Technology Category
- Cybersecurity & Privacy - Identity & Authentication Management
- Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Application Development Platforms
Applicable Industries
- Telecommunications
- Transportation
Applicable Functions
- Logistics & Transportation
- Quality Assurance
Use Cases
- Last Mile Delivery
- Visual Quality Detection
Services
- Testing & Certification
- Training
About The Customer
Kakao Corp is the company behind KakaoTalk, a free mobile instant messaging app based in South Korea. The platform boasts more than 43 million active users in the region, accounting for 97% of all smartphone users. Globally, Kakao provides instant messaging services to over 50 million people across 230 countries. The company's primary goal is to offer global communication services that enhance daily connections quickly and simply through its mobile lifestyle platform.
The Challenge
Kakao, the company behind the popular South Korean instant messaging app, KakaoTalk, faced a significant challenge with its new user registration process. As part of the registration, new users were required to verify their identity using two-factor authentication (2FA), which involved the delivery of one-time PINs (OTPs) via SMS. However, the domestic SMS provider that Kakao initially used for OTP delivery was unreliable, leading to delayed or completely unsuccessful PIN deliveries. This issue negatively impacted Kakao’s new customers due to poor connection and frequent technical issues. The company was in dire need of a reliable global SMS provider that could not only ensure the successful delivery of OTPs but also provide real-time delivery reporting to maintain a high quality of service.
The Solution
To address the OTP delivery issues, Kakao integrated Infobip’s two-factor SMS Authentication into their platform. Infobip offered guaranteed global coverage and high-quality messages, which were key to improving Kakao's OTP delivery rates. The integration of Infobip’s API with Kakao’s existing platform was seamless, and it allowed Kakao to benefit from Infobip’s intelligent routing. This feature enabled Kakao to quickly react to low delivery rates and adapt by searching for alternative, higher quality routes to achieve high delivery rates. An integral part of Infobip’s solution was its 24/7 support system and local presence in Korea, which ensured that Kakao received dedicated service for troubleshooting and technical training.
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