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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 essential methods and KPIs to evaluate the effectiveness of scalable messaging platforms for enterprises in South Africa. Ensure compliance, enhance communication, and drive operational efficiency with Bidvest Data.
As technology continues to advance, scalable messaging platforms are becoming increasingly essential for enterprises in South Africa, especially within highly regulated industries. Measuring the effectiveness of these platforms ensures that organizations are maximizing their communications capabilities while maintaining compliance and operational efficiency. This comprehensive guide delves into the methodologies and key performance indicators (KPIs) that IT decision-makers, compliance officers, and operational heads can utilize to assess the effectiveness of their scalable messaging solutions.
Scalable messaging platforms allow businesses to communicate seamlessly with customers, partners, and stakeholders across various channels, including SMS, email, and WhatsApp. These platforms not only enhance customer engagement but also support significant operational efficiencies, making them a vital part of enterprise communication strategies.
To accurately assess the effectiveness of scalable messaging platforms, organizations should establish key performance indicators (KPIs) aligned with their communication objectives. Common KPIs include:
Establishing a structured framework for tracking the aforementioned KPIs is crucial for analyzing the effectiveness of scalable messaging platforms. Consider the following steps:
Different industries may have specific metrics and compliance requirements that must be considered when assessing messaging effectiveness. For instance:
Focus on compliance metrics, ensuring that messaging adheres to regulatory guidelines regarding customer communications.
Emphasize patient communication effectiveness and retention rates while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations and local laws.
Customer feedback plays a pivotal role in understanding the effectiveness of your messaging platform. Some effective methods include:
Measuring the effectiveness of scalable messaging platforms is a critical endeavor for South African enterprises aiming to enhance communication while ensuring compliance and operational efficiency. By establishing clear KPIs, implementing robust tracking frameworks, and utilizing customer feedback, organizations can not only evaluate the performance of their messaging strategy but can also drive continuous improvement and ultimately achieve their strategic communication objectives.
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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
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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.