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Month: May 2017
So I’ve Joined A Startup
Earlier this month I announced my departure from VentureBeat, a job that afforded me the ability to cover many of the tech industry’s movers and shakers, along with up-and-comers. Since then, I’ve kept my next steps a secret, but not anymore. In a first for me, I’ve decided to join the startup scene: I’m now […]
Twilio’s Proxy API Lets Mobile Workers Safely Communicate With Customers
Twilio on Wednesday unveiled its latest API, one that allows developers to facilitate mobile-based conversations between customers and business employees. Called Twilio Proxy, this tool is part of the newly-formed Engagement Cloud, a suite of declarative APIs that provide multi-channel communications with customers. “The success of on-demand marketplaces has created a new standard in how […]
Twilio’s New SMS Verification SDK Uses Google To Verify Phone Numbers
Twilio has launched an SDK giving developers a new way to help their app users verify their identity. The cloud-based telecommunications company on Tuesday announced its Verification SDK which uses Google’s API to simplify SMS permissions when checking phone numbers. It’s only available for Android apps — Twilio shifted the blame to Apple, saying that […]
Some Personal News…
Nearly two years ago, I joined VentureBeat to partake in an opportunity to write about interesting companies, and indeed I have. Working at this great publication has given me a chance to not only compete alongside the best, but cover fascinating tidbits of news and interview amazing folks, such as Vint Cerf, Y Combinator’s Sam […]