We’ve all encountered an awkward or downright dreadful Interactive Voice Response system (IVR) from time to time. Nothing can be more off-putting than trying to navigate through a virtual labyrinth of voice prompts and complicated menus. A poorly conceived IVR is often the number-one customer service complaint (Harvard Business Review), causing a severe impact on […]
In the time it took your computer to load this post, the Contact Center died and resurrected 3 times. No, not really, but it seems that the Contact Center is declared dead every few years or predicted within two years. But what people are saying is that the CURRENT Contact Center is dead. We exist […]
Insurance companies increase the quality of their customer service, improve cash flow, and reduce operating costs by leveraging Interactive Voice Response systems. While doing so, many create a competitive differentiator in the level of service they offer and how they conduct their business. Operating an insurance company can be time, phone, and paperwork intense. An […]
There’s a great deal of buzz around the new technologies available for call centers and customer service operations. The buzz includes things like Artificial Intelligence, Robotic Process Automation, ChatBots, Predictive Analytics, Voice Biometrics, Internet of Things, and many more. The promise of improved customer relationships and experiences is tantalizing. In a recent interview, Ben Motteram‘s […]
We see this all the time, as you can probably guess by our company’s name. Most people have never even heard of an IVR until the day they realize they need one. Some know what it is but tend not to think of it until they need a better one. Interactive Voice Response systems can […]
Creating a strong and consistent customer experience is more important than ever before. We, as consumers, expect so much, and we expect it to be swift and resolute. One less-than-great (and consistent) customer experience with a credit card company, and we may never use them again. So, how does an IVR system help with this […]
Customer experience excellence is at the top of the list for companies today. Consumer buying behavior has put the position of strength in the consumer’s hands, and they have higher expectations than ever before. Most organizations have implemented a Customer Relationship Management system, otherwise known as CRM systems, to more effectively gain the business intelligence […]
We encountered a growing insurance claims processor who was also rapidly building a portfolio of insurance products, who were in crisis mode; their growth was outpacing their ability to service customers. To try and improve service, they kept moving service from one CCaaS (contact center as a service) company to another. Doing so resulted in […]
This COVID-19 experience has taught us many lessons. One is the importance of telehealth. Telehealth is the ability to provide health-related services and information to patients who are not physically in the healthcare facility. Instead, they use telecommunication systems and services to visit with healthcare professionals. One of the essential telecommunication systems used is an […]
IVR systems are a tremendous help with after-hours customer service to elevate 24/7 customer experiences. Here are a few ways our clients and partners are using IVR systems to help in this area. Product Inquiries and Ordering Many organizations sell products through customer service teams and their websites. While their websites do well, they sometimes […]
Over the last 16 years of automating voice and text messaging for clients and partners, IVR Technology Group has been asked to help select UCaaS and CCaaS platforms to integrate with the Compass Automation Platform. Having worked with many UCaaS providers in the past, RingCentral has continued to stand out as a great solution for […]
If you follow CX gurus like Annette Franz and Shep Hyken, you know that one of the best ways to improve your customer experience is to improve your employee experience. In many ways, this may seem like an obvious connection, fulfilled employees feel invested in making customers happy. But how do you quantify the connection […]
As COVID-19 forces significant segments of the workforce to work from home, or significantly alter their schedules, proactive messaging has never been more critical. Text messaging has proven to be the most reliable way to push essential notifications to employees, vendors, and contractors. Here’s an example of how one of our customers is reducing HR […]
Your IVR is an important, if not critical, component of your customers’ journey. It’s a crucial step in the customer experience that can either end their journey with abrupt disappointment or propel the journey into a deep relationship with your company. But we see too many companies treating their IVR as a mere utility, a […]
