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Interactive Voice Response

Definition

Interactive Voice Response (IVR) is the menu-based phone system that greets callers and routes them using voice or keypad inputs. Modern AI-driven IVR replaces rigid menus with natural conversation.

Why it matters

Upgrading legacy IVR to conversational AI is a common, high-value project agencies sell to existing call-handling businesses.

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