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Trusted Communications: Predictions for 2021 — and Beyond

In 2020, COVID-19 accelerated digital transformations that were expected to take several years. This article explores three ways that consumer trust in communications will evolve in 2021: mobile numbers will become your ID, the notion of privacy will get even more fluid and businesses can expect to face an identity crisis.
Dec 22, 2020
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Put It in Writing: How Recruiters Can Create a Connection with Candidates through Short Code Messaging

With 96 percent of Americans owning a mobile phone, human resources professionals are starting to see the benefits of tools like mobile messaging via short codes, chatbots and other forms of automation when it comes to adding an extra layer of personal connection to their recruiting efforts. In this article, iconectiv’s Cliff Holsenbeck explores short code messaging, the less explored channel of communication between recruiters and candidates that can be used to smoothly conduct recruitment conversations.
Dec 22, 2020
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Mapping Out Your Retail Strategy for the Future: 7 Trends to Consider

Over the last two years, retailers have been exploring the use of text messaging in addition to their email marketing. 2021 is likely to see SMS messaging supersede email messaging as retail’s gold standard for messaging channels. In this article, iconectiv’s Cliff Holsenbeck gives advice for retailers looking to utilize SMS messaging in their retail strategy.
Dec 2, 2020
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Executive Broadcast, International Verification

As countries implement SHAKEN-based Calling Number Verification Services, for verifying legitimate calls and rebuilding consumer trust in caller ID, the industry needs to consider the impact on international call traffic. To ensure businesses are not disadvantaged, there is a need for authoritative guidelines for international service providers, to ensure the rules for handling their calls are clearly understood. Watch this executive broadcast with leaders in STIR/SHAKEN, here and abroad.
Nov 30, 2020
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Omni-Channel Verification - Executive Broadcast

Consumer trust in communications must transcend all touch points – from voice to messaging to chatbot interactions. Trust should not be a nice-to-have, it should be an expectation. In this executive broadcast, iconectiv’s CPO Mike O’Brien explores omni-channel verification and how the ecosystem—from technology vendors, service providers, messaging providers, enterprises and regulators—can collaborate to deliver trusted communications.
Nov 25, 2020
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iconectiv is a Digiday Technology Awards winner

iconectiv’s TruReach Deliver Aerialink has won the 2020 Digiday Technology Award for best mobile marketing platform. This year’s awards winners played foundational roles in enabling media companies and marketers to earn money from their content, reach their audiences and make the most of digital real estate. Aerialink was chosen because it simplifies message creation and delivery while allowing companies to efficiently and cost effectively reach customers with personalized, value-based business text messages.
Nov 17, 2020
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Secure Telephone Identity Governance Authority Progresses Fight to Mitigate Illegal Robocalling by Welcoming Its 50th Service Provider

As a strong indicator of the industry’s commitment to fighting illegal robocalling, the Secure Telephone Identity Policy Administrator (STI-PA) has registered its 50th authorized service provider (SP). SPs must be approved to secure access to the certificates needed to sign and validate calls to mitigate caller ID spoofing. The addition of a 50th SP takes place with the FCC mandate for service providers to implement more than seven months away.
Nov 11, 2020

Press Releases

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Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications
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Telecom’s $30B Fraud Problem Addressed at Mobile 360 LATAM

iconectiv experts to provide case studies and strategies to combat ongoing threat of new fraud techniques to service providers at GSMA Mobile 360 Congress.
Nov 30, 2018
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Webinar to address critical role that real-time numbering data has to a service provider’s bottom line

Learn how service providers are leveraging accurate, real-time numbering data to streamline operations and improve customer service. Register for webinar today.
Nov 29, 2018
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IDC says better Fixed Asset Management could boost Service Provider Digital Transformation

According to a new white paper from leading analyst house, IDC, treating fixed asset management as an enabler of digital transformation will allow telecommunication service providers to drive operational efficiency gains across business functions and facilitate tactical and strategic decision making. Implementing a Fixed Asset Management strategy, such as iconectiv TruOps Common Language, will help service providers avoid wasted capital expenditure and enable investment to speed up digital transformation. Download the white paper to read more about the importance and benefits of a FAM solution.
Nov 19, 2018
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iconectiv Names Peter Ford Head of Global Sales

iconectiv sales veteran Peter Ford moves from EMEA role to worldwide lead to drive business growth globally.
Nov 1, 2018
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Plugging the $29bn Telecom Fraud Hole

Join iconectiv and VanillaPlus on Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 10:00 AM ET for a free webinar that will outline effective strategies to outsmart fraudsters.
Oct 18, 2018
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Network and Financial Reporting Quandary that Nearly Every Service Provider Faces

Download the latest iconectiv market brief to learn how service providers can efficiently manage their assets and budgets to ensure alignment across network and finance organizations.
Oct 2, 2018
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Security Experts to Address the Imminent Threat of Cyber Attacks Targeting Consumer and Business Data

iconectiv Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer Michael Iwanoff, will participate on a panel discussing how the security industry is evolving to address cyberattacks and threats.
Sep 27, 2018