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IVR Benefits

Increase customer satisfaction by offering personalized call treatment.

Decrease call times.

Improve efficiency and productivity.

Automated speech recognition.

Free up resources through automation.

Increase first contact resolution by routing to the appropriate agent.

Reduce operational costs.

Track and report the journey of every call.

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Automated Speech Recognition

Take your IVR to the next level with Automated Speech Recognition (ASR). ASR lets you remove the constraints of a standard touch-tone IVR application to enhance the customer experience. Customers are able to speak their needs using natural language. ComputerTalk also offers voice biometrics to authenticate users through their voice.

IVR and Contact Center Continuity

IVR applications are not always able to answer all inquiries. Sometimes customers have complex or non-routine issues and need to be transferred to a contact center agent. ComputerTalk's IVR and ice Contact Center are both built using the iceWorkflow Designer tool to provide a seamless and continuous flow of information between IVR and contact center.

Outbound IVR

Don’t wait for your customers to call you. Proactively reach out to them using outbound IVR applications. Deliver automated outbound communication that simply plays a message and disconnects or plays IVR prompts where prospects can interact with menus

Slice of ice Recap: AI in the Contact Center Part 2

by Anastasia Micic | Published On March 13, 2026

On Wednesday, March 4th, ComputerTalk hosted its latest Slice of ice webinar, diving into how AI is reshaping customer interactions and giving teams more context and clarity than ever before.

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Canadian Data Residency Requirements for Contact Centers: What CCaaS Buyers Need to Know

by Nicole Robinson | Published On March 11, 2026

Data residency sounds straightforward until someone asks where the data actually goes. “Canadian hosting” usually means storage, and that’s where confusion starts for Canadian contact center leaders.

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AI Contact Center for Lottery and Gaming: Improving High-Volume, High-Stakes Support

by Nicole Robinson | Published On March 4, 2026

Customer support for lottery and gaming companies seems like it should be simple. Most interactions tend to fall into a standard set of categories, linked to account access, claims, ticket validation, or payments. However, even if the conversations seem simple, they’re loaded with urgency, suspicion, and pressure. One unclear answer can turn into three follow-up calls and a formal complaint.

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Contact Center Fraud Prevention: How to Protect Agents, Customers, and Revenue

by Nicole Robinson | Published On February 24, 2026

Fraud hasn’t gone anywhere. It’s just getting smarter, harder to recognize, and much tougher to prevent, particularly in the contact center.

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Coding, Collaboration, and Career Growth: My ComputerTalk Story

by Shawn Plotko | Published On February 19, 2026

Starting as a Software Developer co-op in 2022, I found a supportive environment at ComputerTalk that empowered me to grow.

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How to Master Contact Center Co-Pilot Implementation without Agent Pushback

by Nicole Robinson | Published On February 18, 2026

AI co-pilots for contact centers are earning a lot of attention these days, and for good reason.

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Slice of ice Recap: AI in the Contact Center Part 1

by Anastasia Micic | Published On February 13, 2026

On Wednesday, February 4th, ComputerTalk hosted its latest Slice of ice webinar, focusing on how AI is reshaping the customer experience before a call even reaches an agent.

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Sample Applications

The key to a successful IVR application is design. A well-designed IVR means a frustration-free experience for customers. Working with one of our IVR specialists, you can rest assured that your applications will send customers to the right place, without needless transfers.

We have built thousands of IVR applications for our clients. Below is a list of sample IVR applications. For a more comprehensive list, contact an IVR expert here.

Appointment Scheduler
Auto Attendant
Bill Payment
Billing and Account Inquiry
Call Routing
Check Ordering
Claim Filing and Processing
Credit Card Activation
FAQs
Hear Shift Schedules
Listen to Human Resources Listings
Policy Renewal or Coverage Changes
Traffic Enforcement - Pay Tickets by Phone

Auto Attendant

ComputerTalk’s auto attendant capabilities can be a standalone application or part of the whole contact center system. Callers no longer need to remember extension numbers; they just need to speak the name of the person or department they wish to contact.

Advantage

When your IVR applications are built on the same technology as your contact center, you avoid additional support and integration costs. You are able to view comprehensive reports relevant to your IVR and contact center to provide you with the information you need to make informed decisions. ComputerTalk's IVR is easy to update to accommodate your changing business needs.

Contact Center CX Trends for 2026: The Investments That Deliver Results

AI has moved out of pilot mode and into core operations, and budget holders want results, not experiments. They want faster resolutions, fewer repeat calls, and higher first contact resolution.

Return to Office: What It Means for Your Contact Center

Across industries, organizations are pushing employees back to the office. Leaders cite collaboration, productivity, and company culture as key reasons for the shift.

“I Wanted a New Challenge” - How I Grew My Career at ComputerTalk

Over the years, I've build a rewarding career at ComputerTalk by embracing new challenges and evolving from technical roles to client-focused ones that push me to grow everyday.

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