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Soprano Design to launch new digital and social channels
Short Message Service

Soprano Design to launch new digital and social channels

Soprano Design to launch new digital channels, blending enterprise and social messaging. Soprano Connect to be available globally, boosting interaction.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2019
Extreme phishing: The rise of SMS scams & SMiShing around the globe
Phishing

Extreme phishing: The rise of SMS scams & SMiShing around the globe

Like phishing, SMiShing are scams that encourage users to urgently click on a link or respond directly with their personal and sensitive details.

By Tim Dillon • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jul 2018
Surging demand among businesses for more interactive enterprise messaging
Unified Communications

Surging demand among businesses for more interactive enterprise messaging

Ovum's survey explored the rapidly-evolving business-to-consumer communications market with some interesting findings.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jul 2017
To speed up crisis response - just get texting, says Soprano
Disaster Recovery

To speed up crisis response - just get texting, says Soprano

Australian software design firm, Soprano Design, has added its crisis management tool, RapidAlert, to the Mobile Enterprise Messaging Suite (MEMS).

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Apr 2017
Proofpoint discovers SMS phishing app targeting Chinese language users
Phishing

Proofpoint discovers SMS phishing app targeting Chinese language users

A mobile malware masquerading as a point-of-sale management app is targeting users in China & Mandarin-speaking regions, Proofpoint recently reported.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
Mission complete: CLX Communications fully aquires Mblox
Short Message Service

Mission complete: CLX Communications fully aquires Mblox

CLX communications acquired Mblox in May of this year, but it was only two days ago that it gained access to 100% of the shares it has in the company.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Jul 2016
New SMS channel launched by Zendesk
Unified Communications

New SMS channel launched by Zendesk

A new offering allows businesses to connect via SMS to effectively communicate with increasingly mobile customers.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 13th May 2016
Sophisticated SMS cyber attack targets Australian banking customers
Endpoint Protection

Sophisticated SMS cyber attack targets Australian banking customers

A persistent and sophisticated SMS phishing campaign is currently targeting mobile banking customers in both Australia and New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Feb 2016
Mobile and online messaging traffic skyrockets
Unified Communications

Mobile and online messaging traffic skyrockets

Mobile and online messaging traffic will reach 160 trillion per annum by 2019. This is up from 94.2 trillion this year and equals 438bn daily.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2015
Android App Review: EndlessJabber SMS
Gaming

Android App Review: EndlessJabber SMS

EndlessJabber redefines texting: Now send SMS from your PC using your Android number. Will its charm outshine its mobility limits?.

By Eddie Monotone • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2014
LinkedIn locks in online security
Cloud Services

LinkedIn locks in online security

Professional social networking site adds two-factor authentication - designed to avoid past security breaches.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Jun 2013

Stories from Other Regions

Short Message Service (SMS) stories

Mobile devices perfect for safety software
Data Analytics

Mobile devices perfect for safety software

Mobile reporting is speeding safety incident logging and compliance in remote industries, helping firms capture data in real time and cut risk.

By Geoff • 7 min read • Thu, 20th Jul 2017
Certified asbestos safety management system essential
Risk & Compliance

Certified asbestos safety management system essential

Missing the certified system by 4 April will invalidate licences, forcing asbestos removers to stop work and risking prosecution.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Jun 2017
Technology can help schools communicate in an emergency
Short Message Service

Technology can help schools communicate in an emergency

Technology can help educators meet standard operating procedures swiftly and effectively, cutting down response times.

By Jeromy Wells • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2017
New Student Management System helps NMIT serve students
EduTech

New Student Management System helps NMIT serve students

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) has implemented a new digital student management system to better serve their students.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Thu, 18th May 2017
Fake myGov email & SMS scam asks for pics of passports, driver licences
Phishing

Fake myGov email & SMS scam asks for pics of passports, driver licences

Security watchdog Stay Safe Online has issued a critical alert to Australians, warning them of a fake email and SMS scam purporting to be from myGov.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Apr 2017
Why connectivity is no longer enough for growth seeking telcos…
Unified Communications

Why connectivity is no longer enough for growth seeking telcos…

Australia's mobile services market experienced plateauing revenue and subscribers in 2013, according to a new IDC report.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2014
PaCT sent packing by teachers
EduTech

PaCT sent packing by teachers

Leading teaching associations have rejected the Government's plan to make the PaCT mandatory by 2015, citing concerns over teaching quality and professionalism.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2013