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A2P messaging and its value to business

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The traditional customer lifecycle is changing, and businesses are increasingly looking for ways to reach new and existing customers on their terms. The most successful companies will be the ones that invest in technology that allows them to communicate with their customers in ways that are simple and personalized. SMS texting is now being used by an increasing number of companies across all sectors for advancing customer relationship management. As efficient and effective communication has always been a cornerstone of good customer service, companies that invest in a comprehensive SMS strategy are likely to gain a competitive advantage in the highly rivalrous multi-channel customer communications race. This article will explain A2P messaging, the advantages it may provide to your company, and how to make use of this technology. What is A2P SMS? A2P messaging, also known as application-to-person messaging, is an SMS messaging system in which a person receives messages…

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A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #20

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Eircom Fined €2.5 Million Due to Overcharging Its Customers The Irish Commission For Communications Regulation (ComReg) fined Eircom, owner of Eir mobile operator, €2.5 million for overcharging approximately 76,000 customers from 2015 to 2021. ComReg ruled that Eir must refund affected customers, totaling an estimated €6.7 million, equating to around €88 per customer. Eircom acknowledged a “broken bundle” issue and committed to identifying and reimbursing affected customers, although the process may take time. Eir plans to implement system updates, including a new billing system, to prevent similar problems in the future. The company aims to complete all agreed measures by the end of the year. Read the full article. TalkTalk Partners with CityFibre TalkTalk has formed a strategic partnership with CityFibre, enabling its wholesale customers to access CityFibre’s business Ethernet infrastructure. This collaboration is part of TalkTalk’s strategy to work with multiple providers and expand its product offerings. The move…

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Broadvoice’s b-hive UCaaS Platform: Bridging Enterprise Technology for Small and Mid-Market Businesses

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Broadvoice’s b-hive platform earns the 2023 Unified Communications Product of the Year, offering small and mid-market businesses advanced UC technology and enterprise-level features. This innovative solution includes cloud PBX, unified communications, and integrations for popular platforms to enhance collaboration and commerce globally.

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Spectrum Enterprise expands cybersecurity product portfolio with Cisco collaboration

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Spectrum Enterprise, a division of Charter Communications, Inc., has introduced Secure Access with Cisco Duo and Cloud Security with Cisco+ Secure Connect to its cybersecurity product portfolio. These two additions allow companies to offer safe and secure access to information and applications on private networks or public clouds to employees and other stakeholders. The new cybersecurity protections are integrated with the company’s managed network services portfolio, which includes Managed Network Edge and Enterprise Network Edge solutions. Managed Network Edge and Enterprise Network Edge are modular, all-in-one platforms that simplify the deployment and management of an organization’s network.  While each platform offers slightly different features, both provide routing, SD-WAN, switching, security, remote access, and LAN options. Layering on Secure Access with Cisco Duo and Cloud Security with Cisco+ Secure Connect provides clients with the full protection of a secure access service edge (SASE). Secure Access with Cisco Duo helps protect organizations…

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Streamline SMS campaigns with Telgorithm’s messaging API for SaaS vendors

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With over 10.9 billion mobile connections globally, integrating text messaging into business communications strategies has become a must for brands. Recognizing this growing demand, Telgorithm has made it their mission to provide messaging API solutions designed exclusively for independent SaaS vendors, to help their customers tap into the increasing adoption of text messaging for customer communications. What is Telgorithm? Telgorithm is a cloud communications enablement API platform that provides SaaS companies with compliance-based SMS & MMS solutions. It was developed by telecom industry veterans with the goal of delivering automated and reliable A2P text messaging API solutions that assist businesses to navigate the ever-changing A2P messaging market while simultaneously scaling their operations. Telgorithm’s solution is reliable, effective, and simple to implement, making it an ideal choice for software vendors seeking to assist their customers in improving consumer engagement. The platform automates the entire journey of registration, onboarding, rate limit management,…

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Windstream Enterprise migrates VoIP platform to Microsoft Azure for Operators Windstream Enterprise has switched its VoIP technology to Microsoft’s Azure for Operators clustered Call Feature Server. This enables increased dependability, access to additional communications, and integrated data and voice capabilities for Dynamic IP and Unified Communications clients. Windstream Enterprise is making investments to improve its cloud-based communications services, including this update. The cooperation with Microsoft broadens the company’s Dynamic IP solution, a VoIP platform that supports numerous call pathways and enables clients to exploit their current network infrastructure with flexible bandwidth. To help reduce unforeseen downtime, the system provides numerous layers of redundancy. Read the full article. 22 US telecoms face fines over failure to deliver rural broadband, says FCC The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States proposed fining 22 telecom companies for failing to deliver on the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF), a project targeted at increasing…

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Reinvent Telecom launches an affordable CCaaS platform for SMBs

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Reinvent Telecom, a private-labeled unified communications provider, has announced the introduction of MyCloud Contact Center, its Contact Center-as-a-Service (CCaaS) platform. The cloud-based solution is intended for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMBs), and it will be priced accordingly. The platform will integrate voice, email, and webchat into a single workflow for agents. It will offer interactive voice response, skills-based routing, queue callback, supervisor control, contact center agent client, Salesforce CRM integration, screen pop, real-time wallboards, and historical reporting. Contact center technologies have traditionally targeted large and midmarket organizations, but Reinvent Telecom saw that SMBs also required multichannel contact center solutions to improve their customer experience. MyCloud Contact Center was created to fulfill this demand, allowing Reinvent’s reseller partners to provide enterprise-level contact center features to SMB clients at a low cost. Delivering CCaaS will aid Reinvent Telecom reseller partners in remaining competitive in the market as feature parity in UCaaS platforms…

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NUSO’s carrier phone now available for Zoom Phone users

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NUSO, a global communication-focused software as a service (SaaS) company, has become a Cloud Peering Partner for Zoom Phone on Zoom’s Provider Exchange. This means that Zoom customers may now connect to the PSTN using NUSO’s carrier phone, allowing organizations of all sizes to enjoy a smooth and secure communication experience. The partnership combines Zoom’s cutting-edge Cloud Phone System with NUSO’s unrivaled customer service and security to deliver an efficient, trustworthy, and secure communication solution. NUSO’s real-time service provisioning enables faster and more dependable client experiences, and incorporating the SaaS companies calling into the Zoom Phone application is an exciting development for both organizations. Briana Sullivan, VP of Marketing at NUSO, said: “We are thrilled to announce our Cloud Peering Partnership with Zoom for Zoom Phone users. Integrating NUSO calling into the Zoom Phone application is incredibly exciting for our collective teams. We look forward to growing the NUSO and…

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GoTo introduces over 30 new features GoTo has revealed over 30 new features across its IT management, support, and unified communications solutions. The new features include GoTo Resolve and Zendesk connectivity for remote support sessions and automated session tracking. Also, Rescue and Google Translate integration, GoTo Customer Engagement, and OpenAI’s ChatGPT integration to produce custom content. Other additions include enhanced call statistics, a centralized security dashboard, and customized surveys. The new features are intended to help consumers and IT teams save time and money while boosting productivity, usability, and the customer experience. Read the full article. Virsae and Hammer team up for a 360-degree cloud contact center experience Virsae and Hammer have collaborated to introduce Outside In – Inside Out, a 360-degree consumer and agent experience solution for contact centers. The service delivers a unified view across on-premise, cloud-based, and hybrid infrastructures, allowing network readiness evaluations, customer journey discovery and…

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