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“Thank you Bidvest team for your great service throughout 2024.”
- MTN
“Working with the Bidvest team is a real pleasure. We've thoroughly enjoyed partnering with a local provider for our business' WhatsApp profile - invoicing is simple and our templates are loaded and approved speedily. Prepaid24 would highly recommend Bidvest. Such a seamless process from setup to production!”
- Prepaid24
“We're incredibly grateful to the Bidvest Data Team who go above and beyond to support us with vital customer communication. Their commitment and innovation has kept us at the forefront of electronic customer engagement.”
- Sanlam Retail Mass
“Dear Bidvest team, Just wanted to take the time to say a very special thank you to TEAM BIDVEST. Everyone at OUP thanks all the people involved over the last few weeks and trust me, everyone in our organization now knows how much we can depend on Bidvest and we're all truly grateful for your efforts. Your responsiveness to our changing needs and requests is truly appreciated”
- Oxford
Discover the cost factors of secure SMS and SVSMS services in South Africa. Understand pricing structures, features, and budgeting strategies tailored for enterprises seeking secure communication.
In today's business world, secure communication is no longer an option but a necessity, especially for enterprises operating in sectors such as financial services, healthcare, logistics, and government. This comprehensive guide delves into the cost factors associated with secure SMS and SVSMS (Secure Value-Added SMS) services, exploring what these services entail, their benefits, and how enterprises can strategically budget for them in South Africa.
Secure SMS and SVSMS services are designed to protect sensitive messages exchanged between businesses and their clients or partners. Unlike traditional SMS, these services incorporate strong encryption and compliance measures, ensuring that communication remains confidential and tamper-proof.
The cost of implementing secure SMS and SVSMS services can vary significantly based on several factors, including:
The total number of messages an enterprise sends directly correlates with cost. Bulk message packages often offer discounts that can lead to significant savings.
Additional features such as enhanced security protocols, delivery tracking, and user management can influence overall pricing. Businesses should evaluate which features are essential for their specific needs.
Long-term contracts may provide reduced per-message rates, making them a cost-effective option for organizations with predictable messaging needs.
Choosing a reputable provider known for reliability can lead to higher upfront costs but often results in better service quality, fewer interruptions, and overall value.
To understand the cost differences better, consider the following comparative analysis:
| Service Type | Average Cost per Message (ZAR) | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional SMS | 0.80 - 1.00 | Basic delivery |
| Secure SMS | 1.20 - 1.50 | End-to-end encryption, delivery receipts |
| SVSMS | 1.50 - 2.00 | Advanced security features, compliance |
Choosing secure SMS or SVSMS services is an investment that comes with various intrinsic benefits:
When budgeting for secure SMS and SVSMS services, enterprises should consider:
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“Thank you Bidvest team for your great service throughout 2024.”
- MTN
“Working with the Bidvest team is a real pleasure. We've thoroughly enjoyed partnering with a local provider for our business' WhatsApp profile - invoicing is simple and our templates are loaded and approved speedily. Prepaid24 would highly recommend Bidvest. Such a seamless process from setup to production!”
- Prepaid24
“We're incredibly grateful to the Bidvest Data Team who go above and beyond to support us with vital customer communication. Their commitment and innovation has kept us at the forefront of electronic customer engagement.”
- Sanlam Retail Mass
“Dear Bidvest team, Just wanted to take the time to say a very special thank you to TEAM BIDVEST. Everyone at OUP thanks all the people involved over the last few weeks and trust me, everyone in our organization now knows how much we can depend on Bidvest and we're all truly grateful for your efforts. Your responsiveness to our changing needs and requests is truly appreciated”
- Oxford
Discover our comprehensive solution features designed to transform your business communication experience
Bidvest Data sends on average more than 10 million personalized SMS/SV SMS messages per month, with daily peaks exceeding 2 million messages. This comprises mainly of transactional notifications and hosted transactional data.
The SMS channel delivers a secure, shortened personalized URL to the consumer, directing them to their unique microsite. All consumer activity can be tracked.
PDF documents, HTML content, videos and animations can be hosted on our Zero Rated Data domains. Reverse billing of data on these domains ensure access for end users to content at no cost. Bidvest Data offers this service on all South African and Namibian mobile networks.
Bidvest Data offers custom-built, screen adaptive, HTML environments, enabling features like animation, rotating GIFs, and interactive buttons.
Our service includes automated large file batch sending through sFTP data transfer. The data can selectively drive template messaging. Near real-time SMS sending is facilitated through our API, using templates or dynamic text.
Where another channel in our omnichannel platform is unsuccessful in delivering a message, we can automatically fail over to SMS. Priority and fail over channels are configurable.
Bidvest Data provides near-real-time and periodic aggregate batched reporting on consumer engagement, including link tracking, SMS and SV SMS delivery status, and customized reports on microsite access.
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