After hours, mid-consult, on the tools — the phone that used to ring out still gets an answer.
The path in four beats
A chat bubble in your brand. Same job as the person at the front desk.
Trained on your prices and policies — load shedding, medical aid, call-out fees.
Name, email, cellphone — in your inbox before the visitor closes the tab.
Physical desk vs Soft Aware Reception
Physical reception
- Greets whoever walks in
- Knows prices and policies
- Takes a name and number
- Goes quiet after hours / mid-job
Soft Aware Reception
- Greets whoever lands on the page
- Answers from your trained knowledge
- Captures the lead to email or webhook
- Still on when the desk is empty
Live industry demos
Twelve fictional South African businesses on *.softaware.net.za. Ask the question that usually jams the phone.
HospitalityCape Protea LodgeAsk: Do you have full solar/generator backup during load shedding?
MedicalApex Family MedicalAsk: Do you accept Discovery Health, or do I need to pay cash upfront?
PropertyHighveld Realty & LettingsAsk: We have two cats and combined income of R45,000. Can we view the 2-bed?
TradesVolt & Flow Plumbing & SolarAsk: My inverter tripped and my geyser is leaking. What is the emergency call-out fee?
AutoPrecision Auto & FitmentAsk: What would a 90,000 km major service cost on a 2019 Toyota Fortuner?
Legal & financeVanguard Legal & AdvisoryAsk: What documents do I need for FICA, and what is your consultation rate?
EducationOakridge Academy & ECDAsk: What are Grade 1 fees, and do you have aftercare in the holidays?
Financial servicesBeacon Wealth & InsuranceAsk: I need car and household cover. What’s the excess, and what documents do you need?
FitnessPulse Fitness & Padel ClubAsk: What’s the difference between month-to-month and 12-month, and how much is a padel court?
LogisticsSwiftFreight ExpressAsk: What would a 40×40×40 cm, 8 kg parcel to Cape Town cost, and how long?
SecuritySentinel Armed ResponseAsk: What is monthly armed response, and can I get a CCTV package quote?
Beauty & wellnessGlow Aesthetic SpaAsk: Do you have a laser slot this Saturday, and do I pay a deposit?