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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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$65bn Question: How can network and finance work together to safeguard capital investments?

Webinar explores best practices for service providers BRIDGEWATER, NJ – September 20, 2018: According to Price Waterhouse Coopers, some 20 percent of network operator equipment spend is wasted every year.  That amounts to a global figure of around $65bn annually. Network waste comes from a variety of sources – buying replacement parts without recognizing that items held in stock could perform the same function, or an inability to cannibalize and re-use equipment during network…
Sep 20, 2018
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Newly Elected Chair of Key ATIS Group to Ensure Integrity of the Global Supply Chain

BIRDGEWATER, NJ – September 11, 2018: iconectiv, a partner of the global communications industry connecting more than two billion people every day, has taken over the leadership of the Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) Committee within ATIS[1]. John Curreri, Systems Engineer at iconectiv, has been elected as the new chair. AIDC delivers solutions to simplify the receiving, shipping, transportation and tracing processes for telecommunications products, helping the industry…
Sep 11, 2018
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International Conference Addresses Telecom’s $29B Global Fraud Problem

iconectiv to join panel on preventative techniques to stop network fraud BRIDGEWATER, N.J. – September 6, 2018 -- iconectiv, an authoritative partner of the global communications industry connecting more than two billion people every day, will be presenting at the Risk & Assurance Group (RAG) Conference in Nairobi, Kenya on September 12. John Haraburda, Principal Solutions Engineer, iconectiv, will join a panel of experts to discuss the latest techniques and insights that service…
Sep 6, 2018
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Phone Number Management is Challenging – Learn How to Protect Your Customers, Brand and Revenue in Free Webinar

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. – July 16, 2018: iconectiv, an authoritative partner of the global communications industry, and the Competitive Carriers Association (CCA), will present a free webinar, Phone Number Management Today – Protecting the Service Provider’s Customers, Brand and Revenue, on July 18 at 2 pm Eastern. Register for the webinar today.   Recognizing that the efficient administration of telephone numbers is essential for network operations and customer service organizations, the…
Jul 16, 2018
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Safety in numbers - fighting fraud is a job for everyone says iconectiv

CHICAGO – June 26, 2018 – Speaking as a keynote at the CFCA’s annual conference in Chicago, iconectiv’s CTO Chris Drake told delegates that there is safety in numbers in the battle against telecom fraudsters.                                    The Communications Fraud Control Association’s (CFCA) conference saw leading telecoms security professionals meet in Chicago to discuss industry trends as…
Jun 29, 2018
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iconectiv Chief Information Security Officer to Present at NYIT’s Undergraduate Program for Security of Mobile Devices and Wireless Networks

What: The New York Institute of Technology’s 10-week summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program provides opportunities for motivated, talented undergraduate students to collaborate with faculty and graduate students on research about securing smartphones and their networks using both hardware and software approaches. All participants submit a research paper, produce a research poster, and make a final presentation. Students also participate in activities including workshops,…
Jun 25, 2018
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New Phone Number Lookup Service Available for NPAC Users

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. – May 30, 2018:  iconectiv, a partner of the global communications industry connecting more than two billion people every day, today announced iconectiv® TruNumber Finder, the authoritative telephone number lookup solution for service providers, service bureaus and providers of telecom-related services.  TruNumber Finder simplifies number management, confirms customer acquisition and enhances customer service by providing a full, fast and accurate view of the…
May 30, 2018