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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

How IVR Systems for Manufacturing Improve Efficiency and Enhance CX

by Anastasia Micic | Published On April 15, 2025

Have you ever called a manufacturing company to check in on the status of an order, or ask a billing question, only to be greeted by an automated system guiding you through a list of options? If so, you’ve seen an IVR system for manufacturing in action.

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Manufacturing Contact Centers: Best Practices for Efficiency and Scalability

by Erina Suzuki | Published On April 7, 2025

Today, customer experience should be a priority for every business – no matter which industry you might serve. But every sector faces its own challenges when it comes to earning and maintaining customer loyalty. Manufacturing companies, for instance, have to deal with high volumes of technical queries, complex omnichannel interactions, and endless repetitive processes.

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Reflections from Enterprise Connect 2025: Elevating Customer Experience with AI

by Jean-Nicolas Robitaille | Published On April 4, 2025

At Enterprise Connect 2025, the evolving role of AI in customer experience (CX) took center stage. The event highlighted the importance of a holistic CX approach, where AI plays a key role in enhancing customer journeys.

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Top 10 Enterprise Contact Center Solutions in 2025

by Nicole Robinson | Published On April 2, 2025

In 2025, nothing has a bigger impact on any company’s chances of success than their approach to customer experience. Every interaction you have with a customer, whether it’s a sales call or a response to a service request, can make or break your chances of sustainable growth.

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IVR for Utilities: Benefits, Trends, and Best Practices

by Erina Suzuki | Published On March 26, 2025

Learn all about how IVR solutions benefit utilities companies, and discover the best practices for using IVRs effectively in this guide.

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Eric Prits: Growing My Career At ComputerTalk

by Eric Prits | Published On March 24, 2025

My journey first started at ComputerTalk back in 2019, right out of university, on the Application Development team.

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Introducing ice Contact Center 15: Why This Release Sets Us Apart!

by Nicole Robinson | Published On March 20, 2025

At ComputerTalk, innovation never stops — and we’re excited to announce that our newest version, ice 15, is now generally available as of May 5th, 2025!

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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.

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