ApproveThis manages your Teli Integration approvals.

Why Combine ApproveThis with Teli?

Businesses using Teli for voice, fax, and SMS communications often struggle with manual approval processes that slow down critical decisions. ApproveThis solves this by adding structured approval automation to Teli’s powerful communication tools. Together, they create closed-loop workflows where approvals trigger actions and communications drive accountability.

The Strategic Advantage

This integration isn’t just about connecting apps – it’s about aligning teams. Marketing gains real-time SMS notifications for urgent campaign approvals. Finance automates compliance checks on high-cost communications. Operations ensures every DID number change follows security protocols. All while external partners approve requests via email without needing Teli licenses.

Key Benefits by Team

IT & Security Teams

Telecom administrators managing Teli DIDs (Direct Inward Dialing numbers) can automate approval chains for number assignments. When a new DID is provisioned, ApproveThis routes requests to security leads for vetting. Approval thresholds automatically greenlight routine changes while flagging high-risk allocations for escalation.

Customer-Facing Teams

Field service companies using Teli for SMS updates can require manager approval before sending mass notifications. ApproveThis adds conditional logic – messages containing discount offers might need regional director sign-off, while routine appointment reminders auto-approve.

Finance & Compliance

Organizations using Teli’s fax API for sensitive document transmission can enforce mandatory approvals. ApproveThis routes each outbound fax request through compliance officers, attaching cost estimates using calculated fields. Automatic denials trigger if projected costs exceed budget thresholds.

Real-World Use Cases

1. Controlled Telecom Changes

Scenario: A healthcare provider uses Teli DIDs for patient outreach lines. When adding new numbers, ApproveThis requires:

• IT lead approval for number allocation
• Compliance review for HIPAA-compliant configuration

Outcome: 72-hour provisioning reduced to 4 hours with full audit trail.

2. SMS-Powered Approvals

Scenario: A logistics company needs warehouse managers to approve urgent inventory purchases via SMS. ApproveThis triggers Teli to:

• Send approval requests via SMS with one-click links
• Escalate unread messages after 2 hours via automated voice call

Outcome: 89% faster emergency procurement during peak seasons.

3. Fax Workflow Automation

Scenario: An insurance firm receives claim documents via Teli fax. ApproveThis:

1. Creates cases when faxes arrive
2. Routes to adjusters based on claim type
3. Sends fax confirmation only after internal approval

Outcome: Eliminated 3.1 days/month wasted tracking unprocessed faxes.

Implementation Made Simple

Setting up via Zapier takes three steps:

Step 1: Connect Teli and ApproveThis to Zapier
Step 2: Choose triggers like "New Teli DID" or "Inbound Fax"
Step 3: Map data fields to ApproveThis’ approval templates

Pro Tip: Use ApproveThis’ calculated fields to auto-populate Teli usage costs in approval requests, enabling smarter decisions.

Critical Configuration Notes

- Set vacation delegates in ApproveThis to prevent Teli workflow stalls
- Configure Teli API timeouts to match ApproveThis’ SLA thresholds
- Use ApproveThis’ email approvals for external partners without system access

Why This Integration Works

Teli excels at communication delivery but wasn’t built for governance. ApproveThis adds missing controls without bureaucracy:

For Managers: Real-time visibility into SMS/fax costs before approval
For Teams: Mobile-friendly approvals via SMS or email
For Finance: Automated spend thresholds on high-cost services

The Hidden Advantage: External Collaboration

Third-party vendors approving Teli-based communications don’t need ApproveThis licenses. Clients receive email/SMS approval requests with secure links to review attached quotes or service changes directly.

Beyond Basic Automation

While Zapier handles the connection, the real power comes from ApproveThis’ advanced features:

Conditional Routing: Route Teli SMS blast requests differently based on message content or recipient count
Dynamic SLAs: Apply tighter deadlines for weekend fax approvals
Compliance Logging: Automatically archive approved/denied Teli operations with timestamps

Industry-Specific Applications

Healthcare: Approve after-hours SMS broadcasts to patients
Legal: Validate fax recipients before sensitive document transmission
Retail: Require dual approval for promotional SMS campaigns

Getting Started

Ready to transform how your team manages communications governance?

1. Register for ApproveThis
2. Connect to Teli via Zapier in <18 minutes
3. Clone pre-built templates for common telecom workflows

For complex implementations, schedule a demo to see custom scenarios like multi-country DID approvals or SMS campaign governance.

Final Thought: Control Enables Speed

Paradoxically, adding approval layers through ApproveThis often accelerates Teli workflows. Defined processes prevent rework from errors. Automatic escalations bypass bottlenecks. Real-time visibility reduces status meetings. The result? Faster, smarter communications decisions at scale.