Boston Public Schools implements bullying SMS service
Boston Public Schools will roll out an anonymous, text messaging service for students and teachers to use when they witness bullying on school grounds.
Businesses continue to sleep on SMS marketing
Consistent studies have shown that SMS is the most commonly used cell phone application, but many businesses do not have an SMS marketing program.
Parents at Georgia school wished officials utilized text alert
A school in Georgia informed parents and guardians about a possible shooting on television even though they had an emergency text service.
Banks can provide excellent service through text alerts
Banks can benefit from text alerts as well.
Police departments carry out tip text message service
Police officers can receive more anonymous tips through their own SMS service.
Minnesota, other states begin to implement national 911 SMS service
States like Minnesota and Iowa are rolling out a 911 SMS service to help others get in touch with authorities.
SMS market continues to grow strong
Last year, the SMS market made $41 million in sales. Research shows that growth will continue in this sector, making $363 million in 2017.
Poker website uses SMS authentication
PokerStars, a gaming website, started an SMS service to protect their users from thieves.
Study: More than half of Americans own a smartphone
A majority of American adults own a smartphone due to an increase of Android inventory and the spread of iPhones across many cell phone carriers.
