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5G: The Universal Structure for Service Providers

This session will explore how a common naming strategy is playing a larger role in the evolution of networks while continuing to support ongoing network operations and maintenance. The session will cover the operations and monetization challenges service providers face in their deployment and support of business strategies involving 5G, edge computing, and virtualized networking; The role of a universal structure in the deployment, interconnection, and management of the physical and virtual…
Nov 5, 2021
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STI-GA Enhances STIR/SHAKEN Functionality to Authenticate Broader Range of Calls

A major advance in the industry-driven work to mitigate illegal robocalling. The Secure Telephone Identity Governance Authority (STI-GA) today announced the launch of new STIR/SHAKEN functionality, expanding caller ID authentication reach with the use of delegate certificates and by allowing Resp Orgs, the companies responsible for assigning toll-free telephone numbers, to directly join the SHAKEN ecosystem. The new software launches on October 22. Delegate certificates, as defined in an…
Oct 20, 2021
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Selecting the Best Messaging Model for Your Business From Short Codes, Long Codes, and Toll-Free SMS Texts

The business messaging landscape constantly evolves as new technology advancements and innovative ways to engage customers disrupt the ecosystem. Nearly 70% of consumer-brand interactions shifted to messaging during the pandemic, and this trend will likely continue as nearly 65% of the global population send and receive SMS messages. There are several SMS messaging options available to businesses, including short codes, 10-digit long codes (10DLC) and toll-free numbers. Each SMS messaging…
Oct 7, 2021
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Telco Transformation Latam 2021

Conecta Latam held the Telco Transformation Latam 2021 online, an annual forum that brought together specialists and executives from all over Latin America for three days in which they reflected on the progress of digital transformation and its impacts. During the first day, the presentations were made on the topic of business security, fraud and security, where growth risks for the market, the digital transformation of the consumer as a driver of business guarantee, the evolution of…
Sep 24, 2021
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CONECTA LATAM 2021: FIRST DAY

Conecta Latam had its beginning virtually. The first day of the event featured a focus on Business Assurance, Fraud & Security and featured industry recognized speakers. The first day included a presentation by, iconectiv’s Juan Carlos Ortiz, Principal for Corporate Business Development. He discussed how iconectiv’s TruNumber Protect helps telephone companies enhance their call-blocking analytics by proactively identifying calls from high-risk and unallocated…
Sep 21, 2021
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What is STIR/SHAKEN's impact on robocalls?

The Secure Telephone Identity Revisited (STIR) / Signature-based Handling of Asserted information using tokens (SHAKEN) framework gives phone companies the tools needed to cryptographically sign and verify calling parting information to help mitigate illegal robocalls. STIR is derived from a series of Request for Comments (RFC) standards documents by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). It focuses on adding a digital certificate to the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) information…
Sep 9, 2021
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Special Report: The 2021 State of Communications-Related Fraud, Identity Theft & Consumer Protection in the USA

While our focus in this Report is “communications-related” issues, we can’t avoid surveying the larger picture because telecom providers are a vital cog in the wheel of a vast inter-industry ecosystem that guards our digitally connected lives. Indeed, the public is largely unaware of the multi-layered blanket of security that provides timely – often real-time – protection from these threats. This Report was a pleasure to put together for it allowed me to synthesize research from our…
Sep 8, 2021

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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