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What is IVR?

Freshcaller

IVR or Interactive Voice Response is a system that reads out a menu or list of options during a phone call, and depending on the input (keypress made by the caller) received, redirects the call to the next level of menu options or to the right person. IVR has been a part of most big business phone systems since the 80s.

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3 ways to transform banking through automation

Talkdesk

During this pandemic, clients are struggling to reach their banks when they need them the most, driving an almost 75% increase in call center volume. Many banks responded to urgent needs at the peak of the pandemic and are now in recovery mode. So how can these institutions avoid leaving customers on hold?

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25 Call Center Leaders Share the Most Effective Ways to Boost Contact Center Efficiency

Callminer

Our solution, VIA Contact Centre, is actually an adapted form of Skype for Business that offers added benefits to the contact center like call recording, smart agent selection, and interactive voice response – the latter is particularly useful as it negates the need for switchboards entirely. Jeff Toister.