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CIO Leadership: 2020 HMG Live! Philadelphia CIO Executive Leadership Summit Recap: Reimagining the Business and the Future of Work
When the world screeched to a halt in March, a return to work as we knew it still seemed a possibility. But with four months behind us and an undetermined future ahead, it is clear that the nature of work must shift dramatically to adapt to these uncertain times.
When asked where work will be conducted as of the fourth quarter of 2020, 75% of CIOs, CISOs and technology executives surveyed by HMG Strategy said they expect most work to continue to be conducted at home, with some percentage…
Aug 19, 2020
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Podcast: Take control of your customer gateway – your 800 number – it is more valuable now than ever!
Your company may be missing out on an entire generation of customers and you can access them with a very inexpensive technology enhancement. Matthew Noreen, Senior Account Director at iconectiv speaks to Don Witt of the Channel Daily News, a TR publication, about the value and positioning of the 800 number in today’s business strategy.
The 800 number has been overlooked. It is normally on the company’s website but underutilized because it is voice centric. Enable the 800 number…
Aug 18, 2020
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CIO Exclusive Interview with New iconectiv Chief Product Officer, Michael O’Brien
iconectiv has a strong legacy within the telecom industry of being a trusted, reliable source of information and data and this is what drew Michael O’Brien to the company. He cited spam and robocalling as big challenges affecting consumer trust and his company is positioning itself to help solve these problems and lifting consumer confidence in the process.
There are hundreds if not thousands of networks out there, he explained, and they need to know how to route information between each…
Aug 3, 2020
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TMC Announces Recipients of the 2020 Communications Solutions Products of the Year Award
TMC, a global, integrated media company helping clients build communities in print, in person and online, announced today the recipients of the 2020 Communications Solutions Products of the Year Award.One of TMC’s most coveted awards, the Communications Solutions Products of the Year Award honors exceptional products and services that facilitate voice, data and video communications that were brought to market or greatly improved upon in the last twelve months.
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Jul 13, 2020
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iconectiv’s Sharon Oddy and Kim Carter join WICT leadership program
iconectiv has announced that two of its employees have been selected to take part in the Women in Cable Telecommunications’ (WICT) 2020 Rising Leaders Program.
Sharon Oddy, head of marketing and corporate communications, and Kim Carter, senior software developer, will join other industry leaders for the immersion program that prepares women to undertake increased leadership responsibilities.
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Jul 8, 2020
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1-800-TEXT: Enable Your Toll-Free Number for SMS
Up until around 2005, toll-free numbers offered companies a competitive advantage since most consumers were still charged for long-distance calls. As cellphones became more ubiquitous and affordable, cost-free calling was no longer the most significant factor to the customer. Used by some of the biggest and oldest brands, toll-free numbers—also referred to as 800 numbers, with variations including 888, 877, 866, etc.—still hold tremendous value for businesses, especially considering that…
Jul 7, 2020
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Telecommunication Industry Working Group Aims to End Robocalls Through Cryptographic Credentials
Every day, Americans are inundated with millions of robocalls. But the Verifying Integrity in End-to-End Signaling Working Group seeks to put an end to them.
The group of the GSM Association, which is chaired by network management company Iconectiv, aims to develop technologies that can identify and intercept internetwork signaling fraud — when nefarious actors route their calls through online programs that make their numbers appear local, increasing the likelihood that recipients will…
Jul 7, 2020
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soddy@iconectiv.com
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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
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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
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Sep 27, 2018