Get the latest announcements from MEF Members across the mobile ecosystem globally in this weekly review of member news…
BICS to host MEF CONNECTS Anti-Fraud forum
Fraud remains a global challenge for enterprise and telecom communications. BICS has been a leader in the fight to stop these scams for many years, and that’s why it’s pleased to be hosting the next MEF CONNECTS (Mobile Ecosystem Forum) event on the topic. The international forum will be hosted at BICS’ headquarters in Brussels to promote collaboration and information sharing across telcos, regulators, security specialists, and enterprises in the fight against fraud.
Communications fraud can take many forms such as smishing, phishing, artificially inflated traffic, and AI-powered scams. It hurts end-user victims, erodes trust in telecommunications, and can cost operators and enterprises millions of dollars. It’s a global problem and requires a global effort across the ecosystem.
“Fraud is a challenge that impacts everyone, from individual consumers to large enterprises, and we must come together as an industry to tackle it head-on,” says Katia Gonzalez, Head of Transactional Security at BICS. “At BICS, we’ve always believed that collaboration is the key to making real progress. This event is all about sharing insights, learning from each other, and working together to stay one step ahead of the fraudsters. We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone to Brussels on September 10.”
Other BICS spokespeople will also be participating in talks across the day. Divya Wakankar, VP Strategy and Corporate Development, will make the opening keynote, on Balancing Customer Experience and Fraud Prevention in the Digital Age. Yaunese Aazibou, CTO, will be talking about Emerging Technologies and Solutions, covering blockchain, decentralized identity, and cybersecurity. Surash Patel, VP EMEA at Telesign, part of Proximus International, will also be speaking, discussing The Role of AI & Machine Learning, deep diving into predictive analytics, adaptive authentication, and recognizing fraud patterns.
In the context of a constant evolution of the digital world, the mobile payments landscape is becoming increasingly critical in shaping the future of finance and digital transactions. At the heart of this transformation is Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) and other alternative payment methods, such as Mobile Money. Recognizing the immense potential of these payment solutions in creating sustainable revenue streams, Digital Virgo is proud to announce its participation as a Gold Sponsor at the upcoming Global Carrier Billing and Mobile Payments Summit 2024.
On Thursday, 17 September, at 12:00 PM, we will host one of the key panel discussions of the day: “A Successful Telco Ecosystem: Best Practices to Establish and Sustain Partnerships.” This session will feature a dynamic conversation among industry experts, including representatives from Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), service providers, and other key stakeholders. The discussion will center around effective strategies for collaboration, overcoming common industry challenges, and leveraging partnerships to innovate and expand within the telco ecosystem.
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Custocy Partners with Enea for Breakthrough AI-Based Network Threat Detection and Response
Custocy will embed Enea Qosmos deep packet inspection (DPI) and intrusion detection (IDS) software libraries in its AI-powered network detection and response (NDR) platform. This integration will enable Custocy to improve accuracy and performance and support product differentiation through detailed traffic visibility and streamlined data inspection.
Custocy, a pioneer in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies for cybersecurity, uniquely uses layered, multi-temporal AI functions to detect immediate threats as well as persistent attacks. This approach streamlines the work of security analysts through attack path visualization, improved prioritization, workflow support and a radical reduction in the number of false-alarm alerts (‘false positives’). By integrating Enea software into their solution, Custocy will have the exceptional traffic data they need to extend and accelerate this innovation while meeting extreme performance demands.
Jean-Pierre Coury, SVP Embedded Security Business Group, applauds Custocy’s vision and achievements: “Custocy has developed their solution from the ground up to exploit the unique potential of AI to enhance advanced threat detection and security operations. AI is truly woven into their DNA, and I look forward to the additional value they will deliver to their customers as they leverage the enhanced data foundation delivered by Enea software to support their continuous AI innovation.”
Telesign Showcases Full Suite of Continuous Trust™ Solutions at Finovate
NEW YORK – September 9, 2024 – Telesign, the leading provider of customer identity and engagement solutions, will be exhibiting at Finovate at the Marriot Marquis in New York from September 9-11, 2024. Finovate brings together more than 2,000 senior decision-makers and showcases cutting-edge banking and financial technology through a unique blend of short-form demos and key insights from thought leaders. At the event, Telesign will be exhibiting its Continuous Trust™ solutions, which protect against fraud, secure communications, and enable the digital economy by allowing companies and customers to engage with confidence.
At Finovate, Telesign will be demonstrating its onboarding and account integrity solutions, where attendees will see firsthand how Telesign Intelligence can help prevent fake users at scale, strengthen KYC checks, and more. Those who visit Telesign’s demo kiosk will be entered into a drawing to win a pair of Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses.
Catch Telesign’s Michael Lappin on the main stage on Tuesday, September 10 at 9:47 a.m. during Demo Session 5. Lappin will share 2023-2024 fraud insights and use cases using Microsoft PowerBI.
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Wister joins the Global Carrier Billing Summit 2024!
This year, Wister is proud to announce our participation in the Global Carrier Billing Summit 2024, the must-attend event for those looking to push the boundaries of mobile monetization! This international event, which brings together the leading players in the Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) industry, is much more than just a conference: it is a melting pot of innovations, a space for discovery, and a unique opportunity to meet the leaders transforming the mobile payments ecosystem.
We are also thrilled to announce that our CEO, will be speaking at the summit! Join him on September 18, 2024, at 09:55, for an engaging panel on “The Value of a Brand in the Telco, Content- and Payments Space.” Laurent will share his expertise on how strong branding can drive customer loyalty, differentiate services in competitive markets, and enhance overall business value. This is a unique opportunity to hear from an industry leader and learn how branding plays a crucial role in the telecom, content, and payments sectors.
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Mobile Ecosystem Forum (MEF) for organizing this exceptional event that brings together key players in the industry. We are thrilled to be a part of this edition of the Global Carrier Billing Summit 2024 alongside the MEF and all the other industry leaders.
