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Date Published
Author
Dan Kaplan
Word count
492
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

TrustedID has partnered with Twilio to deliver real-time SMS alerts to its customers, providing an efficient and timely way for them to respond to potential identity threats. The company switched from email notifications to SMS alerts due to their faster read rate and ability to reach any mobile phone, regardless of carrier or platform. TrustedID's Chief Marketing Officer, Lyn Chitow Oakes, chose Twilio over other providers after investigating 15 options and prioritizing established players with pay-as-you-go pricing that scaled with usage. With Twilio's technology, TrustedID was able to integrate SMS alerts into its systems quickly, allowing the company to deliver this new service to its customers within weeks rather than months.