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Telcordia Technologies , Inc. receives 2016 New Jersey Excellence Award 

October 17th 2016 -  Telcordia Technologies , Inc. has been selected for the 2016 New Jersey Excellence Award amongst all its peers and competitors by the American Economic Institute (AEI). Each year the AEI conducts business surveys and industry research to identify companies that have achieved demonstrable success in their local business environment and industry category. They are recognized as having enhanced the commitment and contribution of small businesses through service to…
Oct 17, 2016
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mobile shortcodes key to presidential communications

By Keith O'Brien, Editorial Director of DMNews.com Both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton encourage supporters at their events and visitors to their campaign sites to sign up to receive text messages. “Trump uses a short code – 88022 - that is memorable, Hillary's is harder to remember – 27246 – which spells out HRCGO,” said Cliff Holsenbeck, director of product management, Common Short Code Registry, iconectiv. Through a strategic partnership with CTIA, iconectiv is the exclusive…
Sep 28, 2016
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winning against the telecom fraudsters

The telecom industry loses about $6 billion annually due to interconnect bypass fraud, or SIM box fraud, according to the Communications Fraud Control Association (CFCA)¹. Despite having deployed sophisticated fraud management systems, SIM box fraud continues to cost an average service provider more than $2 million per year based on a survey by ROCCO². Fraudsters avoid call charges by bypassing the legal interconnection routes and terminating their traffic directly to the mobile networks,…
Sep 22, 2016
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effective equipment product change management

Cincinnati Bell Telephone (CBT), like many service providers, has continuously improved operations efficiency resulting in reduced operations expenses. With this benefit, however, has come the challenge of how to give the necessary attention to operational processes while utilizing fewer resources. Using Product Change Notices (PCNs), network equipment suppliers notify their customers of product changes so that customers can decide whether to make updates. Service providers need a process to…
Sep 22, 2016
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Global Piscataway telecommunications firm moving to Bridgewater

BRIDGEWATER - The company iconectiv, formerly known as Telcordia, needed room to grow.  And the company, which has been in Piscataway for decades, has found it in Bridgewater. Next spring, iconectiv will be moving 500 to 550 employees from Hoes Lane in Piscataway to the Somerset Corporate Center at the intersection of Routes 22 and 202-206. Read more The list of gambling sites available to customers is growing every day. If proven resources have already gained…
Sep 21, 2016
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iconectiv Kicks-off NPAC Transition with Onboarding Webcast

iconectiv, the newly named next Local Number Portability Administrator (LNPA) for all U.S. regions, will hold its initial Number Portability Administration Center (NPAC) transition webcast on September 21, 2016 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm ET. The first in a series of transition-related events, the webcast will focus on the registration component of Onboarding for Service Providers, Service Bureaus, and Provider of TelecomRelated Services. Registration for other NPAC user types will be covered in…
Sep 19, 2016
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The long and short of mobile marketing for your dealership

By Ron Cariker of Power Sports Business Choosing a mobile vendor to work with and help communicate to your most loyal customers is a critical endeavor. In mobile marketing, like any marketing, there are many options. You can select a partner based on price or services or reputation. At the end of the day you want to find a solution that not only fits your needs but will best serve your valuable customers. Don’t fall victim to the idea that mobile is a secondary marketing tool and doesn’t…
Jul 22, 2016

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Consumer Threats in Technology and Connected Device Risks to be discussed at Communications Summit

Naples, FL. – May 10, 2017 – iconectiv, an authoritative partner of the global communications industry connecting more than two billion people every day, will present a pair of security focused presentations at IEEE ComSoc International Communications Quality and Reliability Workshop (CQR) in Naples, Fl.  On Wednesday, May 17, John Kimmins, Senior Security Director, iconectiv, will present Telecom Technology Threats Impacting 5G Networks and discuss what new security threats and…
May 10, 2017
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Global Fraud and Security Leaders to Join Forces in Miami to Identify and Combat Network Fraud

Miami, FL. – May 8, 2017 – iconectiv, an authoritative partner of the global communications industry connecting more than two billion people every day, will host and play a highly visible role during three days of workgroup collaboration between some the world’s leading network security and anti-fraud experts during GSM Association’s (GSMA) Fraud and Security Group (FASG) meeting in Miami, FL. A leader in telecommunications for over 30 years, iconectiv’s dedication to preserving network…
May 8, 2017
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CTIA Cybersecurity Summit 2017 Featuring Top Government and Telecom Leaders to Address Current Cyber Threats and Solutions

WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 25, 2017 – A stellar group of top U.S. federal and telecommunications leaders will present their perspectives on fighting the nation’s latest cyber threats at the CTIA Cybersecurity Summit 2017 this Thursday, April 27 at the Newseum in Washington D.C. Executives from Ericsson, Qualcomm, AT&T, Cisco and McAfee will join Ronald Yearwood, Section Chief of Cyber Operations for the FBI, and Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX 10), Chairman of the House Homeland Security…
Apr 25, 2017
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Thailand to Continue Benefiting from Flexible Mobile Number Portability when switching Service Providers

PISCATAWAY, N.J. – April 24, 2017 – Telcordia Thailand a subsidiary of iconectiv the authoritative partner of the global communications industry connecting more than two billion people every day, today announced it will continue expanding its numbering services in Asia, including a 5 year extension to its successful number portability operations in Thailand. Number portability within the telecommunications industry, refers to the process of reassigning a user’s existing phone number to another…
Apr 20, 2017
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iconectiv Reaches a Milestone as the Secure Number Portability Provider for Greece

PISCATAWAY, N.J. – April 21, 2017 – iconectiv, an authoritative partner of the global communications industry connecting more than two billion people every day, along with its longtime partner Nevapark Management Consulting Services, announce that more than 10 million fixed and mobile telephone numbers have been ported in Greece since 2004.  In 2003, iconectiv was selected by the Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission (EETT) as the mobile and fixed number portability…
Apr 18, 2017
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Latest iconectiv Executive Hire to Drive Telecom Expansion into Global Markets

PISCATAWAY, N.J. April 5, 2017--(BUSINESS WIRE)--iconectiv, an authoritative partner of the global communications industry connecting more than two billion people every day, has added international business expert, Peter Ford, to its executive roster as Regional Vice President, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). This latest high-level appointment reflects iconectiv’s ambitious expansion strategy into international markets. Ford brings over 20 years of strategic experience in emerging…
Apr 5, 2017
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Latest Innovations for Enhancing Customer Engagement and Satisfaction to Be Highlighted at 2017 PACE Show

TAMPA, Fla. – April 3, 2017 – Those attending the 2017 Professional Association for Customer Engagement (PACE) Convention and Expo this week in Tampa, Fla. will discover new ways to enhance modern customer engagement and the customer experience from iconectiv, an authoritative partner of the global communications industry connecting more than two billion people every day. Supporting this year’s theme, Shaping the Future of Customer Engagement – Keeping PACE with the Connected Customer,…
Apr 3, 2017