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SMS

ALSO CALLED: Short Message Service and Messaging Services
DEFINITION: SMS (Short Message Service), commonly referred to as "text messaging," is a service for sending short messages of up to 160 characters (224 characters if using a 5-bit mode) to mobile devices, including cellular phones, smartphones and PDAs.

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The case for (or against) text messaging
sponsored by BlackBerry
PODCAST:   Posted: 28 Apr 2008 | Premiered: 28 Apr 2008
SUMMARY: This podcast will examine the pros and cons of instant messaging, including costs, policies and available services.

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Locking Down Mobile Data Webcast
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WEBCAST:   Posted: 28 Apr 2008 | When: Available On Demand
SUMMARY: If your mobile computing strategy is weak, or worse, non-existent, check out this webcast which will outline acceptable use policies and security policies suitable for midmarket organizations.

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Genesys Global Consumer Survey - 2007
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WHITE PAPER:   Posted: 25 Mar 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2007
SUMMARY: This survey highlights the importance of the contact center experience and the direct impact it can have on revenue and consumer loyalty, it also reveals some interesting trends in consumer expectations.

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BlackBerry Enterprise Solution Security
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WHITE PAPER:   Posted: 11 Aug 2006 | Published: 01 Aug 2006
SUMMARY: This document describes the security features of the BlackBerry® Enterprise Solution and provides an overview of the BlackBerry security architecture.

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Targeting with Texting
sponsored by CMO Council
WHITE PAPER:   Posted: 10 Apr 2006 | Published: 01 Apr 2006
SUMMARY: Targeting with Texting: The Value of Just-in-Time Mobile Messaging is a comprehensive report on a global survey of professionals to explore the growth, drivers and opportunities for SMS text messaging.

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About the GFI FAXmaker for Networks/SMTP 11 Freeware Version
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW:   Posted: 17 Nov 2003 | Published: 01 Nov 2003
SUMMARY:GFI FAXmaker for Networks/SMTP is a network fax solution for Windows networks that allows all network users to send and receive faxes right from their desktop.

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GFI FAXmaker for Networks/SMTP Features
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SUMMARY:Fax from any Windows application. No matter which Windows application is used, anything a user creates can be faxed.

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SMS DEFINITION (continued): …  paging. However, SMS messages do not require the mobile phone to be active and within range and will be held for a number of days until the phone is active and within range. SMS messages are transmitted within the same cell or to anyone with roaming service capability. They can also be sent to digital phones in a number of other ways, including:



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