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iconectiv Makes Key Contribution to Latest Open Network Automation Platform (ONAP) Specifications
iconectiv announced that it has made key contribution to the latest Open Network Automation Platform (ONAP) specifications by LF Networking.
The specifications have been published by to help combine and drive industry progress toward delivering new services quickly and cost-efficiently using network functions virtualization (NFV) over software-defined mobile networks within an open source framework.
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Sep 9, 2019
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Businesses authorized to leverage number porting information
With the introduction of PortData Validate from iconectiv, financial institutions, healthcare providers and other authorized businesses can leverage telephone number porting data as part of their assessment when verifying a customer´s identity, approving a transaction or disclosing information, the company said.
The data, exclusively available from iconectiv or an authorized reseller of iconectiv´s PortData Validate service, is the nation´s only authorized service for businesses who need…
Sep 6, 2019
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iconectiv: Fighting Fraud in USA – STIR SHAKEN, Short Codes & Portability
MEF CEO Dario Betti speaks to Chris Drake, CTO of communications infrastructure specialist iconectiv about the USA communications market and how it is responding to the growing threat of telecoms fraud. Chris explains how the US regulator, the FCC, has reacted to robocalls with STIR / SHAKEN , where iconectiv administers SHAKEN, and how they also operates as the Local Number Portability Administrator and the Short Code Registry in the USA.
Asked about the cost of fraud to the comms industry…
Aug 28, 2019
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STI-GA Executes iconectiv Contract as Secure Telephone Identity Policy Administrator
WASHINGTON, DC — The Secure Telephone Identity Governance Authority (STI-GA) today announced the execution of the contract with iconectiv as the Secure Telephone Identity Policy Administrator (STI-PA), a critical role in industry efforts to mitigate illegal robocalling.
As the STI-PA, iconectiv enforces the rules defined by the STI-GA to operationalize the SHAKEN (Signature-based Handling of Asserted information using toKENs) framework. SHAKEN provides a mechanism for service providers …
Aug 27, 2019
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Streamlining VNF onboarding to improve 5G network management
The latest release of international specifications to help build future software-based mobile networks has been published by the Linux Foundation in the latest version of the Open Network Automation Platform (ONAP), and includes information services company iconectiv’s open source APIs for a new network functions virtualization (VNF) information service.
By combining industry-specific and service provider-specific verification…
Aug 27, 2019
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iconectiv launches PortData Validate platform
iconectiv, a subsidiary of Ericsson's Telcordia Technologies, launched PortData Validate, a platform that allows financial institutions, healthcare providers and other authorized businesses to leverage telephone number porting data as part of their assessment when verifying a customer’s identity, approving a transaction or disclosing information. The data, exclusively available from iconectiv or an authorized reseller of iconectiv’s PortData Validate service, is the nation’s only authorized…
Aug 22, 2019
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Marketing That Speaks for Itself
There is increasing crossover in the marketing techniques used for business-to-consumer (B2C) and business-to-business (B2B) communications. Cliff Holsenbeck, Sr. Director of Product Management, iconectiv, discusses the reasons behind this movement and look at some of the marketing techniques that are crossing over from B2C into the B2B space.
The key requirement for any great marketer is to know their target audience; that is a given whether in B2B or B2C. There are many similarities…
Aug 8, 2019
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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