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STI-GA’s renewed partnership with ATIS and iconectiv to strengthen robocall mitigation

SDxCentral recently featured STI-GA's renewed agreements with ATIS and iconectiv, spotlighting their essential roles in advancing the SHAKEN framework. These partnerships empower service providers to ensure Caller ID accuracy and offer a more reliable telecom experience for consumers. As illegal robocalling continues to challenge the industry, ATIS and iconectiv’s ongoing commitment to SHAKEN reinforces a secure, adaptable and consumer-focused approach to call authentication and trust in…
Nov 7, 2024
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Telecompaper: iconectiv secures vital iTRS contract renewal, ensuring reliable communication access for millions

iconectiv has renewed its contract with the FCC to manage the Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) Numbering Directory, a lifeline for millions who are hard of hearing or require speech assistance. This essential service enables seamless, accurately routed communications via landline and mobile phones, connecting individuals with family, friends, businesses and government agencies. As highlighted by Telecompaper, this renewal reinforces iconectiv’s commitment to accessible, reliable…
Nov 1, 2024
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Election year scams: iconectiv’s Chris Drake exposes how AI fuels fraud and threatens voter trust

As election season approaches, fraudsters are using AI to create more convincing scams that target voters and donors. In the latest Technology Reseller Podcast recorded at MWC Las Vegas, iconectiv’s Senior Vice President of Business Development, Chris Drake, explains how AI-powered schemes deceive people with fake donation requests and voter registration appeals, stealing money and personal information. These politically motivated scams can also harm brand reputations and disrupt…
Oct 14, 2024
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Intelligent CIO: Global access to Argentina’s porting data: a strategic move in fraud detection

iconectiv’s partnership with Argentina’s Number Portability Committee provides companies access to crucial phone number portability data, enhancing fraud prevention and customer verification. Featured in Intelligent CIO, Peter Ford, Executive Vice President of iconectiv, emphasizes that businesses can now utilize accurate, continuously updated data from a trusted source to improve risk management and compliance. This initiative strengthens efforts to mitigate fraud and protect customer trust…
Oct 10, 2024
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Tapping into 5G’s Profit Potential: How Data Centers and Mobile Providers Can Speak the Same Language

In a recent Data Center Dynamics piece, iconectiv’s Juan Carlos "JC" Ortiz highlights the immense revenue potential for data centers in the 5G era. To seize this opportunity, operators must align with mobile service providers by adopting common standards and frameworks. By "speaking the same language," data centers can improve connectivity, facilitate seamless 5G integration and open doors to new business ventures. As 5G drives digital transformation, those who adapt quickly will benefit from…
Oct 10, 2024
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A centralized phone database: the key to boosting customer experience and fraud prevention

The telephone number has become a crucial digital identifier. In today’s digital-first world, phone numbers are the key to verifying identity, making them a prime target for fraudsters. In the VanillaPlus Issue 4, iconectiv’s David Wilson shares with George Malim of VanillaPlus how centralized number portability databases can protect phone numbers from fraud by enhancing security and providing seamless user transitions. Learn more here.
Sep 27, 2024
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AI battling AI: iconectiv’s Steve Tang on leveraging authoritative phone number data to combat AI-driven fraud

As AI continues to evolve, so do the tactics of fraudsters who use it for malicious purposes. In an article with Unite.AI, iconectiv’s CTO, Steve Tang, explores how businesses can defend against AI-powered fraud by leveraging authoritative phone number intelligence. With cybercriminals using AI for deepfake voice scams, SIM swaps, and phishing, fraud prevention has never been more critical. By using trusted, continuously updated phone data, businesses can verify identities and stop fraudsters…
Sep 27, 2024

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Telecom’s $30B Fraud Problem Addressed at Mobile 360 LATAM

iconectiv to highlight the need to stay one step ahead with proactive fraud techniques BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA – November 30, 2018: Telecoms fraud is a multi-billion dollar business that costs service providers close to $30 billion* every year. Of course, that is only the perceived loss in revenue terms -- the real cost to the industry is much higher according to telecoms specialist iconectiv. The ongoing threat of new fraud techniques and case study examples of the actual cost to service…
Nov 30, 2018
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Webinar to address critical role that real-time numbering data has to a service provider’s bottom line

iconectiv experts discuss operational, customer service benefits BRIDGEWATER, NJ – November 29, 2018 – Understanding how easy access to critical telephone numbering information can help service providers streamline operations and improve customer service will be the focus of a webinar hosted by the Competitive Carriers Association (CCA) on December 5, 2018 at 2 pm ET. Experts from iconectiv, an authoritative partner to the communications industry and the administrator of the nation’s…
Nov 29, 2018
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IDC says better Fixed Asset Management could boost Service Provider Digital Transformation

BRIDGEWATER, NJ – November 19, 2018 – A new white paper from leading analyst house IDC, calls on service providers to focus more closely on Fixed Asset Management (FAM) to improve financial planning, avoid wasted capital expenditure, and enable investment to speed up digital transformation. As part of its research, IDC also accessed iconectiv’s TruOps Common Language Fixed Asset Management Solution.   According to the whitepaper, a significant percentage of operator CapEx is wasted…
Nov 19, 2018
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iconectiv Names Peter Ford Head of Global Sales

BRIDGEWATER, NJ – November 1, 2018: iconectiv, a partner of the global communications industry connecting more than two billion people every day, today announced that Peter Ford was named Senior Vice President, Head of Sales. Ford will assume responsibility for all national and international sales teams as iconectiv builds on its market momentum across the globe. Ford joined iconectiv in 2017 as Regional Vice President Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).  During his tenure, he…
Nov 1, 2018
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Plugging the $29bn Telecom Fraud Hole

Webinar highlights global problem, outlines new measures to combat fraudsters BRIDGEWATER, NJ – October 18, 2018 – A study by the Communications Fraud Control Association estimates that service providers lose some $29bn annually to fraudsters. Not only is the revenue loss per service provider significant, it is further compounded by the collateral damage it does to brand value and loyalty and its impact on consumer trust.  On October 24, 2018, Vanilla Plus will host a free webinar …
Oct 18, 2018
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Network and Financial Reporting Quandary that Nearly Every Service Provider Faces

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. – October 2, 2018 – Investment in telecommunications networks at all levels and stages of development, has arguably never been greater. At the same time, the scrutiny applied to that investment has never been higher with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) requiring companies to report their capital and fixed assets at a disaggregated level. Recognizing the operational challenges this presents to service providers, iconectiv®, an authoritative partner of the…
Oct 2, 2018
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Security Experts to Address the Imminent Threat of Cyber Attacks Targeting Consumer and Business Data

What: The New York Institute of Technology’s (NYIT) Ninth Annual Cybersecurity Conference brings together cyber experts from academia, business, and government. Hosted by NYIT’s College of Engineering and Computing Sciences, this year’s event will address: Cyber Defense Against Attacks: How Industry Is Addressing Evolving Threats Blockchain and Cyber Vulnerabilities Cybersecurity Challenges in the Banking, Energy, and Health Care Sectors …
Sep 27, 2018