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Francisco Partners to invest in Ericsson's iconectiv business

- Francisco Partners to invest in iconectiv, an independent subsidiary owned by Ericsson - Francisco Partners will invest USD 200 million to acquire a 16.7% ownership at an implied total valuation of iconectiv of approximately USD 1.20 billion - Partnership will enable further development and growth of iconectiv and drive shareholder value  Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has secured a minority investment in its iconectiv business from Francisco Partners, a leading technology investment…
Mar 7, 2017
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certified caller id

The impact of robocalling and spoofing With the rise of telemarketing and other unwanted calls, Caller ID can serve a useful purpose in alerting consumers to the number that is calling on their phone’s display. If you recognize the number, you can answer. If you don’t recognize the number, you can decide whether to answer or not. However, that decision is taken out of your hands if someone has manipulated the Caller ID to look like a familiarnumber or one with a local area code. Known as …
Mar 2, 2017
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Carrier Wrap with Scott Puopolo of iconectiv

On this week’s “Carrier Wrap” we speak with Scott Puopolo, EVP of the information solutions business at iconectiv, to discuss the firm’s work with industry trade group CTIA on its common short code program and the importance of security for the platform. Learn more
Feb 24, 2017
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TIA Announces 2017 Officers and New Board Members

The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading association representing the manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech communications networks, today announced the executives who are serving as officers on the 2017 Board of Directors, along with nine new and re-appointed board members. Chris Drake, Chief Technology Officer, iconectiv, has been named to the Board of Directors for 2017. Arlington, VA (January 26, 2017) – The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the…
Jan 26, 2017
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RCR Wireless News Top 100 Stories of 2016

RCRWireless lists iconectiv LNPA contract signing as a top 100 news story of 2016.  Editors note: Before we turn the page on 2016, we thought we would take a look back at the past 12 months by highlighting what we felt were the top 100 stories over the past year across the mobile space.  This list is culled from more than 2,500 stories posted to the RCRWireless site in 2016. The North American Portability Management signed a master services agreement with Ericsson’s Telcordia…
Dec 28, 2016
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Will Mobile Messaging Apps Ever Truly Displace Text Messaging?

With the recent boom in mobile messaging apps including WhatsApp and LINE, consumer brands that have relied on text messaging to communicate with audiences for more than 10 years, have to wonder if text messaging, specifically common short codes, are still as relevant to consumers as they once were. A common short code is a five- or six-digit number used by a variety of organizations, ranging from marketers to government agencies and non-profits, to send a text message to communicate with…
Dec 26, 2016
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Global Interconnect Specialist iconectiv Ramps up its Fraud & Identity Solutions in Bypass & A2P Messaging

Recently we’ve seen certain industry veterans playing a substantially larger role behind the scenes and driving the development of fraud management solutions.  Last year came the acquisition of cVidya by BSS giant Amdocs.  And now — as discussed in this story — some significant FM products are being deployed from telecom leader iconectiv, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ericsson, with its own independent board of directors. US based, iconectiv has long been a key innovator and leader…
Dec 22, 2016

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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