June 2012
by Dan Baker
Because a user conference is highly targeted at customers and prospects, it’s
one of the most cost effective and personal ways for a software vendor to spread
positive industry buzz and pave the way for sales.
September 2010
by David West
Build custom systems in-house vs. buying commercial software is a critical issue
for service providers. This article make a strong case for why commercial
software is best in most situations. Discussion points include: cost tradeoffs,
the illusion of in-house control, and staying current in a dynamic market like
fraud assurance.
Recent Articles
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Well done, Fraud Fighter. I Now Promote You to Superhero of Trusted Communications
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interview with Peter Ford — A “trusted communications superhero” campaign raises awareness
of several inter-related professions that protect digital engagement for telecoms,
enterprises, and the public sector.
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The Bite Group Teams with Elitnet to Deliver Advanced Wangiri and ML-based Fraud Control
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interview with Jonas Milerius & Vidmantas Sablinskas — The Lithuania-based Bite Group has adopted Onyx, an ML- and rules-based off-the-shelf
FMS from Elitnet. Bite’s head of fraud management and Elitnet’s
solution architect discuss challenges and opportunities faced by small- to mid-sized
MNOs as they implement and customize an affordable rules- and machine-learning-based
FMS.
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GCX Builds a Layer 1 Subsea OSS: Wavelengths to Data Centers and Persistent Edge Connectivity for Clouds
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interview with Jim Fagan — A tutorial on the business of undersea cables and how edge computing, clouds,
and a subsea software defined network (SDN) will work together to deliver connectivity
and advanced IoT use cases such as the connected car.
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Registered Caller: A Centralized Registry Service to Collect, Vet and Send Enterprise STIR/SHAKEN and Rich Call Data to Consumers
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interview with George Cray & Tom Sawanobori — A fraud control solution vendor and national wireless association have teamed
up to drive adoption of a new, central cloud service for enterprise vetting
and validation to leverage STIR/SHAKEN info for telecoms in the U.S. market.
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Special Report: The 2021 State of Communications-Related Fraud, Identity Theft & Consumer Protection in the USA
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by Dan Baker — This 49-page free Report on communications-related fraud analyzes the
FTC’s annual Sentinel consumer fraud statistics and provides a sweeping
view of trends and problem areas. It also gives a cross-industry view
of the practices and systems that enable fraud control, identity verification,
and security in our “zero trust” digital world.
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How HGC Global Communications Builds Integrated Fiber, Undersea & Platform Solutions for Southeast Asian ISPs & Content Providers
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interview with Ravindran Mahalingam — The head of an international telecom division explains the challenges and
opportunities faced by content providers, ISPs, gaming firms, and streaming
firms. Learn about the market forces at play to win eyeballs in Southeast
Asia and why partnering to deliver infrastructure and platform makes sense.
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Tokopedia, Indonesia’s E-Commerce King, Partners with 11 Million Merchants; Adopts Multi-Cloud to Drive Innovation
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interview with Warren Aw & Ryan de Melo — Indonesia’s Tokopedia, founded in 2009, has grown to become one of world’s
leading e-commerce players. Read about its success, technology direction,
and multi-cloud connectivity adoption.
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An ASEAN Vision: Bring Telecom-Infrastructure Enabled Healthcare & Remote Doctor Access to Everyone
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interview with Chern Chet — A medical doctor at the forefront of driving telecom connectivity enabled healthcare
lays out his expansive and compelling vision of the key role 5G, clouds, mobility
and AI connectivity play in serving the sick, the healthy, and those living
in remote areas.
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Bridge Alliance: Knocking Down Regional & Mobile Connectivity Barriers so Connected Car Markets Get Rolling in Asia
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interview with Kwee Kchwee — The CEO of an Asian consortium of mobile operators explains how they help
simplify and harmonize their members‘ operations in support of multi-national
corporations. This integration is enabling two huge industries to come
together in Asia: auto manufacturing and telco.
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Subex’s New HyperSense AI-Platform Aims to Turn Telcos into Agile, Analytics-Driven Ubers and Rakutens
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interview with Rohit Maheshwari — An expert explains why telcos must swiftly adopt the AI/analytics methods of
hyperscaler firms. Giving telco examples where cross-company data sharing
can make a difference, he explains the 12 key features of a new platform designed
to deliver more agile and collaborative intelligence across a telco.
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Epsilon’s Infiny NaaS Platform Brings Global Connection, Agility & Fast Provision for IoT, Clouds & Enterprises in Southeast Asia, China & Beyond
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interview with Warren Aw — Network as a Service, powered by Software Defined Networks, are a faster, more
agile, and more partner-friendly way of making data global connections.
A leading NaaS provider explains the benefits for cloud apps, enterprise IT,
and IoT.
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PCCW Global: On Leveraging Global IoT Connectivity to Create Mission Critical Use Cases for Enterprises
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interview with Craig Price — A leading wholesale executive explains the business challenges of the current
global IoT scene as it spans many spheres: technical, political, marketing,
and enterprise customer value creation.
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Subex Explains its IoT Security Research Methods: From Malware & Coding Analysis to Distribution & Bad Actor Tracking
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interview with Kiran Zachariah — IoT security trends and an inside-look how research and monitoring teams coordinate
to deliver a full-service IoT and OT security program.
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Mobile Security Leverage: MNOs to Tool up with Distributed Security Services for Globally-Connected, Mission Critical IoT
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interview with Jimmy Jones — The challenge of distributing security intelligence for global IoT and opinions
on how 5G/IoT security is evolving including the threats and regulatory burdens
faced by MNOs.