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1. IVR
FOR PUBLIC POWER SYSTEMS
APPA BUSINESS & FINANCE CONFERENCE
September 22, 2010
Steven E. Collier
Vice President, Business Development
Milsoft Utility Solutions

2. WHAT IS IVR?
IVR = Interactive Voice Response
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3. WHAT IS IVR?
IVR is a system of computer software and hardware that:
Connects to one or more public telecom networks,
Accepts external user input via the network(s),
Analyzes that input,
Interacts with one or more internal users and/or applications,
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Communicates results to the user.
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4. WHAT IS IVR?
IVR is typically used by electric utilities for automated
communications and commerce with customers
as well as
communications with employees, business partners, and
/ or the general public.
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6. HOW DOES IT WORK?
IVR must be integrated with other systems:
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External Telecom Network(s)
 May require special interface hardware / software
Internal Telecom Network(s)
 May require special interface hardware / software
Utility Applications
 ERP, CIS, EA, OMS, GIS, e-Commerce
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7. HOW DOES IT WORK?
IVR software has three interdependent functions:
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Accept information from user
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Logic and interfaces to complete desired applications
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recording, keypad pick list, voice recognitions, text entry
report a problem, request a service, complete a transaction
Respond to user
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pre-recorded voice, voice emulation, text message, email
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8. WHAT DOES IT DO?
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Accept information from user
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Voice recording (i.e., voice mail)
Voice recognition
Keypad pick list entry
Text entry
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