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Telecom Reseller: Robotext surge can undermine your organization, but can be stopped
iconectiv’s Senior Vice President, Corporate and Business Development, Chris Drake, joins Doug Green at Telecom Reseller Podcast to discuss the threat of robotexts on organizations and individuals. Chris emphasizes the importance of addressing this issue as texting becomes a more critical communication platform and offers steps to protect against it.
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Sep 18, 2023
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Forbes: Blurring the Lines – The Convergence of Telcos and Techcos
iconectiv EVP Peter Ford, discusses the convergence of telecommunications and technology sectors, where telecom companies expand beyond traditional voice and text communications and tech firms expand into traditional communications services. Ford emphasizes the value of collaboration and leveraging advanced technologies to optimize infrastructure and drive growth in both sectors.
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Aug 29, 2023
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Telecom Reseller: Telcos and Techcos are Blending as Both Look to Capitalize on New Revenue Streams
iconectiv’s Executive Vice President, Peter Ford, joins Doug Green at Telecom Reseller Podcast to discuss how telecommunications and technology companies are both looking to capitalize on new revenue streams. Peter explores how iconectiv is helping these companies embrace the shift and overcome key challenges.
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Aug 18, 2023
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ABC 7: 7 On Your Side warns about July Fourth text scams
For many in the U.S., July 4th means fireworks, beaches and barbecues.
But scammers don't take the holiday off. In fact, experts say Independence Day is one of their favorite holidays for text scams.
"Everybody's going to see these scams coming," said iconectiv Chief Technology Officer Chris Drake. "There's so much being made by fraudsters. They'll never stop."
Drake, a tech security expert, says this summer's forecast is for fraud.
According to the FTC, fraudulent texts cost $330…
Jul 3, 2023
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How to avoid the most common romance scams
Alberto Apablaza, iconectiv’s Director of Account Manager, joins Telemundo Philadelphia to discuss identifying and stopping romance scams.
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Jun 15, 2023
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Forbes: The Critical Role of Trust and How to Get There
Long ago, well before the advent of high-speed internet and smartphones, and prior to terms like 5G and hyper-connectivity entering the cultural lexicon, trust was a relatively straightforward concept. Back then, we were perfectly content relying on “good old fashioned” values like credibility, dependability and sincerity to establish trust—and why wouldn’t we? It’s what we knew! Times, of course, have changed considerably since the dawn of the digital age, in many ways for the better.
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Jun 14, 2023
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NMG Number Portability Fraud Session with iconectiv
Collaboration is key to ensuring a replacement solution meets the needs of all stakeholders and this session looks into the solutions for the number portability fraud issues in the UK and how other economies are tackling this issue. David Wilson, Vice President of Global Sales at iconectiv, joins Abe Nejad, Publisher at The Network Media Group, and Teresa Cottam, Chief Analyst at Omnisperience to provide context on these important issues and perspective on number portability solutions.
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Jun 6, 2023
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soddy@iconectiv.com
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Industry Brief Details Expanding SMS Fraud Problem on Service Provider Networks
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – February 23, 2017 – iconectiv, an authoritative partner of the global communications industry connecting more than two billion people every day, today released a financially pertinent market brief, Defense Solutions for the Modern SMS Ecosystem, on costly SMS fraud threats currently plaguing service provider networks. As detailed in the publication, service providers are often chronically afflicted by several types of SMS fraud including: phishing scams, A2P‘grey route’ fraud…
Feb 23, 2017
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The Power of Individual Mobile Identity as Preeminent Defense against Fraud
iconectiv Chief Technology Officer, Chris Drake, to Address IT and Telecom Leaders at 18th Annual ITEXPO
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL., Feb. 08, 2017 -- With 1.6 trillion digital transactions estimated daily, iconectiv, an authoritative partner of the global communications industry, has confirmed Chief Technology Officer, Chris Drake, will provide a keynote address, Never Underestimate the Power of Identity, at the ITEXPO conference on February 8, 2017 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Drake will present a…
Feb 8, 2017
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iconectiv Discusses Messaging Opportunities for Developing Markets at Messaging and SMS World in London
John Haraburda, Principal Solutions Engineer Director at iconectiv, an authoritative partner of the global communications industry connecting more than two billion people every day, will participate in a panel discussion on messaging opportunities within developing markets, including Africa and Latin America, at Messaging and SMS World in London this week. Haraburda will discuss the benefits regions with lower data coverage and smartphone proliferation can offer to SMS providers in the face of…
Nov 29, 2016
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iconectiv Continues NPAC Onboarding for Service Providers, Service Bureaus, and Providers of Telecom-related Services
PISCATAWAY, N.J. - November 15, 2016 - iconectiv, the next Local Number Portability Administrator (LNPA) for all U.S. regions, continues registration for Service Providers, Service Bureaus, and Providers of Telecom-Related Services for the new Number Portability Administration Center (NPAC).
All Service Providers, Service Bureaus, and Providers of Telecom-Related Services can now register with iconectiv by going to the NPAC transition website, www.numberportability.com. The site…
Nov 15, 2016
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Number Portability Is Still Key In Boosting A Highly Competitive Market In Chile, Since It Is Flexible And Very Convenient For Its Comsumers
Nota de prensa en español: comunicado de prensa de descarga
PISCATAWAY, N.J., November 14, 2016—iconectiv subsidiary, Telcordia Technologies Chile S.A., announced today that it will add a five a year extension to its contract as the administrative agency for number portability, which has been so successful in Chile and which from this date will include the full or intermodal portability. After the recently signed agreement, Chileans will be able to continue enjoying the options…
Nov 14, 2016
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iconectiv Expands Executive Roster With Addition Of Tech Industry Veteran Scott Puopolo
PISCATAWAY, N.J., Nov. 10, 2016 -- iconectiv, an authoritative partner of the global communications industry, connecting more than two billion people every day, has appointed Scott A. Puopolo as Executive Vice President of the Information Solutions Business Unit. Puopolo will have operational responsibility for Product Management, Engineering and Sales; and will strategically guide the company’s new market endeavors, including its rapidly expanding fraud and identity authentication…
Nov 10, 2016
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Telephone Number Portability Convenience And Flexiblity Leads To High Consumer Adoption Rates In Peru
iconectiv Peru S.A.C. reports more than 2 million telephone numbers successfully ported in the Latin country since becoming exclusive number portability administrator in 2014.
PISCATAWAY, N.J., Nov. 7, 2016 -- iconectiv Peru S.A.C., a subsidiary of Telcordia Technologies, Inc. dba iconectiv (“iconectiv”), an authoritative provider of the global communications industry connecting more than one billion people every day, today released details for its highly successful number portability…
Nov 7, 2016