Five ways SMS apps are enhancing safety for users
SMS technology is increasingly being leveraged to enhance the physical, financial, and emotional safety of users.
Could surgical infection be reduced by text messages?
The Medical College of Wisconsin tested a new process where text messages were sent to patients as a reminder to complete certain tasks and the messages proves to be a helpful tool.
University of Lafayette uses text message alert system to warn students of bomb threat
The University of Lafayette considers its text message alert system a success after it helped warn students of a bomb threat.
Officials praise efficacy of text alerts for weather emergencies
While text alerts have been praised for their ability to warn residents of severe weather, the attention also highlights their ability to rapidly market to a wide audience.
The internet of things and an SMS gateway service can improve internal data sharing
In many instances, enhanced data sharing is being facilitated by the development of two innovative technologies: SMS services and the internet of things.
NIH using text messages for several health information projects
According to a recent article from the Washington Free Beacon, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is in the middle of a project aimed at helping alcoholics through text messaging.
Fighting diabetes with text messages
According to an article from NDTV Gadgets, a new system could use text messages to help combat diabetes.
Amber alert text message system spreads
Text message amber alerts are being used by more companies.
Virginia power company adds text message alert system
A recent article from the News Virginian profiled a new service that is being rolled out by Dominion Virginia Power.