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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Reynwood Communications Launches TextAware, Powered by Clerk Chat, to Modernize Business Messaging
WALL, N.J., May 28, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reynwood Communications, the premier provider of hosted voice solutions and unified communications for small to mid-sized businesses, announced today the launch of TextAware, powered by Clerk Chat, a new service that allows businesses to send and receive text messages directly through their existing business phone numbers – without requiring any number porting. TextAware integrates seamlessly into Reynwood's hosted voice platform, empowering businesses to text-enable their current numbers for fast, reliable communication with customers over SMS. The service enhances responsiveness across sales, support, and operations, while preserving brand professionalism and message control. "This is a natural evolution of Reynwood's mission to make business communication more intelligent, responsive, and accessible," said Rich Kelly, Founder and CEO of Reynwood Communications. "With TextAware, powered by Clerk Chat, our clients can now turn their existing phone lines into modern messaging engines – without compromising quality, security, or compliance." TextAware operates independently of voice services to ensure uninterrupted call flow while enabling real-time customer engagement via SMS. Built with business compliance in mind, it supports 10DLC registration, opt-in/out controls, keyword blacklists, and enterprise-grade encryption. Advanced features also include automated replies, bulk messaging, CRM syncs, and AI-enhanced customer interaction. "Partnering with Reynwood allows Clerk Chat to reach innovative businesses that prioritize meaningful customer connections," added Alexander Haque, CEO and co-founder of Clerk Chat. "Together, we're making it easier for companies to engage with their audiences through the messaging channels they already know and trust." About Reynwood Communications Founded in 2002, Reynwood Communications provides reliable, scalable hosted phone systems, VoIP solutions, and business communication tools tailored for SMBs, growing enterprises, and multi-location organizations. Reynwood helps its clients simplify communication infrastructure and elevate customer engagement by integrating advanced voice, SMS, and now AI-powered solutions across industries. To learn more, visit About Clerk Chat Clerk Chat is a secure, carrier-grade, conversational messaging platform built specifically for business communication. Designed to meet compliance standards like 10DLC, Clerk Chat enables companies to send and receive text messages using their existing phone numbers, while offering powerful features like integrations with popular CRM and eDiscovery systems, automation via AI agents, and campaign messaging. Trusted by forward-thinking enterprises and service providers, Clerk Chat bridges the gap between legacy communication systems and the modern messaging expectations of today's customers. For more information visit View source version on Contacts For Media Inquiries:Mary Kate GerolamoMedia CoordinatorReynwood Communications732.924.4033kate@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
28-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Reynwood Communications Launches TextAware, Powered by Clerk Chat, to Modernize Business Messaging
WALL, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reynwood Communications, the premier provider of hosted voice solutions and unified communications for small to mid-sized businesses, announced today the launch of TextAware, powered by Clerk Chat, a new service that allows businesses to send and receive text messages directly through their existing business phone numbers – without requiring any number porting. 'With TextAware, powered by Clerk Chat, our clients can now turn their existing phone lines into modern messaging engines - without compromising quality, security, or compliance.' Share TextAware integrates seamlessly into Reynwood's hosted voice platform, empowering businesses to text-enable their current numbers for fast, reliable communication with customers over SMS. The service enhances responsiveness across sales, support, and operations, while preserving brand professionalism and message control. 'This is a natural evolution of Reynwood's mission to make business communication more intelligent, responsive, and accessible,' said Rich Kelly, Founder and CEO of Reynwood Communications. 'With TextAware, powered by Clerk Chat, our clients can now turn their existing phone lines into modern messaging engines – without compromising quality, security, or compliance.' TextAware operates independently of voice services to ensure uninterrupted call flow while enabling real-time customer engagement via SMS. Built with business compliance in mind, it supports 10DLC registration, opt-in/out controls, keyword blacklists, and enterprise-grade encryption. Advanced features also include automated replies, bulk messaging, CRM syncs, and AI-enhanced customer interaction. 'Partnering with Reynwood allows Clerk Chat to reach innovative businesses that prioritize meaningful customer connections,' added Alexander Haque, CEO and co-founder of Clerk Chat. 'Together, we're making it easier for companies to engage with their audiences through the messaging channels they already know and trust.' About Reynwood Communications Founded in 2002, Reynwood Communications provides reliable, scalable hosted phone systems, VoIP solutions, and business communication tools tailored for SMBs, growing enterprises, and multi-location organizations. Reynwood helps its clients simplify communication infrastructure and elevate customer engagement by integrating advanced voice, SMS, and now AI-powered solutions across industries. To learn more, visit About Clerk Chat Clerk Chat is a secure, carrier-grade, conversational messaging platform built specifically for business communication. Designed to meet compliance standards like 10DLC, Clerk Chat enables companies to send and receive text messages using their existing phone numbers, while offering powerful features like integrations with popular CRM and eDiscovery systems, automation via AI agents, and campaign messaging. Trusted by forward-thinking enterprises and service providers, Clerk Chat bridges the gap between legacy communication systems and the modern messaging expectations of today's customers. For more information visit
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Clerk Chat Revolutionizes Conversational Messaging, Launches First North American RCS Experience Across Google, Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T
AI-powered RCS Messaging Platform delivers interactive, conversational fan experience across Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T networks Strategic partnership represents the first time a business has deployed verified RCS messaging simultaneously across multiple U.S. carriers Creates a concierge-level experience across consumers' messaging apps to enable businesses to have deeper relationships with their fan bases SAN FRANCISCO, May 15, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Clerk Chat, the next-generation customer experience platform, today announced a groundbreaking launch with Google, Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T to deliver the interactive digital content through Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging—the first simultaneous multi-carrier RCS deployment in North America. This landmark implementation with Google and the big 3 communication carriers transforms traditional transactional, SMS announcements into an interactive, AI-powered conversation where consumers can: Swipe through carousel displays of upcoming events View and make purchases directly within their native messaging app Engage with concierge services for personalized information "This launch represents the first time a business has deployed verified RCS messaging simultaneously across major U.S. carriers," said Alexander Haque, co-founder and CEO of Clerk Chat. "Our platform bridges the gap between technological innovation and audience engagement, delivering a conversational experience that makes traditional marketing channels obsolete." "Working with Clerk Chat demonstrates our commitment to bringing next-generation messaging experiences to our customers," said Ivan Ostojić, CBO at Infobip. "By enabling verified RCS business messaging at scale, we're creating a more secure, interactive communication channel that benefits both brands and consumers. This audience engagement showcases how RCS can transform customer engagement when combined with AI capabilities." Enables Consumers to Experience Personalized, Real-Time Interactions on Messaging Apps Internal testing shows that RCS messaging delivers significantly higher engagement rates than traditional SMS. The addition of Clerk Chat's AI agents further enhances conversion rates by personalizing the customer experience in real time. "By combining carrier-verified RCS with our conversational AI technology, we're creating a true concierge experience that lives where users already are—their messaging apps," said Igor Boshoer, co-founder and CTO of Clerk Chat. "People can now have natural conversations about any aspect of a business without downloading apps or visiting websites. We think this will democratize AI business usage since anyone can have a concierge-like experience right on their messaging app." The solution leverages Apple's recent adoption of the RCS protocol and Google's verified business messaging platform, creating a seamless experience for both Android and iOS users. Google's Rich Communication for Business service enables verified brand accounts, ensuring users know they're interacting with an authentic organization while eliminating concerns about text-based spam or phishing attempts. Verified Mobile Messaging Brand Accounts Ensure Secure, Authentic Fan Interactions "Entertainment and live events are great use-cases for this medium, as well as retail, ecommerce and many more where customers crave conversations," said Alexander Haque, co-founder and CEO of Clerk Chat. "This technology unlocks new possibilities for any brand seeking deeper customer relationships. Only Clerk Chat can deliver this revolutionary combination of carrier-verified RCS deployment with conversational AI that transforms customer interactions." Clerk Chat's platform, which processes millions of AI-powered messages monthly, has become the preferred solution for nearly 2,000 businesses seeking secure, intelligent messaging services across industries including financial services, healthcare, sports and entertainment. For more information, visit About Clerk Chat Clerk Chat is an AI-driven conversational messaging platform that enables businesses to stay connected and respond to client and customer requests through seamless, real-time communication. Designed for businesses aiming to enhance their customer engagement, Clerk Chat integrates with major platforms like Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Webex, Salesforce, HubSpot and more. It supports connections with telecom providers such as Verizon, Twilio, Bandwidth, Sinch and Infobip, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Trusted by thousands of businesses looking for messaging services, Clerk Chat handles millions of messages daily, delivering a streamlined solution for sales, support and marketing in one intuitive interface. About Alphabet Inc. Alphabet is a collection of companies, the largest of which is Google. Larry Page and Sergey Brin founded Google in September 1998 and the company is headquartered in Mountain View, Calif. Billions of people use its wide range of popular products and platforms each day, like Search, Ads, Chrome, Cloud, YouTube and Android. About Verizon Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) powers and empowers how its millions of customers live, work and play, delivering on their demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity and security. Headquartered in New York City, serving countries worldwide and nearly all of the Fortune 500, Verizon generated revenues of $134.8 billion in 2024. Verizon's world-class team never stops innovating to meet customers where they are today and equip them for the needs of tomorrow. For more, visit or find a retail location at About T-Mobile T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) is America's supercharged Un-carrier, delivering an advanced 4G LTE and transformative nationwide 5G network that will offer reliable connectivity for all. T-Mobile's customers benefit from its unmatched combination of value and quality, unwavering obsession with offering them the best possible service experience and undisputable drive for disruption that creates competition and innovation in wireless and beyond. Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile provides services through its subsidiaries and operates its flagship brands, T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile and Mint Mobile. For more information please visit: About AT&T AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) helps more than 100 million U.S. families, friends and neighbors, plus nearly 2.5 million businesses, connect to greater possibilities. From the first phone call 140+ years ago to their 5G wireless and multi-gig internet offerings today, AT&T innovates to improve lives. For more information please visit Investors can learn more at View source version on Contacts Media ContactTreble Will Kruisbrinkclerkchat@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
19-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Infobip and Clerk Chat Partner to Deliver Next-Generation RCS Messaging for a Professional Football Team
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Infobip, a global leader in omnichannel communications, is proud to announce its strategic partnership with Clerk Chat to deliver a groundbreaking Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging experience for a Los Angeles based football team. This collaboration brings together Infobip's robust messaging platform and Clerk Chat's innovative conversational technology, enabling the team to engage with their fans in a more dynamic, interactive, and personalized way across all major mobile carriers. By seamlessly integrating Infobip's enterprise-grade RCS and Conversational Experience technology with Clerk Chat's advanced Conversational AI platform, the team can now offer fans a richer, app-like experience directly within their native messaging apps. This solution empowers the team to share multimedia content, interactive updates, and real-time engagement opportunities, all while ensuring secure and reliable delivery at scale. 'We are thrilled to join forces with Clerk Chat to set a new standard for fan engagement in sports,' said Ivan Ostojić, Chief Business Officer at Infobip. 'Our collaboration demonstrates the power of combining Infobip's global messaging infrastructure with Clerk Chat's conversational expertise, delivering innovative and immersive experiences that connect brands and audiences like never before.' This partnership marks a significant milestone in the evolution of conversational messaging, showcasing how two industry leaders can work collaboratively to bring next-generation solutions to market. Together, Infobip and Clerk Chat are redefining how sports organizations engage with their communities, setting the stage for broader adoption of RCS technology across industries. 'RCS for business is transforming the way brands engage with customers. We see it as an ideal platform for AI, enabling brands to deliver richer, more dynamic conversations,' says Alexander Haque, co-founder and CEO of Clerk Chat. 'This shift has the potential to democratize access to AI-powered services, offering everyone a concierge-like experience directly within their messaging app.' For more information about Infobip's RCS solutions, visit About Infobip Infobip is a global cloud communications platform that enables businesses to build connected experiences across all stages of the customer journey. Accessed through a single platform, Infobip's omnichannel engagement, identity, user authentication and contact centre solutions help businesses and partners overcome the complexity of consumer communications to grow business and increase loyalty. It offers natively built technology with the capacity to reach over seven billion mobile devices and 'things' in 6 continents connected to over 9,700+ connections of which 800+ are direct operator connections. Infobip was established in 2006 and is led by its co-founders, CEO Silvio Kutić, Roberto Kutić and Izabel Jelenić. Recent award wins include: Infobip ranked an Established Leader in the Juniper Research Conversational AI Leaderboard (Feb 2025) Infobip named a Leader for the third time in the IDC MarketScape (Feb 2025) Infobip named one of the top CPaaS providers in Metrigy's CPaaS MetriRank Report (Dec 2024) Infobip named number one among Established Leaders in RCS Business Messaging in Juniper Research's RCS Business Messaging Competitor Leaderboard 2024 (Nov 2024) Infobip recognized as the number one provider in the AIT Fraud Prevention market by Juniper Research (Oct 2024) Infobip named a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) 2024 for the second year running (June 2024) Infobip named to Fast Company's Annual List of the World's Most Innovative Companies (March 2024) Omdia Ranks Infobip as Leader for the second year running in its CPaaS Universe Report (Nov 2023) About Clerk Chat Clerk Chat is an AI-driven conversational messaging platform that enables businesses to stay connected and respond to client and customer requests through seamless, real-time communication. Designed for businesses aiming to enhance their customer engagement, Clerk Chat integrates with major platforms like Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Webex, Salesforce, HubSpot and more. It supports connections with telecom providers such as Verizon, Twilio, Bandwidth, Sinch and Infobip, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Trusted by thousands of businesses looking for messaging services, Clerk Chat handles millions of messages daily, delivering a streamlined solution for sales, support and marketing in one intuitive interface.
Business Wire
15-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Clerk Chat Revolutionizes Conversational Messaging, Launches First North American RCS Experience Across Google, Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Clerk Chat, the next-generation customer experience platform, today announced a groundbreaking launch with Google, Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T to deliver the interactive digital content through Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging—the first simultaneous multi-carrier RCS deployment in North America. This landmark implementation with Google and the big 3 communication carriers transforms traditional transactional, SMS announcements into an interactive, AI-powered conversation where consumers can: Swipe through carousel displays of upcoming events View and make purchases directly within their native messaging app Engage with concierge services for personalized information 'This launch represents the first time a business has deployed verified RCS messaging simultaneously across major U.S. carriers,' said Alexander Haque, co-founder and CEO of Clerk Chat. 'Our platform bridges the gap between technological innovation and audience engagement, delivering a conversational experience that makes traditional marketing channels obsolete.' 'Working with Clerk Chat demonstrates our commitment to bringing next-generation messaging experiences to our customers,' said Ivan Ostojić, CBO at Infobip. 'By enabling verified RCS business messaging at scale, we're creating a more secure, interactive communication channel that benefits both brands and consumers. This audience engagement showcases how RCS can transform customer engagement when combined with AI capabilities.' Enables Consumers to Experience Personalized, Real-Time Interactions on Messaging Apps Internal testing shows that RCS messaging delivers significantly higher engagement rates than traditional SMS. The addition of Clerk Chat's AI agents further enhances conversion rates by personalizing the customer experience in real time. 'By combining carrier-verified RCS with our conversational AI technology, we're creating a true concierge experience that lives where users already are—their messaging apps,' said Igor Boshoer, co-founder and CTO of Clerk Chat. 'People can now have natural conversations about any aspect of a business without downloading apps or visiting websites. We think this will democratize AI business usage since anyone can have a concierge-like experience right on their messaging app.' The solution leverages Apple's recent adoption of the RCS protocol and Google's verified business messaging platform, creating a seamless experience for both Android and iOS users. Google's Rich Communication for Business service enables verified brand accounts, ensuring users know they're interacting with an authentic organization while eliminating concerns about text-based spam or phishing attempts. Verified Mobile Messaging Brand Accounts Ensure Secure, Authentic Fan Interactions 'Entertainment and live events are great use-cases for this medium, as well as retail, ecommerce and many more where customers crave conversations,' said Alexander Haque, co-founder and CEO of Clerk Chat. 'This technology unlocks new possibilities for any brand seeking deeper customer relationships. Only Clerk Chat can deliver this revolutionary combination of carrier-verified RCS deployment with conversational AI that transforms customer interactions." Clerk Chat's platform, which processes millions of AI-powered messages monthly, has become the preferred solution for nearly 2,000 businesses seeking secure, intelligent messaging services across industries including financial services, healthcare, sports and entertainment. For more information, visit About Clerk Chat Clerk Chat is an AI-driven conversational messaging platform that enables businesses to stay connected and respond to client and customer requests through seamless, real-time communication. Designed for businesses aiming to enhance their customer engagement, Clerk Chat integrates with major platforms like Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Webex, Salesforce, HubSpot and more. It supports connections with telecom providers such as Verizon, Twilio, Bandwidth, Sinch and Infobip, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Trusted by thousands of businesses looking for messaging services, Clerk Chat handles millions of messages daily, delivering a streamlined solution for sales, support and marketing in one intuitive interface. About Alphabet Inc. Alphabet is a collection of companies, the largest of which is Google. Larry Page and Sergey Brin founded Google in September 1998 and the company is headquartered in Mountain View, Calif. Billions of people use its wide range of popular products and platforms each day, like Search, Ads, Chrome, Cloud, YouTube and Android. About Verizon Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) powers and empowers how its millions of customers live, work and play, delivering on their demand for mobility, reliable network connectivity and security. Headquartered in New York City, serving countries worldwide and nearly all of the Fortune 500, Verizon generated revenues of $134.8 billion in 2024. Verizon's world-class team never stops innovating to meet customers where they are today and equip them for the needs of tomorrow. For more, visit or find a retail location at About T-Mobile T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) is America's supercharged Un-carrier, delivering an advanced 4G LTE and transformative nationwide 5G network that will offer reliable connectivity for all. T-Mobile's customers benefit from its unmatched combination of value and quality, unwavering obsession with offering them the best possible service experience and undisputable drive for disruption that creates competition and innovation in wireless and beyond. Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile provides services through its subsidiaries and operates its flagship brands, T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile and Mint Mobile. For more information please visit: About AT&T AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) helps more than 100 million U.S. families, friends and neighbors, plus nearly 2.5 million businesses, connect to greater possibilities. From the first phone call 140+ years ago to their 5G wireless and multi-gig internet offerings today, AT&T innovates to improve lives. For more information please visit Investors can learn more at
