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7 min read
Feb 10, 2024

Why Your Genesys Cloud CX Bill is So High (And How to Fix It)

Genesys Cloud CX is powerful but expensive. Learn how to cut TCO by 30-50% without changing platforms.

SmashByte Team

The Genesys Cloud CX Cost Problem

Genesys Cloud CX is one of the best contact center platforms available. But companies consistently complain about the same thing:

The costs spiral out of control.

Here's why:

1. Carrier Usage Drives Cost Bloat

Every call minute adds up at retail rates. Genesys marks up carrier costs significantly.

2. Storage for Recordings is Expensive

Call recordings, quality monitoring, analytics data - it all gets expensive at scale.

3. Limited BYOC Flexibility

Genesys charges premium fees even for BYOC (Bring Your Own Carrier) deployments.

4. DID Costs Stack Up

Phone numbers at retail pricing hurt high-volume contact centers.

The SmashByte Solution

You can cut Genesys TCO by 30-50% without changing platforms:

1. BYOC with Wholesale Carriers

  • Bring AT&T, Lumen, or Verizon at wholesale rates
  • Save 30-40% on every call minute
  • Keep Genesys platform unchanged

Example:

  • Genesys retail: $0.012/min
  • SmashByte wholesale: $0.003/min
  • Savings: 75% on voice costs

2. ByteCloud Storage for Recordings

  • S3-compatible object storage at 40% less
  • Store call recordings and analytics data
  • API integration with Genesys

Example:

  • 100TB of call recordings on Genesys: $2,300/month
  • Same on ByteCloud: $1,400/month
  • Annual savings: $10,800

3. Wholesale DIDs

  • Port phone numbers to SmashByte wholesale
  • Save 35% on DID costs
  • Keep same numbers, same routing

Example:

  • 1,000 DIDs on Genesys: $1,200/month
  • Same 1,000 DIDs wholesale: $780/month
  • Annual savings: $5,040

Real-World Impact

Contact center with 500 agents:

Genesys retail costs:

  • Platform: $65,000/month (included)
  • Voice usage (5M min/month): $60,000/month
  • Storage (50TB recordings): $1,150/month
  • DIDs (1,500): $1,800/month
  • Total: $127,950/month

With SmashByte wholesale:

  • Platform: $65,000/month (same)
  • Voice (BYOC wholesale): $15,000/month
  • Storage (ByteCloud): $700/month
  • DIDs (wholesale): $1,170/month
  • Total: $81,870/month

Monthly savings: $46,080 Annual savings: $552,960

Implementation is Simple

SmashByte handles everything:

  1. Audit current Genesys spend
  2. Design wholesale architecture
    • BYOC carrier provisioning
    • ByteCloud storage integration
    • DID porting strategy
  3. Implement in phases
    • Test with 10% of traffic
    • Validate quality
    • Scale to 100%
  4. Ongoing optimization

Timeline: 2-4 weeks from kickoff to full deployment

No Disruption to Operations

Your contact center keeps running:

  • Same Genesys interface for agents
  • Same call quality (wholesale carriers)
  • Same reporting and analytics
  • Better cost visibility

Agents won't notice. Finance will celebrate.

Beyond Cost: Better Visibility

SmashByte gives you transparent carrier pricing:

  • See exactly what you pay for each call
  • No hidden surcharges
  • Real-time cost analytics
  • Itemized carrier fee breakdown

Most Genesys customers have no idea what they're actually paying for voice traffic. With SmashByte, you know down to the penny.

Getting Started

Ready to cut your Genesys TCO by 30-50%?

Talk to a SmashByte advisor:

  1. Free audit of current Genesys spend
  2. Custom wholesale pricing quote
  3. ROI analysis and implementation plan
  4. White-glove migration support

No commitment. No risk. Just massive savings.

Ready to Optimize Your Infrastructure?

Talk to a SmashByte Advisor and discover your custom wholesale savings plan.

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