Fraud
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In a major collaborative effort, GSMA and UK Finance have united leading UK mobile operators and banks to launch Scam Signal, a new tool designed to tackle Authorised Push Payment (APP) fraud. -
The GLF, a leadership body representing the international connectivity industry and i3Forum, a membership-funded organisation of the international communications ecosystem, have announced the publication of a new industry framework designed to combat fraudulent activities.
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Numbering intelligence solution provider XConnect has hired Stephen Ornadel as VP of strategic relationships and product development.
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The ITW Global Leaders’ Forum (GLF), in partnership with the i3Forum, has released a Code of Conduct to fight fraud in the international voice market
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One Consortium, the not-for-profit organisation will work with telecommunications regulators (NRAs) globally to tackle illegal and unwanted voice calls and messages originating from abroad.
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The inaugural Global Fraud Summit took place in London earlier this week revealed £3 billion is lost annually in the UK
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Research from Opinium, commissioned by Dell Technologies UK, found that British businesses are prioritising IT investment in support of the pandemic and cybersecurity over emerging technologies.
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Nokia has stepped into Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), launching a portfolio for CSPs that will be available from early next year.
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Telenor Group's executive leadership team has a new member following Rita Skjærvik's promotion to the role of EVP group strategy and external relation.
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Athens-based satellite operator Hellas Sat has validated hybrid 5G backhauling use cases over satellite with ST Engineering iDirect, in what Hellas Sat CEO Christodoulos Protopapas has called a "new dawn in connectivity".
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The LINX NoVA interconnection facility has named its first peering and interconnection partner, from its latest point of presence (PoP) at QTS Data Centers, Ashburn VA
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Colt Technology Services has received official approval of its Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs) from the European Data Protection Board (EFPB).
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Shaw Communications is expanding its underground LTE connectivity, boosting service provision for Shaw Mobile and Freedom Mobile customers travelling on the SkyTrain system.
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Iraqi ISP Earthlink Telecommunication is building a high-capacity IP metro transport network in 15 provinces across the country, as part of the Iraqi National Backbone project.
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University Technical College (UTC) Heathrow, a government-funded school with a STEM focus, is offering a new career path option for students who want to break into the data centre industry.
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Macquarie Asset Management has finalised a €125 million loan for broadband provider SIRO, to help finance the expansion of its ultrafast broadband network in Ireland.
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NTT DOCOMO has collaborated with Airbus to trial solar-powered Zephyr High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) for wireless connectivity and, based on the results, will assess the application of HAPS "in 5G evolution and 6G".
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Saudi Telecom Co is investing US$400 million to build the "largest cloud-enabled data centre in the region".
