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Plum IVR

by SharpenCX · Since 2011
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Quick facts
VendorSharpenCX
Year launched2011
StatusSold
LocationSharpen Technologies Inc. 1935 E Vine St Ste. 420 Murray, UT 84121, United States
Countries servedGlobal
Languages1
IntegrationsN/A
Free tierNO
Free trialNO
Contact salesYES

About Plum IVR

Plum Fuse, now positioned within Sharpen’s Modern IVR offering, is a cloud-based, low-code IVR and conversational voice automation platform designed to help technical and non-technical teams build, test, deploy, and manage automated call flows without extensive programming.

Plum Fuse, now positioned within Sharpen’s Modern IVR offering, is a cloud-based, low-code IVR and conversational voice automation platform designed to help technical and non-technical teams build, test, deploy, and manage automated call flows without extensive programming. Its drag-and-drop interface, 37+ pre-built templates, VXML output, conversational AI, NLU-based intent detection, caller authentication, PCI-compliant payment capture, appointment scheduling, outbound IVR, intelligent call routing, and real-time analytics make it suitable for both straightforward self-service and sophisticated enterprise workflows. Users generally praise its intuitive interface, flexibility, reliability, fast deployment, and ability to integrate with existing systems; one financial-services user reported reducing IVR development from 4–6 weeks per application to roughly one month for 17 applications, while other users highlighted reliable uptime, easy integration, and responsive support. It integrates with CRMs, databases, payment systems and other enterprise technologies through REST/SOAP APIs and supports integrations including Salesforce, ServiceNow, HubSpot, Microsoft Dynamics, Amazon S3/DynamoDB, Zendesk and Workato. Training and support are strong, with documentation, a knowledge base, templates, technical support, account management, guides and product resources; users specifically praise the documentation and customer support.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • The drag-and-drop setup makes it easier for non-technical teams to manage call flows.
  • Strong self-service options could reduce pressure on agents handling repetitive customer enquiries.
  • Customers can be transferred to agents without having to explain their issue again.
  • Built-in payment handling could make payment-related calls smoother and more secure.
Cons
  • The platform may feel quite complex for teams with limited technical experience.
  • Setting up advanced call journeys could still require considerable planning and testing.
  • Heavy reliance on automated interactions may not suit customers who prefer human assistance.

Features

Key features

Low-Code Drag-and-Drop Flow Builder (Plum Fuse)

Configures enterprise voice applications, IVRs, and call routing scripts via a visual, drag-and-drop workflow canvas.

CCXML & VXML 2.1 Engine

Combines CCXML call control and VXML 2.1 standards to handle complex transfers, conferencing, parallel call legs, and skills-based queuing.

PCI-Compliant Payment Capture

Captures credit card transactions over voice flows using DTMF tone masking to descope agents and call recordings from PCI compliance audit scope.

Conversational AI & NLU Routing

Integrates intent detection, entity extraction, and free-form voice recognition to route calls dynamically or deploy AI voice agents.

VoiceTrends Visual Analytics

Tracks containment rates, path drop-offs, menu abandonment, and speech-versus-DTMF interaction performance in real time.

Additional features

Plum Fuse Drag-and-Drop Canvas

Builds custom IVR flows and voice bots without requiring advanced programming skills.

VXML 2.1 & CCXML Standards Support

Generates compliant VXML output and manages advanced call routing strategies.

DTMF Tone Masking

Masks sensitive financial inputs during phone transactions for PCI-DSS Level 1 compliance.

Conversational NLU & Natural Language Dialogues

Supports free-form voice responses, intent recognition, and entity extraction.

Automated Caller Authentication

Verifies identity using ANI/DNIS lookup, PIN validation, knowledge-based verification, or voice biometrics.

24/7 Voice Self-Service

Automated handling of balance inquiries, claim statuses, eligibility checks, and account updates.

Appointment Management & Reminders

Schedules, confirms, and reschedules appointments via automated voice or SMS workflows.

Contextual Agent Escalation

Transfers call transcripts, caller intent, and captured data directly to live contact center agents.

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Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
1
Interface languages
1
Billing currencies

Interface languages

English

Billing currencies

🇺🇸USD

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