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iconectiv Makes Key Contribution to Latest Open Network Automation Platform (ONAP) Specifications

iconectiv announced that it has made key contribution to the latest Open Network Automation Platform (ONAP) specifications by LF Networking. The specifications have been published by to help combine and drive industry progress toward delivering new services quickly and cost-efficiently using network functions virtualization (NFV) over software-defined mobile networks within an open source framework. Read more here.
Sep 9, 2019
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Businesses authorized to leverage number porting information

With the introduction of PortData Validate from iconectiv, financial institutions, healthcare providers and other authorized businesses can leverage telephone number porting data as part of their assessment when verifying a customer´s identity, approving a transaction or disclosing information, the company said. The data, exclusively available from iconectiv or an authorized reseller of iconectiv´s PortData Validate service, is the nation´s only authorized service for businesses who need…
Sep 6, 2019
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iconectiv: Fighting Fraud in USA – STIR SHAKEN, Short Codes & Portability

MEF CEO Dario Betti speaks to Chris Drake, CTO of communications infrastructure specialist iconectiv about the USA communications market and how it is responding to the growing threat of telecoms fraud. Chris explains how the US regulator, the FCC, has reacted to robocalls with STIR / SHAKEN , where iconectiv administers SHAKEN, and how they also operates as the Local Number Portability Administrator and the Short Code Registry in the USA. Asked about the cost of fraud to the comms industry…
Aug 28, 2019
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STI-GA Executes iconectiv Contract as Secure Telephone Identity Policy Administrator

WASHINGTON, DC — The Secure Telephone Identity Governance Authority (STI-GA) today announced the execution of the contract with iconectiv as the Secure Telephone Identity Policy Administrator (STI-PA), a critical role in industry efforts to mitigate illegal robocalling. As the STI-PA, iconectiv enforces the rules defined by the STI-GA to operationalize the SHAKEN (Signature-based Handling of Asserted information using toKENs) framework. SHAKEN provides a mechanism for service providers …
Aug 27, 2019
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Streamlining VNF onboarding to improve 5G network management

The latest release of international specifications to help build future software-based mobile networks has been published by the Linux Foundation in the latest version of the Open Network Automation Platform (ONAP), and includes information services company iconectiv’s open source APIs for a new network functions virtualization (VNF) information service.  By combining industry-specific and service provider-specific verification…
Aug 27, 2019
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iconectiv launches PortData Validate platform

iconectiv, a subsidiary of Ericsson's Telcordia Technologies, launched PortData Validate, a platform that allows financial institutions, healthcare providers and other authorized businesses to leverage telephone number porting data as part of their assessment when verifying a customer’s identity, approving a transaction or disclosing information. The data, exclusively available from iconectiv or an authorized reseller of iconectiv’s PortData Validate service, is the nation’s only authorized…
Aug 22, 2019
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Marketing That Speaks for Itself

There is increasing crossover in the marketing techniques used for business-to-consumer (B2C) and business-to-business (B2B) communications. Cliff Holsenbeck, Sr. Director of Product Management, iconectiv, discusses the reasons behind this movement and look at some of the marketing techniques that are crossing over from B2C into the B2B space. The key requirement for any great marketer is to know their target audience; that is a given whether in B2B or B2C. There are many similarities…
Aug 8, 2019

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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