Customer experience/service has increasingly become an area in which companies compete, so having the right system in place is critical. Have you ever called a business, only to be greeted by a clunky IVR system? You know the kind we’re talking about. You call in with what seems like a simple enough question or request,…
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Interactive Voice Response (IVR) Articles
There is a growing trend of customers wanting to be more self-sufficient. At the same time, businesses are looking to improve their customer service to meet changing customer expectations. This is where interactive voice response systems comes in. Taking off in the call center and customer service sectors, advances in IVR technology has allowed businesses to leverage the tool in almost every industry, and in many areas outside of customer service including: inbound/outbound sales, marketing, loyalty programs, accounting, operations, and more. If you are interested in leveraging Interactive voice response for your business, browse our informational articles below or reach out to chat.
IVR vs. Voicebots – Which one do I use?
How many customers are you missing out on because you lack the resources to interact with them 24 hours a day? You might be ready to consider automating your communications to capture those contacts that usually walk away because they can’t reach you. Most organizations start looking at voice automation when call volume is overwhelming,…
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5 Benefits of Using an Outsourced Call Center
Let’s face it – a good or bad customer experience over the phone can really make or break your day. Have you ever called your bank or another company only to find yourself trapped in a never-ending loop of menu options? Now imagine if on top of being frustrated by the poor routing system that…
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How is Covid-19 Affecting DiRAD?
How is Covid-19 affecting you? We’ve been asked that question from vendors, family, and friends. Businesses all around us are suffering as the economy has effectively shut down, due to Covid-19. DiRAD hasn’t been spared from the economic effects. However, telecommunications are essential. It’s a fundamental technology that must operate 24×7. It is critical that…
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How to Create a User-Friendly IVR System
When done right, customers can find an IVR system immensely useful. However, when set up improperly an IVR system can be extremely frustrating for customers. We have all experienced these situations. You call to book a simple appointment and are all of the sudden lost in an endless maze of questions, passwords, and detail retrieval….
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SIP Trunks And IVR
The process of procuring an IVR system is arduous enough, but then you have to trunk it. What? If you IVR is going to sit at your facility, you’ll need phone lines to feed it. There are a few ways to do this: Order “legacy” PSTN service from your telco provider. An example would be…
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