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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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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