How to send SMS from Sharepoint
Ozeki offers a solution for those who use Microsoft Office Sharepoint server
for improving workflow in their company. The SMS functionality added by
Ozeki NG SMS Gateway makes it possible to
extend the functions of Sharepoint to
satisfy the needs of the IT staff, the managers, and the employees. In this
overview you can learn more about this solution, the use and the benefits of
it and you can read about what the prerequisites of setting up this system
are. For step by step instructions on this solution, please visit
the following page:
Installation
guide on how to add SMS functionality to Sharepoint.
( Video tutorial included)
Fields of application
In corporations employing thousands of people it can be
difficult to create a well-functioning workflow management system though
these systems are inevitable in a successful company. Sharepoint handles
several events of workflow and documentation management but difficulties
such as getting new information on time, availability, effective
information exchange can still cause stoppages in the workflow.
The solution is sending SMS messages from your system to
mobile devices to improve the communication processes within and outside the
company. With SMS functionality employees can be informed about their exact
tasks in time improving communication flow between different departments in a
company so there will be no delays. You will be able to supervise your
system, employees or production steps as there is a possibility to store the
messages. So if there are no reactions to alerts or tasks sent
in SMS the responsible can be questioned.
Thus Ozeki's solution enables quick and reliable information exchange within
your company which eventually creates a productive and effective company
atmosphere. This article gives you further information on how to send SMS
from Sharepoint to mobile phones using a web form.
Benefits
The benefits of adding SMS functionality to your Sharepoint
can immediately be enjoyed. You can get a stable and
well-organized workflow and documentation management system for controlling
your corporation even from a distance and you can also supervise the work
process of your plants or subsidiaries as they are constantly available.
You can keep all the important tasks, steps or productions under your vision
by continuously being informed about them. With this solution you will get a
reliable, time and money saving system to help you become successful and
marketable.
Prerequisites
In order to setup this solution you need to find a way
to connect your system to the mobile network. You can do this
by using an Internet connection or you can
setup a wireless connection by attaching a GSM phone/GSM modem to your
computer. To help you make a decision, we have prepared a webpage for you:
Internet based SMS connections vs. GSM modem based (wireless) SMS
connections.
Depending
on what you select, you need the following prerequisites.
Prerequisites for Internet based connection to the
Mobile network
If you wish to connect your system to an SMS service
provider over the Internet you need the following components:
Figure 1/a - Prerequisites for Ozeki NG SMS
Gateway IP SMS connection
In this case you need to find an SMS service
provider who can reach the mobile phones in your area. This SMS
service provider should be able to provide SMS service through
the Internet. To find such a provider, you can check our
website where we list some of them:
SMPP
SMS Service providers.
Once you have found such a provider, you need to sign up for
their service to get the connection parameters. You can use these
parameters to configure your Ozeki NG SMS Gateway software.
Prerequisites for wireless (GSM modem) connection
to the Mobile network
If you wish to connect your system to the mobile
network wirelessly, you need a GSM modem or GSM phone, that you
can attach to your computer with a data cable. In this case your Ozeki
NG SMS Gateway software will operate this phone and will send and receive
SMS messages wirelessly. To setup this connection method, you need the
following components:
Figure 1/b - Prerequisites for Ozeki NG SMS
Gateway GSM modem connection
Your checklist (for GSM modem connection):
System architecture
Ozeki's solution provides SMS functionality for Sharepoint.
It works as follows: You just need to compose your SMS
text message and choose the recipients from the SMS contact list. Then you
can send your message to one or more addresses. Sharepoint server forwards
it to Ozeki NG SMS Gateway which reads the message and then transmits it to
the given recipients (Figure 2).
Figure 2 - Ozeki NG SMS Gateway solution
for how to send SMS from Sharepoint
How to implement this solution
Sharepoint is an excellent workflow and documentation
manager software which makes it possible to organize your company's work
process
in a professional way. But you can increase the efficiency of Sharepoint by
adding SMS functionality to it.
To send SMS with Sharepoint you need
to configure Ozeki NG SMS Gateway to do so. First you need to download it
from the download site and import it into your
Sharepoint software. As soon as the importation is completed you can start
composing and sending SMS text messages. For further information please visit
the Installation guide.
Conclusion
Microsoft Office Sharepoint with Ozeki NG SMS Gateway is the
best solution if you want to improve workflow management in your company.
The SMS functionality furthermore makes your business more modern, up-to-date
and consequently more attractive to customers. Future and existing customers
can be continuously in touch with your company thus their support needs are
satisfied. In addition your employees can work more accurately as they are
aware of their exact responsibilities. With the configuration of this solution
you will get a reliable and stable system which makes it possible to be
effective and competitive while you save time and money by organizing work
processes in a well-structured manner.
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