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CIO Leadership: 2020 HMG Live! Philadelphia CIO Executive Leadership Summit Recap: Reimagining the Business and the Future of Work

When the world screeched to a halt in March, a return to work as we knew it still seemed a possibility. But with four months behind us and an undetermined future ahead, it is clear that the nature of work must shift dramatically to adapt to these uncertain times. When asked where work will be conducted as of the fourth quarter of 2020, 75% of CIOs, CISOs and technology executives surveyed by HMG Strategy said they expect most work to continue to be conducted at home, with some percentage…
Aug 19, 2020
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Podcast: Take control of your customer gateway – your 800 number – it is more valuable now than ever!

Your company may be missing out on an entire generation of customers and you can access them with a very inexpensive technology enhancement. Matthew Noreen, Senior Account Director at iconectiv speaks to Don Witt of the Channel Daily News, a TR publication, about the value and positioning of the 800 number in today’s business strategy. The 800 number has been overlooked.  It is normally on the company’s website but underutilized because it is voice centric.  Enable the 800 number…
Aug 18, 2020
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CIO Exclusive Interview with New iconectiv Chief Product Officer, Michael O’Brien

iconectiv has a strong legacy within the telecom industry of being a trusted, reliable source of information and data and this is what drew Michael O’Brien to the company. He cited spam and robocalling as big challenges affecting consumer trust and his company is positioning itself to help solve these problems and lifting consumer confidence in the process. There are hundreds if not thousands of networks out there, he explained, and they need to know how to route information between each…
Aug 3, 2020
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TMC Announces Recipients of the 2020 Communications Solutions Products of the Year Award

TMC, a global, integrated media company helping clients build communities in print, in person and online, announced today the recipients of the 2020 Communications Solutions Products of the Year Award.One of TMC’s most coveted awards, the Communications Solutions Products of the Year Award honors exceptional products and services that facilitate voice, data and video communications that were brought to market or greatly improved upon in the last twelve months. Read more here.
Jul 13, 2020
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iconectiv’s Sharon Oddy and Kim Carter join WICT leadership program

iconectiv has announced that two of its employees have been selected to take part in the Women in Cable Telecommunications’ (WICT) 2020 Rising Leaders Program. Sharon Oddy, head of marketing and corporate communications, and Kim Carter, senior software developer, will join other industry leaders for the immersion program that prepares women to undertake increased leadership responsibilities. Read more here.
Jul 8, 2020
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1-800-TEXT: Enable Your Toll-Free Number for SMS

Up until around 2005, toll-free numbers offered companies a competitive advantage since most consumers were still charged for long-distance calls. As cellphones became more ubiquitous and affordable, cost-free calling was no longer the most significant factor to the customer. Used by some of the biggest and oldest brands, toll-free numbers—also referred to as 800 numbers, with variations including 888, 877, 866, etc.—still hold tremendous value for businesses, especially considering that…
Jul 7, 2020
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Telecommunication Industry Working Group Aims to End Robocalls Through Cryptographic Credentials

Every day, Americans are inundated with millions of robocalls. But the Verifying Integrity in End-to-End Signaling Working Group seeks to put an end to them. The group of the GSM Association, which is chaired by network management company Iconectiv, aims to develop technologies that can identify and intercept internetwork signaling fraud — when nefarious actors route their calls through online programs that make their numbers appear local, increasing the likelihood that recipients will…
Jul 7, 2020

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Black Swan Telecom Journal Q&A Explores Growth Opportunities for Text-Enabled Toll-Free Numbers in North America

  What’s the News: Text-enabled toll-free numbers are growing business-to-consumer engagement. Why it Matters: As a preferred and trusted form of consumer communication, text messaging represents an untapped area of growth for customer engagement and toll-free numbers that can boost brand reputation and ROI. Who’s it for: Telecom service providers, large enterprises, messaging aggregators and customer contact centers. BRIDGEWATER, N.J. – November 18, 2020 –…
Nov 20, 2020
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GSMA Thrive North America Virtual Panel Addresses the Future of the RCS Business-to-Consumer Messaging

iconectiv expert panelist to highlight how verification authorities support the Rich Business Messaging ecosystem and manage trust at scale BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (October 26, 2020) – Consumers continue to embrace the digital transformation of the business-to-consumer (B2C) engagement channel as they look for new ways to enhance and simplify their lives. Rich Business Messaging over RCS is expected to bring an entirely new level of efficiency and effectiveness to the consumer experience,…
Oct 29, 2020
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Learn Why Trust is Critical for the Success of Rich Business Messaging at PACE ACX Virtual 2020

iconectiv CTO Chris Drake explores the next wave of messaging and the role of sender verification for B2C RCS BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (September 28, 2020) – Fortune 500 companies and some of the world’s biggest brands are currently exploring Rich Communication Services (RCS) to provide consumers with a deeper, more interactive experience than that offered by traditional SMS texting. RCS includes AI-powered chatbots and other innovative features that have already begun revolutionizing business…
Sep 28, 2020
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MEF Connects Virtual Panel to Address Securing the RCS Business-to-Consumer Messaging Experience

iconectiv expert panelists to highlight the importance of building a foundation based on verification and authentication BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (September 23, 2020) – The introduction of Rich Communication Services (RCS) and Rich Business Messaging (RBM) are expected to bring an entirely new level of efficiency and effectiveness to consumer engagement. Its open ecosystem, however, is vulnerable to the same malicious targets of traditional communications including voice, text and email. This…
Sep 28, 2020
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Enhancing Trust in Enterprise Communication at Enterprise Connect Virtual 2020

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (July 28, 2020) – Businesses are exploring new ways to connect with their customers by adopting new communication platforms and emerging technologies all while addressing emerging complexities in existing channels. Illegal robocalls and call spoofing, new federal regulations and industry guidelines and an ever-changing messaging ecosystem are creating several challenges that the enterprise must navigate. iconectiv, the industry’s trusted communication partner, will host an…
Jul 28, 2020
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iconectiv Recognized for Exceptional Innovation That Restores Consumer Confidence and Trust in Communications

iconectiv Recognized for Exceptional Innovation That Restores Consumer Confidence and Trust in Communications TruReach Toll-Free 8MS and TruReach Deliver Aerialink Win TMC Product of Year Awards What’s the News: iconectiv’s TruReach Toll-Free 8MS and TruReach Deliver Aerialink have been recently selected by TMC as 2020 Communications Solutions Product of the Year Award recipients. Why it Matters: iconectiv’s TruReach Toll-Free 8MS and Deliver Aerialink platforms are being…
Jul 24, 2020
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iconectiv’s Sharon Oddy and Kim Carter Selected to Take Part in Esteemed Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT) Leadership Program

Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT) Leadership Program iconectiv leaders to attend immersive leadership development program for the fourth consecutive year What’s the News: iconectiv’s Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications Sharon Oddy and Senior Software Developer Kim Carter have been selected to participate in the Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT) 2020 Rising Leaders Program. Why it Matters: This is the fourth consecutive year iconectiv has taken part in…
Jul 7, 2020