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Maximize Your Telecom Strategy: Common Language Reveals Critical Insights for BEAD Compliance
iconectiv’s Juan Carlos “JC” Ortiz, Principal-Corporate Business Development, and Mykola “Myk” Konrad, Senior Vice President-Head of Product, discuss how iconectiv® TruOps™ Common Language® codes simplify communication and management across data networks and telecom interconnections, enabling critical information exchange through operations support systems and other interface mechanisms. JC and Myk also explore Common Language’s role in the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program…
Jul 23, 2024
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Authority Magazine: protect against malicious AI: Steve Tang of iconectiv on developing an effective security strategy
In this Q&A interview, Steve Tang, Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer and Head of Engineering at iconectiv, joins David Leichner at Authority Magazine and dives into a conversation about the impact and importance of protecting the integrity of digital identity against malicious AI and the role it plays in the telecom industry. Tang also discusses how iconectiv navigates the balance between maintaining security and enabling innovation in an industry where AI is only growing…
Jul 18, 2024
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Forbes: Strength in Numbers: Maximizing AI’s Effectiveness Against Fraud
iconectiv’s Head of Information Solutions Business, Peter Ford, discusses the multifaceted role of AI in enhancing customer experiences, improving operational efficiency and combating fraud. Peter emphasizes the significance of leveraging AI for personalized interactions and streamlined processes while being aware of the potential misuse of AI by fraudsters. He underscores the importance of having access to authoritative and accurate phone number information to effectively prevent fraud and…
Jul 2, 2024
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Telecom Reseller: AI has changed the telecom landscape, giving fraudsters the ability to clone voices and perpetrate robocall scams at scale
Chris Drake, SVP at iconectiv, talks with Doug Green at Telecom Reseller about how fraudsters are using AI to create deepfake voice clones and what service providers, regulators and telecom vendors are doing to protect digital identities.Learn more here.
Jun 18, 2024
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Nilson Report: Telecom Data for Fraud Fighting from iconectiv
iconectiv understands the importance of mobile phone numbers as reliable account identifiers. Comprehensive services enable card issuers and merchants to validate numbers, detect potential fraud and comply with telecom regulations across over 100 countries. Short-code messages sent to customers are ensured to be legitimate, protecting businesses from spam and scams.Read more here.
May 31, 2024
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Total Retail: Short Codes are Long on Bottom-Line Benefits
iconectiv’s Senior VP, Head of Product, Mykola Konrad, discusses the enduring value of short codes in retail. Mykola explains how AI enhances message personalization, boosting sales and revenue and emphasizes the importance of short codes for secure e-commerce functions like PIN verification and two-factor authentication.Read the full article here.
May 30, 2024
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Enterprise Security Tech: AI-Driven Robocall Scams: How Fraudsters Are Cloning Voices to Deceive and Steal
iconectiv’s SVP, Corporate and Business Development, Chris Drake, examines how fraudsters use AI for voice-cloned robocalls, their impact on digital security and the measures to combat them in this Q&A with Enterprise Security Tech.Read the full article here.
May 20, 2024
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soddy@iconectiv.com
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iconectiv Appoints Mobile Industry Veteran Michael O’Brien as Chief Product Officer
iconectiv Appoints Mobile Industry Veteran Michael O’Brien as Chief Product Officer
O’Brien to focus on growing business and expanding into new markets, including business-to-consumer
What’s the News: Communications industry veteran Michael O’Brien joined iconectiv as Chief Product Officer, where he will lead product development and focus on growing the business into new markets.
Why it Matters: iconectiv is continuing to grow its product portfolio and execute on…
Jun 29, 2020
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Virtual Summit Explores Methods, Best Practices for How to Secure the Future of Work Environments
Virtual Summit Explores Methods, Best Practices for How to Secure the Future of Work Environments
Security and Fraud Authority, iconectiv, Joins Expert Discussion on Effective Leadership Strategies During Periods of Crisis
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (June 25, 2020) – Spear-phishing email attacks have increased 667 percent during COVID-19, with employees unknowingly giving criminals access to their personal data and their employer’s—exposing valuable corporate information like…
Jun 25, 2020
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As Caller ID Spoofing and Illegal Robocalls Skyrocket Worldwide, New GSMA Working Group VINES Helps Service Providers Restore Consumer Trust in Caller ID
As Caller ID Spoofing and Illegal Robocalls Skyrocket Worldwide, New GSMA Working Group VINES Helps Service Providers Restore Consumer Trust in Caller ID
As chair and a contributing member of the VINES Working Group, iconectiv will help drive development of solutions to prevent internetwork signaling fraud
What’s the News: Validating INtegrity of End-to-End Signaling (VINES) is a new GSMA Working Group developing solutions to prevent internetwork signaling fraud, which…
Jun 16, 2020
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Building Stronger B2C Relationships focus of iconectiv Virtual Exhibit at ITW 2020
Building Stronger B2C Relationships focus of
iconectiv Virtual Exhibit at ITW 2020
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (June 11, 2020) – Business-to-consumer (B2C) messaging has seen a seismic shift in recent years, with more brands leveraging the channel to strengthen consumer relationships and drive revenue through timely and targeted engagement. This topic will be front and center at the Virtual International Telecoms Week (ITW) 2020, the world’s largest annual meeting for the global wholesale…
Jun 11, 2020
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Webinar to Explore How Phone Number Data Can Be Used for Risk Assessment and Fraud Mitigation
WEBINAR TO EXPLORE HOW PHONE NUMBER DATA CAN BE
USED FOR RISK ASSESSMENT AND FRAUD MITIGATION
iconectiv and CFCA present “Unintended Consequences: Are you at Risk When Assessing Risk?”
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (June 10, 2020)– Mobile phone numbers are the primary personal identifier in the U.S., with the vast number of Americans owning a mobile phone. Now as consumers use their mobile phone numbers to register for products and services, this data has become an attractive target…
Jun 10, 2020
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iconectiv Takes on Verification Authority Role for GSMA’s Rich Business Messaging Initiative
iconectiv Takes on Verification Authority Role for GSMA’s
Rich Business Messaging Initiative
What’s the News: With the rise of Rich Business Messaging—driven by the increasing consumer adoption of Rich Communication Services (RCS)—the GSMA, iconectiv and industry leaders are working together to bolster consumer trust and proactively prevent the emergence of RCS-targeted fraud.
Why it Matters: Now a commercial reality, security and sender authentication is critical to ensuring that…
Jun 4, 2020
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Analyst Report Outlines How Phone Number Data Can be Used for Fraud Mitigation and Risk Assessment
Analyst Report Outlines How Phone Number Data Can be Used for Fraud Mitigation and Risk Assessment
What’s the News: Black Swan Telecom Journal explores how leveraging phone number information can provide critical information for businesses to better assess risk, mitigate fraud and protect both their business and their customers.
Why it Matters: The phone number is one of the top personal identifiers that consumers use to register for products and services making it an attractive…
May 27, 2020