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NMG: mobile network operators capitalize on data centers

Juan Carlos Ortiz, Principal of Corporate Business Development at iconectiv, joins Abe Nejad of The Network Media Group to discuss how AI-powered cloud data centers are transforming partnerships with mobile network operators and the critical role of visibility during network planning.
Mar 18, 2025
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Telecom Reseller: ensuring broadband equity across America, iconectiv podcast

Published on Telecom Reseller, this podcast features iconectiv’s Sharon Dileo discussing broadband expansion in the U.S. She highlights the BEAD Program’s mission to expand high-speed internet access, the challenges it faces and iconectiv’s role in supporting its success.
Mar 12, 2025
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Pipeline Magazine: rich business messaging boosts sales and brand loyalty by transforming the customer experience

Published in Pipeline Magazine, this article by Chris Drake, SVP of Corporate & Business Development at iconectiv, explores how Rich Business Messaging (RBM) revolutionizes customer engagement. RBM, powered by Rich Communication Services (RCS), enhances sales, brand loyalty and security.
Mar 11, 2025
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VanillaPlus: RCS and why it’s better for business messaging from iconectiv SVP

In a live interview at MWC Barcelona 2025, Chris Drake (SVP, iconectiv) speaks with Jim Morrish (Co-Founder, Transforma Insights) for VanillaPlus. They discuss the evolution of Rich Communication Services (RCS), its impact on business messaging and the importance of authentication and security in telecom.
Mar 5, 2025
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Forbes: Strength In Numbers: Safeguarding MMS, SMS And RCS From Fraud And Spam

Published in Forbes, Peter Ford of iconectiv discusses how businesses can safeguard SMS, MMS and RCS messaging channels from fraud and spam. He highlights the importance of trust in messaging, lessons learned from past scams and industry-wide approaches like STIR/SHAKEN to protect consumer communications.
Mar 4, 2025
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VanillaPlus: Enhance global security by using phone number data to counteract fraud

Published in VanillaPlus Issue 1 2025, this thought leadership article by iconectiv explores how phone number intelligence is a key factor in fraud prevention. By leveraging porting data, financial services companies can strengthen identity verification and risk management strategies.
Feb 27, 2025
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AZFamily (CBS Phoenix): Scammers Taking Advantage of AI

In a live interview with AZFamily (CBS Phoenix), Chris Drake, Senior VP at iconectiv, discusses how scammers are using AI to bypass two-factor authentication, hijack phone numbers and commit fraud. He shares tips on protecting personal data and preventing these attacks.
Feb 26, 2025

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iconectiv Recognized for Exceptional Innovation That Restores Consumer Confidence and Trust in Communications

With restoring trust and confidence in communication channels at the forefront of its strategy, iconectiv’s TruReach Toll-Free 8MS and TruReach Deliver Aerialink have been recently selected by TMC as 2020 Communications Solutions Product of the Year Award recipients. These platforms are being recognized for simplifying and building trusted communication processes that enable businesses to strengthen consumer engagement for voice and text communications.
Jul 24, 2020
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iconectiv’s Sharon Oddy and Kim Carter Selected to Take Part in Esteemed Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT) Leadership Program

iconectiv’s Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications Sharon Oddy and Senior Software Developer Kim Carter have been selected to participate in the Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT) 2020 Rising Leaders Program. This is the fourth consecutive year iconectiv has taken part in this competitive program aimed at developing strategic practices, building alliances and effective advocates for diverse leadership in the telecommunications industry.
Jul 7, 2020
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iconectiv Appoints Mobile Industry Veteran Michael O’Brien as Chief Product Officer

Communications industry veteran Michael O’Brien joined iconectiv as Chief Product Officer, where he will lead product development and focus on growing the business into new markets. iconectiv is continuing to grow its product portfolio and execute on its trusted communications strategy. By bringing on O’Brien, the company looks to continue identifying new market opportunities that will further drive this strategic growth and business expansion.
Jun 29, 2020
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Virtual Summit Explores Methods, Best Practices for How to Secure the Future of Work Environments

As an authority on fraud and security, iconectiv is joining notable industry leaders in a virtual executive panel at the HMG Live! Philadelphia CIO Virtual Summit titled, “Securing the Future of Work.” Hosted by HMG Strategy, the peer-to-peer event will explore best practices for tackling the complex business and organizational challenges emerging in today’s evolving workplace.
Jun 25, 2020
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As Caller ID Spoofing and Illegal Robocalls Skyrocket Worldwide, New GSMA Working Group VINES Helps Service Providers Restore Consumer Trust in Caller ID

iconectiv is the chair of VINES, a new GSMA Working Group, that is developing solutions to prevent internetwork signaling fraud, which includes illegal robocalls, spoofing, toll bypass and consumer fraud. As chair and a contributing member, iconectiv is sharing its expertise in enabling trusted, verified communications worldwide.
Jun 16, 2020
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Building Stronger B2C Relationships focus of iconectiv Virtual Exhibit at ITW 2020

Business-to-consumer (B2C) messaging has seen a seismic shift in recent years, with more brands leveraging the channel to strengthen consumer relationships and drive revenue through timely and targeted engagement. This topic will be front and center at the Virtual International Telecoms Week (ITW) 2020, the world’s largest annual meeting for the global wholesale telecommunications community. During the event, iconectiv will showcase its TruReach Platform that helps businesses strengthen consumer engagement across all communication channels.
Jun 11, 2020
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Webinar to Explore How Phone Number Data Can Be Used for Risk Assessment and Fraud Mitigation

We’re joining the Communications Fraud Control Association (CFCA) for a webinar titled Summer of Education: Unintended Consequences: Are you at Risk When Assessing Risk?, which takes a closer look at the growing importance of intelligent numbering data in combatting fraud. During this session, attendees will learn about the U.S. authoritative phone number porting data and how it can be leveraged to help confirm a person’s identity, approve a transaction or release personal information.
Jun 10, 2020