Case Study: City of Buffalo

Keeping a city connected in times of crisis

When the governor of New York issued stay-at-home orders on a Friday, the City of Buffalo needed its 311 call center up and running by Monday morning for citizens. Learn how Cisco helped the City in a 48-hour race to a work-from-home solution.

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Who is the City of Buffalo?

Industry: Government

Location: Buffalo, New York

Size: More than 6,700 employees

Website: buffalony.gov

Summary

Challenges

  • Continue delivering essential city services during COVID-19 business closures
  • Deploy a remote agent solution without additional infrastructure
  • Transition 311 Call & Resolution helpline to home offices

Results

  • Seamlessly transitioned call center in 48 hours
  • Essential team of 12 City call center agents now work from home
  • Vital communications continued without interruption for 250,000 Buffalo residents
  • New collaborative approach between City, the university, and Cisco