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> 2016 November

From Losing CDRs to Losing Cars…

By Eric Priezkalns 30 Nov 2016 Assurance & Audit

Verizon’s purchase of a vehicle-tracking business shows how telco business models are evolving, and why assurance roles need to evolve as well.


Turning WiFi into an IMSI-Catcher

By Eric Priezkalns 29 Nov 2016 Privacy & Intellectual Property

Oxford academics found two privacy flaws which allow WiFi devices to track mobile phones.


WeDo and Subex to Enter Test Call Market

By Eric Priezkalns 28 Nov 2016 Assurance & Audit

There is a long history of using automated test calls to pursue various RAFM goals. This market may be shaken up by new technology and the entry of the two biggest RAFM vendors.


TM Forum’s Fraud Survey Open

By Eric Priezkalns 25 Nov 2016 Risk, Fraud & Security

This is the third year that the TMF has run a fraud survey.


Ups and Downs of Procurement and Finance

By Luke Taylor 24 Nov 2016 General

Finance and Procurement functions are working more closely together, but not everything they do delivers value in the long run.


Who Owns Fraud Risk for the New Dumb Pipe?

By David Morrow 23 Nov 2016 Risk, Fraud & Security

Telcos are starting to provide free services to better compete with OTT providers and retain market share. But have they considered that free services still generate fraud leaks?


Hand-Written Contract Change Causes Big Vodafone UK Overcharge

By Eric Priezkalns 22 Nov 2016 Assurance & Audit

Telcos may be better at negotiating deals with customers than at remembering what was agreed.


Upgrading Assurance to Cope with Social Media

By John Davies 21 Nov 2016 Assurance & Audit

Social media usage can be charged differently from other data use. Many telcos are leaving themselves at risk by not identifying and monitoring the potential leakage that results.


RAG Supports Fraud Awareness

By David Morrow 18 Nov 2016 Risk, Fraud & Security

The Risk & Assurance Group has been busy encouraging the prevention of fraud. Two prominent British anti-fraud organizations were invited to reach out to members.


Amdocs RA Service Sold to Globe Telecom

By Eric Priezkalns 17 Nov 2016 Assurance & Audit

A big Philippine operator bought something from the ex-Cvidya. That is all we learned from the typically ludicrous press release.


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