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IoT Security Breaches Persist

During TIA Connectivity Jam, Chris Drake, Chief Technology Officer of iconectiv, spoke with Abe Nejad of TIA NOW, about security breaches within the consumer and public IoT security sector, identity and authentication, and the importance of strengthening telecom and IoT infrastructure. Read Article  
Jul 13, 2017
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TIA NOW Interview

Chris Drake, CTO of iconectiv, talks to Abe Nejad of TIA NOW about what industry hasn’t learned yet in the security space.  Drake talks further about specific security breaches that industry needs to learn and rectify.  
Jun 21, 2017
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iconectiv NPAC Transition Progressing with Webcast for Low-Tech Interface (LTI) Users

iconectiv, the next Local Number Portability Administrator (LNPA) for all U.S. regions, is continuing the transition of the new Number Portability Administration Center (NPAC) with a webcast for users of the Low Tech Interface (LTI) GUI.  iconectiv will host a webcast on June 14, 2017 at 3:30 pm ET to prepare users that access the NPAC via the LTI GUI for the upcoming transition. Read entire article
Jun 16, 2017
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iconectiv signs Spanish port corrected data contract

iconectiv has announced a contract to provide Spanish mobile and landline operator associations AOPM and AOP with port corrected numbering data via its MobileID platform. The service is critical to help foreign operators route calls and SMS sent to Spanish residents from businesses outside the country, mainly when the Spanish number is ported. The service also reassures businesses located outside Spain that they can reach a customer in-country via their mobile device, helping to maintain the…
May 26, 2017
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CFCA Member Spotlight

Stephen Ornadel from iconectiv is featured in the Member Spotlight of the April edition of The Communicator.  Ornadel discusses the impact of fraud on the industry and what’s being done to combat it. Where are you employed? Where is the company based? How long have you been there? I work for iconectiv, which is headquartered in the United States but I am based out of London, UK. I have been here for six years, which makes me realize how time flies. What is your title, function and…
Apr 28, 2017
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Number portability contract in Thailand expanded

Telcordia Thailand, a subsidiary of iconectiv, has announced it will continue expanding its numbering services in Asia, including a 5-year extension to its number portability operations in Thailand.  Read Entire Article
Apr 26, 2017
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Industry Views: AI, chatbots and banking

Accenture’s 2017 Banking Technology Vision report explores the role of AI in banking and customer engagement.  It found that 78 per cent of bankers believe AI will revolutionize the way banks gather information and interact with customers. We asked MEF members and the wider business and technology community what they thought would be the impact of AI going forward.  Here’s what they said… Read entire article
Apr 20, 2017

Press Releases

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Expanding the Role of Toll-Free Voice Lines While Ensuring Consumer Trust

Expanding the Role of Toll-Free Voice Lines While Ensuring Consumer Trust BRIDGEWATER, N.J. – More than 42 million toll-free voice numbers are in use today, many of which are associated with the world’s most well-known brands. Originally used for cost-effective inbound calls, businesses are now expanding the power of toll-free numbers to one of the most preferred and trusted customer engagement channels—text messaging. And, with voice and texting scams on the rise, using toll-free…
May 4, 2020
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Live Webinar Co-hosted by iconectiv and VanillaPlus Focuses on Establishing Consumer Trust with RCS for Business Messaging

  Live Webinar Co-hosted by iconectiv and VanillaPlus Focuses on Establishing Consumer Trust with RCS for Business Messaging Experts to address the potential of next wave of messaging and importance of implementing user protection capabilities such as sender verification now What’s the News: Webinar to discuss the potential of Rich Communication Services (RCS) and the need to proactively secure Rich Business Messaging to prevent new forms of fraud and spam. Why it Matters:…
Apr 14, 2020
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Will Efforts to Block Illegal Robocalls Negatively Impact Legitimate Businesses?

New market brief examines why international business calls to the U.S. may be inadvertently blocked and looks at how to address the potential issues What’s the News: Legitimate calls originating outside the U.S. may be wrongly blocked by initiatives aimed at tackling illegal robocalls, creating a damaging impact on businesses. Why it Matters: The new Signature-based Handling of Asserted information using toKENs (SHAKEN) is designed to address illegal robocalling and help rebuild…
Mar 27, 2020
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¿Tendrán un impacto negativo sobre los negocios los esfuerzos por bloquear las llamadas automáticas ilegales?

  Un nuevo estudio de mercado examina por qué las llamadas comerciales internacionales hacia EE.UU. pueden ser inadvertidamente bloqueadas y analiza cómo responder a potenciales problemas.   Cuál es la noticia: Llamadas legítimas originadas desde fuera de EE.UU. se podrían estar bloqueando incorrectamente por las iniciativas que apuntan a manejar las llamadas automáticas ilegales, generando un impacto negativo para los negocios. Por qué es importante: El nuevo…
Mar 27, 2020
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Removing the Risk That Could Impede Adoption of Rich Business Messaging

Removing the Risk That Could Impede Adoption of Rich Business Messaging Verification and Trust Required for Rising New Service to Reach its Full Potential What’s the News: The rise of Rich Business Messaging, driven by the increasing availability of handsets supporting GSMA Rich Communication Services, opens the door to new forms of fraud and spam, putting users at risk. Why it Matters: Rich Business Messaging is poised to be the next wave of messaging technology offering enhanced…
Mar 24, 2020
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As Caller ID Spoofing and Illegal Robocalls Skyrocket, Regulators, Service Providers Can Restore Trust in Caller ID

As Caller ID Spoofing and Illegal Robocalls Skyrocket, Regulators, Service Providers Can Restore Trust in Caller ID iconectiv TruReach Certify is foundation of first national deployment of industry-standard calling number verification service What’s the News: iconectiv TruReach Certify is the foundation that ensures only legitimate and trusted entities can participate in the STIR/SHAKEN Caller ID ecosystem.  It helps service providers authenticate caller IDs from law-abiding…
Feb 19, 2020
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Strategizing to Mitigate the Misuse of Telecom Networks

iconectiv experts to speak at ITEXPO 2020 on how to reduce robocalls and mitigate the misappropriation of VoIP technology BRIDGEWATER, N.J. – February 6, 2020 – Shaping the future of trusted communications and a debate about upcoming technologies and trends await visitors at ITEXPO 2020, which takes place February 11-14 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Experts from iconectiv will be taking the stage, focusing on strategies for the reduction of robo-driven spam calling and the best ways to…
Feb 6, 2020