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NMG: mobile network operators capitalize on data centers

Juan Carlos Ortiz, Principal of Corporate Business Development at iconectiv, joins Abe Nejad of The Network Media Group to discuss how AI-powered cloud data centers are transforming partnerships with mobile network operators and the critical role of visibility during network planning.
Mar 18, 2025
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Telecom Reseller: ensuring broadband equity across America, iconectiv podcast

Published on Telecom Reseller, this podcast features iconectiv’s Sharon Dileo discussing broadband expansion in the U.S. She highlights the BEAD Program’s mission to expand high-speed internet access, the challenges it faces and iconectiv’s role in supporting its success.
Mar 12, 2025
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Pipeline Magazine: rich business messaging boosts sales and brand loyalty by transforming the customer experience

Published in Pipeline Magazine, this article by Chris Drake, SVP of Corporate & Business Development at iconectiv, explores how Rich Business Messaging (RBM) revolutionizes customer engagement. RBM, powered by Rich Communication Services (RCS), enhances sales, brand loyalty and security.
Mar 11, 2025
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VanillaPlus: RCS and why it’s better for business messaging from iconectiv SVP

In a live interview at MWC Barcelona 2025, Chris Drake (SVP, iconectiv) speaks with Jim Morrish (Co-Founder, Transforma Insights) for VanillaPlus. They discuss the evolution of Rich Communication Services (RCS), its impact on business messaging and the importance of authentication and security in telecom.
Mar 5, 2025
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Forbes: Strength In Numbers: Safeguarding MMS, SMS And RCS From Fraud And Spam

Published in Forbes, Peter Ford of iconectiv discusses how businesses can safeguard SMS, MMS and RCS messaging channels from fraud and spam. He highlights the importance of trust in messaging, lessons learned from past scams and industry-wide approaches like STIR/SHAKEN to protect consumer communications.
Mar 4, 2025
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VanillaPlus: Enhance global security by using phone number data to counteract fraud

Published in VanillaPlus Issue 1 2025, this thought leadership article by iconectiv explores how phone number intelligence is a key factor in fraud prevention. By leveraging porting data, financial services companies can strengthen identity verification and risk management strategies.
Feb 27, 2025
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AZFamily (CBS Phoenix): Scammers Taking Advantage of AI

In a live interview with AZFamily (CBS Phoenix), Chris Drake, Senior VP at iconectiv, discusses how scammers are using AI to bypass two-factor authentication, hijack phone numbers and commit fraud. He shares tips on protecting personal data and preventing these attacks.
Feb 26, 2025

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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