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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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iconectiv Announces Successful Transition of Nation’s Phone Number Identification Service for Law Enforcement, Public Safety Agencies
Telephone number ID services help law enforcement and public safety agencies determine service provider of ported telephone numbers
Bridgewater, N.J. – March 5, 2018 – iconectiv, the next Local Number Portability Administrator for the United States, announced the successful transition of the nation’s telephone number identification and porting information services for law enforcement and public safety agencies. Both the Enhanced Law Enforcement Platform (ELEP) and Interactive Voice…
Mar 5, 2018
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iconectiv joins SAP HANA partner ecosystem, expanding global customer base for its advanced telecom solutions
Part of its ongoing partner initiatives, iconectiv to leverage robust SAP HANA platform to offer cloud-based network management and asset monetization tools
Bridgewater, N.J. - February 26, 2018 - iconectiv, an authoritative partner of the global communications industry connecting more than two billion people every day, today announced a partnership with SAP (NYSE: SAP), the multinational enterprise application software provider, to bring its cloud-based telecom services…
Feb 26, 2018
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iBasis and iconectiv assist service providers with mitigating international revenue share fraud (IRSF)
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. - February 20, 2018 -- iconectiv, an authoritative partner of the global communications industry connecting more than two billion people every day, today announced a strategic collaboration with iBasis, a leading international voice carrier and provider of data services and solutions for mobile operators to help service providers reduce international telecom fraud.
iconectiv’s robust, reliable and accurate numbering data from its MobileID solution has been integrated into…
Feb 19, 2018
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iconectiv appoints telecommunications policy expert to lead government affairs
iconectiv appoints telecommunications policy expert to lead government affairs
Glenn Reynolds named Head of Government and Industry Affairs in Washington, D.C. by telecom services leader
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. - January 23, 2018 -- iconectiv, an authoritative partner of the global communications industry connecting more than two billion people every day, has named telecommunications policy expert Glenn Reynolds as its Head of Government and Industry Affairs.
With more than 20…
Jan 23, 2018
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iconectiv Launches Transition Website for Businesses that Use the Wireless Do Not Call Service to Comply with TCPA Regulations
Bridgewater, N.J. – January 15, 2018 – iconectiv, the next Local Number Portability Administrator (LNPA) for all U.S. regions, announced the launch of an informational website to support the Number Portability Administration Center (NPAC) transition for businesses that must comply with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and rely on the Wireless Do Not Call (WDNC) service for porting data.
The WDNC service provides businesses with information when a telephone number changes between…
Jan 16, 2018
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iconectiv Launches Transition Website for Law Enforcement and Public Safety Agencies
Bridgewater, N.J. – January 15, 2018 – iconectiv, the next Local Number Portability Administrator (LNPA) for all U.S. regions, announced the launch of an informational website to support the Number Portability Administration Center (NPAC) transition for law enforcement agencies and Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP).
Law enforcement agencies and PSAP users rely on NPAC data to identify the service provider of ported telephone numbers. The transition website offers information on…
Jan 16, 2018
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iconectiv appoints executive to lead business expansion
Telecom services leader taps industry veteran Alex Berry to Head Business Unit
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. - January 10, 2018 -- iconectiv, an authoritative partner of the global communications industry connecting more than two billion people every day, has named veteran software, services and communications industry executive Alex Berry as the Executive Vice President of its Information Solutions Business Unit.
Berry will oversee all business operations for the company’s international…
Jan 10, 2018