Computek launches fastest secure mobile platform in SA market

Computek has launched a world-class mobile platform for messaging and connectivity products through its newly formed business unit Computek Mobile.

The platform offers secure services for enterprises, Internet companies and mobile services providers. The Computek Mobile Platform is built on the back of a leading global mobile messaging platform, enabling access to the international gateway deep level (SS7) global mobile network and SMS Centre (SMS-C), giving it the same messaging capabilities as a mobile network operator.

This integration has empowered Computek Mobile to offer mobile and SMS interaction services with greater speed, reliability and measurability than standard messaging services.

Computek Mobile provides your business with an unrivalled level of quality based on its 15-second delivery guarantee and no-message loss policy, as well as the provision of instant delivery notifications, strict service level agreements (SLAs) and a global footprint to reach consumers anywhere, anytime at the lowest cost, eliminating interconnection charges between operators.

Computek Mobile Platform direct pipeline to the SS7 enables easy global footprint to more than 550 mobile network operators in 190 countries in all continents.

This unimaginable reach enables clients to reach a vast number of mobile subscribers around the world. This footprint is continuously growing as SS7 through peering partnerships with mobile operators around the globe. This has allowed Computek Mobile to provide the largest possible international SMS network for our clients in South Africa.

This doesn't just mean sending messages in these countries, but also allows us to provide multiple two-way SMS capabilities, as well as international mobile lookups, giving our customers the peace of mind that their messages can be received regardless of location.

Below is the available list of SMS products for a variety of applications and industries. Clients can go to the company Web site: http://www.computekmobile.co.za to select appropriate products and solutions for their needs.

The unique products and solutions available from its mobile platform includes:

* Airlines, transportation and logistics ticketing: SMS sending (SMS-MT) enables a fast delivery of text alerts such as flight updates, CRM and incident messages. An automated check-in service is built on a two-way SMS solution, which combines both outbound (SMS-MT) and inbound (SMS-MO) messaging. Airlines can strengthen the relationship with customers by sending mileage status. Customers can conveniently receive information about flight timetables, flight delays, flight cancellations and different airport services en-route, such as gate changes and locations.
* Mobile ticketing and couponing: Computek Mobile enables companies to integrate mobile ticketing for a wide range of business-critical applications. Whether it is sending boarding passes, travel tickets, event tickets or discount coupons and vouchers, Computek Mobile provides a reliable, modular and feature-rich mobile ticketing solution.
* Enhanced end-to-end security with SMS authentication: The company is able to provide reliable, high secure and straightforward two-factor authentication and other forms of security, including One-Time Password (OTP) and Mobile Transaction Number (mTANs). Building a secure mobile transactions enable clients access to its powerful and personalised identity authentication to prevent fraud.

It also enables:

* Verifying access to enterprise systems, especially when users access systems remotely.
* Implement application log-ins and e-signatures via SMS.
* Fifteen-second delivery guarantees on all OTP SMS.
* Full reliability and security of OTP/mTAN generation and transmission.
* Ensure end-to-end control over the entire SMS transmission path, guaranteeing full transparency and an audit trail for each authentication SMS sent. Sensitive data in transit is not stored in third party servers.
* Real-time, handset-sourced delivery notifications.
* Strict service level agreements (SLAs).

Computek Mobile has on its platform over 30 million active cellphone numbers of local mobile network operators, providing clients with an opportunity for a huge distribution of messages and marketing and promotion reach.

* Wholesale SMS services: Its wholesale market includes SMS aggregators and resellers, mobile marketing agencies, mobile content and entertainment providers and Internet companies. The services are offered on a strict SLA in compliance with WASPA.
* Business case development consulting: The proliferation of mobile business applications in the South Africa market is relatively low and yet the cost benefits for efficiency and effectiveness are great. The banking industry is probably the only industry that has embraced SMS technology, and is generating significant profitable revenue and improved business communication with their customers.

Computek Mobile has a consulting team of experienced mobile architects available to assist businesses to develop business cases for SMS usage in their business environment. It is able to assist clients to use SMS technology for quotations, invoicing, purchase orders, payment processing, internal communication etc. SMS technology can also be used for inbound and outbound communication.

Please click here to see Available SMS Products.