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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