Karix Mobile announces new Cloud Communication Platform – karix.io

Mumbai-based Karix Mobile (formerly known as mGage India) has announced the launch of its cloud communications platform as a service (CPaaS) – karix.io. The platform was showcased at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona and would initially offer programmable SMS APIs that can be integrated into applications by software developers and businesses, to programmatically send messages across 200+ countries.

Commenting on the launch, Karix CEO Jay Sheth said, “With rapid proliferation of mobile application and web-based services, customers are no longer restricted to nearby geographies but expand across cities and countries. To service and communicate with a global customer base, businesses have a growing need for reliable and scalable communications partners. With karix.io, businesses and developers with no skills in telecom can build state-of-the-art applications that are capable of sending automated messages such as transaction notifications, billing information, renewal messages, feedback, etc to customers across 200+ countries.”

Deepak Goyal, COO, Karix, said, “With karix.io, we will cater to a global clientele. We have made significant investments in the latest cloud technologies to make this platform enterprise grade, secure, scalable and ensuring 99.995% availability. We have arrangements with over 800+ operators across the globe to ensure that there is enough redundancy built into the network. We are very excited to launch this platform with a free trial, no-strings-attached offer for all users. Customers visiting us at our stand at Mobile World Congress can collect a limited edition trial coupon for $50.”

While Karix.io will initially offer only inbound and outbound SMS APIs, the platform has a roadmap to offer services such as voice and video as well.