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SHAKEN/STIR: Finally! A Solution to Caller ID Spoofing?
Fraud and abuse in the form of robocalling, and more specifically illegally spoofed calling, is the No. 1 consumer complaint to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Robocalls make up nearly half of all phone calls, so frustrated consumers simply don't answer incoming calls and businesses can't get through to customers when they need to reach them.
At the root of the problem is the ease of spoofing caller IDs. Anyone can spoof their outbound Caller ID by using an online service like…
Nov 13, 2019
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The Rise and Fall of Robocalling
On this NMG hosted panel, we will find out the state of play for robocalling in 2019, and what the solutions are for spoofing as bad actors continue to work around industry policies and implementations. We will hear from leaders about what we can all expect from the private and public sectors, to help carriers mitigate the rise of robocalling and help bring to fruition the fall of robocalling.
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Linda Vandeloop, AVP External Affairs/Regulatory, AT&T
Chris Drake, CTO,…
Nov 4, 2019
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Businesses See a Sales Lift with Texting
As the population ages, buying power is shifting to Millennials and others who are communicating far differently than their older counterparts. Today’s younger generations are moving away from phone calls and emails and replacing them with texting. Companies are starting to shift in that direction as well, recognizing that text messaging could help them reach an untapped group of consumers, though the change is still in its very early stages.
To show just how commonplace texting has become,…
Oct 28, 2019
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“Moments Matter” in Blocking Identity Fraud: Why Number Porting Data is a Vital Tool in Stopping Account Takeovers
In the U.S. market, the LNP program is administered through a national database called the NPAC (National Portability Administration Center) which contains the routing information for over 800 million ported and pooled numbers.
Since the late 90s, the NPAC was run by Neustar, under a contract managed by a consortium of Telecommunications Services Providers and overseen by the FCC. Then, in 2018, administration of the NPAC shifted to iconectiv, the former Telcordia Technologies, a…
Oct 25, 2019
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NFV information as a service making virtualization practical, simple and telco-grade
Network Function Virtualization (NFV) promises unprecedented technological flexibility, business agility and savings. Realizing the benefits that NFV promises creates some hurdles for service providers who can be stymied by the initial complexity and cost of integrating the thousands of potential Network Function Virtual Infrastructure (NFVI) and Virtual Network Function (VNF) combinations from dozens of vendors into their network. Standards bodies are working to address the onboarding…
Oct 16, 2019
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“At the end of the day, it’s not about being the smartest person in the room” with Kathy Timko and Fotis Georgiadis
At the end of the day, it’s not about being the smartest person in the room. It’s about surrounding yourself with smart talented people who can use their unique skills to drive projects forward and get the best possible result. Everyone has a voice and should communicate their ideas openly. A leader must be able to listen, respond, stay on track and move in a direction that will allow the whole team to be successful. The bottom line: Successful projects require great leadership and the…
Sep 24, 2019
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Combating Robocalling with STIR/SHAKEN
Both the US Government’s House of Representatives and the Senate recently approved respective dedicated anti-robocalling measures which if signed into law will make it easier for tougher penalties to be imposed on illegal robocallers and fraudsters. It will also demand carriers deploy call authentication technology at a much faster rate.
In this exclusive MEF briefing Chris Drake, CTO at iconectiv who are the nationwide policy administrator in the US on behalf of ATIS, explains the new ID…
Sep 20, 2019
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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
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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