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Big brands, small businesses, large enterprises and governments around the world have adopted bulk SMS as their preferred communication channel because of its immediate, affordable and effective nature. Below are just some of the innovative ways that bulk SMS is and could be used in Australia.
CEPO Systems provides an independent enterprise e-procurement system to businesses operating in and around Australia. They were looking for a cost effective method of sending bulk SMS messages that would integrate with their B2B system. They receive orders by SMS and needed to send automated responses back to each order. They chose Clickatell to provide their B2B platform with SMS functionality.
“For each order we receive we respond with a SMS message of varying sorts. To do this inexpensively we use Clickatell, as standard rates in Australia are not comparable in price. CEPO Systems prides itself on providing industrial strength, enterprise wide business solutions at a cost-effective price. Clickatell provides an SMS solution that can meet these requirements.”
Nick Jacobsen, National IT Manager, CEPO Systems
There is great scope in Australia for bulk SMS based emergency response notifications, particularly for bush fire warnings. SMS is be used to coordinate teams fighting fires and other kinds of crisis situation. SMS notifications are also sent through all network operators in the area to warn residents of approaching danger and evacuation procedures. The strength of bulk SMS as a communication tool in these kinds of situations is the immediacy of the high-volume delivery. This would eliminate the need for residents to be close to televisions, radios or their landline telephones, and it facilitate orderly evacuations.
In tough economic times bulk SMS also provides an affordable marketing solution for struggling businesses.
The Australian wine industry has taken a knock in the last few years due to declining export markets and could do well to look at innovative mobile solutions to increasing their marketing within Australia. A great tool for customer acquisition through competitions, promotions and viral marketing, bulk SMS is an easy and affordable way to retain customers and acquire new ones. Bulk SMS marketing campaigns offer Australian wineries a cost-effective, measurable way of communicating with prospective wine drinkers. This applies to all businesses wanting to increase their local and international markets. Bulk SMS campaigns have no geographical limitations.
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