Interactive Voice Response (IVR) is an automated phone system that greets customers with a pre-recorded message via a voice response system. It delivers the customers to the right agent or department. The right IVR system helps in increasing customer satisfaction and finding answers to their queries. IVR system makes it possible to provide 24/7 support to customers and saves their time. The customer uses the phone’s keypad to press a key as specified in a pre-recorded message. When the customer presses the key, the call is automatically connect to an agent. Example: “Press 1 for Connect with HR”, “Press 2 for Service”, “Press 3 for Support”. When the customer presses 1 key, the call is automatically connect to HR.
A single level IVR is an automated structure that utilizes the auto receptionist facility. It is capable of automatically answering with custom recordings. Single level IVR is used for suitable situations. Mostly occur in places where fewer inbound calls are handled.
Agents can view real-time call logs and statistics in the live panel and track easily live calls.
This feature routes each inbound call to the appropriate agent or department.
Greet your customers professionally with a pre-recorded message.
Large call volumes of businesses can be handle with the filtering feature.
Call queuing helps in redirecting inbound calls to specific departments and keeping them organized.
Integrate various business processes and numerous data sources with IVR using this feature.
The IVR system allows the caller to be connected to the appropriate agent or department. When the caller calls the business number, the IVR screen opens and welcomes the caller with a greeting message. IVR menu opens and offers different options to connect to different departments. Example: “Press 1 for inquiry”, “Press 2 for support”, “press 3 for billing”. When a caller presses 1 key, IVR connects them to the inquiry department. This connects the caller with the appropriate department by pressing a key.
IVR is especially useful for businesses that need to provide 24-hour customer support. IVR enhances customer experience and increases their satisfaction. With the help of IVR, customers can connect with businesses anytime and get answers to their queries.
There are two types of IVR: Single level IVR and Multi level IVR