Rich Communication Services

The Future of NFTs is Here: Universal Page launches Gasless NFT 2.0 Marketplace

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Monday, January 8, 2024

Co-founded by Jake Prins and Vlad Lykhonis (ex-Meta/ex-Amazon), Universal Page is the first NFT platform to launch on LUKSO, the new L1 blockchain of Ethereum OG Fabian Vogelsteller.

Key Points: 
  • Co-founded by Jake Prins and Vlad Lykhonis (ex-Meta/ex-Amazon), Universal Page is the first NFT platform to launch on LUKSO, the new L1 blockchain of Ethereum OG Fabian Vogelsteller.
  • Universal Page introduces a 'gasless' marketplace, eliminating the need for users to pay gas fees themselves.
  • Universal Page exclusively supports the innovative NFT 2.0 standards (LSP7 and LSP8), making NFTs more dynamic and flexible with on-chain data storage.
  • In collaboration with The Dematerialised, these highly-anticipated NFTs will become tradable in the coming weeks, marking the start of a series of unique NFT launches.

Juniper Research: Apple’s RCS Support to Grow RCS Business Messaging Revenue by 500% Globally in Two Years

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Monday, January 8, 2024

The report predicted this will increase the value proposition of RBM (RCS Business Messaging) amongst enterprises.

Key Points: 
  • The report predicted this will increase the value proposition of RBM (RCS Business Messaging) amongst enterprises.
  • Additionally, the research anticipated RCS will become a key technology for operators in the business messaging ecosystem, given the high levels of fraud affecting the SMS business messaging sector.
  • It predicted that the launch of RCS will enable operators to retain business messaging traffic over telecoms networks, as SMS adoption slows, and OTT business messaging channels continue to experience significant growth.
  • Apple’s introduction raises the profile of RCS, a technology that has historically been hindered by a lack of support, and can become a substitute for SMS business messaging traffic.”

Malaysia Conversational Commerce Market Set for Remarkable Growth, Projected at US$4.0 Billion by 2023

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Friday, January 5, 2024

DUBLIN, Jan. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Malaysia Conversational Commerce Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics Databook - 75+ KPIs on Conversational Commerce Trends by End-Use Sectors, Operational KPIs, Product Offering, and Spend By Application - Q2 2023 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Jan. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Malaysia Conversational Commerce Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics Databook - 75+ KPIs on Conversational Commerce Trends by End-Use Sectors, Operational KPIs, Product Offering, and Spend By Application - Q2 2023 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The latest market intelligence report on the Conversational Commerce industry in Malaysia presents an in-depth analysis packed with data-centric insights.
  • The report unfolds the burgeoning potential of conversational commerce, highlighting a significant growth trajectory that is anticipated to see market value surge to US$4.0 billion in 2023.
  • As the global business community turns its focus to more dynamic consumer engagement practices, Malaysia's conversational commerce landscape is undergoing a transformative phase with impressive growth metrics.

Out There Media Launches in the US Offering Rich Communication Services in Collaboration With Verizon

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Thursday, December 28, 2023

Out There Media , the global leader in Rich Communication Services (RCS), today announced the results of its inaugural U.S.-based RCS campaigns in collaboration with Verizon.

Key Points: 
  • Out There Media , the global leader in Rich Communication Services (RCS), today announced the results of its inaugural U.S.-based RCS campaigns in collaboration with Verizon.
  • This ground-breaking initiative was launched in cooperation with myWorld, which was recently awarded America’s best loyalty program by Newsweek Magazine.
  • “These outstanding numbers underscore the effectiveness of rich messaging in engaging audiences and driving meaningful interactions with leading global brands."
  • Out There Media continues to lead the way in revolutionizing digital advertising with RCS, offering major international brands unparalleled engagement, conversion and loyalty.

EdgeQ Named as a Cool Vendor in the 2023 Gartner® Cool Vendors™ for Communications Service Providers Report

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EdgeQ , a leader in 5G wireless infrastructure, today announced it has been recognized in the Cool Vendors for Communications Service Providers report by Gartner.

Key Points: 
  • SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EdgeQ , a leader in 5G wireless infrastructure, today announced it has been recognized in the Cool Vendors for Communications Service Providers report by Gartner.
  • EdgeQ is the only company offering simultaneous 4G and 5G connectivity with integrated AI compute, at one-half the cost, one-third the power, and one-tenth the space of existing chipsets.
  • With generative AI fueling real-time compute, the convergence of connectivity and compute has become essential for enterprise and consumer applications.
  • To learn more about how EdgeQ is pioneering the 5G infrastructure market, please visit www.edgeq.io
    Gartner “Cool Vendors for Communications Service Providers” by Mike Edholm, Kosei Takiishi, Amol Nerlekar, Mounish Rai, Peter Liu, October 9, 2023.

Prodapt Recognized by Gartner® as a Large, Telecom-Native Regional Provider in North America, Europe & LATAM

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Gartner has recognized Prodapt as a Large Telecom-Native Regional IT service provider across North America, Europe, and Latin America, which we believe underscores high domain relevance and specialization in serving CSPs.

Key Points: 
  • Gartner has recognized Prodapt as a Large Telecom-Native Regional IT service provider across North America, Europe, and Latin America, which we believe underscores high domain relevance and specialization in serving CSPs.
  • The IT Service Provider Selection Guide for CSP CIOs illustrates industry and regional presence, capability focus, provider “DNA,” and scale of providers across North America, Europe, and Latin America.
  • Telecom-Native providers draw over a third of all revenue from the telecom sector and deliver specialized services for Communications Service Providers.
  • Regional providers are those like Prodapt who work with clients with a presence across several continents.

Interop Technologies Implements Basic RCS Across Global Messaging Network

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Interop Technologies, a global leader in advanced mobile messaging technology, today announced the availability of a Basic RCS (Rich Communication Services) solution across their global messaging network.

Key Points: 
  • Interop Technologies, a global leader in advanced mobile messaging technology, today announced the availability of a Basic RCS (Rich Communication Services) solution across their global messaging network.
  • This solution provides mobile operators with an introduction to RCS Business Messaging (RBM) functionality for their enterprise clients.
  • Basic RCS leverages Interop Technologies’ leading RBM platform to facilitate branded, authenticated, and encrypted bidirectional RCS communications without the need to upgrade existing SMS messaging ingress methods.
  • If the end-user device is RCS capable, then the message is wrapped in an RCS envelope that includes pre-determined associated branding and it is delivered as an RCS message.

Sinch recognized as a Leader in the 2023 CPaaS Omdia Universe

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

ATLANTA and STOCKHOLM, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --  Sinch, which powers meaningful conversations between businesses and their customers through its Customer Communications Cloud, today announced that the company has been positioned as a Leader in the Omdia Universe: CPaaS Platform Providers 2023/24. The evaluation was based on specific criteria that analyzed Sinch's strategy, execution, and market presence.

Key Points: 
  • "Sinch performs strongly across most categories in the Omdia Universe, leading or jointly leading in six categories," said Pamela Clark-Dickson, Principal Analyst, Advanced Messaging and Communications for Omdia.
  • "The vendor is classified as a Leader in the CPaaS Omdia Universe, with well above average category scores for APIs, value-added services and packaged solutions, innovation, go-to-market strategy, number of customers, non-functional requirements, and implementation services."
  • "The recognition as a Leader further validates our strong position in a global and growing market," said Sinch CEO Laurinda Pang.
  • Omdia Universe reports help companies choose a partner that meets their business needs today and tomorrow.

Sinch recognized as a Leader in the 2023 CPaaS Omdia Universe

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

ATLANTA and STOCKHOLM, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --  Sinch, which powers meaningful conversations between businesses and their customers through its Customer Communications Cloud, today announced that the company has been positioned as a Leader in the Omdia Universe: CPaaS Platform Providers 2023/24. The evaluation was based on specific criteria that analyzed Sinch's strategy, execution, and market presence.

Key Points: 
  • "Sinch performs strongly across most categories in the Omdia Universe, leading or jointly leading in six categories," said Pamela Clark-Dickson, Principal Analyst, Advanced Messaging and Communications for Omdia.
  • "The vendor is classified as a Leader in the CPaaS Omdia Universe, with well above average category scores for APIs, value-added services and packaged solutions, innovation, go-to-market strategy, number of customers, non-functional requirements, and implementation services."
  • "The recognition as a Leader further validates our strong position in a global and growing market," said Sinch CEO Laurinda Pang.
  • Omdia Universe reports help companies choose a partner that meets their business needs today and tomorrow.

ZENVIA Reports Q3 2023 and 9M 2023 Results

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

SÃO PAULO, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zenvia Inc. (NASDAQ: ZENV), the leading cloud-based CX platform in Latin America empowering companies to transform their customer journeys, today reported its operational and financial metrics for the third quarter and first nine months of 2023.

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  • We reported a 34.4% YoY increase in CPaaS revenues, which totaled BRL143.3 million in Q3 2023, up 14.2% when compared to Q2 2023.
  • Our Non-GAAP Gross Profit decreased 1.6%, to BRL38.0 million from BRL38.6 million, with Non-GAAP Gross Margin reaching 26.5% in Q3 2023 compared to 36.2% in Q3 2022, down 9.7 percentage points.
  • to 38.4% in Q3 2023 from 48.0% in Q3 2022, reflecting the higher CPaaS participation in the revenue mix.
  • EBITDA in Q3 2023 was positive BRL15.9 million, compared to negative BRL0.2 million in Q3 2022.