The X Factor: September 2024
Xtel Communications, Inc.
A Simplified Approach to Telecommunications, Cybersecurity and Cloud Services.
When selecting a managed firewall provider, it’s important to understand why your company needs this service in the first place.?
In today’s world of growing cyber threats, having a managed firewall isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a must. Around 60-70% of businesses now use managed firewall services to keep their networks safe.? With the rise of remote work and more sophisticated cyber threats, companies realize they need 24/7 protection but may not have the resources to manage it in-house.??
Choosing the right managed firewall provider can be challenging in today’s crowded market, where many offerings appear similar at first glance.??
Fear not — you’ll easily find your ideal managed firewall provider by following the advice in our blog, “Tips for Choosing Your Managed Firewall Provider. ” We break down key factors to consider, from security features, updates, and real-time monitoring to customer support and scalability. This guide will make the decision-making process smooth and help you find the right provider that fits your business needs perfectly.?
Be sure to check it out for all the details!
If your business relies on SMS to reach its employees or customers—whether for marketing, alerts, or important notifications—it's critical to ensure your messages are delivered, and trusted.??
Starting December 1, 2024, U.S. carriers will be enforcing stricter regulations on Application-to-Person (A2P) messaging, requiring businesses to register their SMS campaigns with The Campaign Registry (TCR). If your business hasn’t registered yet, your messages could be flagged as spam or blocked, cutting off a vital communication channel.??
By registering with TCR, you ensure compliance with these new regulations, improve message deliverability, and boost customer confidence through brand verification. Not only does this improve the effectiveness of your campaigns, but it also boosts customer trust, which is essential in a time when phishing and fraud are on the rise. The registry allows carriers to recognize legitimate businesses, reducing the risk of messages being filtered out as spam.??
Businesses that don’t comply with these new standards risk losing their ability to use SMS effectively and may even face fines for violating compliance regulations like the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).?
By registering now, you stay ahead of the curve, ensuring that your campaigns continue smoothly without interruption and with full regulatory compliance. Don’t wait until your SMS communications are interrupted – take action now to make sure your campaigns are registered and compliant before the deadline to continue delivering your messages without a hitch.??
To ensure your business remains compliant and your SMS campaigns continue uninterrupted, reach out to Xtel for more information or to see how we can help you navigate this registration process. Our team can guide you through the steps required to get your SMS campaigns registered with The Campaign Registry, ensuring that your messages stay deliverable and fully compliant with carrier regulations!
Check out our new referral program! Want to earn an easy $250? Spread the word!
Click the link below to learn more about Xtel's referral program! We look forward to sharing our wealth of knowledge on next-gen telecommunications, cloud, and security services with your peers!
Exceptional service is our standard, and our priority is providing individually tailored services to our customers so they can focus on what’s most important to them: their business. Discover what our customers have to say about their Xtel eXperience.