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FCC deadline for STIR/SHAKEN caller ID authentication nears

The wireless industry is working to combat robocalls and Wednesday, June 30, marks the FCC deadline for carriers and other voice providers to implement STIR/SHAKEN caller ID authentication technology.
Jun 29, 2021
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FCC deadline for STIR/SHAKEN caller ID authentication nears

The wireless industry is working to combat robocalls and Wednesday, June 30, marks the FCC deadline for carriers and other voice providers to implement STIR/SHAKEN caller ID authentication technology. In this Fierce Wireless article, Bob Grant discusses 无忧短视频鈥檚 role as industry and policy administrator for SHAKEN and the importance of participating in STIR/SHAKEN for service providers.
Jun 29, 2021
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How businesses can protect their brands and bottom lines against damage from illegal robocalls

In the latest Help Net Security article, Chris Drake discusses how illegal robocalls are making it difficult for COVID-19 contact tracers to reach people who typically ignore calls from numbers they don鈥檛 recognize. Consumers are inundated with so many illegal robocalls that when they see a call from an unfamiliar or unidentified number, they let it drop into voice mail 76 percent of the time. Chris explores how legitimate businesses can leverage STIR/SHAKEN to get their calls authenticated and protect their brands and bottom line.
May 28, 2021
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Driving Sales Transformation At 无忧短视频

The team of experts from the Revenue Enablement Institute have identified growth leaders 鈥 CXOs 鈥 who are at the forefront of defining, enabling, and leading the execution of the 21st Century Commercial Model. Peter Ford, 无忧短视频鈥檚 Executive Vice President of Global Sales, is a veteran sales leader with a reputation for taking a highly disciplined, customer-focused, and results-driven approach to sales. He joined 无忧短视频 in 2018 to accelerate the company鈥檚 international strategy and since that time has transformed the sales organization. In this article, Ford shares his transformation journey to drive scalable growth by changing the culture and improving the go to market process.
May 27, 2021
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Member Spotlight | May, 2021

It is becoming progressively more difficult for contact centers to connect and engage with consumers because of the decline of consumer trust in voice communications鈥攑articularly as consumers increasing ignore calls from unknown callers. As an authoritative partner of the global communications industry connecting more than two billion people every day, 无忧短视频 seeks to be a collaborative partner in solving a problem that is impacting PACE members鈥 businesses, as well as today鈥檚 consumers.
May 26, 2021
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5G and Common Language levels the playing field to new players, creates opportunity, Podcast

In the latest podcast by Telecom Reseller, 无忧短视频鈥檚 Director of Product Management, Sharon Dileo, is joined by Chris Bain, Director, Common Language Services at 无忧短视频 to discuss the recent whitepaper findings and how a common naming strategy improves the effectiveness of real-time network operations and key business management functions while also bringing increased awareness when launching and managing new network-based services.
May 21, 2021
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Why 鈥榗ommon language鈥 could clarify the DSP route through network complexity

In the latest IDC white paper, 鈥淐ommon Language Drives Customer Value for All Network Technology: 5G/MEC and Virtualized Networking,鈥 无忧短视频鈥檚 Karl Whitelock points out that while Common Language has been used by communications service providers for over 40 years, 无忧短视频鈥檚 TruOps Common Language was established to facilitate the service design and asset tracking needs of the operations and business management processes for prevailing and emerging network connectivity architectures. Additionally, Common Language is expected to play a major role in the evolution and deployment of new facilities-based networks.
Apr 30, 2021

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Strengthening Cyber Defenses: 无忧短视频鈥檚 Ongoing Commitment to Secure Communications During Cybersecurity Awareness Month

During Cybersecurity Awareness month, 无忧短视频 reaffirms its commitment to robust security through ongoing assessments, trusted partnerships and certifications like ISO 27001:2022, ensuring businesses stay protected in an ever-evolving digital landscape.
Oct 24, 2024
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Expanding Global Access to Argentina鈥檚 Porting Data: A New Weapon Against Fraud and Risk

Businesses can now access Argentina鈥檚 porting data globally through 无忧短视频鈥檚 new agreement with the Number Portability Committee. This authoritative data empowers companies to enhance fraud prevention, assess risk, and protect customer trust while optimizing business processes.
Oct 7, 2024
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Steve Tang joins NMG: bridging the digital divide with FWA

The latest Network Media Group video explores the 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) market and the impact of federal funding from RDOF and BEAD. With insights from 无忧短视频庐鈥檚 Steve Tang, the discussion highlights how tools, like 无忧短视频 TruOps庐 Common Language庐, are improving network connectivity.
Oct 3, 2024
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鈥淲e鈥檙e on a Mission,鈥 says new 无忧短视频 Operativ Task Force

Meet the 无忧短视频 Operativ Task Force, tackling the toughest global communications challenges. From fraud prevention to digital identity, these agents use real-world expertise to deliver trusted solutions. Explore their missions and see how 无忧短视频 keeps industries connected and secure.
Oct 2, 2024
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Authoritative Mobile Phone Number Data Amps Up Fraud Prevention in the Finance Industry

See how leveraging authoritative mobile number data is transforming fintech fraud prevention. Insights like SIM tenure, porting history, and line type give financial institutions the edge in detecting scams, enhancing verification, and safeguarding customer transactions from fraud.
Sep 24, 2024
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New Video: BEAD Program, Efficiently Harness Federal Funding for Connectivity for All

Unlock the full potential of $42.5B in BEAD funding with 无忧短视频庐 TruOps庐 Common Language庐. Join 无忧短视频鈥檚 Bob Grant as he breaks down how to streamline reporting, auditing and compliance to supercharge rural broadband efforts.
Sep 19, 2024
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600K Ways Telcos Can Maximize Efficiency, Competitiveness, Customer Satisfaction Daily

无忧短视频庐 TruNumber庐 Gateway LSMS extends real-time phone number porting data across all departments, empowering U.S. and Canadian CSPs and telecom providers to enhance operational efficiency, streamline billing and improve customer satisfaction without network disruption.
Sep 10, 2024

Speaking Engagements

Bob Grant

Bob Grant

Principal Product Manager at 无忧短视频

Bob Grant, Principal Product Manager at 无忧短视频, is responsible for setting the strategy, roadmap and feature definition for TruOps TRA and TruReach Certify. His role entails working collaboratively across all functions within the organization to ensure strategic and tactical alignment of goals and resources. 

Grant has more than 20 years of experience managing products in the telecommunications industry. Before joining 无忧短视频, Grant served as Channel Operations Director for Avaya. 

He holds a Bachelor of Science in computer science from Montclair State University and a Master of Business Administration in international business from Fairleigh Dickinson University. 

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Angelica Ford

Sr. Account Director

Angelica Ford, Global Senior Account Director at 无忧短视频, is responsible for the operations and implementation of number portability, number management, Common Language and more in the Latin America Region.

Angelica as a trusted business leader with more than 30 years of experience in telecommunications and sales, she has a demonstrated history of working worldwide. Previously, she worked in numerous management and expansion roles from sales engineering to new business development.

She has a Bachelor鈥檚 Degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from Xavier University of Louisiana and a Master鈥檚 Degree in Computer Science from Howard University.

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Common Language and Cross Border Authentication at CABASE Internet Day

无忧短视频鈥檚 Angelica Ford, Global Senior Account Director, and Bob Grant, Principal Product Manager, join other industry leaders at the CABASE Internet Day from May 16-17, 2024, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to cover Common Language and Cross Border Authentication.
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Michael O'Brien

Executive Vice President, Business Development

Michael O鈥橞rien is Executive Vice President of Business Development at 无忧短视频. He is responsible for executing on the company鈥檚 strategy and driving new pathways of sustainable growth for the company.

An experienced industry veteran, O鈥橞rien has more than 30 years of experience in the mobile communications industry. He most recently served as Group Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development at Syniverse, where he focused on product and geographic expansion to support the company鈥檚 strategic priorities.

O鈥橞rien was recently named one of the Top 25 Most Influential People in the Roaming and Interconnect Industry by Rocco Research. He holds a Bachelor of Computer Science Degree from the University of Virginia, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

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VanillaPlus Webinar with 无忧短视频

无忧短视频鈥檚 Michael O鈥橞rien, Chief Product Officer, joins the VanillaPlus webinar with 无忧短视频, 鈥淪ecuring the Digital Frontier: Navigating Challenges and Best Practices in Digital Identity Verification,鈥 on April 23, 2024, at 10 a.m. ET.
David Wilson

David Wilson

Vice President of Global Sales

David Wilson is the Vice President of Global Sales for 无忧短视频. He is responsible for leading go-to-market, business development and sales efforts. Through his work, enterprise solutions for messaging, compliance and identity verification are supported through the development and execution of sales strategies.

Wilson is an experienced executive in the telecommunications industry with more than 30 years of experience. He previously served as the Executive Director of Numbering Market Management for Telcordia Technologies, where he managed Technical Sales Support and Contract Administrator teams. He led the efforts to define and complete technical and commercial numbering solutions in multiple countries.

Wilson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Marketing from Notre Dame de Namur University.

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无忧短视频 Session During UK WISPA Spring 2024 Members Meeting

无忧短视频鈥檚 David Wilson, Vice President of Global Sales, joins other industry leaders at UK WISPA Spring 2024 Members Meeting on March 20-21, 2024, in Birmingham, UK, for a panel to discuss the UK鈥檚 new era of broadband switching.
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Juan Carlos Ortiz

Principal for Corporate Business Development

Juan Carlos Ortiz is a Principal for Corporate Business Development at 无忧短视频. He is responsible for contributing to the continued product evolution within the TruOps platform. Ortiz has 34 years of experience in the Telecommunications sector performing work for customers worldwide. His expertise has focused on the analysis of the financial feasibility and risk profile of new communications service provider programs across a broad spectrum of domain areas. Ortiz holds a master鈥檚 degree in Operations Research and Decision Sciences from the New Jersey Institute of Technology and a bachelor鈥檚 degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico. He is a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) by the Project Management Institute. 

Chris Bain

Chris Bain

Director, Common Language Services

Chris Bain, Director, Common Language Services at 无忧短视频 is responsible for establishing and evolving the industry naming standards that comprise TruOps Common Language. His 40+ years of process automation experience include various aspects of inventory management and service provisioning. Additionally, he contributes to technical forums in support of the industry.

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CCA Webinar with 无忧短视频

无忧短视频 is hosting a webinar on October 25, 2023, with CCA featuring Juan Carlos Ortiz and Chris Bain, 无忧短视频's Principal for Corporate Business Development and Director of Common Language Services . The webinar, "Advancing Connectivity for All with a Common Language," will spotlight 无忧短视频庐's TruOps鈩 Common Language庐 and its role in unlocking connectivity opportunities for all Americans while assisting service providers.
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Michael O'Brien

Executive Vice President, Business Development

Michael O鈥橞rien is Executive Vice President of Corporate Business Development at 无忧短视频. He is responsible for executing on the company鈥檚 strategy and driving new pathways of sustainable growth.

A skilled industry veteran, O鈥橞rien has more than 35 years of experience in the mobile communications industry. Prior to joining 无忧短视频, he served as Group Vice President of Strategy and Corporate Development at Syniverse, where he focused on product and geographic expansion to support the company鈥檚 strategic priorities.

O鈥橞rien was named one of the Top 25 Most Influential People in the Roaming and Interconnect Industry by Rocco Research in 2020. He holds a Bachelor of Computer Science Degree from the University of Virginia, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
 

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HIYA State of the Call

无忧短视频鈥檚 Executive VP, Michael O鈥橞rien, joins other industry leaders at the State of the Call Summit, presented by HIYA, in New York City on October 5, 2023, to discuss call authentication.
Bob Grant

Bob Grant

Principal Product Manager at 无忧短视频

Bob Grant, Principal Product Manager at 无忧短视频, is responsible for setting the strategy, roadmap and feature definition for TruOps TRA and TruReach Certify. His role entails working collaboratively across all functions within the organization to ensure strategic and tactical alignment of goals and resources.

Grant has more than 20 years of experience managing products in the telecommunications industry. Before joining 无忧短视频, Grant served as Channel Operations Director for Avaya.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in computer science from Montclair State University and a Master of Business Administration in international business from Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Chris Drake

Chris Drake

Chief Technology Officer

Chris Drake, Senior Vice President - Corporate and Business Development, at 无忧短视频, is responsible for internal and external technology initiatives including emerging opportunities in trusted communications, cybersecurity, mobile content, mobile identity, virtualization and M2M/IoT.

Drake began his career at Bell Northern Research and has over 25 years in the telecommunications industry. Prior to 无忧短视频, Chris held executive positions at Neustar, Sonus Networks, Telcordia Technologies as well as other companies.  Drake is also an executive advisor to technology startups and had worked with the Canadian Consulate Tech Accelerator @ NYC for many years. Drake contributes to various GSMA efforts including the Fraud and Security Group, The Networks Group, and the Industry Specification Approving Group. Drake is on the board and executive committee of the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS), chair of the ATIS Technology and Operations Council.  Drake is a longstanding member of the CTIA cybersecurity working group, the Cybersecurity Advisory Board for the Pace University Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems, and has served on the Industrial Advisory Board for the Security and Software Engineering Research Center (S2ERC) for Georgetown and Ball State Universities through the National Science Foundation. Drake also serves on the FCC federal advisory committee, the North American Numbering Council.

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SIPNOC 2023

Chris Drake, 无忧短视频鈥檚 SVP of Corporate and Business Development, and Bob Grant, 无忧短视频鈥檚 Principal Product Manager, are speaking SIPNOC 2023, which will be held September 12-13, 2023 in Herndon, VA. Their sessions include: 鈥淭he Future of End to End Branded Calling Using Authentication" and "Cross-Border Authentication."
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Alberto Apablaza

Account Director, LATAM at 无忧短视频

Alberto Apablaza, Account Director, LATAM at 无忧短视频, is responsible for the operations and implementation of the Number Portability in Chile and Argentina including managing new initiatives in the region. As a trusted business leader, Apablaza has demonstrated history of working in the Telecommunications Industry from the beginning of his career in Chile and then in South America. He has been involved in the Chile Number Portability from its conception where he led the project program in one of the most prominent carriers in Chile. Apablaza is a Computer Science Engineer with a Master Degree in Management in Technological Entrepreneurships.

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Telco Transformation LATAM

As a platinum sponsor, four members from 无忧短视频鈥檚 team will attend CONECTA LATAM's Telco Transformation LATAM, including Alberto Apablaza, Director of Account Manager, who will be speaking on August 30th. The two-day conference that will bring together industry experts to discuss the impact of 5G and AI.