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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

Proudly Canadian: ice Contact Center and ComputerTalk’s Commitment to Homegrown Innovation

by Shaundalee Carvalho | Published On February 7, 2025

As many Canadians have recently become more conscious about buying Canadian, ComputerTalk is proud to be a Canadian business. As fellow Canadians, we want to say thank you to our customers for choosing to support a homegrown product. If you’re not a customer yet but are currently looking for a Canadian contact center, you’ve come to the right place!

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Microsoft Teams Certified Contact Center vs. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Contact Center

by Anastasia Micic | Published On January 8, 2025

Delivering exceptional experiences to customers is non-negotiable for all businesses today. After all, great customer service doesn’t just improve employee retention; it enhances your profits.

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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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What is a Microsoft Teams Native Contact Center?

by Nicole Robinson | Published On August 25, 2023

In today’s dynamic landscape where customer expectations are constantly evolving and technological advancements like AI are reshaping how businesses operate, the contact center space stands at the forefront of this transformation. As customer preferences are shifting, organizations are looking to stay ahead of the game by enhancing their contact center with Microsoft Teams.

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ComputerTalk and VNEXT: Partners in Providing Full-Service Telephony Migration to Microsoft Teams

by Shaundalee Carvalho | Published On May 30, 2023

We are pleased to announce that we have partnered with VNEXT Group to provide customers with full telephony and unified communications (UC) migration to Microsoft Teams, including the contact center.

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7 Essential Software Integrations for Call Centers

by Erina Suzuki | Published On March 10, 2023

Call centers can improve their operations and deliver superior customer service with powerful software integrations. These tools make it easier to streamline processes so that customers get the best possible experience from your team.

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Here's How ComputerTalk Outperformed Competitors in Customer Satisfaction!

by Erina Suzuki | Published On October 31, 2022

Last month, we shared on our blog that ComputerTalk’s ice Contact Center achieved the highest level of customer satisfaction in Info-Tech research Group's SoftwareReviews. We outperformed competitors, like Genesys and Five9, both in capability and feature satisfaction, as well as in overall composite score. The question is, how are these results determined? Continue reading to find out!

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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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