Companies using communication systems based on Microsoft Exchange can send SMS messages directly from their Outlook client. As with the communication solution Retarus Faxolution for Exchange, the Exchange environment is simply connected to the Cloud infrastructure at the Retarus data centers. So Retarus SMS for Exchange can be used at any work station with e-mail functionality.
"An SMS delivers messages very quickly to the recipients no matter where they are and what they are doing. The Short Message Service is a fast and direct way of reaching customers and employees who do not have permanent access to e-mail", explains Retarus founder and CEO Martin Hager. "Integrating Retarus SMS for Exchange in our service portfolio is the next logical step in developing our services further. This was also confirmed by the recent 'Cool Vendor in Imaging and Print Services 2010' award received from the Gartner research analysts, which we are particularly proud of."
Retarus SMS for Exchange is remarkably simple to set up and use. To send SMS messages directly out of Outlook all you need is a Microsoft Exchange send connector set to the Retarus data centers. Retarus transmits the necessary configuration data on startup. This gateway provides mobile phones with access to all mobile networks, so Outlook users can send SMS messages like e-mails and receive automatic feedback on the transmission status. The only difference is that you enter a mobile phone number instead of an e-mail address in the address line.
By default, Retarus SMS for Exchange supports the standard GSM-7 font - providing all 128 customary alphanumeric characters (including special characters) for messages of up to 160 characters. If you need other alphabets (such as Polish or Turkish special characters) it is easy to change settings to UTF-16 code (UNICODE with almost all characters). For messages of more than 160 characters Retarus SMS for Exchange automatically compiles long SMS messages. Retarus SMS for Exchange supports Exchange 2003, 2007 and 2010.
About Retarus
Retarus is a leading provider of professional messaging solutions and has been developing and offering services for electronic corporate communications since 1992. The company's portfolio encompasses large and medium-sized corporations, with service extending to more than 3,500 worldwide customers in various sectors. Customers such as Allianz, Bayer, Honda, Sony and Adidas rely on Retarus messaging services to exchange mission critical business documents. Retarus employs more than 250 dedicated professionals and holds offices in Munich, New York, Dubai, London, Madrid, Milan, Paris, Singapore, Sydney, Vienna and Zurich. Each of these employees makes Retarus' core service values customer focus, innovation, quality and transparency, their mission.
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