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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
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soddy@iconectiv.com
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NAPM Announces Completion of Transition to iconectiv as Nation’s New Local Number Portability Administrator
The North American Portability Management LLC (NAPM LLC), which provides oversight of the nation’s number portability system under the authority of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), today announced the completion of the transition to iconectiv as the nation’s new Local Number Portability Administrator (LNPA) in all seven United States service regions. The transition to iconectiv as the LNPA involved hundreds of stakeholders across government and the private sector, and the multi-year project was successfully completed on schedule and as planned.
This final acceptance marks the completion of one of the most significant upgrades ever made to our nation’s telecommunications infrastructure,” said NAPM co-chairs Teresa Patton and Tim Kagele. As LNPA, iconectiv will manage the nation’s Number Portability Administration Center (NPAC), the world’s largest system of databases of ported telephone numbers.
May 29, 2018
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iconectiv Completes Final Regional Transition to Modern, Cost-Effective, Secure NPAC
Weekend Marks Successful Cutover for Southwest, Western, and West Coast NPAC Regions
May 21, 2018
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iconectiv Announces Cutover of Three Regional NPAC Systems
Second Successful Regional Transition to iconectiv NPAC Includes Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest NPAC Regions
May 7, 2018
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iconectiv appoints veteran finance executive as CFO
Jamie K. Oliver brings 30 years of experience to key leadership position supporting growth strategy for respected communications services firm.
Apr 23, 2018
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iconectiv’s Tara Flynn Condon Named to Women in Cable Telecommunications Rising Leaders Program
iconectiv’s Tara Condon, director of product marketing for Information Solutions, has been named to the 2018 Rising Leaders Program by Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT), an immersive leadership development program.
Apr 18, 2018
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Telecom Fraud, $20B Annual Global Problem, Continues to Rise: Mitigated Techniques Outlined at International Conference
iconectiv speaks about preventing the misuse and abuse of networks at RAG Conference.
Apr 16, 2018
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iconectiv Joins Linux Foundation’s Open Source Networking Collaboration Project, Including Transition to NFV
iconectiv, an authoritative partner of the global communications industry connecting more than two billion people every day, today announced the company has joined The LF Networking Fund (LFN), a new open source networking initiative created by The Linux Foundation.
Apr 12, 2018