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FPT IS develops and operates the Digital Number Transfer System

In just two months, FPT IS, iconectiv and the Telecommunications Department have successfully built up the process of transferring the number of subscribers. According to Ahsan Vaqar, Global Product Manager for iconectiv, this is a "utopian" time because of iconectiv’s experience in deploying to other countries for at least 6-8 months, showing competence and experience. Solving the national problems of Vietnamese technology enterprises such as FPT IS very large. Read more here.
Nov 28, 2018
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FPT IS has successfully built and operated the digital network transfer system

This is one of the national key systems developed by FPT IS in cooperation with iconectiv and Telecommunication - Ministry of Telecommunication. The system is capable of integrating with the network to sync the amount of data and millions of users interacting with the system. Read more here.
Nov 26, 2018
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Webinar: Outsmart the Fraudsters

The Communications Fraud Control Association (CFCA) estimates that service providers lose $29bn annually to fraudsters. The damages done do not end there – brand value, loyalty and consumer trust also take a dive. iconectiv recognized the need for information on this topic and presented a webinar in partnership with VanillaPlus to provide valuable insights and best practices on how to address this growing problem. Webinar presenters Peter Ford, Senior Vice President, Head of Sales, iconectiv…
Nov 13, 2018
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How to Protect Your Customers, Brand and Revenue

The efficient administration of telephone numbers is essential for network operations and customer service organizations to run smoothly. iconectiv recognized the need for information on this topic and presented a webinar in partnership with the Competitive Carriers Association (CCA) to provide valuable insights on how to protect your customers, brand and revenue.  Bob Grant, Principal Product Manager, discusses how immediate access to key phone number attributes helps seamlessly…
Nov 6, 2018
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Porting the World's Largest Phone Number Database

Between email, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Skype and text messaging, no one really needs a phone number anymore, right? Wrong. Phone numbers are as important as ever—even among people who spend most of their time online. 83 percent of U.S. adult internet users had a phone conversation with a customer service rep in the past year, Forrester Research says. And a Google survey found that 47 percent of mobile search users won’t do business with a company if they can’t find its phone number…
Oct 22, 2018
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Stop telecom fraudsters in their tracks

Stop telecom fraudsters in their tracks (Sponsored News): Service providers continue to struggle with significant telecom fraud losses despite having implemented sophisticated revenue assurance processes and fraud management systems. While quantifying the exact financial impact of fraud is difficult, as it often takes place in the background, leading industry organizations and assurance companies estimate that between 0.6%¹ to 2%² of total annual telecom revenues are lost to fraud. This makes…
Oct 3, 2018
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CCA Announces 2018 Annual Achievement Award Winners

Orlando – October 3, 2018 – The winners of Competitive Carriers Association (CCA) 2018 Achievement Awards were announced today during a ceremony at CCA’s Annual Convention taking place October 1-3. CCA’s Annual Achievement Awards honor individuals and companies for contributions to the industry and the community in the following categories: Outstanding Achievement, Outstanding Service, Industry Innovation, and the Neko Hamlett Associate Member of the Year. “CCA is proud to…
Oct 3, 2018

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iconectiv Joins the 5G Open Innovation Lab to Accelerate New Enterprise Services

What’s the News: iconectiv has joined the 5G Open Innovation Lab, a new ecosystem of 5G equipment providers, cloud-service providers, academia, government agencies and communication service providers as well as early- and later-stage start-ups. Why it Matters: Communications service providers rely on iconectiv® TruOps Common Language® to ensure that their physical and virtual assets in the infrastructure can support new 5G services at scale. iconectiv brings that expertise to 5GOILab to…
Jun 28, 2021
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Brand Impact of Consumer Trust in Voice Calls, Text Messages and RCS

AT&T, Google, iconectiv and Infobip Share Insights During MWC21 What: Illegal robocalls, SMS spam and “wangiri” one-ring scams are a global scourge that has conditioned consumers to ignore calls and messages from phone numbers they don’t recognize. They also create significant financial losses for businesses, schools, health care providers and other organizations because important alerts, reminders and other notifications go unanswered, requiring multiple follow-ups. Service providers…
Jun 23, 2021
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Protect Your Customers Against Wangiri One-Ring Scams: Understanding and Implementing the FCC Safe Harbor

What: “Wangiri” fraud costs service providers $1.82 billion annually, making it one of the top five fraud types. Also known as one-ring scams, wangiri initially targeted consumers but has expanded to businesses, including call centers. In response to the Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) Act, the FCC recently confirmed that voice service providers may block calls from numbers that are highly likely to be associated with wangiri without fear of liability. …
Jun 16, 2021
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MWC21 Spotlights How Trusted Communications is Protecting Consumers, Brands and Bottom Lines

iconectiv experts provide insights into industry-led fraud-fighting initiatives What’s the News: MWC21 attendees will hear first-hand how innovative industry initiatives such as Registered Caller, STIR/SHAKEN and GSMA Verified Sender are steadily rebuilding consumer trust in voice calls and messaging.  Why it Matters: Spam and illegal robocalls have caused consumers to stop answering their calls. That's not surprising considering the $1.82 billion lost annually due to…
Jun 15, 2021
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USTelecom Webinar Spotlights Challenges and Opportunities for Rapid 5G Rollouts

iconectiv to participate in a webinar on May 13, 2021 at 1 p.m. ET What: iconectiv—along with a guest speaker from IDC—will participate in a USTelecom webinar, “Using Existing Technology to Power the Communications of Tomorrow (5G, Edge Computing, Virtualized Networking and More) to discuss the key findings from the IDC whitepaper, sponsored by iconectiv, “Common Language Drives Customer Value for All Network Technology: 5G/MEC and Virtualized Networking.” Presenters will discuss: …
May 13, 2021
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IDC Whitepaper Addresses The Challenges Of Cost-Effectively Deploying 5G At Scale

What’s the News: Industry analyst firm IDC explains how iconectiv® TruOps Common Language® will play a larger role in the evolution of networks—particularly in support of accelerating 5G rollouts—while continuing to support ongoing network operations and maintenance. Why it Matters: The greatest challenge communication service providers face is keeping pace with technology advancements—like 5G—that allow new revenue-generating services to be introduced profitably and at scale. One big…
Apr 29, 2021
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Best Practices for Building a Secure Foundation for RCS

iconectiv joins international panel of experts for MEF Connects Virtual Panel BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (March 17, 2021) – Rich Communication Services (RCS) that power Rich Business Messaging (RBM) is bringing a new level of efficiency and effectiveness for business-to-consumer (B2C) engagement. Expected to enable $112 billion in sales for online and brick-and-mortar retailers, RBM delivers the full power of the internet directly to the native messaging app on the mobile phone. As the industry…
Mar 17, 2021