Chapter 6. Using the Built-in XML IVR Engine
The built-in IVR (Interactive Voice Response) engine is a powerful component of the FreeSWITCH system. It allows messages to be played and interactive responses (usually touch-tones) to be processed, in order to direct calls to particular destinations. It can ultimately allow callers to hear information without needing to speak to a live person, select options that enable/disable features, or enter data that can be used in account, billing, or other operations.
Most people are familiar with an IVR as an auto-attendant that answers a main number for your company and provides a list of options to reach people (that is, 'For sales press 1, for support press 2'). This avoids disruptions to unintended call ...
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