MEFCast: The Global Telecom Agenda

In this episode from MEF Future of Mobile, you will hear from Doug Makishima, the MEF Advisor and Eddie DeCurtis of Co-Founder & CEO of Shush about the top myths, misconceptions and the hard facts of deploying Network Authentication services globally. Get a better understanding how demand for Network Authentication APIs is driven by the rise of mobile fraud incidents. Contrary to belief, just...

In this episode from MEF CONNECTS Identity & Wallets you will hear from Viktorija Radman (Infobip), Helene Vigue (GSMA), Gautam Hazari (Sekura.id) and Adri Loloci (Vodafone) about the established and evolving role of the telecommunications industry in authenticating users and facilitating Know Your Customer (KYC) processes. Where they will exploring newer network-based authentication signals a...

In this episode, you will hear from Nick Millward (MEF), Vladimir Smal (AVISO Messaging), Nick Lane (Mobilesquared), Eishan Gupta (Tata Communications) and Dave Boddington (Infobip). They will talk about messaging channels in 2025, including the rise of AI, RCS & next-gen business models.

This is the episode from MEF CONNECTS Omnichannel on November 2024, Robert Gerstmann, MEF Chairman, Chief Evangelist & Co-Founder from Sinch, will discuss the insights on current trends and future predictions in omnichannel communication.

This is the episode form MEF Leadership Forum Africa in November 2024, Anzelle Robertson, Program Director: DCB, Content & Advertising, Mobile Ecosystem Forum with Misha Matee, Partnering Digital & Lifestyle Services, Vodacom, Oreratile Itumeleng, Digital Strategy & GTM Manager, MTN, Samantha McMurtrie, Chief Executive Officer, ViaMedia and Mounia Terhzaz, General Director Africa, Digi...

In this episode from the MEF Webinar in June 2024, Enea VP of Business Development, Simeon Coney, joins MEF’s Nick Millward and Global Telco Consult CSO James Lasbrey to uncover why many CPaaS providers and aggregators may not be getting the most from their SMS revenues. The speakers dive into the ways AI technology could improve insights, control and enhance the monetisation of messaging traffic,...

From the webinar in July 2024, Brett Nemeroff, VP of Engineering – Voice at Numeracle and VP of Strategy and Corporate Development at BICS & MEF Board Member, Divya Wakankar. The session explores how these U.S. measures can be adapted and applied globally, with a special focus on Europe. By addressing the challenges and opportunities in implementing trusted identities for both voice and messag...

From the event MEF LEADERSHIP FORUM Indonesia in July 2024, John Tolton from Telin, SL Lee from SendQuick, Max Wang from Sinch, Inderpal Singh Mumick from Dotgo and Mohammad Naufal from Paxel discussed the customer experience landscape is evolving rapidly. CPaaS is at the forefront, adapting to support “rich communication services” (RCS) like chat apps and video calls, fostering a more engaging ex...

Join Dario Betti and Emmanuel Rochas from the event MEF CONNECTS WHOLESALE as they talk about the trends that will shape up the wholesale industry in the years to come, and how to prepare organizations best to tackle them. In this exchange, we will address the shifts in technology such as the digitization of the business and the increasing use of AI that impact or support the industry. We will loo...

In her keynote at MEF Leadership Forum Canada, Ruth Zive, CMO of LivePerson, will explore AI’s transformative power in telecommunications. She will discuss the current focus on improving customer conversations, high expectations around AI, and how to address growing skepticism. Zive will highlight the need for personalized interactions to help telcos stand out, and trace LivePerson’s journey from...

In this episode, Peter Morgan, Head Tutor on Oxford AI course and Founder & CEO of Deep Learning Partnership, will explore how Generative AI has been grabbing all the headlines lately. But is this the only kind of AI and how does it work with apps running on mobile devices? In this talk, we’ll take a look at how we got here, and why we should definitely be paying attention to GenAI and AI deve...

Dario Betti welcomes Jeff Pulver to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Pulver order. They then bring the day to close and lay out the optimistic vision for 2024.

In this episode, Tim Atkinson will provide an update on RCS Business Messaging and how Carrier Messaging is evolving to better serve mobile users, businesses & brands

In this technology-oriented presentation, Mike Reading will explore the critical aspects of network protection. Through a neutral lens, Mike will leverage the state-of-the-art tools from Cloudmark and Proofpoint to illustrate essential concepts. He will articulate that ‘protection’ encompasses a variety of meanings across different stakeholders, emphasizing the multifaceted nature of threat mitiga...

The need for solid identity verification and meticulous risk analysis to establish trust is more critical than ever. This presentation will draw on valuable insights from the US market and examine their relevance and application in European and UK settings, offering valuable insights from John Bruner, CEO of Aegis Mobile.

Fraud continues to plague the mobile ecosystem, costing businesses and individuals billions annually. But what if there was a hidden weapon at our disposal, wielding real-time network data to expose and thwart these threats? Join us for a fireside chat with Adri Loloci, Senior Global Product Manager at Vodafone & Dario Betti, CEO at MEF as we delve into the power of mobile network intelligence...

Unlock the secrets of mobile gaming payment models with industry experts at MEF Global Forum 2024! Join Ross Flynn, Patricia Peiró Hergueta, and Gaby Bosch as they delve into the diverse payment options, from one-time purchases to subscriptions and freemium models. Discover the perfect payment model for your business!

From the event MEF CONNECTS Mobile IoT, Director of IoT from MEF, Nassia Skoulikariti with Gergana Schrack, Sales Manager Digital Power Services from Schneider Electric GmbH, they will share insights and experiences in implementing sustainable strategies within the energy sector, showcasing innovative approaches, best practices, and lessons learned that have propelled sustainable development in th...

Join the discussion with Gavin Patterson, the Director of Data from MEF, on MEF CONNECTS Omnichannel November 2023. A fragmented market doesn’t necessitate a fragmented approach to securing new revenue streams. An in-depth look at market sizing and the factors driving brands and businesses down the omnichannel route.

From the event MEF CONNECTS the Future of Mobile Fraud Prevention on September 2023, discuss the importance of regulatory frameworks in combating fraud. Is a regulatory framework necessary for industry adoption? Legal and policy considerations for antifraud measures (such as GDPR, the ability of fraudsters to hide behind shell companies, and challenges pursuing fraudsters). With Danny Preiskel, Se...

From the event MEF CONNECTS Omnichannel on November 2023, join leading players from the world of A2P SMS for a no-holds-barred session looking at the existential threats to the leading channel in business messaging today – SMS. With James Williams, (former) Director of Programmes (MEF), Deshbandhu Bansal, COO, Messaging Solutions (Comviva), Simeon Coney, Chief Strategy Officer (ENEA AdaptiveMobile...

Join representatives from Henry Calvert, Head of Networks (GSMA), Noel Wirzius, Product Lead (Deutsche Telekom), Claire Chauvin, Strategy Architecture & Standardization Director (Orange Wholesale) and Viktorija Radman, Telecom Business Director (Infobip) as they discuss how open APIs can help monetise the telco industry’s investment in 5G. From the event of the MEF Leadership Forum Wholesale E...

From the event MEF CONNECTS Wholesale, October 2023. Join former Director of Programmes, James Williams and Juniper Research, Sam Barker, VP of Telecoms Market Research as it examines the future of the business messaging market and the long-term impacts of AIT (Artificial Inflation of Traffic) on wholesale operations. Don’t miss this engaging session and the chance to learn how operators can prote...

From the event MEF CONNECTS The Future of Mobile Fraud Prevention, September 2023, Our keynote speaker Jemima Murray, Head of Fraud Policy from UK Home Office will discuss the latest trends, innovations, and predictions for the future of mobile fraud prevention.

SMS is the bedrock of all business messaging and CPaaS but is under threat from fraudulent practices prompting brands to shift their spend onto other channels. Discuss at MEF CONNECTS Omnichannel, November 2023 with Nick Lane the Founder & Chief Insight Analyst from Mobilesquared.