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Telecom Reseller: AI has changed the telecom landscape, giving fraudsters the ability to clone voices and perpetrate robocall scams at scale

iconectiv’s SVP, Chris Drake, joins Doug Green at Telecom Reseller Podcast to discuss what services providers, regulators and telecom vendors are doing to protect the digital identities of people and businesses.
Jun 18, 2024
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Nilson Report: Telecom Data for Fraud Fighting from iconectiv

Organizations increasingly use mobile numbers as account identifiers due to their portability and reliability. iconectiv is a key provider of mobile and text data, aiding in account verification, fraud detection, and regulatory compliance across over 100 countries through API integrations.
May 31, 2024
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Total Retail: Short Codes are Long on Bottom-Line Benefits

In this article, Mykola Konrad, Senior VP, Head of Product at iconectiv, discusses the value of short codes in retail. He highlights their trustworthiness, high open rates and role in fraud prevention. Mykola also explores how AI enhances message personalization, boosting sales and revenue for retailers.
May 30, 2024
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Enterprise Security Tech: AI-Driven Robocall Scams: How Fraudsters Are Cloning Voices to Deceive and Steal

In this Q&A with Enterprise Security Tech, Chris Drake, SVP, Corporate and Business Development at iconectiv, delves into the AI-driven tactics used by fraudsters and their impact on digital security. He also discusses the measures being implemented to combat these threats.
May 20, 2024
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WIA: How tower and data center operators can enable and monetize rapid 5G buildouts

In this article, Mykola Konrad, Head of Product at iconectiv®, discusses the importance of tower and data center operators adopting iconectiv® TruOps™ Common Language® to enable efficient communication with communication service providers (CSPs) and seize opportunities in the 5G market.
May 2, 2024
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KSL 5 TV: NCAA Tournament basketball is coming to Salt Lake and so are the ticket scams

Chris Drake, SVP at iconectiv, joins Matt Gephardt from KSL 5 TV to discuss March Madness ticket scams.
Mar 20, 2024
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Forbes: Countering Fraud and Navigating Customer Experience Complexities

In this article, Peter Ford, EVP and Head of Information Solutions Business at iconectiv, discusses the persistent threats to digital identity, focusing on phone number vulnerabilities. He stresses the importance of KYC and KYB verification processes and advocates for protecting phone number integrity for secure digital interactions.
Mar 15, 2024

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Detecting, Preventing and Mitigating Fraud on Expanding Service Provider Networks

iconectiv Director of Product Management, Chip Stevens, to Address Communications Fraud Professionals at CFCA Winter Educational Event
Mar 14, 2017
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iconectiv to Host Testing Webcast

iconectiv, the next Local Number Portability Administrator (LNPA) for all seven U.S. regions, continues to move forward with the transition of the new Number Portability Administration Center (NPAC) and is preparing to begin the testing phase of the transition for Service Providers, Service Bureaus, and Providers of Telecom-related Services.
Mar 8, 2017
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Industry Brief Details Expanding SMS Fraud Problem on Service Provider Networks

Market brief from iconectiv, examines emerging anti-fraud, identity and authentication solutions developed specifically to combat costly SMS fraud.
Feb 23, 2017
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The Power of Individual Mobile Identity as Preeminent Defense against Fraud

With 1.6 trillion digital transactions estimated daily, iconectiv, an authoritative partner of the global communications industry, has confirmed Chief Technology Officer, Chris Drake, will provide a keynote address, Never Underestimate the Power of Identity, at the ITEXPO conference on February 8, 2017 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Feb 8, 2017
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iconectiv Discusses Messaging Opportunities for Developing Markets at Messaging and SMS World in London

John Haraburda, Principal Solutions Engineer Director at iconectiv, an authoritative partner of the global communications industry connecting more than two billion people every day, will participate in a panel discussion on messaging opportunities within developing markets, including Africa and Latin America, at Messaging and SMS World in London this week.
Nov 29, 2016
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iconectiv Continues NPAC Onboarding for Service Providers, Service Bureaus, and Providers of Telecom-related Services

iconectiv, the next Local Number Portability Administrator (LNPA) for all U.S. regions, continues registration for Service Providers, Service Bureaus, and Providers of Telecom-Related Services for the new Number Portability Administration Center (NPAC). All Service Providers, Service Bureaus, and Providers of Telecom-Related Services can now register with iconectiv by going to the NPAC transition website...
Nov 15, 2016
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Number Portability Is Still Key In Boosting A Highly Competitive Market In Chile, Since It Is Flexible And Very Convenient For Its Comsumers

iconectiv subsidiary, Telcordia Technologies Chile S.A., announced today that it will add a five a year extension to its contract as the administrative agency for number portability, which has been so successful in Chile and which from this date will include the full or intermodal portability.  After the recently signed agreement, Chileans will be able to continue enjoying the options and convenience offered by the number portability...
Nov 14, 2016