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Requirements

Requirements

What's required for your role with TTEC at home
IMPORTANT NOTE
If you have a Windows-based computer, let's get started!
Apple or Chromebook user? So sorry - we're not compatible.

We think you’re going to love working from home with TTEC. Our award-winning TTEC At Home program is a great place to avoid the commute and work in a safe and comfortable environment – your own home!

We have a set of minimum requirements to make sure you and our customers have the best experience possible. During our application process, we will evaluate your personal computer to see if they meet those requirements. You can review the details below.

There may be a chance that additional hardware is required after you go through these tech checks – if that’s the case, please do know that you’ll be responsible for obtaining the equipment.

Windows-Based Computer Requirements

Hardware

Component SSD Minimum Requirements SRW Minimum Requirements Recommended
Computer Type
  • Intel or AMD PC
  • NOT MAC OR TABLET
  • Intel or AMD PC
  • NOT MAC OR TABLET
  • Intel or AMD PC
  • NOT MAC OR TABLET
RAM
  • 8.0 GB installed memory
  • 8.0 GB installed memory
  • 16.0 GB installed memory
Processor Speed
  • 2.0 Ghz
  • 2.0 Ghz
  • 3.0 Ghz
CPU Cores
  • 2
  • 2
  • 4
Logical Processsor Cores 4
How to check your
logical processors?
4
How to check your
logical processors?
8
How to check your
logical processors?
Hard Drive
  • 8 GB free on C: drive for TTEC at home technology platform applications
  • 8 GB free on C: drive for Secure Remote Worker & applications
  • 30 GB free on C: drive for TTEC at home technology platform applications
  • SSD or hybrid SSD drive
USB Ports
  • 3 free or
  • 2 (ONLY if the USB ports are on separate sides, NOT next to each other on the same side of the computer)
    • One for the headset
    • One for the TT2Go USB drive **No other device can be plugged next to the TT2Go USB drive
  • 1 free for a USB headset. Only under the assumption that keyboard & mouse are already in use on other available USB ports
  • 3 free or more
    • One for the headset
    • One for the TT2Go USB drive **No other device can be plugged next to the TT2Go USB drive

Not enough USB ports? Click here for more details

Monitor
  • Supporting a resolution of 1024 x 768, with a 32-bit display adapter
  • Supporting a resolution of 1024 x 768, with a 32-bit display adapter
  • 20-22 inches or larger (Supporting a resolution of 1920 x 1080, with a 32-bit display adapter)
Dual Monitors
  • Not supported
  • Dual monitors supported as long as Internet connection speed is medium or high per thresholds below
  • Dual monitors supported as long as Internet connection speed is medium or high per thresholds below
  • No TV equipment supported as second monitor
  • No USB video adapters supported
Sound

Options:

  • Standard full duplex on-board sound system
  • VoIP USB Headset that supports Skype and/or Cisco – USB 2.0

Options:

  • Standard full duplex on-board sound system
  • VoIP USB Headset that supports Skype and/or Cisco – USB 2.0

Options:

  • VoIP Business class USB Headset. USB 3.0 that supports Skype and/or Cisco
BIOS
  • UEFI support required
  • UEFI not required
  • UEFI support required

Headsets

Let’s continue to set you up for success. Headsets are a big part of our workday here at TTEC. Our goal is to make sure it works with our systems so we can support any troubleshooting that may come up. We recommend USB wired headsets. Some items you’ll want to consider:
  • Comfort – you may be wearing it all day, so think of your comfort
  • Mute Button – while our system has a mute button – it’s way easier for you if the headset has the mute button built in
  • Volume Control Buttons – while our system has volume control – you may like it more if the headset itself has volume control buttons built in
Heads up! The headset will be tested later in the process to ensure that it works with our systems. And remember… wireless Bluetooth headsets are non-supported devices. Want more info? Check out our Suggested Headsets!

USB SSD Drive

Hired? Your recruiter will connect with you to talk about what your program requirements are for the SSD drive.

Reminder– it’s important to not use your SSD until you’re working with a TTEC team member during the Tech Check-in, we’ll walk through using it together. We want to be sure you set up your equipment the right way.

Supported Operating Systems

Your PC hardware must support the minimum requirements specified by your Operating System. All supported Windows Operating Systems must be up to date with the latest Service Pack, patches and updates completely installed;

  • Windows 10 x64 (Home/Pro/Enterprise)
    Minimum Version 20H2 (build 19042)
  • Windows 11 x64 (Home/Pro/Enterprise)
  • *Active Windows license is required

Unsupported Operating Systems

  • Windows 7
  • Windows 8
  • Windows 8.1 x86 (32-bits)
  • Windows 8.1 x64
  • Windows 10 x86 (32-bits)
  • Windows 10 Insider/Education
  • Windows 10 Home/Pro in S Mode
  • Windows 11 Insider/Education
  • Windows 11 Home/Pro in S Mode

Additionally, any operating system other than Microsoft Windows for PC is completely unsupported;

  • Windows Mobile (any version)
  • Chrome OS
  • Android (any version)
  • iOS (any version)
  • Linux (any version)
  • OSX (any version)
  • Unix (any version)
  • etc…

Security

Supported Antispyware / Antivirus

Safety first – You’ll need to have an installed and up to date Antivirus/Antispyware software loaded onto your PC:

For Windows 10:

  • Windows Defender – Comes pre-installed. Automatic Updates must be enabled.
  • 3rd Party – Any other Antivirus/Antispyware software must have automatic updates enabled and may not be a “trial” version. Only updated and full versioned Antivirus/Antispyware will be acceptable. The software may not be expired.

And you’ll want to also note:

  • The above list is subject to change due to unforeseen vendor Antivirus / Antispyware updates
  • All virus / spyware definitions must be no older than 7 days
  • Only 1 Antivirus / Antispyware should be installed and enabled on the PC at a time

Software

Malware

It’s time to ensure that no Malware is installed or running on your PC. This is great for your PC and it’s critical to ensuring data privacy for our clients and our customers – and you too!

Malware can include:

  • Viruses
  • Worms
  • Trojan horses
  • Rootkits
  • Keyloggers
  • Spyware
  • Adware

Unsupported Software

Virtualization Software

Virtual software? No can do…this isn’t allowed so be sure you aren’t running any virtualization software before starting the Initial Systems Assessment, including;

  • Parallels
  • Oracle VM
  • QEMU
  • VirtualBox
  • Virtual PC
  • Xen
  • INTEGRITY
  • VMWare (VMWare Viewer is required)
  • etc…

Internet Connection Requirements

Connection Speed

We’ve got the need for speed! Your download and upload connection speed is one of those must have requirements…check out the below for more detail.

Connection Speed Download (Mbps) Upload (Mbps) Technically Compatible Projects
Fast 30 and above 3 and above Eligible for all current projects with TTEC’s systems
Good 15 up to 29 1.5 up to 2.9 Eligible for most projects TTEC’s systems, but currently not compatible for projects requiring a high connection speed.
Failed < 15 < 1.5 Not Technically compatible for any programs.

* Home Wi-FI only supported on specific client assignments.

Wireless access points need to be configured with strong encryption (AES WPA2 at a minimum).

Stability

Ever been on a call with someone and their internet goes down? Because we’re delivering amazing service on every interaction, your internet service must be 99.99% stable. We need to minimize any form of network disruption, slow service and network connectivity loss.

Here are the requirements for network latency and packet loss:

  • Network Latency: A reliable internet connection is critical, so we want to ensure that your network has minimal latency, which is the time it takes for a request to provide a response on a network. 120ms when testing to our server is the maximum allowable latency, but we would hope that your network is even faster.
  • Packet Loss: Maximum allowable packet loss is 0%. If any packages (a bit of information) are lost across your network before they reach your destination, you will have noticeably poor performance.