Zendesk Brand and Group Routing Rules Lack Enterprise-Grade Granularity
Multi-brand enterprise operations require routing rules that can target specific groups and brands independently, but Zendesk's current rule engine is too limited for these configurations. Support teams compensate with complex workarounds that increase fragility and maintenance cost. The constraint becomes acute as organizations scale beyond a single brand or support tier.
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