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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

Voice Biometrics in the Call Center: The Ultimate Guide

by Nicole Robinson | Published On October 9, 2024

Voice biometrics technologies are becoming increasingly valuable in the call center.

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Voice of the Customer (VOC): Benefits and Best Practices for Contact Centers

by Erina Suzuki | Published On October 3, 2024

You already know that delivering consistently great experiences to your customers is crucial to success in any industry. But, as customer expectations continue to evolve, understanding what customers want and need from your contact center can be complex.

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Victor Pawa: How mentorship and teamwork shaped my career at ComputerTalk

by Victor Pawa | Published On September 25, 2024

Ever since I started at ComputerTalk, my time here has been both rewarding and transformative. I've had the opportunity to grow professionally, collaborate with talented individuals, and contribute to meaningful projects that make a real impact.

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The Top Trends in Healthcare Contact Centers to Watch in 2025

by Erina Suzuki | Published On September 24, 2024

Trends in healthcare contact centers are shifting. In the past, budget and resource restrictions left many companies struggling to deliver consistent, intuitive, and memorable experiences to patients. Now, evolving technology, compliance standards, and consumer expectations mean healthcare companies can no longer afford to overlook the importance of a well-designed contact center.

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Slice of ice Recap – Introducing ice Contact Center 14

by Shaundalee Carvalho | Published On September 20, 2024

On Wednesday, September 11th, ComputerTalk hosted our latest Slice of ice webinar. In this webinar, our Training and Documentation Specialist, Christina Liu, covered the benefits and features in our latest release, ice 14.

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Healthcare Contact Center Best Practices for Improved Patient Experience in 2025

by Anastasia Micic | Published On September 18, 2024

In the healthcare space, contact centers are crucial to bridging the gap between service providers and patients seeking support, information, or guidance.

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Microsoft Teams Call Center Partners: Benefits, Features and How to Choose the Right One

by Erina Suzuki | Published On September 11, 2024

Discover how Microsoft Teams call center partners enhance CX, streamline operations, and help businesses unlock Teams’ full contact center potential.

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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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