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Chris Drake Provides Expert Insights for Reply All Podcast

iconectiv CTO Chris Drake’s insights on robocalling and the national STIR/SHAKEN initiative were used in a recent Reply All podcast, episode #138, The Great Momo Panic. The podcasters discuss how robocallers are able to spoof telephone numbers and what can be done about it. Jump to the 18:40 mark to hear the discussion. Listen to the podcast.
Mar 14, 2019
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5G, RCS and virtual everything – key themes from Mobile World Congress 2019

While AI and robot-themed exhibits continued to draw crowds, the event also focused on the current challenges facing service providers – namely how to accelerate the global rollout of 5G while also adapting to changing business models.
Mar 7, 2019
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CISA’s ICT Supply Chain Risk Management Task Force Launches Work Streams

WASHINGTON – The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and government and industry members of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Supply Chain Risk Management Task Force gathered in Washington this week and last week as part of the Task Force’s ongoing efforts to identify and develop collaborative solutions to global supply chain risk. In addition to an ongoing inventory effort of existing public and private supply chain efforts, the Task Force is focusing its…
Feb 26, 2019
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Interview with Kathy Timko Who Oversaw “Largest It Project In Us Telecom Industry History”

It was called the largest IT project in United States telecom industry history, and Kathy Timko, of iconectiv (Bridgewater), was overseeing it to completion.
Jan 28, 2019
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Common Short Codes Can Gain More Traction and Customer Engagement

SMS texting is the go-channel in this digital world to engage with different brands and more and more people are finding it extremely easy and helpful to embrace and to buy products. Ideally, creating better marketing campaigns is easy with effective text messaging and usage of the common short codes. This helps the business brands to increase traffic in their stores and at the same time helps them to convert more customer leads into prospective sales. The common people are the primary…
Jan 23, 2019
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Vietnam implementing Mobile Number Portability with FPT and iconectiv

The Vietnam Telecommunications Authority has selected FPT Information System Corporation to deploy Vietnam’s first MNP solution using iconectiv’s TruNumber Portability Clearinghouse. FPT worked closely with iconectiv to deliver the MNP solution, bringing additional convenience and choice to Vietnam’s 120 million-plus mobile subscribers. MNP allows consumers to retain their phone number when switching mobile service providers, increasing competition among mobile service providers seeking to…
Dec 14, 2018
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Unleashing the potential of NFV

iconectiv CTO Chris Drakes discusses what is needed to have NFV become the unstoppable shift that will catapult operational efficiency and increase customer satisfaction across the telecom industry. Read more
Dec 11, 2018

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Latest iconectiv Executive Hire to Drive Telecom Expansion into Global Markets

iconectiv 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.
Apr 5, 2017
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Latest Innovations for Enhancing Customer Engagement and Satisfaction to Be Highlighted at 2017 PACE Show

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.
Apr 3, 2017
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New Messaging Solution Helps Companies Avoid Spamming, Protect Brand Reputations, Focus on Quality Consumer Engagement

iconectiv® Right Party Verification for Messaging is now available, a new service for mobile marketers, messaging aggregators and contact centers to deliver targeted communications, less unwanted spam and happier customers.
Apr 3, 2017
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Sangeeta Roy of iconectiv Named to Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT) 2017 Rising Leaders Program

iconectiv’s Head of Technology Operations Chosen for Immersive Leadership Development Program as One of Industry’s Top Emerging Talent.
Mar 23, 2017
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Industry White Paper Addresses Rise of Fraudulent Mobile Account Takeover

Paper examines how validating mobile identity can help financial institutions and service providers curtail widespread consumer fraud.
Mar 23, 2017
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Argentina Extends Mobile Number Portability Service Contract

Two-year contract extension with iconectiv subsidiary Administradora de la Portabilidad Argentina S.A. (APA) ensures transparency and reliability for consumers and businesses that maintain their mobile number when switching providers.
Mar 16, 2017
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Argentina extiende el contrato del servicio de portabilidad numérica móvil

La extensión por dos años del contrato con Administradora de la Portabilidad Argentina S.A. (APA), filial de iconectiv, garantiza la transparencia y confiabilidad del proceso mediante el cual los consumidores y las empresas pueden conservar su número de teléfono móvil cuando cambian de prestador movil.
Mar 16, 2017