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Enable your Business with
SMS Technology
    by Melvin Dave P. Vivas
       Owner and Senior Consultant
       Melvin Dave Information Technology Consulting
       Philippines
Introduction

         Short Message Service (SMS) is a
        communications protocol allowing the
        interchange of short text messages between
        mobile telephone devices.*
         Short Message Service (SMS) Technology
        enables sending and receiving of text
        messages to and from mobile phones.




*Source: Wikipedia
Introduction

  The text can comprise of words or numbers or
 an alphanumeric combination. Each short
 message is up to 160 characters in length.
  SMS text messaging is the most widely used
 data application on the planet, with 2.4 billion
 active users, or 74% of all mobile phone
 subscribers sending and receiving text
 messages on their phones*
Introduction

 Worldwide, approximately 350 billion text
 messages are exchanged per month
  SMS text messaging is the most widely used
 data application on the planet, with 2.4 billion
 active users, or 74% of all mobile phone
 subscribers sending and receiving text
 messages on their phones*
Why SMS?

            SMS can be sent and read anytime*
          SMS Messages can be sent to an offline
          Mobile Phone*
           SMS Messaging is less disturbing while you
          can still stay in touch*




*Source http://www.developerhome.com/sms
Why SMS?

            SMS is low-cost
            SMS is fast
            SMS has a wider consumer base
           SMS is supported 100% by all GSM mobile
          phones




*Source http://www.developerhome.com/sms
Worldwide Mobile Subscribers

  By end 2007, Asia Pacific led the worldwide
 subscriber base with approximately 1.3 billion
  Northern and Western Europe with 0.4 billion
 subscribers.
  Total subscribers increased from 1.7 billion to
 3 billion in a span of for years from 2004-2007.
 That’s almost double!
Worldwide Mobile Subscribers
Worldwide Mobile Subscribers
Asia Pacific   N&W Europe   C&E Europe   North America   Middle East   Africa   Latin America
The Future Trend
    2007   2008    2009   2010   2011
Features

  Short messages
  Real-time
  Widest-coverage
  Guaranteed delivery
Business Applications
SMS Surveys

  SMS can be used to implement a survey.
  An advantage in implementing an SMS-based
 survey is that it encourages effective sampling
 considering the wide use of mobile services
 particularly the use of SMS technology.
SMS Surveys
Customer and Feedback Service

  Reach your customers and have them send
 feedback regarding your product or service by
 implementing an SMS-based feedback service.
  Customers can send comments or concerns
 using their mobile phone.
Inventory Management

  For simple inventory management, you can
 utilize this application.
  Update supplies information as soon as
 products are delivered or sold just by sending
 an SMS text message to your central database.
Intranet Integration

   An example where this application can be
  useful is integrating it with your Human
  Resource(HR) Application.
   Your employee, for example, can check his/
  her leave credits by sending a text message to
  your SMS-based HR application then your
  SMS application sends the appropriate
  information requested, also, as a text message.
  File a medical leave using SMS
Systems Alerts Service

  The Systems Alerts Service solution can be
 quite useful. For example, system
 administrators can use this application to notify
 them in case a server goes down or a virus has
 infected the network.
  If integrated with the corporate e- mail server,
 employees can have a text message sent to
 them as e-mail notification to their mobile
 phone.
Systems Alerts Service
Job Dispatching

  Dispatch jobs using SMS. This type of
 application can be used to assign new jobs
 from local staff to field staff.
  An example of this application’s usage is in
 product delivery or courier package delivery
 where the messenger can update the delivery
 status through text messaging. The messenger
 can send a message like quot;DELIVERY 2222
 complete,proceeding to DELIVERY 2223quot;
Corporate Sales Information

  Not much information can be sent through SMS
 Messaging but it can relay sufficient information
 needed by your customers such as company
 contact numbers, address, and corporate
 branches.
  It can also relay information such as product
 pricing or service rates. An advantage of using this
 kind of service compared to web applications is
 that users don’t have to use the Internet to access
 vital information regarding your company.
Corporate Sales Information
Customer alerts/notifications

  Since SMS is a quick way to communicate
 with customers, you can also utilize the
 technology to send information.
  Flight information or status changes
  Bills payment reminders
  Send updated news about your product
  Thank you messages
Two-factor authentication

 SMS-delivered two-factor authentication provides
 more security for your end users.
  It strengthens security by adding an additional
 layer besides passwords.
  Time-based generation of keys so spoofing is not
 that easy.
  Cheaper implementation than token devices
  Easy provisioning
Reservation/Booking System

  Implementing an SMS-based reservation/booking
 system is also a possibility.
  An example would be reserving seats for a concert
 or a movie premiere will be quite convenient if it is
 implemented using SMS Text Messaging.
 You can also implement this for transportation
 booking or reservation
Product delivery tracking

   Systems can also be integrated with tracking
  devices and alerts can be sent using SMS.
Customer Ordering System

        It is also possible to develop an ordering
       system via SMS.
        You can let clients order using SMS and
       notify them when their order is already ready
        This can be used for dine-in and dine-out
       customers




Source: Korean Times
http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/tech/2007/09/133_10034.html
Customer Ordering System

        In Sep 2007, McDonald's
       and SK Telecom launched a
       new ordering system using
       mobile phones and infrared
       sensors which let customers
       make orders from their table
       and sends them a phone
       message when the meal is ready.



Source: Korean Times
http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/tech/2007/09/133_10034.html
Mobile Payments

  With a secure GSM network, you can also
 implement mobile payments using SMS
  It proves to be a convenient way of payment
 since you can pay anywhere as long as you
 have GSM coverage.
  Real-time payment as payment gateways are
 integrated with the telcos.
Mobile Payments

  Globe GCASH in the Philippines gave
 subscribers access to a cashless and cardless
 method of facilitating money.
  It is used for money remittance, donations,
 loan settlement, disbursement of salaries or
 commissions, and payment of bills, products
 and services.
 Globe Telecom and Western Union deliver
 mobile money transfers in the Philippines
Mobile Payments

  SMART Padala is the first cash remittance
 service via text.
  It is a faster and cheaper way of remitting cash
 from a sender abroad to the celfone of a
 beneficiary here in the Philippines
Mobile Marketing

  Marketing on a mobile phone has become
 increasingly popular ever since the rise of SMS
 (Short Message Service) in the early 2000s in
 Europe and some parts of Asia when businesses
 started to collect mobile phone numbers and send
 content.
  Over the past few years SMS has become a
 legitimate advertising channel in some parts of the
 world.
Mobile Marketing
  SMS has become the most popular branch of the
 Mobile Marketing industry with several 100 million
 advertising SMS sent out every month in Europe
 alone.
  According to a survey conducted by a mobile
 marketing provider, approximately 89% of major
 brands are planning to market their products
 through text and multimedia mobile messaging by
 2008
Raffle/Contests/Promotions

  Mobile raffles/contests/promotions can also
 be used with SMS to enhance product or
 services marketing
  Create a customer profile database which
 may be useful for future marketing activities
 and targeted advertising.
Raffle/Contests/Promotions




 Prize: $100 Burger King vouchers (x3 winners each week for 4 weeks)
               SMS your vote to win the above prize!
Government Service Applications

  Confirm tax payments(Philippines)
  Government announcements via SMS alerts
 e.g. TEXT NFA, Singapore Ministry of
 Manpower queue alerts, French Embassy
 Updates Citizens in Lebanon by SMS,
 Warnings of national emergencies in the U.S.
  Pay parking fines(Singapore)
  Checking Central Provident Fund(CPF)
Government Service Applications

  Crime watch
  Announcement of government programs e.g.
 save the trees, no-smoking campaigns, etc.
  Gather constituents complaints/feedback
  Typhoon alerts
  Power lines monitoring
How to integrate?
Integration Approaches

  Direct interface to the telecommunications
 companies e.g. SK Telecom, Nepal Telecom,
 Globe Telecom, SingTel etc.
  Interface with bulk SMS providers e.g.
 Clickatell, Chikka
  Deploy a SMS appliance and integrate
 applications with it
  Use a GSM modem and let in-house
 developers integrate existing applications
Direct interface to telcos
  Connect to Short Message Service Center
 (SMSC) which is managed by telcos
  Depending on the telco implementation, it is
 required to use SMPP, UCP/EMI, CIMD2
 protocols
  Advantage is turnaround time of messaging is
 fast since the infrastructure is within the telco
 space
  Disadvantage is SMSC low-level protocols are
 harder to interface with and telcos require
 volume before giving access
Direct interface to telcos




 Logos are owned by the respective telcos
Bulk SMS providers

  Connect to bulk SMS providers like Clickatell
  Common protocols for integration like HTTP,
 XML, SMTP, SOAP, FTP are available
  Advantage is more protocols are available for
 integration and these common protocols are
 easier to work with. Also, it has worldwide
 coverage
 Disadvantage is that this approach tends to be
 more expensive
Bulk SMS providers
Use a GSM modem

  A GSM modem can be used to implement a
 SMS solution
  Advantage of this approach is that it is up-
 front cost is cheaper since a GSM modem will
 only be purchased
  Disadvantage is custom programming to
 communicate with the GSM modem is required
 which will tend to be more expensive in the
 long-run
Use a GSM modem
SMS Appliance

  Another approach is to use a SMS appliance
  Common protocols like HTTP, Java Messaging
 Service(JMS), Database APIs, Web services
 can be used to integrate
  Advantage is faster time to deploy and is
 cheaper in the long run. Protocols are easier to
 integrate with. Out-of-the-box solution
  Disadvantage is sending SMS is not as fast as
 those directly connected to the telcos
SMS Appliance
References

  Wikipedia
  http://www.portioresearch.com
  http://www.developershome.com/sms
  http://www.globe.com.ph
  http://www.koreatimes.co.kr
  http://www.slideshare.net/andre4e/sms-
 trends-august-2008-presentation
References

  http://www.textrack.com
  http://www.textually.org
Thank you!



For questions, you can contact me at

http://www.melvindaveconsulting.com
  melvin@melvindaveconsulting.com
          +63.915.5378394

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SMS Technology for your Business

  • 1. Enable your Business with SMS Technology by Melvin Dave P. Vivas Owner and Senior Consultant Melvin Dave Information Technology Consulting Philippines
  • 2. Introduction Short Message Service (SMS) is a communications protocol allowing the interchange of short text messages between mobile telephone devices.* Short Message Service (SMS) Technology enables sending and receiving of text messages to and from mobile phones. *Source: Wikipedia
  • 3. Introduction The text can comprise of words or numbers or an alphanumeric combination. Each short message is up to 160 characters in length. SMS text messaging is the most widely used data application on the planet, with 2.4 billion active users, or 74% of all mobile phone subscribers sending and receiving text messages on their phones*
  • 4. Introduction Worldwide, approximately 350 billion text messages are exchanged per month SMS text messaging is the most widely used data application on the planet, with 2.4 billion active users, or 74% of all mobile phone subscribers sending and receiving text messages on their phones*
  • 5. Why SMS? SMS can be sent and read anytime* SMS Messages can be sent to an offline Mobile Phone* SMS Messaging is less disturbing while you can still stay in touch* *Source http://www.developerhome.com/sms
  • 6. Why SMS? SMS is low-cost SMS is fast SMS has a wider consumer base SMS is supported 100% by all GSM mobile phones *Source http://www.developerhome.com/sms
  • 7. Worldwide Mobile Subscribers By end 2007, Asia Pacific led the worldwide subscriber base with approximately 1.3 billion Northern and Western Europe with 0.4 billion subscribers. Total subscribers increased from 1.7 billion to 3 billion in a span of for years from 2004-2007. That’s almost double!
  • 9. Worldwide Mobile Subscribers Asia Pacific N&W Europe C&E Europe North America Middle East Africa Latin America
  • 10. The Future Trend 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
  • 11. Features Short messages Real-time Widest-coverage Guaranteed delivery
  • 13. SMS Surveys SMS can be used to implement a survey. An advantage in implementing an SMS-based survey is that it encourages effective sampling considering the wide use of mobile services particularly the use of SMS technology.
  • 15. Customer and Feedback Service Reach your customers and have them send feedback regarding your product or service by implementing an SMS-based feedback service. Customers can send comments or concerns using their mobile phone.
  • 16. Inventory Management For simple inventory management, you can utilize this application. Update supplies information as soon as products are delivered or sold just by sending an SMS text message to your central database.
  • 17. Intranet Integration An example where this application can be useful is integrating it with your Human Resource(HR) Application. Your employee, for example, can check his/ her leave credits by sending a text message to your SMS-based HR application then your SMS application sends the appropriate information requested, also, as a text message. File a medical leave using SMS
  • 18. Systems Alerts Service The Systems Alerts Service solution can be quite useful. For example, system administrators can use this application to notify them in case a server goes down or a virus has infected the network. If integrated with the corporate e- mail server, employees can have a text message sent to them as e-mail notification to their mobile phone.
  • 20. Job Dispatching Dispatch jobs using SMS. This type of application can be used to assign new jobs from local staff to field staff. An example of this application’s usage is in product delivery or courier package delivery where the messenger can update the delivery status through text messaging. The messenger can send a message like quot;DELIVERY 2222 complete,proceeding to DELIVERY 2223quot;
  • 21. Corporate Sales Information Not much information can be sent through SMS Messaging but it can relay sufficient information needed by your customers such as company contact numbers, address, and corporate branches. It can also relay information such as product pricing or service rates. An advantage of using this kind of service compared to web applications is that users don’t have to use the Internet to access vital information regarding your company.
  • 23. Customer alerts/notifications Since SMS is a quick way to communicate with customers, you can also utilize the technology to send information. Flight information or status changes Bills payment reminders Send updated news about your product Thank you messages
  • 24. Two-factor authentication SMS-delivered two-factor authentication provides more security for your end users. It strengthens security by adding an additional layer besides passwords. Time-based generation of keys so spoofing is not that easy. Cheaper implementation than token devices Easy provisioning
  • 25. Reservation/Booking System Implementing an SMS-based reservation/booking system is also a possibility. An example would be reserving seats for a concert or a movie premiere will be quite convenient if it is implemented using SMS Text Messaging. You can also implement this for transportation booking or reservation
  • 26. Product delivery tracking Systems can also be integrated with tracking devices and alerts can be sent using SMS.
  • 27. Customer Ordering System It is also possible to develop an ordering system via SMS. You can let clients order using SMS and notify them when their order is already ready This can be used for dine-in and dine-out customers Source: Korean Times http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/tech/2007/09/133_10034.html
  • 28. Customer Ordering System In Sep 2007, McDonald's and SK Telecom launched a new ordering system using mobile phones and infrared sensors which let customers make orders from their table and sends them a phone message when the meal is ready. Source: Korean Times http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/tech/2007/09/133_10034.html
  • 29. Mobile Payments With a secure GSM network, you can also implement mobile payments using SMS It proves to be a convenient way of payment since you can pay anywhere as long as you have GSM coverage. Real-time payment as payment gateways are integrated with the telcos.
  • 30. Mobile Payments Globe GCASH in the Philippines gave subscribers access to a cashless and cardless method of facilitating money. It is used for money remittance, donations, loan settlement, disbursement of salaries or commissions, and payment of bills, products and services. Globe Telecom and Western Union deliver mobile money transfers in the Philippines
  • 31. Mobile Payments SMART Padala is the first cash remittance service via text. It is a faster and cheaper way of remitting cash from a sender abroad to the celfone of a beneficiary here in the Philippines
  • 32. Mobile Marketing Marketing on a mobile phone has become increasingly popular ever since the rise of SMS (Short Message Service) in the early 2000s in Europe and some parts of Asia when businesses started to collect mobile phone numbers and send content. Over the past few years SMS has become a legitimate advertising channel in some parts of the world.
  • 33. Mobile Marketing SMS has become the most popular branch of the Mobile Marketing industry with several 100 million advertising SMS sent out every month in Europe alone. According to a survey conducted by a mobile marketing provider, approximately 89% of major brands are planning to market their products through text and multimedia mobile messaging by 2008
  • 34. Raffle/Contests/Promotions Mobile raffles/contests/promotions can also be used with SMS to enhance product or services marketing Create a customer profile database which may be useful for future marketing activities and targeted advertising.
  • 35. Raffle/Contests/Promotions Prize: $100 Burger King vouchers (x3 winners each week for 4 weeks) SMS your vote to win the above prize!
  • 36. Government Service Applications Confirm tax payments(Philippines) Government announcements via SMS alerts e.g. TEXT NFA, Singapore Ministry of Manpower queue alerts, French Embassy Updates Citizens in Lebanon by SMS, Warnings of national emergencies in the U.S. Pay parking fines(Singapore) Checking Central Provident Fund(CPF)
  • 37. Government Service Applications Crime watch Announcement of government programs e.g. save the trees, no-smoking campaigns, etc. Gather constituents complaints/feedback Typhoon alerts Power lines monitoring
  • 39. Integration Approaches Direct interface to the telecommunications companies e.g. SK Telecom, Nepal Telecom, Globe Telecom, SingTel etc. Interface with bulk SMS providers e.g. Clickatell, Chikka Deploy a SMS appliance and integrate applications with it Use a GSM modem and let in-house developers integrate existing applications
  • 40. Direct interface to telcos Connect to Short Message Service Center (SMSC) which is managed by telcos Depending on the telco implementation, it is required to use SMPP, UCP/EMI, CIMD2 protocols Advantage is turnaround time of messaging is fast since the infrastructure is within the telco space Disadvantage is SMSC low-level protocols are harder to interface with and telcos require volume before giving access
  • 41. Direct interface to telcos Logos are owned by the respective telcos
  • 42. Bulk SMS providers Connect to bulk SMS providers like Clickatell Common protocols for integration like HTTP, XML, SMTP, SOAP, FTP are available Advantage is more protocols are available for integration and these common protocols are easier to work with. Also, it has worldwide coverage Disadvantage is that this approach tends to be more expensive
  • 44. Use a GSM modem A GSM modem can be used to implement a SMS solution Advantage of this approach is that it is up- front cost is cheaper since a GSM modem will only be purchased Disadvantage is custom programming to communicate with the GSM modem is required which will tend to be more expensive in the long-run
  • 45. Use a GSM modem
  • 46. SMS Appliance Another approach is to use a SMS appliance Common protocols like HTTP, Java Messaging Service(JMS), Database APIs, Web services can be used to integrate Advantage is faster time to deploy and is cheaper in the long run. Protocols are easier to integrate with. Out-of-the-box solution Disadvantage is sending SMS is not as fast as those directly connected to the telcos
  • 48. References Wikipedia http://www.portioresearch.com http://www.developershome.com/sms http://www.globe.com.ph http://www.koreatimes.co.kr http://www.slideshare.net/andre4e/sms- trends-august-2008-presentation
  • 49. References http://www.textrack.com http://www.textually.org
  • 50. Thank you! For questions, you can contact me at http://www.melvindaveconsulting.com melvin@melvindaveconsulting.com +63.915.5378394