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iconectiv Joins RAG in its Global Fight Against Fraud
23 May 2019 As global fraud continues to damage the reputation and bottom line of businesses around the world, the Risk and Assurance Group (RAG) continues to bring together industry leaders to mitigate the risks and address the problem. Deepening the relationship already established with RAG through participation in previous events, iconectiv, an authoritative partner of the telecommunications industry, joins 12 other global sponsors whose collaborative efforts will be seen at…
May 23, 2019
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Africa and India to Complete Global Cycle of Risk and Assurance Conferences
Do you ever wonder if certain associations welcome telcos based outside their home country? There are no doubts about the Risk & Assurance Group (RAG), which takes its free conferences all over the planet. Having recently confirmed the 13 global sponsors supporting its new cycle of conferences, RAG has now announced the full schedule of events. They are:
RAG Bonn, to be hosted by Deutsche Telekom on June 11th and 12th
RAG Toronto, to be hosted by TELUS on…
May 20, 2019
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Inside TruOps Common Language
iconectiv’s Senior Vice President, Head of Global Sales, Peter Ford discusses how using a common view can help you effectively track and report assets to monetize the equipment in your network and make the most of your CapEx.
May 19, 2019
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Making common sense of network economics
Service providers are in the unenviable position of trying to stay profitable in a highly competitive, capital-intensive market that consistently demands new services, new technologies and lower prices. Business and consumer customers want to pay less for more calls and minutes in their bundles, more data, more speed and more services; and if they can’t get what they want from their current service provider, they will switch to a new one. At the same time, shareholders want to drive more…
May 7, 2019
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13 Leading Vendors Choose to Become Annual Sponsors of RAG
1 May 2019 Following a record-breaking sponsorship round, the Risk & Assurance Group (RAG) has concluded annual sponsorship agreements with 13 suppliers of a wide range of products and services used by electronic communication providers to enhance their risk management and business assurance capabilities.
Each business will contribute to the running costs of RAG, making it possible to run four major international conferences in cooperation with telcos around the world, as well as…
May 1, 2019
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US Ignite & ATIS Complete Phase One of Smart Cities Data Exchange Framework
According to a recent announcement, US Ignite and ATIS have completed phase-one development of their Smart Cities Data Exchange framework, a project started in September 2018 to create a blueprint for the secure and interoperable exchange of data beyond city operational boundaries.
More than ten community partners and nearly a dozen companies reportedly have joined the project working group. The consortium has defined its area of focus and created an implementation plan based on the scenario…
Apr 24, 2019
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What is RCS Messaging and Why is it Important to Your Business?
Despite the highly competitive space for messaging (iMessage, WhatsApp, etc.), standard text messages still reign supreme with 97% of smartphone users sending them. That being said, service providers are continually looking for an edge to compete with the likes of Apple and Facebook and take back the phone. Enter Rich Communication Services (RCS). About a decade after its original conception by GSMA, service providers, smartphone manufacturers and the industry’s governing bodies are working…
Apr 11, 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