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Global SMS business messaging traffic will reach 3.5 trillion messages in 2020, rising from 3.2 trillion in 2019 - representing a growth of 7%, despite the economic impacts of COVID-19, according to a new research report.

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Thursday, 24 May 2018 00:23

Rich Communication Services messaging revenue to explode in next 5 years: Juniper

Global revenues from Rich Communication Services messaging will exceed US$9 billion by 2022, up from an estimated $126 million in 2018.

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Tuesday, 12 December 2017 02:34

LivePerson, Webjet team up on mobile messaging deployment

Cloud mobile and online business messaging solutions provider LivePerson has launched in-app mobile messaging technology in travel agency Webjet’s customer service business, which it says has resulted in a 54% uplift in text-based service engagements with the app.

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Wednesday, 13 September 2017 11:00

LivePerson appoints new APAC region chief

Cloud mobile and online business messaging solutions provider LivePerson has appointed former Amdocs senior manager Andrew Cannington as its new regional vice-president APAC as it looks to accelerate regional growth.

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Wednesday, 14 June 2017 12:29

Foxtel integrates LivePerson instant messaging app

Foxtel has integrated a native in-app mobile messaging service from LivePerson into its MyFoxtel app.

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Thursday, 13 April 2017 02:55

Mumford crosses from Mulesoft to MessageMedia

Global business mobile messaging provider MessageMedia Group has boosted its executive management team with the appointment of former Mulesoft sales executive Andrew Mumford.

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Thursday, 19 May 2016 00:11

Orange Belgium selects messaging platform from Aussie developer Soprano

Belgium mobile network operator, Orange Belgium, is set to offer business customers an enterprise messaging platform from Australian global mobile software development company, Soprano Design.

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Thursday, 07 April 2016 01:14

Singtel deploys chat solution from LivePerson

Online and mobile messaging solutions provider LivePerson says it has successfully implemented a Web Chat system for Singapore telco Singtel.

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Thursday, 12 February 2015 19:59

Soprano sings benefits of new Gamma release

Mobile messaging vendor Soprano Design has launched the second generation release of its enterprise-grade solution Gamma.

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Tuesday, 18 November 2014 16:11

Soprano hits a high note with Spanish acquisition

Australian messaging company Soprano Design has acquired Spanish mobile messaging solutions vendor SITmobile in a deal which gives Soprano an instant footprint in the South American market.

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Monday, 22 August 2011 08:35

Skype buys group mobile messaging company, GroupMe

Skype is to acquire mobile group messaging service provider GroupMe, which provides a range of services that enable mobile phone users to connect and share locations and photos with friends across networks and mobile platforms.

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Thursday, 23 June 2011 12:05

Sybase Appoints New President of Sybase 365

Sybase, Inc, an SAP company (NYSE: SAP) and industry leader in enterprise and mobile software, today announced that the company has appointed John J. Sims as president of its mobile services business - Sybase 365, effective July 1.

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Tuesday, 20 July 2010 07:12

Sybase Reports Record Second Quarter Results

Total Revenue Up 9%, Mobile Software License Up 12%, Messaging Revenue Up 24% GAAP Net Income Up 20%

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Wednesday, 16 December 2009 01:23

Unlocked Google phone likely for sale on January 5

Google is poised to extend its domination of search to the mobile phone market with news an official Google phone may be on sale as early as January 5th. The handset will be for sale unlocked and without contract and will use data, not voice.

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Monday, 14 December 2009 07:44

RIM -finally- launches App World for ANZoids

RIM has finally launched an app store for Australian and New Zealand BlackBerry users, opening up a world of capability extending business, reference and utility apps alongside fun time-wasters like horoscopes and games, but while paid apps are available to US users, ANZ'ers are only getting free ones, for now.

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Tuesday, 24 November 2009 08:58

BlackBerry's best yet, the Bold 9700, finally on sale

BlackBerry’s very recently announced Bold 9700 is finally available at retail from Telstra stores today, and other telcos from early December, and given that it’s the best BlackBerry yet, despite strong competition, it should be a Berry Merry Christmas for RIM and telco partners!

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Monday, 09 November 2009 09:04

Telstra & Optus clamp down on premium SMS shonks

Both Telstra and Optus have selected US based specialist WMC Global to monitor mobile premium SMS services advertising and SMS message flows during services opt-in and participation to ensure these conform to their respective contract requirements and the industry code.

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Sunday, 18 October 2009 09:12

Feedback to ACMA on blocking mobile premium SMS deadline looms

The Australian Communications and Media Authority wants feedback on its proposed new rules for blocking unwanted high-cost services delivered to mobile phones by the end of this week.

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