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VanillaPlus: RCS and why it’s better for business messaging from iconectiv SVP

In a live interview at MWC Barcelona 2025, Chris Drake (SVP, iconectiv) speaks with Jim Morrish (Co-Founder, Transforma Insights) for VanillaPlus. They discuss the evolution of Rich Communication Services (RCS), its impact on business messaging and the importance of authentication and security in telecom.
Mar 5, 2025
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Forbes: Strength In Numbers: Safeguarding MMS, SMS And RCS From Fraud And Spam

Published in Forbes, Peter Ford of iconectiv discusses how businesses can safeguard SMS, MMS and RCS messaging channels from fraud and spam. He highlights the importance of trust in messaging, lessons learned from past scams and industry-wide approaches like STIR/SHAKEN to protect consumer communications.
Mar 4, 2025
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VanillaPlus: Enhance global security by using phone number data to counteract fraud

Published in VanillaPlus Issue 1 2025, this thought leadership article by iconectiv explores how phone number intelligence is a key factor in fraud prevention. By leveraging porting data, financial services companies can strengthen identity verification and risk management strategies.
Feb 27, 2025
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AZFamily (CBS Phoenix): Scammers Taking Advantage of AI

In a live interview with AZFamily (CBS Phoenix), Chris Drake, Senior VP at iconectiv, discusses how scammers are using AI to bypass two-factor authentication, hijack phone numbers and commit fraud. He shares tips on protecting personal data and preventing these attacks.
Feb 26, 2025
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The Fast Mode: protecting telecom from AI scams with authoritative numbering intelligence

The Fast Mode featured an article by iconectiv’s Steve Tang on how AI-driven scams are evolving and the role of authoritative numbering intelligence in fraud prevention. He explains how telcos can leverage trusted data sources to detect and block fraudulent calls and messages before they reach consumers.
Feb 25, 2025
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Forbes: The role of mobile phone numbers in digital identity verification

In a Forbes Technology Council article, iconectiv’s Peter Ford highlights the critical role mobile phone numbers play in digital identity verification. As a reliable and scalable authentication tool, phone numbers provide stability across providers and locations, anchoring identities for billions worldwide.
Feb 12, 2025
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iconectiv’s TruNumber Protect Platform Wins Gold for Robocall Mitigation Innovation

iconectiv’s TruNumber Protect Platform was listed as a Gold winner in the Robocall Mitigation Innovation category at Juniper Research’s Future Digital Awards for Telco Innovation. This recognition highlights iconectiv’s commitment to combating fraudulent calls and enhancing the security of global communications networks.
Jan 30, 2025

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Virtual Summit Explores Methods, Best Practices for How to Secure the Future of Work Environments

As an authority on fraud and security, iconectiv is joining notable industry leaders in a virtual executive panel at the HMG Live! Philadelphia CIO Virtual Summit titled, “Securing the Future of Work.” Hosted by HMG Strategy, the peer-to-peer event will explore best practices for tackling the complex business and organizational challenges emerging in today’s evolving workplace.
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

iconectiv is the chair of VINES, a new GSMA Working Group, that is developing solutions to prevent internetwork signaling fraud, which includes illegal robocalls, spoofing, toll bypass and consumer fraud. As chair and a contributing member, iconectiv is sharing its expertise in enabling trusted, verified communications worldwide.
Jun 16, 2020
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Building Stronger B2C Relationships focus of iconectiv Virtual Exhibit at ITW 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 telecommunications community. During the event, iconectiv will showcase its TruReach Platform that helps businesses strengthen consumer engagement across all communication channels.
Jun 11, 2020
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Webinar to Explore How Phone Number Data Can Be Used for Risk Assessment and Fraud Mitigation

We’re joining the Communications Fraud Control Association (CFCA) for a webinar titled Summer of Education: Unintended Consequences: Are you at Risk When Assessing Risk?, which takes a closer look at the growing importance of intelligent numbering data in combatting fraud. During this session, attendees will learn about the U.S. authoritative phone number porting data and how it can be leveraged to help confirm a person’s identity, approve a transaction or release personal information.
Jun 10, 2020
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iconectiv Takes on Verification Authority Role for GSMA’s Rich Business Messaging Initiative

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. Now a commercial reality, security and sender authentication is critical to ensuring that RCS provides a trusted channel for businesses to create richer conversations with customers.
Jun 4, 2020
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Analyst Report Outlines How Phone Number Data Can be Used for Fraud Mitigation and Risk Assessment

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.
May 27, 2020
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Expanding the Role of Toll-Free Voice Lines While Ensuring Consumer Trust

iconectiv will join the Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) for a webinar, Numbers Matter: Building Brand and Keeping Customer Trust in Omni-channel, that will explore the growing role of toll-free numbers for customer engagement. This will include a closer look at how toll-free numbers can be used to improve revenue and relationships. With trust paramount, brands are rediscovering the power of toll-free numbers for calls and texts that benefit from the underlying confidence customers have in the toll-free channel.
May 4, 2020