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IDC Whitepaper Addresses the Challenges of Cost-Effectively Deploying 5G At Scale
The greatest challenge communication service providers face is keeping pace with technology advancements—like 5G—that support the rollout of new revenue-generating services in a way that is both profitable and scaleable. One of the main hurdles to achieving this is the deployment, management and interconnection of physical and virtual assets that support these services.
To address this challenge, IDC has released a new whitepaper, “Common Language Drives Customer Value for All Network…
Apr 29, 2021
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A Matter of Trust: Leveraging Short Codes to Bolster Vaccine Communication Efforts
It’s been said throughout the COVID-19 pandemic that we’re all in the same storm, even if we’re not all in the same boat. For 96 percent of Americans, those very different boats all have one important thing in common – a mobile phone. When leveraged correctly, these mobile phones can execute a trustworthy and effective centralized communication that truly has everyone’s best interests at heart.
The Biden administration’s latest announcement that directed states to make every American adult…
Apr 8, 2021
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Wireless industry readies as STIR/SHAKEN deadline approaches
By the end of June all U.S. voice providers are required to implement STIR/SHAKEN technology, to fight against robocallers by authenticating caller ID to help ensure a phone number isn’t being spoofed.
And while scammers continue to evolve to more sophisticated methods, progress is being made.
iconectiv has the role of industry and policy administrator for SHAKEN. It essentially acts as the trust authority, to ensure that different parts of the STIR/SHAKEN authentication process are…
Mar 25, 2021
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How the U.S. response to one-ring ‘Wangiri’ robocall scams affects non-U.S. service providers
Wangiri is a global scourge that costs service providers $1.82 billion (€1.53 billion) annually, making it one of the top five fraud types, says John Haraburda, principal solutions engineer director, iconectiv. In this type of robocall scam, fraudsters call but hang up after the first ring hence the name wangiri, which is Japanese for “one (ring) and cut.”
When victims call back, they don’t realize that it’s a premium telephone number, and they’re hit with steep toll charges. The scam…
Mar 22, 2021
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Michael O’Brien of iconectiv: “Having a recognized centralized resource for providing this trust is essential”
The telephone totally revolutionized the way we could communicate with people all over the world. But then came email and took it to the next level. And then came text messaging. And then came video calls. And so on…What’s next? What’s just around the corner?
In this interview series, called ‘The Future Of Communication Technology’ we are interviewing leaders of tech or telecom companies who are helping to develop emerging communication technologies and the next generation of how we…
Mar 8, 2021
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GSMA’s ISAG Group adds iconectiv’s CTO to help oversee global telecom industry
Telecommunications services like phone calls and text messaging are fundamental to everyday existence, and service providers are heavily dependent on the availability of affordable and interoperable technologies to meet customer expectation for reliability and keep them safe.
Last November, the GSMA launched its new process for the governance and approval of Industry Specifications. This included the creation of the Industry Specifications Approving Group (ISAG) as the oversight and approval…
Mar 8, 2021
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Top 10 Emerging Technology Trends For Retail Industry
Use of short codes known as (SMS)
“With 96% of American’s owning a mobile phone and the average U.S. citizen increasing their time spent on their phone by an additional 23 minutes per day, text messaging via short codes offers the perfect opportunity for e-commerce businesses to enjoy a direction connection and a trusted way to engage in two-way, interactive text conversations with their consumers. With a 98 percent open rate, customers can simply send a text message to a short code to get…
Mar 8, 2021
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Telecom Industry Experts to Discuss Service Provider Transformation at NFV Workshop in Santiago, Chile
Bridgewater, N.J. – October 11, 2017 – Representatives of Chilean service providers and other telecom industry leaders will be participating in a collaborative workshop led by iconectiv, in Santiago, Chile tomorrow, Oct. 12, 2017. Experts from iconectiv, an authoritative partner of the global communications industry connecting more than two billion people every day, will be on hand to discuss the current state of service provider transformation, including network function virtualization …
Oct 11, 2017
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iconectiv Emphasizes Need for IoT Interoperability for Reliable Functionality and Security at oneM2M Industry Day in India
Chris Drake, CTO of iconectiv, an authoritative partner of the global communications industry connecting more than two billion people every day, will participate in a panel discussing “The Role and Value Proposition of oneM2M in the IoT Standards Landscape” today during oneM2M Industry Day in Bangalore, India.
Sharing the panel with executives from Qualcomm, Nokia, Huawei and C-DOT, Drake will emphasize the often overlooked need to adopt broad internet of things (IoT) interoperability and…
Sep 20, 2017
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iconectiv’s Natalie McNamer Appointed to Key Oversight Roles for Leading Communications Association
McNamer to lead two industry groups for ATIS involving international subscriber identities and numbering.
Bridgewater, NJ – September 13, 2017– Demonstrating iconectiv’s continuing leadership in the global communications industry, Industry Relations Manager Natalie McNamer has been elected to leadership positions in two significant groups of the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS), an influential standards body based in Washington D.C. McNamer will become chair of…
Sep 13, 2017
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Fragmented IoT ecosystems are destined for connectivity, interoperability and security problems
Presentation spotlights grim future for disjointed IoT networks if no action is taken
SAN FRANCISCO , CA – September 11, 2017 – The often overlooked need to adopt broad Internet of Things (IoT) interoperability and connectivity standards, will be highlighted by iconectiv CTO Chris Drake at the debut of GSMA’s Mobile World Congress Americas conference in San Francisco. CA, on Tuesday, Sept. 12. As the authoritative partner of the global communications industry, connecting more than two…
Sep 11, 2017
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Short Codes Get New Lease with Redesigned Website
WASHINGTON – The Short Code Registry today announced the official relaunch of its website, USShortCodes.com.
Beyond the refreshed, modernized design, the Short Code Registry website’s enhanced navigation allows users to more easily access the information they need to execute a successful short code campaign:
• Find a Code: Search for available short codes or get one recommended for you.
• Campaign Types:…
Sep 7, 2017
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Amid TCPA Fines and Lawsuits, Discussion will Deliver Consumer Outreach Insights for Brands and Call Centers
Record-breaking multi-million dollar fines and legal settlements have led organizations of all sizes to rethink consumer outreach strategies and how best to navigate TCPA legal pitfalls.
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. – August 22, 2017 – iconectiv, an authoritative partner of the global communications industry, connecting more than two billion people every day, is spearheading efforts to educate and advise brands, contact centers and businesses of all sizes on the severe legal vulnerabilities…
Aug 22, 2017
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Communications Association Intensifies Anti-fraud Efforts
Stephen Ornadel Elected to Board to address communications fraud that continues to plague residential and commercial customers and drive costs for carriers.
Bridgewater, NJ – August 21, 2017 – iconectiv, an authoritative partner of the global communications industry, connecting more than two billion people every day, today announced that Stephen Ornadel, Director of Business Development EMEA, has been elected to the Communications Fraud Control Association (CFCA) Board of Directors. Ornadel…
Aug 21, 2017