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Michael O’Brien of iconectiv: “Having a recognized centralized resource for providing this trust is essential”
The telephone changed the way people communicate all over the world, and then email and text messaging took it to the next level. In the latest Thrive Global article, iconectiv’s Chief Product Officer Michael O’Brien explores the future of communication, his career and what led iconectiv to create their cutting-edge and innovative communication technologies.
Mar 8, 2021
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The Future of Communication Technology with Michael O’Brien
In this recent Authority Magazine article, iconectiv’s Chief Product Officer Michael O’Brien discusses the next generation of communication technology and how iconectiv works to re-establish trust in communications platforms. He dives into what led iconectiv to build their innovative technologies and how they plan to impact the world of communication.
Mar 3, 2021
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How Text Message Short Codes Help Retailers Boost Sales and Engagement
Today, roughly 20% of American adults are “smartphone-only” internet users, meaning they own a smartphone but don’t have home broadband service. In this RIS article, iconectiv’s Cliff Holsenbeck explores how retailers and other businesses use text message short codes as a powerful tool to engage customers. Short codes are ideal for engaging consumers who use a smartphone as their primary or only connection to the internet. Businesses that embrace short codes text messaging make it easy for consumers to act on a retailer’s advertising and marketing.
Feb 22, 2021
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An Interview with Mr. Jonathan Shulman, Vice President, Business Development iconectiv
Consumers have become increasingly wary of robocalls and have stopped answering their phones for unknown numbers. Communication channels are constantly being infiltrated by scammers and people are losing trust in these channels. On this episode of Enterprise Talk podcast, iconectiv’s Jonathan Shulman discusses the importance of trust in communications and networks across the global service provider and telecommunications ecosystem and how RCS can improve customer engagement for contact centers.
Feb 17, 2021
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How HR Professionals Can Connect With Candidates and Employees Through Short Code Messaging
With 96% of Americans owning mobile phones, HR recruiters are now leaning toward tools such as online chatbots and short code messaging. However, with so many cases of fraudsters and a surge in robocalling, people aren’t answer calls from numbers they don’t know. Communications channels like text messaging are considered safer, with 93% of consumers viewing text messaging as a trusted communication environment. In this article, iconectiv’s Cliff Holsenbeck explores how short codes offer the perfect opportunity for starting a trusted conversation between recruiters and candidates.
Feb 16, 2021
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CTIA Wireless Foundation Launches Catalyst 2021, Competitive Grants Program for Health and Well-Being
iconectiv is a proud sponsor of CTIA Wireless Foundation’s Catalyst 2021, a competitive grants program accelerating social entrepreneurs using wireless to address pressing health and well-being issues. As the foundation’s signature initiative, Catalyst identifies and funds early stage organizations that take advantage of the speed, efficiency and versatility of wireless to improve the health and well-being of Americans.
Feb 9, 2021
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5 Ecommerce Trends to Watch for in 2021
In this recent Shogun article, iconectiv’s Cliff Holsenbeck discusses how SMS marketing can be valuable to ecommerce businesses. Text messaging via shortcodes can offer the perfect opportunity for ecommerce businesses to engage in two-way text conversations with their consumers. With over 275 million smartphone users in the U.S. alone, there is a wide pool of potential customers. Data also shows that at the beginning of 2020, SMS was already averaging 2,755% ROI for ecommerce marketers — not too far behind email’s ROI of 3,800%.
Jan 14, 2021
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Sharon Oddy
Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications
+1 732 699-5130
soddy@iconectiv.com
Sharon Oddy
Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications
+1 732 699-5130
soddy@iconectiv.com
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Are home location register (HLR) lookups putting your business at risk?
Market brief outlines how service providers can efficiently route calls and messages securely
Jan 23, 2019
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Best practice fraud protection strategies in the spotlight as service providers face increasing losses
Industry leading iconectiv® TruNumber Protect takes center stage at inaugural Middle East conference
Jan 17, 2019
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iconectiv’s Kathy Timko Appointed to Rutgers University’s Customer Experience Certificate Program Advisory Board
Kathy Timko will help mentor tomorrow’s customer experience professionals as a new advisor for the Rutgers University’s Customer Experience Certificate Program
Dec 11, 2018
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Vietnam Brings Choice, Convenience of Mobile Number Portability (MNP) to Residents
FPT Information System Corporation worked closely with iconectiv to deliver a mobile number portability solution that has been deployed across the entire country.
Dec 10, 2018
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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