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SMS/MMS text messaging can help local governments and public-safety agencies connect to the public

Communicating with residents is a priority for state and local governments and public-safety agencies at any time, but it is especially important during times of emergency. SMS/MMS messaging systems can help provide alerts during such critical moments, as well as improve information exchanges with the public on a day-to-day basis. Read entire article
Apr 18, 2017
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New Messaging Solution Helps Companies Avoid Spamming

Everyone hates spam, so everyone is going to love what the team at iconectiv is up to. MMW learned Monday that iconectiv is behind a new push to safeguard brand reputations by slashing their association with spam. Read full article
Apr 4, 2017
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iconectiv Raises Alarm Over Mobile Number Porting

iconectiv, a communications brand owned by Ericsson, is warning about the dangers of mobile account takeover in a new white paper, arguing that such attacks can bypass authentication systems like fingerprint scanning. Entitled Never Underestimate the Power of Identity, the paper asserts that certain kinds of fraud involve porting a victim’s phone number to a new mobile service provider, potentially allowing a fraudster access to the victim’s bank accounts, payment services, and more. In a…
Mar 28, 2017
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iconectiv's Sangeeta Roy named to WICT '17 rising leaders program

iconectiv’s Sangeeta Roy, head of technology operations, has been named to the 2017 Rising Leaders Program by the Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT). Read article  
Mar 28, 2017
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How to Build a Business-Ready Internet of Things: Standardization

This is Part Three of PCMag's trend overview, breaking down the enterprise IoT landscape through the lens of this year's Mobile World Congress. Check out Part One on enterprise use cases here and Part Two on IoT security here. The Internet of Things (IoT) was one of the top-billed themes at Mobile World Congress this year, but the enterprise side of the space was one of the quieter, more interwoven trends revealed at the show. The shiny consumer IoT devices—smart home, wearables, connected…
Mar 21, 2017
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TIA Now: IoT Implications of Identity Fraud for Carriers

Scott Puopolo, EVP at iconectiv, spoke with TIA NOWs Abe Nejad at MWC 2017 about the implications of identity fraud for carriers and what they can do to leverage iconectiv’s expertise to protect connectivity and data.
Mar 14, 2017
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IoT Security and Interoperability at TIA's CTO Council Meeting

Can we make the Wild West of IoT secure and interoperable? TIA NOW convenes a panel of participants of the TIA CTO Council meeting to discuss. Joining TIA NOW is Chris Drake, CTO at iconectiv; Jim Nolan, EVP of IoT Solutions at InterDigital and Mihai Voicu, Chief Security Officer at Telit.  
Mar 8, 2017

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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