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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

What's Next for Microsoft Teams Contact Centers: Predicting Microsoft's 2026 Roadmap

by Gabriel De Guzman | Published On December 9, 2025

Microsoft Teams is proving to be so much more than a collaboration hub for today’s companies. It’s turning into the place where voice, context, and AI live together, helping customer service agents move faster and supervisors act on data.

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Why Your Contact Center is Losing Customers (and How to Fix It)

by Gabriel De Guzman | Published On November 25, 2025

Customers don’t always warn you when they’re unhappy. They can just stop calling, cancel a subscription, or choose an alternative option. The signs show up in more abandoned calls, fewer repeat orders, and lower satisfaction scores.

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From EX to CX: How Happy Employees Create Happier Customers

by Nicole Robinson | Published On November 12, 2025

In a contact center, when your staff members struggle, your customers feel the impact. Small issues, like a slow system for accessing customer data, confusing policies, or a manager that never offers feedback spill straight into the calls and chats teams have with customers.

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Slice of ice Recap: Enhancing Your Contact Center with Chat and Bots

by Gabriel De Guzman | Published On November 7, 2025

Uncover how chat and bot capabilities in ice Contact Center simplify workflows and create more efficient, personalized customer experiences.

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Smarter Support, Happier Patients: How AI in Healthcare Services Is Reinventing the Healthcare Call Center

by Nicole Robinson | Published On November 5, 2025

Learn how AI-powered contact centers in the healthcare industry can enhance patient experiences.

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Why Contact Center AI Could Fail – And What to Do About It

by Anastasia Micic | Published On October 28, 2025

AI promises to transform contact centers with smarter routing, faster responses, and better customer experiences - but success isn't guaranteed. This article explores why so many AI projects fail and how leaders can fix the issues before they derail results.

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Rethinking the Banking Contact Center with AI in Financial Services

by Nicole Robinson | Published On October 15, 2025

Banks, credit unions, and insurers have the same goal: deliver fast help that customers can trust.

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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.

The Ultimate Guide to IVR Scripts for Utilities 🛠️(With Templates & Tips)

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