From Losing CDRs to Losing Cars…
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
Oxford academics found two privacy flaws which allow WiFi devices to track mobile phones.
WeDo and Subex to Enter Test Call Market
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
This is the third year that the TMF has run a fraud survey.
Ups and Downs of Procurement and Finance
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?
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
Telcos may be better at negotiating deals with customers than at remembering what was agreed.
Upgrading Assurance to Cope with Social Media
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
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
A big Philippine operator bought something from the ex-Cvidya. That is all we learned from the typically ludicrous press release.