VBC - Virtual Business Centre
The Virtual Business Centre is a collection of communication & business applications that include services like single & bulk faxing module, SMS platform, integrated Fax to Email, Conference Call facility, Auto Receptions services, Credit Card Processing and Mobile Airtime recharge platform.
All the products in the VBC solution is linked to one pool account making it possible to use your available funds for any of the service. The prepaid "back-end" billing engine, allows for a true "pay-as-you-use" model.
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SMS - Send single or bulk SMS with VBC
The SMS service enables user to send single or bulk SMS's to all mobile networks and Telkom SMS subscribers. The service also enables the recipient to send a reply SMS to the sender. The SMS solution is part of the VBC “Virtual Business Centre” online centralised solution. To find out more about VBC and what it offers please see "VBC Overview".
The VBC - SMS solution allows users to keep in contact with their customers via an online SMS porthole. The solution also has an address book function that allows you to store all your contacts and client lists, making it quick & easy to inform clients about an event or to use it as a very effective advertising tool. The VBC - SMS solution also includes an RSVP functionality so you can keep track of responses. Now you can send out an SMS to your entire client base with the push of a button and watch the replies come back!
The user can also personalize their SMS's by creating a template, which can be used again and again, saving you time and giving you a professional edge. Simple & easy to use. Don't delay - send an SMS today.
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SMS Product Overview & Screenshots
Login & SMS Online Porthole
The online SMS application is secure and easy to use. To login go to the "VBC User Porthole". Enter your username and password. Your username is usually your 086 fax to email number. If you forgot your password – click on “forgot password” and follow the steps. If you are an active user you would be prompted to key in the onscreen security image.
SMS User Interface
Once logged in you would be able to see your balance in the top right hand corner of the VBC user porthole. You can also navigate around all the VBC applications on left side of the screen. To get to the SMS application click on “Personal” and select “SMS”. On the main page you are presented with a record of your past sent / received SMS activities as well as the links to create new SMS’s, your Inbox, Outbox, SMS Scheduled, Templates and help section.
Sending a SMS
To send a new SMS, click on “NEW” in the top menu. The new SMS user interface opens up. In this section you have the option to select from individual and/or group contacts. If you do not have any contacts in your contact list you can simply “bulk upload” your contacts through the “Dairy” application. You also have the option to use standard templates and create a dynamic SMS message. The SMS system also has a preview function so you can see what your SMS would look like before it goes out.To send click on "Submit"
