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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
Explore Bidvest Data's secure and trackable SMS services designed for South African enterprises. Enhance communication with Smart View SMS, gain insights, and ensure compliance effortlessly.
In the dynamic landscape of business communication, the demand for secure and trackable SMS services has never been higher. South African enterprises, especially those in regulated industries such as financial services, healthcare, and government, require robust solutions that provide not only high security but also comprehensive tracking capabilities. This guide delves into the intricacies of Bidvest Data's Secure and Trackable SMS and Smart View SMS services, breaking down their features, benefits, and best practices for optimal implementation.
Secure and trackable SMS services enable businesses to send messages that are safeguarded against unauthorized access while maintaining a clear record of delivery and receipt. For enterprises handling sensitive information, these services are not merely an option, but a necessity.
Smart View SMS features enrich standard SMS communications by providing an array of functionalities, transforming basic text messages into interactive experiences. This service is tailored for enterprises looking to engage with their clients effectively.
The implementation of secure and trackable SMS services requires strategic planning and consideration of various factors that promote effective usage within your organization.
With stringent regulations governing communications, it is imperative for enterprises to ensure compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and other industry-specific regulations. Using secure SMS services aids in this compliance, while providing peace of mind that sensitive information is protected.
In conclusion, Bidvest Data's Secure and Trackable SMS and Smart View SMS services arm South African enterprises with powerful communication tools essential for success in today's digital age. By prioritizing security, providing tracking capabilities, and fostering interactivity, these services are designed to meet the complex needs of modern businesses.
Join leading enterprises throughout South Africa in leveraging secure and trackable SMS services to enhance engagement, ensure compliance, and streamline operations. Contact Bidvest Data today to explore our offerings.
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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
Get answers to common questions about Sms And Svsms
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.