AI IVR

Transform inbound service with intelligent AI IVR

Expertise AI IVR brings conversational intelligence to inbound call handling, 24/7. It identifies customer intent, automates routine service requests and connects callers to the appropriate team with the context needed to continue the conversation.

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80%+customer queries resolved by AI99.9%accuracy, even in niche use cases
175+languages, detected automatically
24/7every line answered, including holidays

What is AI IVR?

Reimagining the front door of every contact centre

Traditional IVR relies on rigid menus and predefined paths. AI IVR brings conversational intelligence to your contact centre, understanding customer intent, resolving routine requests and connecting callers to the right expertise.

Traditional IVR compared with Expertise AI IVR
Traditional IVRWith Expertise AI IVR
Callers listen to long menus and guess which option fits their problem.Callers explain what they need in their own words. Expertise understands the request and starts helping.
Even simple requests end up in a queue, waiting for someone to help.Routine requests get handled during the call, from answering a billing question to rescheduling an appointment.
A second question means another menu, another transfer or another call.Customers can bring up more than one request. Expertise follows the conversation and keeps track of what’s already been covered.
A transfer means explaining the problem all over again.When a person is needed, Expertise passes along the conversation and details already collected, so the employee can pick up where it left off.
Getting help in another language means finding a different queue or team.Customers get help in their preferred language, using the same company knowledge and service processes.

Features

Core capabilities for smarter call management

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Intent recognition

Understand the purpose of each call in natural language, including several requests at once, and guide callers to the right workflow without a menu.

“Hi, my internet's been dropping all week and I also want to know if there's a cheaper plan.”

Detected intents
Service issue 0.97Plan change 0.94Tone: frustrated
Handled in order. The caller never hears a menu.

Resolve calls end-to-end

Connect conversations to your CRM, helpdesk and back-office systems. Retrieve account details, update records, manage appointments and send confirmations during the call.

Order inquiry · resolved on the call1m 40s
  • Found the order and its delivery dateShopify
  • Rebooked delivery for Saturday morningLogistics API
  • Texted the new tracking linkSMS
  • Logged the call on the customer recordZendesk
No transfer needed

Verify identity before taking action

Match verification to the sensitivity of each request. Callers pass the required checks before account details are shared or changes are made.

Identity check · Change mailing addressLevel 2 required
Caller ID matches the accountAutomatic
One-time code confirmedSMS
Date of birth confirmedSpoken
Verified · request unlocked

Intelligent routing with contextual handoffs

Route calls by intent, priority and your own rules. Agents receive the conversation details and completed actions, so customers never have to repeat themselves.

VIP accounts → priority queueBilling → billing teamSales questions → account repAfter hours → callback
Escalation contextBilling · priority
Caller
Priya Shah · verified
Reason
Possible double charge on September bill
Done
Service move booked for Oct 31
Tone
Calm

Multilingual voice

Serve callers in natural voice conversations across 175+ languages. Responsive turn-taking and voice or keypad input deliver the same experience in every language.

“Bonjour, je voudrais déplacer mon rendez-vous de jeudi.”

Language
Detected: French (Canada)Switched automatically
Or press it
Keypad input works for account numbers, PINs and quick choices.

Turn call insights into improvements

Use transcripts, summaries and outcomes to understand demand across your contact centre. Spot recurring inquiries, escalation patterns and gaps in automated resolution to refine your workflows.

Resolved by AI62%
Avg. call time1:48
Abandoned3%
Primary contact drivers
  • Billing questions31%
  • Outage reports22%
  • Moving service15%
  • Payment plans10%
Resolution opportunities

“Can I pause my plan while I travel?” · 41 calls this week

Add an answer and it's live on the next call

Platform

Built for your contact centre operations

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  • 24/7 and after hours

    Every call answered at 3am, on holidays and during outages.

  • Handles call spikes

    Thousands of calls at once, so nobody waits in a hold queue.

  • Answers from your knowledge

    Grounded in your help centre, policies and documents, with guardrails on what it says.

  • Keypad fallback

    Callers can press keys for account numbers, PINs and quick choices.

  • No-code builder

    Change flows, prompts and answers without an IT ticket or new recordings.

  • Callbacks and outbound

    Schedule callbacks, send reminders and make proactive calls.

  • SMS during calls

    Send links, codes, confirmations and summaries by SMS while you talk.

  • APIs and webhooks

    Connect any system with open APIs, webhooks and custom actions.

Use cases

Industries using AI IVR

Every industry handles calls differently, and Expertise AI IVR adapts to each one, automating phone support that stays fast and reliable at any volume. Replace legacy phone menus with natural, human-sounding conversations built around the way your business works.

Insurance professional at work

Insurance

Claims intake, policy changes and quotes, captured and sent to your systems.

Banking and finance team

Banking / Finance

Balance checks, card freezes and application status, with callers verified first.

Retail fulfillment line

Retail

Order status, returns and store questions, with buying questions sent to sales.

Manufacturing floor

Manufacturing

Order status, quotes and warranty claims, routed to the right team.

Aircraft on runway

Airlines

Bookings, changes and flight status in any language, even during disruptions.

Logistics yard

Logistics

Shipment status, delivery changes and proof of delivery, with updates by text.

Wind turbines for utilities

Utilities

Outage reports, service moves and billing questions, answered 24/7.

Telecommunications tower

Telecommunications

Plan questions, line checks and technician visits, without phone menus.

How it works

A clear path from integration to deployment

  1. 01ConnectConnect AI IVR to your telephony and business systems, with integration support from our engineers.
  2. 02ConfigureBuild service workflows around your knowledge, business rules and escalation requirements.
  3. 03ValidateTest call scenarios, system actions and handoffs before going live.
  4. 04Launch and scaleLaunch selected call types, monitor performance and expand as workflows are validated.

Our forward-deployed engineers work alongside your team through integration, testing, launch and ongoing optimization.

Integrations

Connect AI IVR to your existing systems

Expertise works with the systems you already have, from Twilio, Genesys, Five9, NICE and Amazon Connect to SIP, PSTN and WebRTC providers, CRMs, helpdesks and calendars. AI IVR looks up accounts, updates records and routes calls in real time, so you can replace your IVR without a costly migration.

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Support teams already working with Expertise

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Circuit Electric

Utilities

Hydro-Québec Cuts Support Requests by 30%

30%
fewer support tickets
557
customer contacts avoided · Dec 2024
60 days
to measurable impact

Enterprise-grade security on every call

Control what AI IVR can access, what it can do on a call, and when a person needs to step in.

AICPA SOCGDPRCCPAHIPAA
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  • Certified and compliant

    SOC 2 Type II and SOC 3 audited annually, with HIPAA, GDPR and CCPA compliance. PCI DSS compliance available upon request.

  • Sensitive data protected

    Personal and payment details are redacted from transcripts and recordings, and encrypted in transit and at rest.

  • Approved content only

    Answers come from the policies, help articles and procedures you load. Nothing else.

  • Verified before any change

    Callers pass the identity checks you set before account details are shared or records are updated.

  • A full audit trail

    Every call, lookup and system update is logged for QA and compliance review.

  • Always a path to a person

    Callers know they’re speaking with AI and can reach your team at any point, with the conversation passed along.

  • Your infrastructure, your region

    Dedicated hosting with data residency in Canada, the US or Europe, and your choice of model.

  • Enterprise SSO and roles

    Single sign-on and role-based access, so only the right staff can change how AI IVR works.

Questions about AI IVR

An AI IVR answers your phone line with conversational AI instead of a keypad menu. Callers say what they need, and it resolves the request or routes them to the right person. It’s also called conversational IVR or natural language IVR. Read the full definition

A traditional IVR routes callers through fixed menus. An AI IVR understands natural speech, handles several requests in one call and completes tasks in your systems, so far fewer calls need an agent.

Yes. You keep your numbers and connect through SIP, Twilio or contact centre platforms such as Genesys, Five9, NICE and Amazon Connect.

It transfers the caller to the right team with the transcript and a summary, so nobody has to repeat themselves. Callers can ask for a person at any time.

Yes. Callers can speak or press keys. Keypad input works for account numbers, PINs and quick choices.

Most teams go live with their first call types in a few weeks, then add more once they see the results.

175+ languages. It detects the caller’s language automatically and can switch mid-call.

Yes. Expertise is SOC 2 Type II audited and HIPAA, GDPR and CCPA compliant, with PCI DSS compliance available upon request. Personal details are redacted and all data is encrypted.

You choose the greeting. Most teams say so up front, and callers can reach a person whenever they ask.

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