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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. Learn more here.
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. Read the full article here.
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. Learn more here.
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. Watch the full segment here.
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. …
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.   …
Jun 6, 2023

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This Just In: Squadron of Telecom Superheroes Face Off Against Villains Corrupting the Trusted Communications Ecosystem

Join the Legions of Superheroes Fighting Fraud and Solving Network Complexities by Downloading Identity Kit and Infographic that Break Down How These Superpowers are Saving the Day What’s the News: In the ever-expanding telecom universe, there are villains trying to corrupt the trusted communications ecosystem. For those ready to join the legion of Trusted Communication Superheroes, we are ready for you to take your place among us. Who’s Involved: These superheroes—each wielding unique…
Jul 21, 2022
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With Identity Emerging in Messaging Solutions, How Will the Industry Change?

Media Advisory iconectiv SVP Chris Drake Joins Global Industry Professionals to Address Fraud-Limiting Solutions Designed to Stop Smishing, Spam and Other Unsolicited Communications During MEF Panel Session at Messaging & SMS World in London What: Sender identity is the root of much of the concerns surrounding fraud and customer experience but changing an established technical framework has proven difficult. Regulatory pressure and solutions are now driving new approaches to limit…
Jun 23, 2022
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How Can Businesses Reassure Their Customers That It’s OK to Pick Up the Phone?

iconectiv and CTIA to Address What’s Being Done to Maintain the Integrity of Voice Calls During Panel Session at ITEXPO What:   For businesses, getting customers to answer their phones can be a challenge. A key reason? Consumers are tired of the endless barrage of illegal robocalls. So because of this, more than 75% of calls from unidentified or unfamiliar numbers go unanswered. While the deployment of the SHAKEN/STIR framework is helping turn the tide by mitigating spoofing and…
Jun 8, 2022
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AB Handshake Amps Up its Telephone Fraud Fighting Capabilities by Leveraging iconectiv’s Intelligent Numbering Solution

With iconectiv’s TruNumber Protect, AB Handshake Further Strengthens its Telecom Fraud Prevention Solutions with Greater Flexibility and Protection What’s the News: AB Handshake is leveraging iconectiv TruNumber Protect intelligent numbering data to further enhance its fraud management system. TruNumber Protect provides a comprehensive database of high-risk and unallocated number ranges, which will now enable AB Handshake customers to pinpoint — and flag — potential fraudulent calls and…
Jun 7, 2022
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How Can We Safeguard the Booming Global Mobile Money Market from Fraudsters?

iconectiv Discusses What FinTech Needs to Know About Protecting the Mobile Wallet During Upcoming CFCA Summer Education Event What: More consumers than ever before are turning to their mobile devices to conduct banking transactions via SMS and Rich Communications Services (RCS). In fact, the Global Mobile Money Market size was valued at USD 4.24 Billion in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 31.88 Billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 28.67% from 2021 to 2028. But, while the opportunity…
May 24, 2022
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How Can Telecom Operators Grow Their Businesses While Mitigating Risk?

May 17th Webinar Showcases How Fixed Asset Management Solutions Are Helping Service Providers Drive Financial Decisions and Compliance What: Service providers are under significant pressure to sustain revenue growth and profitability while delivering new digital services. At the same time, regulations, technology disruptions, intensifying competition and changing customer demands are also placing telecom operators at a financial and operational crossroads: How can they grow their…
May 17, 2022
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Toll-Free Calls to Benefit from Nation’s Robocall Mitigation Efforts

iconectiv is the first RespOrg to join country’s SHAKEN ecosystem What’s the News: As part of its new policy, the Secure Telephony Identity Governance Authority (STI-GA) has approved iconectiv as a responsible organization (RespOrg), allowing it to verify the identity of the businesses and contact center operators authorized to use toll-free telephone numbers on our RespOrg. This helps ensure that they receive the highest level of attestation under the STIR/SHAKEN framework, which can…
May 12, 2022