- 1 MIN READ - 26 Jun 2017
Forgoing the need to integrate network operators everywhere you need messages delivered is one of the main advantages of using a global messaging platform. Each connection includes legalities, which includes reviewing several agreements and negotiating terms, and technical tasks, like setting up the connections. So, a single company going through this process on their own would invest a lot of time doing things that have already been done by a messaging platform. Also, the company would end up with higher pricing from network operators, as it has much less traffic.
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 20 Jun 2017
In the series about sales research, I touched upon allocating about 30% of your research time on finding new ideas and possibilities around sales tactics. But how do you actually do it and what do you look for?
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 09 Jun 2017
To the bank, credit card company, and investment firm I work with: I trust you. I really do.
If I didn’t, I wouldn’t put my hard-earned money in your hands. While I’m not a Certified Financial Analyst, I am financially savvy, so I understand that we have a mutually beneficial relationship. From a high-level, banks use the money I deposit to sell loans and invest in other financial instruments. Credit card companies make money on interest charges, other fees, and transaction fees from merchants. The brokerage firm makes money through fees on my account. On the other hand, all I expect is that you are honest about your services, provide returns, and keep my money safe.
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 07 Jun 2017
Centralization /(sɛntrəlʌɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/ noun - the action or process of bringing activities together in one place.
In the era of globalization and communication through technology, businesses no longer have borders and it's very common for companies to offer services from Germany to Zimbabwe, in multiple markets, and different continents. However, offering services in multiple countries leads to cooperating with a longer, more complicated list of partners.
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 05 Jun 2017
For those customers who choose not to integrate our API into their systems, Messente provide an option to send SMS messages through our dashboard via our web tool. SMS messages can be sent to individual phone numbers, or to bulk groups --here’s how it’s done.
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 31 May 2017
Despite the straightforward question, comparing services objectively can be very complex, as they cover a wide range of specifics, often requiring specialized knowledge. Luckily, there are several best practices to follow.
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 29 May 2017
Timeliness is key with client communication. Whether informing them of the status of a transaction, a change in service, or drawing attention to a critical aspect of the business (such as a late payment,) it is crucial to have the highest possibility of reaching the client as quickly as possible.
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 22 May 2017
Do you use the same password for multiple online services? I know I did. I also used to have a list of about five passwords with various complexity, which were used depending on the service. Then, I changed my behavior.
Using the same password (or pool of passwords) is definitely not secure. If your password and username, which is usually your email address, leaks from one web service, all other service using the same combination are immediately compromised.
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 12 May 2017
The idea of vendor or supplier consolidation is not new, although it tends to be a fad every few years. It’s as if every time a new type of product or service is created, or variation thereof, businesses onboard a new vendor partner. Eventually, someone in the business (usually in accounting) realizes that they’re paying a lot of different bills for similar products and service, and sends the business down a path of consolidation. While the benefits of consolidation seem obvious, drawbacks do exist, especially with software partners.
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 05 May 2017
Transparency is an important principle we have always followed while developing Messente’s messaging platform. Our philosophy of transparency is to give our clients and partners full access to all information regarding their messages and delivery quality. The paramount component of transparency is the ability to track every single message in a real time.
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 28 Apr 2017
This is the third and final installment of, “Digging for Gold,” thoughts and ideas on B2B sales research and prospecting. If you have not yet read part 1 and part 2, they’re quick reads, so catch up!
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 22 Mar 2017
This is a continuation from the previous article and focuses on the methods of research and how to find leads.
- 1 MIN READ - 17 Mar 2017
- 1 MIN READ - 30 Nov 2016
Our collection of API libraries now include official Python language support.
- 1 MIN READ - 23 Nov 2016
The number of different industry events has grown a lot over the last years so picking the right one to attend can be a huge task. From location to pricing and from speakers to booth options - there are a lot to consider before committing yourself to a selected few to tackle.
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 23 Aug 2016
Past years have raised quite a few alarms for a lot of people and making them question the level of security of their online data. Just recently over 100 million LinkedIn usernames and passwords stolen in 2012 appeared online and one of the largest online dating sites AshleyMadison.com suffered a large scale breach with 25GB of critical data including user information was stolen. These are just two out of too many hacks that clearly demonstrate how easy it is to take control of your personal data.
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 18 Apr 2016
Messente is coming to ConhIT - Europe’s leading industry event for healthcare IT held in Berlin from 19 - 21st of April.
- 1 MIN READ - 28 Sep 2015
SMS is a great tool for marketing campaigns - it’s cost efficient, with one of the highest conversion rates, and it’s super simple to get started. That all sounds great, but it is vital to monitor the traffic, as well to understand how did the users carry out what you planned for them to do on your site.
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 14 Jul 2015
According to Gartner by the end of 2017 around 50% of businesses will choose cloud-based services as the preferred option for authentication (up from about 20% today).
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 09 May 2016
Sure, SMS might be old, but it’s a newly-accepted retail solution. If you’re trying to keep your balance in the industry, you need to innovate. Today’s retail marketers are getting creative, and they’re rolling out astounding deals through text messages.
- 1 MIN READ - 01 Mar 2016
I was recently asked to give my opinion on transaction- based messaging, SMS finding it's place among platforms like WhatsApp or Viber and SMS messaging best practices.
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 18 Feb 2016
Our team will be attending Mobile World Congress in Barcelona next week. One of the most important topics for us this year will be showcasing our phone number authentication solutions.
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 17 Feb 2016
Starting from today you can make your login to Messente a lot more secure by enabling 2-step verification using your phone.
- 1 MIN READ - 03 Feb 2016
We’re very excited to bring you our latest upgrade to Messente’s 2-step verification products - the phone number verification widget. It’s a tool which makes user authentication and phone number verification completely plug and play for developers.
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 08 Dec 2015
Based on the latest surveys on retail consumers' intentions and reactions we offer three simple thoughts how to be top of mind for the last decisive weeks of this year’s Christmas rush.
- 1 MIN READ - 04 Dec 2015
A2P messaging is steadily growing among FinTech and P2P industries as they use it in various service processes. The key growth driver for the global A2P SMS market is the increasing number of businesses who are starting to use transaction and post-transaction confirmation notifications and security based one time PIN codes (2-step verification).
Based on our experience with P2P platforms and FinTech companies, these are most common ways SMS messages are used in the service process.
- 1 MIN READ - 29 Oct 2015
You may have already noticed that Messente's web interface had a major facelift today. Off with the dark design and on with the modern fresh look.
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 30 Jun 2015
Here are a few tips to streamline your first and last mile logistics communication.
- 1 MIN READ - 15 Jun 2015
Let's admit it - sms length calculation is complicated. This is why we made an open-source SMS length calculator library.
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 04 Jun 2015
Every company, whether it's a start-up or a large enterprise, is built to earn profits. This means that all companies are looking to find ways how to optimize running costs, and still be better than competition.
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 20 May 2015
A significant part in delivering SMS messages is receiving delivery information. Apart from the basic delivery report, there are protocols that help us to identify the status of a phone number more precisely.
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 06 May 2015
Top 3 useful tools for our SMS messaging API
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 28 Apr 2015
Take a moment and think about the last time you had very positive customer service experience.
- 1 MIN READ - 24 Mar 2015
After Apple introduced a modern smartphone to the world in 2007, having internet connection and a camera on your phone has become a standard on smartphones. This is where the downfall of SMS messaging started.
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 24 Feb 2015
Recent high-profile data breaches have become a permanent concern to many private and public organizations.
- 1 MIN READ - 11 Feb 2015
One of the key trends of 2015 for web apps and services will likely be a much wider adoption of 2-step verification.
- 1 MIN READ - 13 Jan 2015
For any company customer service and keeping all users happy is a big priority. Which is probably why a lot has been written about it.
- 1 MIN READ - 16 Dec 2014
TOP 4 tips for better notification messages.
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 02 Dec 2014
Security is a growing concern to many companies when their clients need to login and handle confidential information. The more data we use online, the more possible data leaks there is.
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 18 Nov 2014
Did you know that the number of online searches like “perfect christmas present“ or “dress for christmas party” start increasing in numbers right after Halloween?
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 02 Nov 2014
Traditional Person To Person (P2P) messaging saw a decline for the first time last year, conversely to quickly growing popularity of various Over The Top (OTT) messaging services like WhatsApp, Viber, iMessage etc.
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 07 Oct 2014
Messente team visited one of the largest postal services conference in Europe called POST-EXPO 2014 in Stockholm.
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 23 Sep 2014
In Messente we like tools that are dead simple and easy to integrate.
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 09 Sep 2014
5 questions to ask yourself about SMS sending.
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 27 Aug 2014
How to Whitelist IP Address Range for Messente API
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 30 Jun 2014
Top 3 Messente features that help you save money
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 15 Jun 2014
Deep down in Messente’s laboratories our team of scientists work around the clock to provide you with new and groovy ways to reach your customers and get more of SMS messaging.
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 01 Jun 2014
I would like to share some secret tricks we have been using for years to increase usable sms content length.
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 04 May 2014
Secure and auditable SMS service
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 06 Apr 2014
A fairly smart guy, Albert Einstein, once said that things should be made as simple as possible… but not any simpler.
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 25 Mar 2014
Last week I got sms from my local shopping center, telling me about upcoming event called “beauty night”. Instantly I had three ideas how they could have made it better.
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 10 Mar 2014
SMS messaging is a powerful mobile communication tool that allows financial service institutions to interact with their customers in a cost-effective, timely way.
- 1 MIN READ - 26 Jan 2014
Here at Messente we know how important it is to manage authentication within your applications, while keeping the logic clean and possibly automated.
- 1 MIN READ - 12 Jan 2014
SMPP has long been industry standard for sending SMS over the Internet but HTTP API’s have quietly made it’s way to the top.
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 29 Dec 2013
We all know the importance and quality of interaction brands can receive by communicating with their customers via SMS message.
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 18 Nov 2013
SMS Sender ID (also referred as to SMS Sender Name) is the information that is displayed to the recipient as the sender of the SMS when a message is received at a mobile device.
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 03 Nov 2013
Adding a link to SMS message is an smart and easy way how to engage and send information to your customers.
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 20 Oct 2013
Implementing SMS messaging to your existing web app is always a hassle and takes some time to get everything right.
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 22 Sep 2013
Since SMS messaging helps many to connect with their customers around the world, also standardized phone number format is used for sending SMS internationally, thus helping you to reach mobile subscribers globally.
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 25 Aug 2013
Silent SMS: So quiet, that you will never hear it coming
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 09 Aug 2013
Fine tuning SMS communication for your brand.
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 30 Jul 2013
Have you noticed that in past few years we hear less and less about personal computers and laptops, while at the same time the mobile industry updates are big part of our daily news?
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 25 Jul 2013
WebRTC – new protocol to look out for
- 1 MIN READ - 01 Jul 2013
SMS is so well known and often used that I think most of us take it as self-evident and really dont think about how does this little 20 year old technical feature make our life easier.
- 1 MIN READ - 03 May 2013
In today’s increasingly connected world SMS has evolved from a conception to an enterprise necessity.
- 1 MIN READ - 30 Apr 2013
Importing contacts from an Android phone
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 22 Apr 2013
Here is a short list of what you should keep in mind when requesting a sender name. Following a few simple rules will get your sender name approved in no time.
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 11 Apr 2013
Instant access to new sender names
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 07 Apr 2013
There are many things at home that you could automate and make your life easier.
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 24 Mar 2013
Every minute Messente delivers a considerable number of last minute alerts, appointment notifications and booking confirmations.
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 10 Mar 2013
Have you ever wondered how many people actually own or use mobile phone?
- 1 MIN READ - 10 Feb 2013
As you might know, SMS had last year very important birthday – 20 year in business anniversary!
- 1 MIN READ - 27 Jan 2013
Before smartphones conquered the world of mobile phones, SMS was widely used for more than sending regular SMS text messages.
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 10 Dec 2012
Did you know that some characters decrease SMS length dramatically?
- 1 MIN READ - 27 Nov 2012
Integrating Messente SMS sending API to your current framework is very easy. Here is a small tutorial to get you started with Messente API.
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 06 Nov 2012
TOP 5 reasons, why SMS or text messages fail to get delivered.
- 1 MIN READ - 30 Oct 2012
From time to time there are problems with SMS delivery that are out of our hands and receiving one SMS multiple times is one of the most annoying one.
- 1 MIN READ - 18 Oct 2012
Ability to send out notification SMS can be most invaluable to system administrators, as it allows to send urgent notifications to admins with ease.
- 1 MIN READ - 02 Oct 2012
Sender name (also known as Sender ID, Originator, Sender address) is the number or name that appears as the sender of text message.
- 1 MIN READ - 15 Sep 2012
Regular SMS is 160 characters long, but there is more to that. Let’s start from the alphabet that is used for SMS.
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 25 Apr 2017
In a recent article (it's in Estonian, but you'll get the gist of it in this blog,) Tele2 - a local mobile network operator in the Baltics - highlighted a few interesting trends about the growth and decline of certain types of SMS messaging traffic.
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 15 Mar 2016
Current api2.messente.com HTTPS certificate will be updated on 24th March 2016.
- 1 MIN READ - 25 Jan 2016
New official JAVA library for Messente API
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 24 Nov 2015
Come and meet Messente at this years Messaging and SMS World conference in London, UK (1st - 2nd December).
- 1 MIN READ - 11 Nov 2015
We're happy to introduce a new feature on you brand new Messente dashboard - the notifications area.
- 1 MIN READ - 04 Mar 2015
Messente launches 2-step verification API
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 03 Feb 2015
Once again Barcelona is the place to be when you are in the mobile world for the annual Mobile World Congress is in just a few weeks.
- 1 MIN READ - 10 Nov 2014
Current api2.messente.com HTTPS certificate will expire on 15. November 2014.
- 1 MIN READ - 20 Oct 2014
On 14th October the OpenSSL team reported that version 3 of Secure Sockets Layer (SSLv3) is vulnerable at protocol level – called Phttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/POODLE OODLE attack (Padding Oracle On Downgraded Legacy Encryption).
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 21 Apr 2014
We are hiring developers who would help us build and develop Messente.
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 23 Feb 2014
Messente is moving fast – over the past year we have doubled in the number of messages. But for the year of 2014, we are excited to aim even higher.
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 04 Feb 2014
This January, live support chat was added to Messente in order to make asking questions a breeze. We are really excited about this!
- 1 MIN READ - 27 Nov 2013
Margus joined Messente’s sales team earlier this week.
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 19 Aug 2013
Earlier today we launched a small update which changes the way Messente’s header looks and feels.
- 1 MIN READ - 04 Jun 2013
Yesterday Imre from Nortal shared his Microsoft.NET client API for sending SMS messages to mobile phones using services provided by Messente.
Read more- 1 MIN READ - 03 Jun 2013
You have probably noticed that Messente’s archive has a brand new look and feel.
- 1 MIN READ - 13 Jan 2013
We took a quick look back at 2012 seeing how Messente has evolved during the past year. Here are a few improvements.
- 1 MIN READ - 24 Aug 2010
Welcome to Messente - a brand new group SMS messaging platform that enters public beta today.
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