which agents are logged on but are neither involved in any call
handling activity nor available to handle a call.
Numbering Plan Area (NPA). See Area code.
Object palette
A Script Editor subwindow that contains template nodes and targets.
You can drag a copy of an object from the palette into your script. You
can use the Palette command on the View menu to toggle between
viewing and hiding the object pa lette.
Offered call
An incoming call or internal call sent to a specific route or service. In
real-time data, a call is counted as offered as soon as it is sent to the
route or service. However, if the caller hangs up before the abandoned
call wait time has elapsed, that call is not counted as offered in the
historical (five-minute and half-hour) data. This ensures that the number
of calls offered is the same as the number answered plus the number
abandoned.
Open Database Connectivity (ODBC)
A standard application programming interface (API) that allows a single
client application to access any of several databases. Because the ICR’s
databases support ODBC, you can query them from any third-party
client tool that also supports ODBC.
Open Peripheral Interface (OPI)
The GEOTEL proprietary interface between Peripheral Gateways (PGs)
and the ICR’s Central Controller.
Partitioning. See GEOTELPartition.
PBX. See Private Branch Exchange.
Percent utilization
The percent utilization is computed by dividing the total time agents
spent handling calls by the total time agents were ready. (The ready time
is calculated by subtracting the Not Ready time from the total time that
agents were logged on.) The value is expressed as a percentage.