How to Deploy AI Case Routing for Network Support Teams

Network downtime costs thousands per minute—your contact center can't afford a disruptive rollout or weeks of agent retraining.

In Brief

Deploy AI case routing in three phases: connect your CRM/ticketing system, pilot on Tier 1 cases, then expand to full contact center. Agent workflows remain unchanged while AI handles triage and knowledge retrieval in the background.

Why Traditional Deployment Fails

Disrupted Agent Workflows

Rolling out new systems mid-shift forces agents to toggle between old and new tools while case queues pile up. Training takes weeks, and productivity tanks during the transition.

3-4 weeks PRODUCTIVITY RECOVERY TIME

Integration Complexity

Network support teams juggle CRM, ticketing, SNMP monitoring, and knowledge bases. Each system requires separate API connections, authentication, and data mapping.

6-8 SYSTEMS TO INTEGRATE

Incomplete Historical Data

AI models trained on incomplete case histories produce unreliable routing decisions. Missing SNMP logs, firmware versions, or configuration details reduce accuracy to guesswork.

65% ROUTING ACCURACY WITHOUT FULL DATA

Zero-Disruption Deployment in Three Phases

Deploy Bruviti's AI case routing without changing agent workflows or requiring extensive retraining. The platform connects to your existing CRM and ticketing systems through pre-built API integrations, pulling case histories, SNMP telemetry, and knowledge base articles. Start with a pilot on Tier 1 router and switch issues—cases that currently consume the most agent time but follow predictable patterns.

The AI runs in observation mode first, analyzing incoming cases and recommending routing decisions while agents continue their normal work. After validating accuracy on historical data, enable autonomous routing for the pilot category. Agents see correctly triaged cases with pre-populated diagnostic context—firmware versions, error logs, and relevant KB articles—already attached. Expand category by category as confidence builds, never forcing a big-bang cutover.

Deployment Benefits

  • 2-week pilot reduces routing errors by 40% without disrupting daily operations.
  • Pre-built CRM connectors eliminate 6-8 weeks of custom integration work.
  • Agents handle 15% more cases per shift without learning new tools.

See It In Action

Deployment for Network Equipment Support

Implementation Strategy

Network equipment manufacturers face unique deployment challenges: 24/7 uptime requirements mean zero tolerance for contact center disruption, and agents need instant access to firmware-specific troubleshooting steps. Start by connecting the platform to your CRM and SNMP monitoring systems, then run a two-week shadow pilot on router configuration issues—the highest-volume, most repetitive case type.

The AI learns from historical cases where agents resolved "interface down" or "BGP flapping" issues, extracting patterns from error logs and correlating them with successful resolutions. During shadow mode, agents work normally while the platform logs what routing decisions it would have made. After validating 90%+ accuracy, enable autonomous routing for that single case category. Agents now receive pre-classified cases with relevant firmware bulletins and configuration commands already attached, cutting resolution time without changing their workflow.

Network Support Considerations

  • Start with router/switch Tier 1 cases—highest volume, clearest patterns for pilot validation.
  • Connect SNMP monitoring first—telemetry data improves routing accuracy from 65% to 92%.
  • Measure first-contact resolution within 30 days to prove impact to leadership.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the initial integration take?

Pre-built connectors for major CRM and ticketing systems (Salesforce, ServiceNow, Zendesk) typically complete in 3-5 business days. Custom integrations for proprietary systems require 2-3 weeks. The platform can start analyzing historical data immediately after connection, so model training runs in parallel with any custom integration work.

Do agents need to change how they work?

No. Agents continue using their existing CRM and ticketing interfaces. The AI operates in the background, automatically classifying and routing cases before they reach agent queues. The only visible change is that cases arrive pre-triaged with diagnostic context already attached, reducing the time agents spend searching for information.

What happens if the AI makes a wrong routing decision?

Agents can manually reroute any case with a single click, and the platform learns from these corrections. During the pilot phase, all AI decisions run in observation mode—agents see recommendations but make final routing calls themselves. Autonomous routing only activates after achieving validated accuracy thresholds on historical data.

Can we deploy to just one product line first?

Yes. Most network equipment OEMs start with a single product family (routers, switches, or firewalls) and one case category (configuration issues or firmware problems). This focused pilot validates the approach on high-volume, predictable cases before expanding to more complex scenarios like optical transport or security appliance diagnostics.

How do we measure success during the pilot?

Track three metrics: routing accuracy (target 90%+ agreement with agent decisions), first-contact resolution rate (typically improves 15-25% when cases arrive with diagnostic context), and average handle time (usually drops 10-15% for pilot categories). The platform provides daily dashboards comparing AI routing decisions to agent outcomes, making performance visible from day one.

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