Articles - IVR Solutions

Interactive Voice Response (IVR) remains a cornerstone of efficient contact centre operations. This page of expert insights, design tips, and best practice examples explores how to create IVR menus that guide customers quickly to the right solution while reducing frustration and call transfers. Find advice on menu design, speech recognition, and data capture, along with ways to integrate IVR with CRM and self-service systems. You can also explore real-world examples of how modern IVR design is being used to personalise journeys and make customer contact faster and more effective.

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Are IVRs and ACDs Really Being Displaced by AI?
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How to Get Calls to the Right Agent, First Time
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Mastering IVR – What to Do and Avoid
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5 Ways to Improve Capturing Customer Details
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The Most Popular Contact Centre Technologies
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What Is an Interactive Voice Response (IVR) Survey?
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How to Decide Who Should Record IVR Messages
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A Quick Introduction to Typical IVR Solutions
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Understanding How IVR Works
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A Quick Introduction to Interactive Voice Response (IVR)
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Call Centre IVRs – How to Review and Improve Your IVR
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Customer Service Greetings – The Good, the Mediocre and the Innovative
Call and Contact Centre Questions: IVR – Top 3 Call Drivers
IVR – Top 3 Call Drivers
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IVR Messaging: 11 Examples of On-Hold Messages
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What to Look for When Buying an IVR
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How to Create Reassuring On-Hold and IVR Messages – With Examples
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10 Quick Fixes to Deal With Increased Call Volumes (Updated!)
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Call Centre Software: What Should You Be Looking Out For?
Preparing Your Call Centre for the Olympics
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19 Contact Centre Queueing Strategies
6 Steps to Refresh Your IVR System
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Four Steps to Update Your IVR Process
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What is an ACD in the Call Centre?
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How to Write the Best IVR Messages – With Examples