Softment

AI Development

Voice Agent Development Services

We build voice agents that handle real conversations: capture structured info, complete actions via tools, and escalate to humans when needed. Designed for low latency and clear outcomes.

TimelineTypical: 3–6 weeks (scope-dependent)
Starting at£2.2k
Security-first AI integrations • Evals + logging + guardrails included

Overview

What this service is

We implement voice workflows that answer calls, guide users through steps, and capture structured details (names, intents, booking info, issue summaries).

Call handling is built for real-world conditions: streaming speech, barge‑in support, retry logic, and explicit handoff paths when confidence is low.

You get logs, transcripts, and outcome tracking so the system is measurable, auditable, and easy to improve as scripts and integrations evolve.

Benefits

What you get

After-hours coverage without missed leads

Capture and route inbound calls when your team is offline or overloaded.

Consistent intake quality

Structured data capture reduces messy notes and improves downstream follow-ups.

Clear human handoff

Escalation rules ensure complex cases reach a person with a clean summary.

Lower call handling cost per resolution

Automate repetitive calls and route only high-value conversations to humans.

Auditable and measurable performance

Transcripts, call outcomes, and tooling logs show what happened and why.

Features

What we deliver

Call flow design + routing

IVR-style flows, intent routing, and escalation paths aligned to your team operations.

Streaming STT/TTS

Low-latency speech-to-text and text-to-speech pipelines with natural pacing.

Structured extraction

Extract fields (dates, names, preferences) into JSON for CRM, scheduling, or ticketing systems.

Tool integrations

Create tickets, schedule appointments, update CRM records, and trigger webhooks safely.

Fallbacks + human transfer

Confidence thresholds, clarification questions, and warm transfers with summaries.

Monitoring and iteration loop

Track conversion, resolution rate, latency, and failure modes with dashboards and logs.

Process

How we work

1
2–5 days

Flow + escalation design

We map call intents, prompts, clarification steps, and transfer rules with your team.

2
1–2 weeks

Integration build

We wire phone infrastructure, STT/TTS, and your systems (CRM, calendar, tickets).

3
4–8 days

Quality tuning

We tune prompts, latency settings, and extraction logic using sample calls and edge cases.

4
2–4 days

Pilot rollout

We deploy with monitoring, dashboards, and playbooks for safe iteration.

Tech Stack

Technologies we use

Core

STT/TTS (Whisper + TTS providers)Streaming responsesTool calling / structured outputsWebhooks + CRM APIs

Tools

Queues for call tasksTracing + transcripts

Use Cases

Who this is for

Appointment scheduling

Book or reschedule appointments, confirm details, and send follow-up messages automatically.

Lead qualification

Collect intent, budget, and timelines, then route qualified leads to the right owner.

After-hours support triage

Capture the issue, gather context, and create a ticket with a clear summary for the team.

Order/status inquiries

Answer common questions by pulling order context from systems and responding clearly.

Outbound reminders

Automate reminder calls and confirmations with opt-out and escalation handling.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Yes. We design warm transfer flows and include summaries so your team picks up calls with context.

Often yes—depending on your target languages and audio conditions. We validate accuracy with pilot calls before scaling up.

We tune STT settings, add confirmation steps for critical fields, and escalate when confidence is low.

Yes. We integrate via APIs and webhooks with structured field extraction and validation.

Yes. We recommend starting with one call flow (e.g., booking or lead intake), then expanding based on results.

Regional

Delivery considerations for your region

Compliance & Data (UK/EU)

For UK teams, we default to GDPR-first thinking: data minimisation, purpose-limited storage, and clear access boundaries.

We can work under a DPA (template available on request) and implement practical retention/deletion flows when needed.

  • GDPR-first patterns (minimise, restrict, document)
  • DPA template available on request
  • Retention/deletion and export flows where required
  • Least-privilege access and secure session handling
  • PII-safe logging + secure-by-default configuration
  • NDA available for early-stage discussions

Timezone & Collaboration (UK/EU)

We align to UK time and EU overlap (GMT/BST with CET-friendly windows) for fast feedback cycles.

We keep the process lightweight: async updates, clear priorities, and written decisions to avoid ambiguity.

  • UK/EU overlap with GMT/BST windows
  • Async-first delivery with documented scope
  • Weekly milestones and structured demos
  • Clear escalation path for blockers
  • Tight change control with clear sign-offs

Engagement & Procurement (UK)

We support typical UK procurement flows with clear scopes, change control, and invoice cadence.

If you prefer a discovery-first engagement, we can run a short paid discovery to lock requirements before build.

  • GBP-based engagements and invoicing options
  • Discovery-first option to reduce delivery risk
  • Milestone-based billing when appropriate
  • Transparent change control and sign-offs
  • Vendor onboarding pack on request

Security & Quality (UK/EU)

We build for reliability and maintainability: clean PRs, tight review loops, and test coverage that matches risk.

Performance budgets and release checklists keep launches predictable—especially when multiple stakeholders review changes.

  • CI-friendly testing: unit + integration + smoke tests
  • Performance budgets + bundle checks (Core Web Vitals-minded)
  • Structured release notes and rollback-safe deployments
  • Security checklist for auth, roles, and data flows
  • Observability hooks (logs + error tracking) ready for production
Ready to start?

Want a voice agent that feels reliable on real calls?

Share your call flows, systems to connect, and escalation rules—we’ll propose a pilot scope and rollout plan.

Low-latency + escalation-first design.