CT Text for Microsoft Teams

Overview

CT Text allows you to send and receive SMS and MMS directly from Microsoft Teams. It connects seamlessly with:

• Outlook.
• Active Directory.
• SharePoint.
• Microsoft Teams channel members.

Key Features:

• SMS text available in 60+ languages.
• Emergency notifications.

Features

1. SMS Text Messaging for Microsoft Teams

• Enhance Microsoft Teams with 2-way SMS text messaging.
• Works on every cell phone for maximum reach and impact.

2. Send Texts to Microsoft 365 Contacts

• Instantly connect with:
  • Microsoft Teams channel members.
  • Contacts in Outlook, Active Directory, and SharePoint.
  • Contacts saved in CT Text.

3. Add SMS Text to Teams Channels

• Use the CT Text Bot to:
  • Send texts from any Teams channel.
  • Receive alerts for new messages, no matter where you’re working in Teams.

4. Text from Individual and Shared Inbox Numbers

• Use:
  • Personal Numbers: For private text conversations.
  • Shared Inboxes: For team-wide visibility of incoming/outgoing texts.
• Shared inboxes allow all team members to respond using one number.

5. One Number, Multiple Applications

• Each personal or shared inbox gets a dedicated number.
• Numbers can be local and are generated from a secure cloud message service within Microsoft Azure.

6. Text-Enable Your Existing Phone Number

• Use your existing business number for both calls and texts.
• Contacts can reply via text or call the same number.

7. All-in-One Contact Management

• Consolidate contacts from:
  • Outlook.
  • Microsoft Teams.
  • Imported contact lists.
• Manage all conversations in one place for easy searching and texting.

What’s Included in CT Text for Microsoft Teams

Contact Manager App

• Find and text any contact stored in Outlook, Active Directory, SharePoint, or imported lists.
• Manage all conversations in one place.

Text Messaging Bot

• Send and receive text messages from Teams channels or chat.
• Get notifications for new messages and reply directly from Microsoft Teams.

Group Inbox

• Receive alerts on your Microsoft 365 desktop or mobile device for new SMS texts.

Text Multiple Contacts

• Message every contact in a Microsoft 365 Group or create/import your own contact list.

Virtual Number

• Choose a virtual number in your area code or country for 2-way SMS texting while keeping your personal number private.

Text Translation

• Translate messages into 60+ languages for seamless communication.

Secure Access

• Messages and data are protected by Microsoft authentication, eliminating the need for additional user access maintenance.

Messaging Archive

• Download or email messages for legal compliance and conversation history.

Your Own Number

• Use your existing phone number for both calls and texts, ensuring contacts always recognize who’s texting.

MMS Support

• Send and receive SMS and MMS directly from Microsoft Teams.