CM (commerce)
mobile services company formerly called ClubMessage
CM.com (formerly called CM Telecom) is a Mobile service company based in the Netherlands. The company was formed in 1999, and provides software for direct messaging, VoIP messaging, ecommerce payments and digital identification.
In recent years, CM has acquired a number of messaging and media startups. CM.com was the main sponsor of football club NAC Breda from 2015 to 2020.
History
CM.com was established in February 1999 by Jeroen van Glabbeek and Gilbert Gooijer In its first year, it became known as ClubMessage B.V. The main product of the company at the time Group text, used by the event organisers to distribute information to clubbers and event participants. The software has been primarily used throughout the Benelux by leading nightlife venues to promote their DJ nights and events.
In the first year of the society it was known as ClubMessage B.V. The main product of the company at the time Group Text, used by the event organisers to distribute information to clubbers and event participants. The software was predominantly used across the Benelux by large nightlife venues to promote their nights and DJ events.
As the company grew, they began to operate in other event sectors, such as music festivals. During the next couple of years, the company focused on the expansion of its SMS messaging service, and created and patented the software MailText.
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