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The University of Edinburgh is well-known for attracting some of the world’s brightest students and faculty. With more than 54 thousand combined, it’s no surprise the university hosts a large…

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AC Lens, one of the largest online full-service eyewear supply companies, wanted to roll out SMS campaigns to its customers to help make ordering contact lenses as simple as clicking…

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