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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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TIA NOW Interview

Chris Drake, CTO of iconectiv, talks to Abe Nejad of TIA NOW about what industry hasn’t learned yet in the security space.  Drake talks further about specific security breaches that industry needs to learn and rectify.  
Jun 21, 2017
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iconectiv NPAC Transition Progressing with Webcast for Low-Tech Interface (LTI) Users

iconectiv, the next Local Number Portability Administrator (LNPA) for all U.S. regions, is continuing the transition of the new Number Portability Administration Center (NPAC) with a webcast for users of the Low Tech Interface (LTI) GUI.  iconectiv will host a webcast on June 14, 2017 at 3:30 pm ET to prepare users that access the NPAC via the LTI GUI for the upcoming transition. Read entire article
Jun 16, 2017
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iconectiv signs Spanish port corrected data contract

iconectiv has announced a contract to provide Spanish mobile and landline operator associations AOPM and AOP with port corrected numbering data via its MobileID platform. The service is critical to help foreign operators route calls and SMS sent to Spanish residents from businesses outside the country, mainly when the Spanish number is ported. The service also reassures businesses located outside Spain that they can reach a customer in-country via their mobile device, helping to maintain the…
May 26, 2017
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CFCA Member Spotlight

Stephen Ornadel from iconectiv is featured in the Member Spotlight of the April edition of The Communicator.  Ornadel discusses the impact of fraud on the industry and what’s being done to combat it. Where are you employed? Where is the company based? How long have you been there? I work for iconectiv, which is headquartered in the United States but I am based out of London, UK. I have been here for six years, which makes me realize how time flies. What is your title, function and…
Apr 28, 2017
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Number portability contract in Thailand expanded

Telcordia Thailand, a subsidiary of iconectiv, has announced it will continue expanding its numbering services in Asia, including a 5-year extension to its number portability operations in Thailand.  Read Entire Article
Apr 26, 2017
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Industry Views: AI, chatbots and banking

Accenture’s 2017 Banking Technology Vision report explores the role of AI in banking and customer engagement.  It found that 78 per cent of bankers believe AI will revolutionize the way banks gather information and interact with customers. We asked MEF members and the wider business and technology community what they thought would be the impact of AI going forward.  Here’s what they said… Read entire article
Apr 20, 2017

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iconectiv Shines Light on How Restoring Trust in Phone Calls and Text is Key for Digital Transformation

What’s the News: At MWC Barcelona 2022, iconectiv will share examples of successful industry initiatives and technologies that are restoring consumer trust in voice calls and text messaging, which is paramount to helping ensure the success of enterprise digital transformation. Why it Matters: Rebuilding consumer trust in voice calls and text messages — after years of being undermined by illegal robocalls, SMS spam and fraud — is critical to the mobile ecosystem and all the retailers,…
Feb 23, 2022
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Fraud is Big Business and Companies are Fighting Back

iconectiv to Share Insights on Combatting the Rise of Scam Attacks During FinTech Summit – The Token Economy at MWC Barcelona 2022 What: 57% of consumers say they now prefer online banking to traditional branch banking, and 55% prefer using mobile banking apps to stay on top of their finances, all according to the World Retail Banking Report. And, with contactless payments expected to continue rising worldwide to reach an over $1.6 trillion transaction value by 2024, according to data…
Feb 16, 2022
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Registered Caller Helps Maximize Call Answer Rates for Businesses

Proof-of-concept trial with Verizon and Metaswitch highlights Registered Caller’s ability to successfully authenticate legitimate enterprise calls and mitigate spam and robocalls What’s the News: A Registered Caller proof-of-concept trial with Verizon and Metaswitch successfully showed that valid enterprise calls were fully authenticated, shared and broadcasted for optimal call delivery to improve the call answer rate.   Why it Matters: Spam and illegal robocalls have caused…
Jan 25, 2022
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U.S. Federal Agencies Can Quickly and Accurately Compare Telecom Providers Before Ordering Services Through the GSA

Media Advisory U.S. Federal Agencies Can Quickly and Accurately Compare Telecom Providers Before Ordering Services Through the GSA What: It is time consuming for federal agencies to research and compare dozens of telecom service providers. That’s why the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) created the Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) program, which provides agencies with a single, convenient resource for quickly identifying their options. This enables federal agencies to…
Jan 20, 2022
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A Single Fraudulent Call Cost A Major Retailer $400,000. Here’s What It Did Next.

What’s the News: A customer service callback feature that gives consumers the option to no longer remain on hold has become a target for telephone fraud—resulting in a major retailer getting charged $400K for just one phone call.   Why it Matters: Retailers and other businesses lose an average of $1.82 billion annually to callback fraud, according to the Communications Fraud Control Association. That could be a conservative estimate, considering that many businesses don’t publicly…
Jan 13, 2022
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MNP Interconnection Telecom Solutions India Passes 300 Million Ported Numbers Milestone

Since 2011, the iconectiv subsidiary has played a key role in transforming India’s telecom market into one of the world’s most competitive by giving consumers and businesses the freedom to choose. What’s the News: MNP Interconnection Telecom Solutions India (MITS), an iconectiv subsidiary, has passed a major milestone having processed 300 million port requests out of a total 575 million subscribers in Zone 2.  Why it Matters: Mobile number porting frees India’s consumers and…
Jan 4, 2022
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AT&T and iconectiv Examine Foundational Ways to Monetize And Operationalize 5G Deployments And Services

Media Advisory Panel discusses the critical role that software and data management plays in accelerating 5G rollouts What: Multi-access edge computing, software-defined virtualized network functions and 5G technology give service providers powerful new ways to maximize scalability, flexibility and efficiency while enabling new services and revenue streams. Service providers are completely recalibrating transport in order to deliver enhanced performance, priorities, privacy, security and…
Dec 1, 2021