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Striving Toward IoT Interoperability

By Arthur Cole | Posted Oct 24, 2017 The networking industry does not yet have the standards in place to enable a true, interoperable Internet of Things. If ever there was a data ecosystem that depended on broad connectivity and interoperability, it’s the Internet of Things (IoT). But judging by the way the various IoT platforms have evolved so far, it seems we are a far cry from what many consider to be a workable environment. The specter of a fragmented IoT is starting to set…
Oct 31, 2017
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The Scary Apple Pay Takeover iconectiv Helps Stop

Personally Identifiable Information or PII is leaking out of companies faster than ever. Equifax had two major hacks in a matter of months, Yahoo had three-billion emails stolen and so on. We could devote this entire post to various hacks but suffice it to say, each moment, more damaging information is leaked out onto the internet and dark web. A hacker can go to the dark web, buy iTunes account credentials, find the associated mobile account and socially engineer phone number port to their…
Oct 20, 2017
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Why Do TV Advertisers Continue to Overlook this Mobile Marketing Opportunity?

Not so long ago, tech industry observers guaranteed marketers that we’d soon get the best of both worlds on our TV screens, one that would allow consumers to view content on a big display from the comfort of the living room couch with the ability to interact with the content in a bi-directional “TV commerce” experience. For advertisers, this meant the possibility of selling the clothes the actors are wearing on a popular TV show to viewers in real-time, or enabling consumers to order…
Sep 13, 2017
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Francisco Partners completes investment in iconectiv

Francisco Partners, a leading technology investment firm, has completed its investment in iconectiv, an independent subsidiary owned by Ericsson.
Aug 21, 2017
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App-ID Registry: Securing the Internet of Things (IoT)

The number of connected Internet of Things (IoT) devices continues to grow rapidly, driven by an increasing range of use cases and business models combined with declining device costs. This growth rate is staggering and the need for connectivity, security and interoperability between applications and devices has never been more critical. In fact, ATIS sees it as essential to unlocking the IoT’s limitless potential. Read more
Jul 25, 2017
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Can the FCC really put the kibosh on robocalls?

Chris Drake, CTO of iconectiv, weighs in on the Federal Communications Commission efforts to rally the industry to prevent robocalls, especially those seeming to come from a local number. Read article
Jul 17, 2017
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IoT Security Breaches Persist

During TIA Connectivity Jam, Chris Drake, Chief Technology Officer of iconectiv, spoke with Abe Nejad of TIA NOW, about security breaches within the consumer and public IoT security sector, identity and authentication, and the importance of strengthening telecom and IoT infrastructure. Read Article
Jul 13, 2017

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With Illegal Robocalls Serving as the Gateway to Financial and Identity Fraud, What Can the Telecom Industry Do to Shut Them Down?

Illegal robocalls not only are a complete nuisance but, when effective, can serve as a gateway for fraudulent activities. Which is why 75% of calls from unknown or unrecognizable numbers go unanswered, and also the reason why the Federal Communications Commission enacted the SHAKEN/STIR framework mandate for communications service providers (CSPs) across the U.S.
Oct 19, 2022
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As Messaging Reigns Supreme for Communications Between Consumers and Brands, iconectiv Messaging Expert Provides Insights on What Businesses Should Know

Nearly 70% of consumer brand interactions shifted to messaging during the pandemic – a trend that is expected to continue as nearly 65% of the global population send and receive SMS messages, including 80% of the population in North America. As both businesses and consumers continue to lean into messaging, there are several options for them to consider - from short codes and 10-digit long codes (10DLC) to toll-free numbers, rich communications services and more. 

Oct 4, 2022
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iconectiv Trusted Communication Superheroes Speak Out About Protecting Financial Services Firms and Their Customers from Fraudsters

At MWC Las Vegas Panel Discussion, iconectiv’s George Cray Describes How the Industry is Fighting the Rise of Fraud and its Financial Fallout
Sep 14, 2022
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iconectiv Telecom Numbering Expert Natalie McNamer Elected Co-chair of ATIS Industry Numbering Committee (INC)

iconectiv’s senior numbering expert Natalie McNamer has been elected co-chair of the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS) Industry Numbering Committee (INC) by committee members for a two-year term. McNamer will oversee key initiatives associated with the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) numbering resources. This includes efficiently allocating and conserving telephone numbers, which uses extend beyond business and consumer phones to IoT and machine-to-machine devices and more.
Aug 24, 2022
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This Just In: Squadron of Telecom Superheroes Face Off Against Villains Corrupting the Trusted Communications Ecosystem

In the ever-expanding telecom universe, there are villains trying to corrupt the trusted communications ecosystem. A new infographic from iconectiv breaks down the various obstacles that the communications industry faces and the special powers each of these superheroes possess to combat these challenges. For those ready to join the legion of Trusted Communication Superheroes, we are ready for you to take your place among us.
Jul 21, 2022
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With Identity Emerging in Messaging Solutions, How Will the Industry Change?

During the Messaging & SMS World Session, “Identity in Messaging Solutions are Emerging – How Will the Industry Change?” iconectiv’s SVP of Corporate and Business Development Chris Drake, will be joining other industry professionals to discuss emergent technologies and solutions, and the impact they will have on the industry.
Jun 23, 2022
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How Can Businesses Reassure Their Customers That It’s OK to Pick Up the Phone?

Robocalls have harmed consumer trust in answering calls from numbers they don’t know or recognize. In fact, more than 75% of calls from unidentified or unfamiliar numbers go unanswered. To combat this, businesses and their numbers must be vetted, registered, and verified by service providers to help outbound calls be delivered to consumers and displayed appropriately. During ITEXPO panel session, “How Verification is Helping Maintain the Integrity of Voice Calls,” Jonathan Shulman, Vice President of Business Development at iconectiv, and Harold Salters, Technology Consultant at CTIA, will explore the industry initiatives to help preserve trust in voice communications.
Jun 8, 2022
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