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Chair of Key ATIS Group to ensure integrity of global supply chain
iconectiv, a partner of the global communications industry connecting more than two billion people every day, has taken over the leadership of the Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) Committee within ATIS, the company said.
John Curreri, Systems Engineer at iconectiv, has been elected as the new chair.
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Sep 20, 2018
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Newly Elected Chair of Key ATIS Group to Ensure Integrity of the Global Supply Chain
iconectiv, a partner of the global communications industry connecting more than two billion people every day, has taken over the leadership of the Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) Committee within ATIS1. John Curreri, Systems Engineer at iconectiv, has been elected as the new chair.
AIDC delivers solutions to simplify the receiving, shipping, transportation and tracing processes for telecommunications products, helping the industry achieve greater efficiencies throughout the…
Sep 11, 2018
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$65bn Question: How Can Network and Finance Work Together to Safeguard Capital Investments?
According to PricewaterhouseCoopers, some 20 percent of network operator equipment spend is wasted every year. That amounts to a global figure of around $65bn annually.
Network waste comes from a variety of sources - buying replacement parts without recognizing that items held in stock could perform the same function, or an inability to cannibalize and re-use equipment during network upgrades for example.
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Sep 10, 2018
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The $65bn Question: How can network and finance work together to safeguard capital investments?
Read the latest market brief featured on VanillaPlus, How Data Infrastructure Can Improve Fixed Asset Management, to learn how operators worldwide are upgrading and safeguarding their assets and investments to improve network operations.
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Sep 6, 2018
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Why SMS and voicemail are making a comeback
Assumed to be smoldering on the ash heap of history, SMS and voicemail are finding new life with new technology.
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Aug 3, 2018
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Woman to Watch: iconectiv’s Tara Flynn Condon
Recently named to the 2018 Rising Leaders Program by the Women in Cable Telecommunications association, Tara Flynn Condon estimates that in her 20-year career she helped launch more than $1 billion worth of products. Condon has worked in software and telecom/cable although the bulk of her career has been spent at a defense and aerospace company, tackling everything from microelectronics to things like satellites in space and security technology.
She has primarily served…
Jul 17, 2018
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ATIS and CBRS Alliance Collaborate to Advance Use of CBRS Spectrum
WASHINGTON, DC — ATIS and the CBRS Alliance today announced a successful collaboration that will enable Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) spectrum to be commercially deployed. The work took place in ATIS’ International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI) Oversight Council (IOC) and has resulted in a solution to support the use of CBRS spectrum to aid in providing mobile connectivity service in locations such as stadiums, apartment buildings, malls and other large facilities – as well as for…
Jun 29, 2018
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iconectiv Enables Fixed Number Portability in Argentina
What’s the News: iconectiv has been providing mobile number portability service in Argentina since March 2012. Under a contract extension, iconectiv is also providing fixed number portability service, which launched in September 2022.
Why it Matters: Argentina is one of few countries in the world with both fixed and mobile number portability. This expansion provides choice and convenience to consumers and businesses, and drives innovation among communication providers. The…
Nov 15, 2022
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Global Trend of Origin-Based Rating Creates Major Revenue Opportunities for Network Service Providers
What’s the News: Dozens of countries across Europe, the Middle East and Africa have implemented origin-based rating (OBR), which uses both the origination location and the termination destination of a voice call to determine the correct amount to charge. Network Service Providers may also add surcharges and penalties if the call’s identification information is inaccurate or invalid.
Why it Matters: Network Service Providers are looking for new income streams to offset shrinking voice, data…
Nov 14, 2022
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iconectiv’s Carolyn Knight Joins CFCA Consumer Education Committee Focused on Fraud Prevention
What’s the News: iconectiv’s Senior Account Manager for the Local Number Portability Administrator (LNPA) team, Carolyn Knight, joins the CFCA committee focused on arming consumers with information to help protect themselves from becoming victims of communications fraud.
Why it Matters: New data from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) indicates that consumers lost more than $5.8 billion to fraud in 2021—a 70% increase from 2020—with imposter scams being the most prevalent.
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Nov 8, 2022
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With Illegal Robocalls Serving as the Gateway to Financial and Identity Fraud, What Can the Telecom Industry Do to Shut Them Down?
In an Upcoming Cloud Comms Summit US 2022 Panel Session, iconectiv’s Bob Grant Explores the State of Eliminating Illegal Robocalling and Spoofing, and Service Provider Solutions Helping to Stop It
What: Illegal robocalls not only are a complete nuisance but, when effective, can serve as a gateway for fraudulent activities. Which is why 75% of calls from unknown or unrecognizable numbers go unanswered, and also the reason why the Federal Communications Commission enacted the SHAKEN/STIR…
Oct 19, 2022
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As Messaging Reigns Supreme for Communications Between Consumers and Brands, iconectiv Messaging Expert Provides Insights on What Businesses Should Know
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During 2022 PACE ACX in Nashville, George Cray Explores Why Not All Numbers Are Created Equal and How Businesses Can Find the Right Messaging Solution for Their Needs
What: Nearly 70% of consumer brand interactions shifted to messaging during the pandemic – a trend that is expected to continue as nearly 65% of the global population send and receive SMS messages, including 80% of the population in North America. As both businesses and consumers continue to lean…
Oct 4, 2022
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iconectiv Trusted Communication Superheroes Speak Out About Protecting Financial Services Firms and Their Customers from Fraudsters
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At MWC Las Vegas Panel Discussion, iconectiv’s George Cray Describes How the Industry is Fighting the Rise of Fraud and its Financial Fallout
What: Mobile phone numbers now rival Social Security and driver’s license numbers as the personal identifier that consumers use to register for financial services. That’s why mobile phone numbers are now the data of choice for account takeovers and other identity theft. Fraudsters use social engineering to obtain a consumer’s phone…
Sep 14, 2022
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iconectiv Telecom Numbering Expert Natalie McNamer Elected Co-chair of ATIS Industry Numbering Committee (INC)
What’s the News: As co-chair of the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS) Industry Numbering Committee (INC), iconectiv Senior Numbering Expert Natalie McNamer will oversee key industry initiatives associated with the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) numbering resources.
Why it Matters: Phone numbers are a finite resource. Efficiently allocating and conserving these numbers is critical, especially as the demand for 10-digit phone numbers continues to increase –…
Aug 24, 2022