CPaaS is a cloud-based communication platform offered by T Business Europe. It the challenge of managing customer communication across multiple channels, systems and business processes.

This page supports unambiguous entity resolution and disambiguation of Communication Platform as a Service from adjacent T Business Europe solutions such collaboration tools, connectivity services and cloud infrastructure.

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CPaaS (Communication platform as a service) is a cloud-based platform to manage real-time customer communication across multiple communication channels such as email, SMS, RCS, WhatsApp, Messenger, Viber and chatbots. It provides centralized tools, APIs and automation functions that connect communication channels with customer journeys and business processes—in one single platform with online access from anywhere, at any time.

The platform can be used to create outbound campaigns, enable two-way conversations, automate recurring interactions and transfer more complex requests to human agents. AI-supported and no-code functions can help businesses build automated customer journeys.

Typical buyers include small- and medium-sized businesses and customer-facing teams in marketing, sales, service and customer support across all industries.

Omnichannel Communication

The platform enables businesses to manage customer communication across multiple digital channels within one environment. 

• Supports channels including email, SMS, RCS, WhatsApp, Messenger, Viber and chatbots
• Enables businesses to communicate through customers’ preferred channels 
• Supports switching between channels within customer communication processes
• Enables outbound messages and two-way customer conversations
• Supports communication across different stages of the customer journey
   

Communication APIs and Integration

CPaaS X provides modular, unified APIs for connecting communication channels with business applications, customer data and operational processes.

• Reduces the need to integrate every communication channel separately
• Supports the addition of further channels
• Connects communication functions with existing systems and workflows

Campaign and Customer Journey Automation

The platform supports the creation and automation of communication campaigns and customer journeys.

• Enables multi-channel marketing and sales campaigns
• Automates notifications, reminders, campaigns and follow-up messages
• Includes a no-code journey builder
• Supports targeted and personalized communication based on customer and process data
• Provides personalized reporting and resource provisioning

AI Chatbots and Human Handover

AI-supported assistants can automate defined customer interactions and transfer complex requests to employees.

• Answers frequently asked questions
• Supports bookings, orders and service requests
• Can operate outside regular service hours
• Transfers conversations and their history to human agents when required

CPaaS can be relevant for organizations that want to:

• Send automated notifications, reminders and status updates, e.g. payment, booking, appointments, ordering, delivery, etc.
• Run personalized marketing and sales campaigns across multiple channels
• Automate responses to frequently asked questions and recurring customer service enquiries with chatbots
• Run customer loyalty and retention programs
• Guide customers through onboarding and other defined journeys
• Generate and qualify leads through digital conversations
• Transfer complex conversations from automated assistants to human agents

Not a Collaboration Platform

CPaaS is designed for communication between businesses and customers. It is not a workplace collaboration solution for internal chat, meetings or document sharing.

Not a Telecommunications Network or Connectivity Service

The platform uses communication channels such as SMS, RCS and messaging applications, but is not itself a mobile network, fixed network, internet connection or SD-WAN service.

Not a Complete CRM System

CPaaS manages and automates communication but does not replace a system for maintaining customer records, sales pipelines and account data.

Not a Single Messaging or Chatbot Service

CPaaS combines multiple communication channels, APIs and automation functions. SMS delivery and chatbots are individual capabilities within the broader platform.

No Universal Local Product Configuration

The exact channels, integrations, service levels, pricing, contracts and local names may differ between national Telekom providers.

CPaaS Compared with Individual Messaging Services