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SwiftCase

Workflow automation for UK service businesses. Created in the UK.

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Glossary

Workflow automation & case management terminology

Clear definitions of the terms used in workflow automation, case management, CRM, and AI-powered business operations.

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A

API (Application Programming Interface)

Technical

A way for software applications to talk to each other. SwiftCase APIs let you connect to accounting software, payment systems, and other tools.

Related:Webhook,Integration

Audit Trail

Platform

A record of every action taken in the system. Shows who did what and when. Essential for compliance and troubleshooting.

Related:Compliance,Case Management

Automation Action

Platform

A task the system performs automatically. Examples: sending emails, updating statuses, generating documents. SwiftCase supports 60+ actions.

Related:Workflow Engine,Trigger
B

Barge-in

AI & Switchboard

Lets callers interrupt an AI agent mid-sentence. Creates natural conversations where people don't have to wait.

Related:Switchboard,Voice AI

BPM (Business Process Management)

Platform

The practice of improving how work gets done. SwiftCase is a BPM platform that automates and streamlines operations.

Related:Workflow Engine,Case Management
C

Case

Platform

A unit of work tracked from start to finish. Could be an insurance claim, customer enquiry, legal matter, or any task that moves through stages.

Related:Case Management,Workflow

Case Management

Platform

Tracking and managing cases from start to finish. Includes status tracking, deadlines, documents, communications, and full history.

Related:Case,Workflow Engine,SLA

CRM (Customer Relationship Management)

Platform

A system for tracking customer interactions. SwiftCase includes CRM features for contacts, companies, and communication history.

Related:Contact Management,Case Management

Cyber Essentials

Technical

A UK government security certification. SwiftCase is Cyber Essentials certified, meeting key security standards.

Related:ISO 27001,Compliance
D

Data Model

Platform

How data is organised in the system. SwiftCase offers 41 field types so you can structure data to match your needs.

Related:Field Type,Schema

Document Generation

Platform

Creating documents automatically from templates. Generate letters, contracts, and reports in PDF or Word with data filled in.

Related:Template,Merge Field
E

Email Processing

Platform

Handling inbound emails automatically. Classify them, extract data, match to cases, and trigger workflows.

Related:AI Extraction,Switchboard

Event

Platform

An automation that runs in SwiftCase. Examples: status changes, emails sent, documents created. Used for usage-based billing.

Related:Automation Action,Workflow
F

Field Type

Platform

The kind of data a field stores. SwiftCase has 41 types: text, numbers, dates, dropdowns, file uploads, signatures, and more.

Related:Data Model,Schema

FNOL (First Notification of Loss)

Industry

The first report of an insurance claim. SwiftCase and Switchboard can capture FNOL details and create cases automatically.

Related:Claims Management,Switchboard
G

GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)

Technical

EU data protection law. SwiftCase supports GDPR with data retention policies, erasure workflows, and audit logging.

Related:Compliance,Data Protection
H

Handoff

AI & Switchboard

When a conversation moves from AI to a human agent. Switchboard passes the full context so customers don't repeat themselves.

Related:Switchboard,Human-in-the-Loop

Human-in-the-Loop

AI & Switchboard

AI handles routine tasks; humans review complex decisions. Used for approvals, escalations, and quality control.

Related:Handoff,Approval Workflow
I

Implementation

Platform

Setting up SwiftCase for your organisation. Includes workflow design, data setup, integrations, and training. Usually takes 4-8 weeks.

Related:Onboarding,Configuration

Integration

Technical

A connection between SwiftCase and another system. Use APIs, webhooks, or pre-built connectors to share data.

Related:API,Webhook

ISO 27001

Technical

An international security standard. SwiftCase follows ISO 27001 security policies and procedures.

Related:Cyber Essentials,Compliance
K

KPI (Key Performance Indicator)

Platform

A measure of how well objectives are met. SwiftCase dashboards track performance, SLA compliance, and team productivity.

Related:Analytics,Dashboard
L

LLM (Large Language Model)

AI & Switchboard

AI that understands and generates human language. Switchboard uses LLMs from OpenAI and Anthropic for conversations.

Related:AI Agent,Switchboard
M

Merge Field

Platform

A placeholder in a template replaced with real data. Example: {{client_name}} becomes the actual client name.

Related:Document Generation,Template

Multi-tenancy

Technical

One system serving many customers with separate data. SwiftCase keeps each organisation's data fully isolated.

Related:SaaS,Data Security
N

No-Code

Platform

Build without programming. SwiftCase workflows, data models, and automations are configured through visual tools.

Related:Configuration,Workflow Engine
O

OCR (Optical Character Recognition)

Technical

Turns images of text into readable data. SwiftCase uses OCR to extract information from scanned documents and PDFs.

Related:AI Extraction,Document Processing

OLAP (Online Analytical Processing)

Platform

Analysing large datasets with complex queries. SwiftCase includes pivot tables for slicing and dicing your data.

Related:Analytics,Reporting
P

Policy Guards

AI & Switchboard

Safety rules for AI agents. Prevent inappropriate responses, block sensitive data exposure, and enforce compliance.

Related:Switchboard,Compliance

Portal

Platform

A web interface for external users. Clients, suppliers, or partners can view and update their information securely.

Related:Client Access,External Users
R

RAG Status

Platform

Red-Amber-Green indicators showing urgency. SwiftCase calculates these automatically based on SLAs and deadlines.

Related:SLA,Case Management

REST API

Technical

A standard way for systems to exchange data over the web. SwiftCase APIs let you read, write, and trigger workflows.

Related:API,Integration

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

Technical

Permissions based on job roles, not individuals. Control what each role can see and do in SwiftCase.

Related:Security,Permissions
S

SaaS (Software as a Service)

Technical

Software hosted in the cloud. No installation needed. Automatic updates. Access from anywhere.

Related:Cloud,Multi-tenancy

Sandbox

Platform

A test environment separate from live data. Test workflow changes safely before going live. Included in Core plan.

Related:Testing,Implementation

SLA (Service Level Agreement)

Platform

A deadline commitment. SwiftCase tracks SLAs automatically, sends reminders, and flags breaches.

Related:Case Management,RAG Status

Switchboard

AI & Switchboard

SwiftCase's AI communication platform. Handles voice, chat, WhatsApp, SMS, and email. Takes actions, not just answers questions.

Related:AI Agent,Voice AI,Tool Use

System of Record

Platform

The single source of truth for your data. SwiftCase is the authoritative source for cases, contacts, and workflows.

Related:Data Model,Case Management
T

Template

Platform

A reusable format for documents, emails, or workflows. Create once, use many times with different data.

Related:Document Generation,Merge Field

Tool Use

AI & Switchboard

AI agents calling functions during conversations. Look up data, book appointments, update records, take real actions.

Related:Switchboard,AI Agent

Trigger

Platform

What starts a workflow. Can be time-based (schedules), data-based (status changes), or external (API calls, emails).

Related:Workflow Engine,Automation Action
U

Usage-Based Pricing

Platform

Pay for what you use, not per user. SwiftCase charges based on processed emails and automation events.

Related:Event,Pricing
V

Voice AI

AI & Switchboard

AI that handles phone calls naturally. Switchboard uses Deepgram for listening and ElevenLabs for speaking.

Related:Switchboard,Barge-in
W

Webhook

Technical

An automatic notification between systems. SwiftCase sends webhooks when things change and receives them to trigger workflows.

Related:API,Integration

Workflow

Platform

The steps a case follows from start to finish. Defines statuses, transitions, automations, and business rules.

Related:Workflow Engine,Case Management

Workflow Engine

Platform

The core of SwiftCase. Runs automations, manages status changes, and enforces business rules. 60+ actions supported.

Related:Automation Action,Trigger

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