Aura SMS

Overview

Aura SMS is an addon that brings SMS capabilities to Microsoft Dynamics CRM. Aura SMS is available for all editions of Dynamics CRM 2011 (Online, On-Premise, Partner Hosted & IFD). The addon supports both Sending and Receiving of SMS.

Key Features

  • Incoming and Outgoing SMS


Aura SMS supports sending and receiving of messages from most carriers in most countries. For list of countries and rates please visit Rates.

  • CRM Activities


All incoming and outgoing SMS are recorded as CRM Activities similar to Emails, Fax, Phone Calls that are native to CRM.

  • Dynamic Data Fields


This feature allows you to make SMS personalized and also include data from all CRM entities and attributes including across relationships. The included Template Designer helps create templates.

  • Mobile Voting/Survey/Response Recording


Incoming SMS body can be parsed out and used to trigger further actions via CRM worfklows. For example, an incoming SMS “Camera Luis” can be used to create a new Lead with Last Name Luis and associated with the Camera Campaign. Or an Incoming SMS “A” can be used to record feedback from a respondent to a survey.

  • Workflow Support


CRM Workflows can be used to trigger Outgoing SMS. Workflows can also be triggered in response to Incoming SMS.

  • Dedicated Numbers


We can help you get a Dedicated Phone Number for sending and receiving messages. A Dedicated Number is required for Incoming SMS support.

  • Short Codes


If interested in obtaining short codes please contact us for details.

Pricing

Please visit the Rates page for information about coverage and rates.

 Feature/Edition  Basic  Standard  Standard Plus  Enterprise
 Monthly Fee (US$) Free 20 25 45
 Included Credits Per Month (US$) 0 8 8 18
 Track as CRM Activity X X X X
 Outgoing SMS X X X X
 Send Confirmation in CRM X X X X
 Incoming SMS X
 Workflow Based SMS Send X X X X
 Dynamic Data Fields/Templates X X X
 Mobile Voting/Survey/Response Recording X
 Workflows Based on Incoming SMS X
 Dedicated Local Number* X X
 Unlimited Users X X X X
 CRM 2011 Online X X X X
 CRM 2011 On-Premise X X X

* Included Dedicated Number is a US phone Number. Additional Charges may apply for dedicated numbers in other countries. Please contact us for more details.

System Requirements

Any edition of Dynamics CRM 2011.