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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 how to choose the right business communication technology for your enterprise with our comprehensive guide. Learn about essential features, compliance, and budget considerations tailored for South African organizations.
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, choosing the right business communication technology is crucial for enterprise success. Communications are the backbone of any organization, enabling collaboration, enhancing customer interactions, and ensuring compliance with regulations such as POPIA. This guide provides an in-depth look at the various business communication technologies available, helping IT decision-makers, compliance officers, and procurement managers make informed choices tailored to their specific organizational needs.
The current market offers a plethora of communication technologies ranging from traditional telephony to advanced omnichannel messaging systems. Each technology has its unique set of features, benefits, and potential drawbacks, which makes understanding the entire landscape vital for enterprise decision-makers.
Before making a technology decision, it's vital to evaluate your organization’s specific communication requirements. Some key factors to consider include:
Once you identify your organization’s needs, conduct a thorough evaluation of available communication solutions. Here are some important criteria to assess:
Check essential features such as:
Engaging vendors to arrange product demonstrations can provide insight into the technology in use and determine how well it fits your organization’s experience and needs. Utilize trial periods to gain firsthand experience.
Develop a comprehensive budget considering direct costs like subscriptions, licenses, and hardware, as well as hidden costs such as training, implementation, and potential downtime during transition periods. It is crucial for enterprises to evaluate the ROI of chosen technology and how it aligns with their communication strategies.
Explore case studies and success stories from companies within your industry that have successfully implemented business communication technology. Understanding the practical application of technology can provide valuable insights into its effectiveness for your own enterprise.
Collate all information assessed during your research — the compliance capabilities, integration options, and projected costs. Ensure stakeholder involvement during decision-making to foster acceptance and alignment with organization-wide communication goals.
Consider implementing a phased rollout of the chosen communication technology, which minimizes risks and adjusts to feedback for continuous improvement.
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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 manages and continuously expand our own API where our customers would integrate and utilize our omnichannel services. We also provide integration services as part of creating digital workflows where our customers have publicly exposed APIs providing access to internal data and services.
Supports electronic “card not present” payment integration to secure ecommerce payment gateways. This enables tracking and reconciliation of digital payments for the ease of the consumer, and improved collections for our customers.
Bidvest Data provides end to end complex WhatsApp for business solutions driven through API integrations. This includes all WhatsApp template sending, self help services, with view and request statements services, make payments, and chat to live agents.
Provides pre-defined menu driven structured conversation, generative AI with natural language processing, and seamless transition to live agent chat support for a unique customer experience across various messaging platforms.