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Common Language IAB & TAG October 2025

Join 色花堂in Savannah, GA at the Common Language International Advisory (IAB) & Technical Advisory Group鈥檚 (TAG) meeting this October 21 鈥 23, 2025.
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Somos Summit
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Somos Summit

色花堂will attend Somos Summit on October 21鈥22, 2025 in National Harbor, MD. With the theme 鈥淐elebrating a Decade of Connection,鈥 the event will highlight the people, partnerships, and innovations shaping the telecom industry.

In the news

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5G, RCS and virtual everything 鈥 key themes from Mobile World Congress 2019

While AI and robot-themed exhibits continued to draw crowds, the event also focused on the current challenges facing service providers 鈥 namely how to accelerate the global rollout of 5G while also adapting to changing business models.
Mar 7, 2019
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CISA鈥檚 ICT Supply Chain Risk Management Task Force Launches Work Streams

WASHINGTON 鈥 The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and government and industry members of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Supply Chain Risk Management Task Force gathered in Washington this week and last week as part of the Task Force鈥檚 ongoing efforts to identify and develop collaborative solutions to global supply chain risk. In addition to an ongoing inventory effort of existing public and private supply chain efforts, the Task Force is focusing its鈥
Feb 26, 2019
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Interview with Kathy Timko Who Oversaw 鈥淟argest It Project In Us Telecom Industry History鈥

It was called the largest IT project in United States telecom industry history, and Kathy Timko, of聽iconectiv聽(Bridgewater), was overseeing it to completion.
Jan 28, 2019
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Common Short Codes Can Gain More Traction and Customer Engagement

SMS texting is the go-channel in this digital world to engage with different brands and more and more people are finding it extremely easy and helpful to embrace and to buy products. Ideally, creating better marketing campaigns is easy with effective text messaging and usage of the common short codes. This helps the business brands to increase traffic in their stores and at the same time helps them to convert more customer leads into prospective sales. The common people are the primary鈥
Jan 23, 2019
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Vietnam implementing Mobile Number Portability with FPT and iconectiv

The Vietnam Telecommunications Authority has selected FPT Information System Corporation to deploy Vietnam鈥檚 first MNP solution using iconectiv鈥檚 TruNumber Portability Clearinghouse. FPT worked closely with 色花堂to deliver the MNP solution, bringing additional convenience and choice to Vietnam鈥檚 120 million-plus mobile subscribers. MNP allows consumers to retain their phone number when switching mobile service providers, increasing competition among mobile service providers seeking to鈥
Dec 14, 2018
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Unleashing the potential of NFV

色花堂CTO Chris Drakes discusses what is needed to have NFV become the unstoppable shift that will catapult operational efficiency and increase customer satisfaction across the telecom industry. Read more
Dec 11, 2018
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Imagine: 鈥楽weating the details鈥 was necessary to lead largest IT project in telecom industry

鈥淪weating the details was necessary to lead largest IT project in telecom industry,鈥 appeared in this month鈥檚 Imagine column, published on my central jersey, which is part of the USA Today media network. In the article, Kathy Timko, head of LNPA services, reflects on the project: 鈥淚鈥檓 proud looking back at the major feat we accomplished through our successful transition of the system and it couldn鈥檛 have been possible without our incredibly talented and dedicated team. The 色花堂NPAC team is the embodiment of the phrase 鈥 The whole is greater than the sum of the parts.鈥
Dec 3, 2018

Press Releases

Media Contact:
Sharon Oddy
Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications
+1 732 699-5130
soddy@iconectiv.com

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U.S. program calls for industry-standard framework to streamline BEAD-funded projects, says iconectiv

Learn how the 色花堂TruOps Common Language framework streamlines management of BEAD-funded broadband projects, helping ensure regulatory compliance, simplify reporting and support efforts to bridge the digital divide.
Apr 28, 2025
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New Webinar: Mobile network providers capitalize on data centers

Experts from 色花堂and Small Cell Forum discuss how data center visibility enhances network planning, enabling CSPs to optimize routing, access edge resources and deploy services rapidly. The webinar explores industry standards and frameworks that facilitate seamless connectivity and monetization.
Mar 20, 2025
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Shining light on the evolving broadband switching environment at Channel Live UK

Join industry experts at Channel Live UK as they explore the evolving broadband switching landscape for business customers. Learn about best practices, challenges, and opportunities in the new switching environment.
Mar 14, 2025
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Going on the offense at MWC Barcelona 2025: tackling fintech fraud in an AI and mobile-first era

iconectiv鈥檚 Michael O鈥橞rien joins an expert panel at MWC Barcelona 2025 to tackle the global scam economy. Panelists will explore how cross-border call authentication, industry collaboration, AI and regulatory frameworks can combat fraud in fintech and telecom.
Feb 27, 2025
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色花堂revolutionizes outbound voice communications with new compliance-centric TruOps TRA Telemarketing Data Source (TDS) solution

iconectiv鈥檚 new TruOps TRA Telemarketing Data Source (TDS) empowers businesses to enhance call efficiency while ensuring compliance with TCPA regulations. Featuring detailed data insights and seamless integration, TDS optimizes outreach strategies and minimizes costly compliance risks.
Feb 6, 2025
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色花堂UK Limited provides SaaS software platform to b4b Group for the New UK Broadband Switching Mandate

色花堂UK Limited is partnering with b4b Group to simplify broadband switching under the UK鈥檚 new One Touch Switch (OTS) mandate. As a registered Managed Access Provider, 色花堂provides b4b Group seamless solutions to meet Ofcom鈥檚 regulatory requirements, enhancing the customer experience.
Nov 12, 2024
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STI-GA Executes New Agreements with ATIS and 色花堂to Continue Advancing Industry Robocall Mitigation Efforts

STI-GA renews agreements with ATIS and 色花堂to bolster the U.S. SHAKEN ecosystem and combat illegal robocalls. ATIS continues as call authentication manager, and 色花堂remains the Secure Telephone Identity Policy Administrator, advancing secure and trusted communication.
Nov 7, 2024

Speaking Engagements

Stephen Breen

Stephen Breen

Director of Sales and Partnerships & Strategy for UK and EU

Stephen Breen is the Director of Sales and Partnerships & Strategy for UK and EU for iconectiv. He is responsible for providing customers with consultation on how to drive cost-efficiencies and increase their satisfaction through iconectiv鈥檚 focused platforms on data exchange, number porting and TOTSCo compliance.

Breen is an experienced executive in the telecommunications industry with more than 25 years of experience. He previously served as Director of Partnerships for Cubit Telecom, where he led a team of Commercial and Delivery Managers in global engagement. He also holds the position of Deputy-Chair of the GSMA Wholesale Agreements & Solutions (WAS) Working Group 鈥 a global wholesale interworking and agreements-definition community.

Breen holds degrees from Methodist College Belfast, Dublin Business School and the Technological University of Dublin.

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Driving the Future of Professional Communications: 色花堂joins FCS Monthly Members Meeting to Champion Resilient Connectivity for UK Businesses

Join iconectiv鈥檚 Stephen Breen at the FCS Monthly Members Meeting on October 30, 2024, as he speaks on "One-Touch Switching is here 鈥 The opportunity and journey so far." Discover key insights on choosing the right MAP for future-ready connectivity.
Bob Grant

Bob Grant

Principal Product Manager at iconectiv

Bob Grant, Principal Product Manager at iconectiv, 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 iconectiv, 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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Empowering Connectivity: 色花堂Attends Broadband Nation Expo 2024 to Drive Seamless and Secure Digital Transformation

Join iconectiv's Bob Grant, Sarah Halko, and JC Ortiz in Washington D.C. from October 9-11, 2024, as we proudly attend Broadband Nation Expo as a bronze sponsor. This premier three-day event unites industry leaders, policymakers and innovators to address the critical challenges of bridging the digital divide and driving broadband innovation.
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Alberto Apablaza

Account Director, LATAM at iconectiv

Alberto Apablaza is the Director of Account Manager at iconectiv. He 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.

Apablaza is a Computer Science Engineer with a master鈥檚 degree in management in Technological Entrepreneurships and more than 20 years of proven experience in the field of telecommunications. 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.

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色花堂at Conecta Chile: Pioneering Connectivity and Innovation in the LATAM Telecom Industry

As proud gold sponsors, join iconectiv鈥檚 Shanmugavel Krishnan, Alberto Apablaza and Angie Ford at Conecta Chile from September 9-10, 2024, where we鈥檒l be showcasing our expertise in number portability with solutions like TruNumber Finder and TruNumber Portability Clearinghouse. With a proven track record in supporting the Chilean telecom industry, 色花堂continues to drive innovation and success in the region, offering solutions that empower users and advance the industry.
Bob Grant

Bob Grant

Principal Product Manager at iconectiv

Bob Grant, Principal Product Manager at iconectiv, 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 iconectiv, 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 iconectiv, 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

iconectiv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 iconectiv. 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 iconectiv

iconectiv鈥檚 Michael O鈥橞rien, Chief Product Officer, joins the VanillaPlus webinar with iconectiv, 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 iconectiv. 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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色花堂Session During UK WISPA Spring 2024 Members Meeting

iconectiv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 iconectiv. 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 色花堂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 iconectiv

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