Get the latest announcements from MEF Members across the mobile ecosystem globally in this weekly review of member news…
PostFinance Strengthens Fraud Protection and Customer Communications with FICO Technology
PostFinance is deepening its long-standing partnership with FICO to strengthen fraud prevention and customer communication. The bank will expand its use of FICO® Falcon® Fraud Manager for debit card protection and adopt FICO® Customer Communication Services for real-time customer outreach when suspicious activity occurs. Serving 2.4 million customers and processing 4 million transactions daily, PostFinance handles about one-third of Switzerland’s debit card transactions, making enhanced fraud safeguards essential.
“Switzerland’s citizens depend on us to maintain the highest level of fraud protection,” said Stephan Zimmermann, head of Customer Security at PostFinance. “We have built a trusted relationship with FICO over the past five years. Their leadership in fraud protection solutions enables us to give our customers seamless support around the clock.”
“We need instant communication with our customers whenever we suspect a fraud or scam is occurring,” said Christoph Stettler, senior security officer at PostFinance. “FICO’s fraud detection and customer communications solutions allow us to reach our customers through their preferred channel, improving our protection and customer experience.”
“This partnership expansion supports PostFinance’s ongoing digital transformation and reinforces its position as Switzerland’s leader in electronic banking, particularly through its e-finance portal,” said Jens Dauner, vice president for Central Europe at FICO. “It demonstrates PostFinance’s commitment to meeting and surpassing their customers’ expectations.”
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First Orion Named “Telecommunications Solution Provider of the Year” in 2025 Mobile Breakthrough Awards
First Orion has been named the “Telecommunications Solution Provider of the Year” in the 2025 Mobile Breakthrough Awards, recognizing its innovation in mobile communications. As spam and anonymous calls undermine trust, First Orion’s branded communication solutions let businesses display their name, logo, and call purpose on recipients’ screens. This restores confidence, boosts answer rates, reduces fraud, and strengthens customer engagement—key achievements that earned the company this industry honor.
“Our mission is simple yet powerful — to make every call worth answering,” said Scott Hambuchen, CEO of First Orion. “This recognition from Mobile Breakthrough reinforces our belief that trust is the cornerstone of modern communication. We’re proud to lead the way in restoring confidence in the phone call and helping brands connect with customers transparently and reliably.”
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Gamma Unveils the Evolved Accelerate Platform, Redefining Partner Enablement and Supporting Growth Across the Channel
Gamma Communications has launched its rebuilt Accelerate platform, a fully redesigned partner sales and marketing hub developed with its Partner Advisory Board. The new platform centralizes marketing activation, sales enablement, onboarding, analytics, brand assets, and content customisation to help partners move faster and win more often. It now includes playbooks, personas, competitive insights, proposals, integrated MDF management, and upcoming lead distribution tools. Available via the Gamma Portal, Accelerate aims to make partner growth simpler, more flexible, and more impactful.
“At Gamma, we believe growth should be supported for every partner, regardless of
size or starting point,” said Will Morey, Managing Director, Gamma Business. “Accelerate has been rebuilt to remove friction, encourage creativity and give our partners that clear, competitive edge. We asked what would genuinely make a difference, and partners told us they wanted simplicity, flexibility and insight. This platform delivers on all three. It is an investment in our partners’ success and in the future of the channel. Together, we can go further and win faster.”
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Numeracle Expands Branded Calling Reach As Verizon Goes Live In The BCID Ecosystem
Numeracle announced that Verizon Wireless is now live in the Branded Calling ID™ (BCID™) ecosystem, joining T-Mobile as an Authorized Terminating Service Provider. This enables enterprises using Authorized Originating Service Providers to display verified caller name, logo, and call reason on compatible devices across the U.S. Through Numeracle’s sVIP solution, OSP partners can now reach more subscribers with trusted, authenticated calls—strengthening brand identity, boosting consumer confidence, and helping prevent fraud.
“Numeracle welcomes Verizon’s live participation in the BCID ecosystem as another major step toward restoring trust in caller identity,” said Rebekah Johnson, Founder & CEO of Numeracle. “With both Verizon and T-Mobile now supporting authenticated branded calls, we’re one step closer to a future where every call can be trusted. We look forward to the day when consumers on all carriers can know with confidence who is calling, and encourage the industry to heed the FCC’s call to make verified caller identity a standard across every network.”
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Proofpoint Report: Gen AI Adoption, Data Growth, and Insider Risks Are Converging to Create Unprecedented Data Security Challenges
Proofpoint released its second annual Data Security Landscape report, highlighting that organisations face growing data loss risks amid rising data volumes, AI adoption, and the use of AI agents in the workplace. Based on input from 1,000 security professionals across 10 countries and platform data, the report shows that many organisations lack the visibility and controls to manage this “agentic workspace,” where humans and AI systems collaborate. Increased data growth further strains already stretched security teams, intensifying challenges in protecting sensitive information.
“We’ve entered a new era of data security where insider threats, relentless data growth and AI-driven change are testing the limits of traditional defences,” said Ryan Kalember, chief strategy officer, Proofpoint. “Fragmented tools and limited visibility leave organisations exposed. The future of data protection depends on unified, AI-powered solutions that understand content and context, adapt in real time and secure information across both human and agent activity.”
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Orange Marine Modernizes Its Fleet of Cable Ships to Secure Digital Infrastructure in Europe, Africa and the Middle East
Orange Marine, Orange’s submarine cable subsidiary, is building two new cable ships to enhance the resilience of networks across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. These additions will make Orange’s fleet the most advanced maintenance force globally, operating four ships across the Atlantic, English Channel, North Sea, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean, and Red Sea. The group also owns two cable-laying ships and one marine survey vessel through Orange Marine and its Italian subsidiary Elettra TLC, ensuring the security and continuity of critical submarine cable infrastructure.
“As a leader in global digital infrastructure, Orange manages over 450,000 km of undersea cables connecting all continents. This strategic investment in our fleet of cable ships will be a key to ensuring the resilience and security of the global Internet. It demonstrates our confidence in Orange Marine’s prospects and the expertise of its teams,” said Michaël Trabbia, CEO of Orange Wholesale.
For Didier Dillard, President of Orange Marine and Elettra Tlc: “The aging of the cable ship fleet is a major concern for all players in the submarine cable industry. Building these new ships will enable Orange Marine and Elettra to have the most modern fleet in the world, serving all our clients globally, with an optimized environmental footprint.”
The North Shore Submarine Cable Sets Sail: TELUS Kicks Off Deployment Work
TELUS has begun installing a 125 km submarine fibre optic cable from Sept-Îles to Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, providing vital redundancy for the telecommunications network between Baie-Comeau and Lourdes-de-Blanc-Sablon. The $20 million project, co-funded with the Government of Canada, creates a backup route to maintain services if the main terrestrial network on Highway 138 fails. The state-of-the-art cable will enhance network resiliency and support communities in navigating severe weather, with activation expected shortly after installation.
“This deployment marks the culmination of several years of careful planning and represents a major technological turning point for the North Shore,” said Nazim Benhadid, Chief Technology Officer of TELUS. “By anchoring this fibre optic infrastructure on the seabed, we are creating a robust communications path that will ensure essential service continuity, especially during extreme weather conditions. Beyond the technology, this project will guarantee citizens reliable access to essential services, education, and healthcare. Investing in the resilience of our networks means investing in the future and prosperity of our communities and our country.”
“The entire population of Quebec should have access to reliable and affordable high-speed Internet services, said the Secretary of State (Rural Development), the Honourable Buckley Belanger. The federal government’s investment, in collaboration with TELUS, will help improve network reliability for communities on the North Shore. The official start of this installation marks an important milestone in connectivity for these communities. The Government of Canada is proud to support this project with a financial contribution of up to $7.5 million.”
Carrier Billing Drives 300% Revenue Growth in Just 12 Months
A leading South Asian mobile operator boosted digital revenues by 300% in 12 months using the Telenor Linx Telco Sales Platform, focusing on Carrier Billing. In 2024, the operator aimed to monetize growing digital services like streaming, apps, and games. Carrier Billing allowed subscribers to pay for content via their mobile bill, offering convenience and trust. The platform’s streamlined onboarding provided a single integration point for multiple content partners, reducing complexity, cost, and time-to-market while enabling scalable revenue growth from previously untapped digital demand.
Head of Partnership & Strategy, Grameenphone, stated that “Carrier Billing has been a game-changer for Grameenphone. Over the past year, we’ve redefined how we monetize digital services, simplified partner onboarding, accelerated revenue growth, and strengthened our position as a leading enabler of Bangladesh’s digital ecosystem.”
