The MEFcast: Recent Episodes
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In this episode from MEF Leadership Forum Canada 2025, you’ll hear from Dario Betti (MEF) and Virginie Debris (Sinch). As the Forum comes to a close, we turn to the horizon with an insight-rich chat on the evolving state of RCS—the industry’s most promising yet complex opportunity.In this capstone session, Virginie Debris of Sinch shares an on-the-ground perspective on RCS adoption, offering a candid look at the challenges and lessons from Sinch’s frontline messaging teams. What does it take to transition enterprise customers from traditional SMS to RCS? What’s resonating with clients—and what’s still missing from the equation?”
In this episode from MEF Leadership Forum Canada 2025, you’ll hear from Stephanie Lashley (Bandwidth), Caitlin Long (Bandwidth), Stacy Rampersad (IC Mobile), Britt Buchan (Twilio), and Noelle Meyers (Infobip) as they discuss Optimizing Messaging Channel Strategy in the Age of Advanced Messaging.As organizations navigate the evolving messaging landscape, understanding the unique use cases for each channel is vital, and this panel explores how to optimize messaging channel strategies within the context of advanced messaging in Canada, the U.S., and around the world.
In this episode from MEF Leadership Forum Canada 2025, you’ll hear from Tina Donaldson (netnumber), Catalin Badea (netnumber), Pooja Paturi (Canadian Bankers Association), Nima Golchini (ENEA), and Melissa Blassingame (Twilio) where as fraudsters thrive in security gaps, and as their tactics grow more coordinated across industries, siloed defenses become their greatest advantage. This session reveals why breaking down organizational barriers is critical, showcasing the power of shared fraud intelligence between telecom, financial institutions, and other sectors to boost early detection, protect customers, and strengthen response capabilities.
In this episode from MEF Leadership Forum Canada 2025, you will hear from Stuart Jones (Proofpoint), Diksha Goyal (TELUS), Caitlin O’Neill (CTA), Lawrence Byrd (Vonage), Christen Emery (Sinch) as they discuss about Rich Business Messaging (RBM) represents the next wave of business communications, but adoption in Canada has been slower than expected. What’s holding businesses back, and how can we accelerate progress? This session will explore the technical, regulatory, and market barriers to RBM adoption, as well as highlight successful use cases. Discover strategies to engage brands, streamline onboarding, and drive consumer adoption in Canada’s RBM ecosystem.
In this episode from MEF Leadership Forum Canada 2025, you will hear from Paul Ruppert (MEF), Caitlin O’Neill (Canada Telecommunications Association), Jonathan Vimont (Sinch), Alison Billings (Twilio), and John Bruner (Aegis Mobile), where they will discuss how telecom providers, aggregators, enterprises, and regulators are working together to drive innovation, combat fraud, and grow the market. Learn how partnerships are shaping best practices, fostering ecosystem trust, and unlocking new opportunities for businesses to connect with consumers. Gain insights from industry leaders on what’s working—and what’s next—for Canada’s A2P future.
In this episode from MEF Leadership Forum Canada 2025, you will hear from Dario Betti (MEF), Anne Locke (TELUS), Ryan Tollofson (TELUS), and Hemant Agrawal (TELUS) as they explore how Canada’s telecom transformation is being redefined by TELUS—from RCS messaging adoption to sovereign AI factories powering the next wave of digital services. MEF CEO Dario Betti speaks with TELUS leaders about leveraging wholesale strategy, data governance, and AI investments to shape the future of global telecommunications. Discover how TELUS is advancing trusted communications, intelligent automation, and resilient digital ecosystems—setting a benchmark not only for Canada but for telcos worldwide.
In this episode from MEF Leadership Forum Canada 2025, you will hear from Lawrence Zhang Head of Policy – Centre for Canadian Innovation and Competitiveness, Information Technology and Innovation Foundation as he discusses how, in a world where trade policy is increasingly weaponized, telecoms stand at the intersection of infrastructure, innovation, and sovereignty. He explores how Canada can respond strategically to U.S. tariff actions. Rather than serving as passive collateral in trade wars, Canadian telecoms can position themselves as essential strategic assets by leveraging policy, cross-border partnerships, and innovative leadership to strengthen national competitiveness and build resilience in a fragmented global economy.
In this episode from MEF Future of Mobile, you will hear from Martin Langelo Lien (Volt) and Dario Betti (MEF) as they'll explore how identifying and solving your customers’ biggest SMS pain points can become a strategic advantage. Join them to discover the data-driven insights, market-tested best practices, and innovative strategies that will enable you to handle compliance complexity on behalf of your customers.
In this episode from MEF Future of Mobile, you will hear from Nick Rossman (MEF), Abdullah Qamar (Oman), Sharon Brennan (Comreg), Katia Gonzalez (Proximus Global), and Katja Kmet Vrčko (AKOS) as they explore how national authorities are tackling cross-border mobile fraud. With increasing regulatory scrutiny and inconsistent sender ID rules, the panel highlights the urgent need for stronger industry collaboration and a unified approach to securing the mobile ecosystem.
In this episode from MEF Leadership Forum Nordics 2025, you will hear from Gavin Patterson (MEF), Hassan Jalal (Vonage), Ave Tuur (Messente), Igor Skutsenya (Lanck Telecom) as they discuss how, as RCS adoption grows, aggregators, APIs, and CPaaS providers are key to connecting brands, platforms, and mobile operators. This session features top tech leaders discussing how messaging is evolving across the Nordic region and what it means for the future of communication.
In this episode from MEF Leadership Forum India 2025, you will hear from Matt (MEF), Pallavi Kudtarkar (GTS), Spandana Dhaduti (Google), Nikhil Shoorji (Infobip), Sameer Seth (Peacom Indo Hub), Barinderpal Singh Mumick (Dotgo).They will discuss about the next chapter in Business Messaging: the rise of RCS as a powerful alternative to SMS and email, unlocking the potential of interactive and branded messaging, integrating RCS into existing communication strategies, overcoming challenges in RCS adoption and implementation, and RCS as a driver of personalized, real-time customer experiences.
In this episode from MEF Leadership Forum America 2025, you will hear from Trevor MacDonald (Syniverse), Sarah Giraldi (EZ Texting), Brad Hermann (Text-Em-All), Alison Teegarden (TeamSense), and Stefan Heller (The Campaign Registry). Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) are the engine of economic growth in N America but face increasing challenges in accessing advanced communication tools tailored to their needs. This session will present key findings from the newly established SMB Working Group, which has identified major obstacles and opportunities for SMBs in leveraging B2B2C platforms.
In this episode from MEF Leadership Forum Nordics 2025, you will hear from Anders Carlsson (Tele2 Group at Tele2), Per Brage Bjøntegaard (Telenor Norway), Simen Skou (Telia), Miia Heiskanen (DNA Plc). They will discover how mobile messaging is evolving in the Nordic region, as leading Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) share exclusive updates on their rollout of Rich Communication Services (RCS) and other next-gen messaging solutions.
In this episode from MEF Leadership Forum India 2025, you will hear from Dario Betti (MEF), Uros Mijatovic (Mitto), Vivek Manglik (Airtel), Manoj Kumar (Enea AB), Deshbandhu Bansal (Comviva) and Murthy Maniyappa (GTS Techlabs). They will Explore how the industry is tackling fraud in SMS, RCS, and OTT messaging through AI-powered detection, evolving regulatory frameworks like TRAI’s efforts, and best practices for trust and safety in enterprise messaging with insights from telcos, security experts, regulators, and enterprise leaders.
In this episode from MEF Leadership Forum Americas 2025, you will hear from Anthony Bartolo, the Chief Executive Officer of Aduna. He will talk about Aduna, a new global telco venture bringing mobile operators together to make mobile network APIs easier to use, helping the industry innovate and working better together.
In this episode from MEF Leadership Forum Nordics 2025, you will hear from Helge Steen-Johnsen, the Chief Revenue Officer of Telenor Linx. He will talk about the Introductory address by Telenor.
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 deploying an API platform does not deliver a business offering. Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) don’t need massive CapEx or new teams to launch Network APIs; managed services like those offered by Shush are available. Get a clear understanding of fact over fiction at this session.
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 and the future trajectory for telcos in the digital identity ecosystem.
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, Digital Virgo; will spotlight the critical role of women in shaping Africa’s mobile payments industry and digital ecosystem, from Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) to mobile money solutions. As digital financial services continue to bridge economic gaps across the continent, female leaders and innovators are driving transformative change.
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, opening the door for messaging providers to create more value, save on costs, and simplify compliance.
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 messaging on an international scale, participants will gain valuable insights into creating a secure and reliable communication ecosystem. This ecosystem will not only foster trust but also significantly reduce fraud worldwide.
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 experience. Furthermore, the rise of Over-the-Top (OTT) messaging apps like WhatsApp and Viber as preferred communication channels is prompting CPaaS providers to offer seamless integration, ensuring businesses can connect with customers on their preferred platforms. How rich and familiar communication methods are redefining customer engagement in the digital age.
From the event MEF LEADERSHIP FORUM NORDICS in June 2024, Asa Larsson, Regional Growth Lead and Senior Partner Manager from Infobip discuss how RCS and AI are playing a major role in the interaction between business and their customers.
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 look at today’s priorities including connectivity requirements to support future growth, 5G SA rollout, network and communications API development and how to deliver a seamless digital end-to-end customer experience when it comes to wholesale services. Last but not least, we will consider future opportunities for long-term growth: Wholesale as a Platform, 5G Core Network as a Service and Direct to Device satellite solutions.
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 inventing business chat to leading in GAI applications, showing how they help brands bridge the AI gap.
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 developments in general. We will look at what to expect in the coming months and years, and how the mobile industry will be impacted, along with every other area of our lives.
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 mitigation.
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 the energy industry.
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, Senior Partner (Preiskel & Co LLP), Andrei Skorobogatov, Head of International and Telecommunications Fraud (Home Office UK), Simon Miller, Chief of Policy and Communications (Stop Scams UK), Dianne Doodnath, Principal, Remote Payments Channel (UK Finance), and Paul Jacobus, Principal, Networks and Communications Group (Ofcom)
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 Security), Pushpendra Singh, Global Head Of New Programs (Meta), Tim Biddle, Director of Operator Relations (Sinch) and Uku Tomikas, Managing Partner/CEO (Messente)
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 Europe on December 2023, the panel will discuss progress with initiatives such as GSMA Open Gateway and some of the opportunities and challenges for operators.
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 protect the value of their messaging channels – or else risk losing messaging traffic to other channels outside of the telco space.
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.
Explore the Omnichannel Revolution: How MarTech Drives Success! Join Ross Flynn from MEF, Chrysa Karamanidi and Katerina Matthaiou from Upstream as we delve into the challenges, benefits, and real-world case studies from MNOs and brands at MEF CONNECTS Omnichannel, November 2023. Discover how Marketing Technology empowers businesses to excel in the era of conversational customer experiences.
In this episode from the MEF Leadership Forum Wholesale Europe on December 5th, 2023, featuring Dario Betti, CEO of MEF, Simeon Coney, VP of Business Development at ENEA, and Paul Kavanagh, Chief Revenue Officer at Openmind Networks, let's delve into the world of cybersecurity in our industry. Discover the tools ensuring business continuity and service integrity, and learn strategies to tackle the rising threats faced by wholesalers and mobile operators. Join us in understanding how our industry is navigating the cybersecurity landscape.
In this episode from the MEF Leadership Forum Wholesale Europe on December 5th, 2023, featuring Dario Betti, CEO of MEF, Simeon Coney, VP of Business Development at ENEA, and Paul Kavanagh, Chief Revenue Officer at Openmind Networks, let's delve into the world of cybersecurity in our industry. Discover the tools ensuring business continuity and service integrity, and learn strategies to tackle the rising threats faced by wholesalers and mobile operators. Join us in understanding how our industry is navigating the cybersecurity landscape.
In this episode, we dive into the MEF Leadership Forum Wholesale Europe on December 5th, 2023, featuring insights from Michaël Trabbia, CEO of Orange Wholesale. Explore the exciting realms of software-based telcos, Telco Cloud, data/IA, and green network practices. Discover how these advancements will revolutionize the industry, offering efficient networks, personalized services, and seamless integration. Don't miss this exclusive chance to be part of the digital transformation in the dynamic world of mobile operators. Get ready to embrace the future of 2030 and beyond!
From the MEF Webinar on May 24, 2023, MEF Director of Programs James Williams was joined by Amandeep Grover, Staff Manager of Strategy and Partnerships from Qualcomm, for a discussion around the topic of SMS security and encryption messaging. Focused on sharing deep dive on the technology and use cases, giving real-world, valuable information on how to achieve SMS security. Member questions also uncovered industry insights around the use of new technologies such as quantum computing and AI for SMS security.
This discussion, featuring Chris Lewis (Lewis Insight), Monica Paolini (Senza Fili), Chris McGinley (Royal College of Art, Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design), and Katie Lyon (Genesys), explores the progress of the inclusively initiative. Discover how inclusive design practices can bring these groups into the active addressable market, and learn about key actions for stakeholders to contribute to building a more inclusive future. From the event MEF CONNECTS on November 29, 2023.
From the MEF Webinar on November 30, 2023, MEF CEO Dario Betti is joined by Marco Lafrentz, VP of Business & Market Development at netnumber Global Data Services to discuss factors behind the rise in business messaging and strategies for meeting this growing business trend.
Join us at MEF CONNECTS on November 29, 2023, as industry experts explore the growing trend of brands using diverse communication channels. Discover the potential implications for messaging stakeholders and how collaboration among MNOs, CPaaS providers, messaging apps, and CRM/CDP services can advance business clients and boost revenues for everyone involved. Featuring insights from James Williams (MEF), Cristina Constandache (Rakuten Viber), Silvija Renusa (Infobip), and Paul Louden (Sinch).
At RCS World Paris on October 3, 2023, join our panel as we explore the maturation of digital marketing in a conversational era with RCS. Kerstin Trikalitis (Out There Media), Maxence Bataille (Orange France), David Creasey-Benjamin (Webex CPaaS Solutions), and Catalin Badea (netnumber Global Data Services) discuss how RCS's rich features are making a significant impact on digital marketing strategies. Don't miss the insights from these industry experts!
At MEF Connects Nordics on June 1, 2023, join us for a fireside chat with MEF members Thomas Boesen from Cisco and Micaela Magnertoft Lagerback from Telia. Discover insights into the CPaaS market - how tools like Camara and APIs are shaping its future. Can CPaaS truly offer the best for enterprises, consumers, and mobile operators? Let's explore the possibilities and find out how everyone can benefit from CPaaS!
From the event at MEF CONNECTS IoT on September 7th, 2023, our speakers, including Michael Becker from MEF, Lucy Knight from The Data Place, and Denise G. Tayloe from PRIVO, will guide you through the ethical, regulatory, and technological aspects of digital transformation. Learn about compliance, privacy, decentralized identity, Web 2.5 and 3.0, artificial intelligence, and more. We'll discuss the ODI Data Canvas, child privacy requirements, parental controls, and new technologies. Discover not just how to comply with regulations, but how to make the right ethical choices for your digital journey.
At MEF Connects Wholesale 2023, Nitin Bhas, Chief of Strategy & Insights at Kaleido, reveals the impact of travel SIMs on mobile roaming services and operator revenues. Dive into the changing world of travel SIMs, moving towards digital SIMs (eSIMs) for traveler convenience and flexibility. Explore the rising global adoption of eSIM technology and its implications for the roaming industry. Uncover growth possibilities for travel SIMs, and gain valuable insights from a recent global travel survey on consumer preferences for roaming and travel SIMs.
From the MEF Leadership Forum Canada on July 18, 2023: Join Kathy Hay, President and CEO of Kids Help Phone, as she acknowledges the telecom industry's vital support for youth mental health over the last three decades. Gain insights into her vision for future collaborations and the boundless possibilities ahead
In this episode from MEF CONNECTS: The Fraud of Prevention, Gautam Azhari of Sekura.id and Ian Matthews from WMC Global discuss how AI can uncover tricky fraud patterns that humans might miss. They also explore how cryptography safeguards data from theft and tampering, keeping sensitive information like credit card details and passwords secure, hosted by Tim Green.
At the MEF Leadership Forum Canada event, Enstream's Almis Ledas and Telesign's Megan Lukitsch revealed how they verify data for Canadian consumers. They also tackle the hurdles in establishing network trust while safeguarding user data. For more, visit www.mobileecosystemforum.com for on-demand event content
From the discussion in 2021, let's explore Mobile Payments in Africa: Join host Anzelle Robertson from Sam Media and guests Alex Bram (Hubtel), Teni Stuffman (VAS2Nets Technologies), and Jacqui Jones (WorldPlay) at MEF CONNECTS Digital Transformation. Discover the trends and innovations in African mobile payments.
At MEF CONNECTS Nordics, we discussed the increasing use of mobile phone numbers for personal and security purposes. However, this has also made phone numbers a target for fraud. Learn more with host James Williams, along with Catalin Badea and Roberto Peretto from netnumber Global Data Services.
MEF explores the vital topic of Fraud Prevention, featuring insights from the MEF Fraud Report shared at the 'MEF Connects: The Future of Mobile Fraud Prevention' event. Learn about the future of safeguarding against fraud!
Mobile payments are gaining popularity, but the shift away from cash faces challenges. Tune in to this session at the MEF Leadership Forum Italy, where Giuseppe Era from Intesa San Paolo discusses fostering a digital culture and strategies for innovative payment solutions.
Our personal phone numbers are a vital part of our digital identity. They play a central role in our mobile presence. As businesses and organizations aim to create their digital identities, phone numbers are more important than ever. Join us at the MEF Leadership Forum Italy, where our host Ross Flynn will talk about this topic to Marco Lafrentz and Roberto Peretto from Netnumber Global Data Services.
Dive into the world of Critical IoT for Healthcare with Elson Sutanto as host from Juniper Research. Alex Nash from Alcuris joins the talk to explain how IoT can transform healthcare. Get a closer look at the exciting solutions that are making our future healthier. Join us online at MEF Connects: Mobile IoT on September 7th to learn more!
Social media and OTT brands have been dealing with a problem: fake user accounts. These accounts hurt the brand's image and make them pay for fake SMS messages. In this episode, our host Ross Flynn talks with Allister Fraser (EE), Vimal Odedra (JT), and Rajiv Singla (Globe Teleservices). They'll discuss what everyone is doing to stop fake accounts and help brands from the event MEF CONNECTS Omnichannel. You can join us in London on September 5th at MEF Connects: The Future of Fraud Prevention to learn more.
At the event MEF RCS World in Dublin, the celebrity Keynote Speaker, Alastair Campbell an expert in Communication, Writer and Strategist, emphasized:
"You can't have a good team without a good leader. You can't have a good leader without a good team, and you can't have a good strategy without both."
As a communication expert, Campbell highlighted the industry's lack of a cohesive strategy for advancing the RBM channel, he highlighted that it really was a collection of individual efforts. Tune in to gain insights from his expert perspective!
From the event of MEF Future of Mobile Summit MWC 2023, Ann Li from JP Morgan will explore the importance of focusing on the individual and customer experience, how emerging decentralized technologies have the potential to add significant commercial and operational value to a business, and joins concludes the session with Michael Becker from MEF.
Report reading from MEF’s 9th Annual Global Trust Study that was carried out in January and February 2023, hosted by Ross Flynn. Visit www.mobileecosystemforum.com for the exec summary report!
Join host James Williams in a riveting session as we explore the current status, growth prospects, best practices, and future of A2P international and domestic messaging in the Middle East. Mariam Shaer, CBO of SAMA Telecom, will provide a compelling overview of the recent SAMA-sponsored webinar, featuring top telco groups and OTT players like Omantel, Vodafone, E&, and Rakuten Viber from MEF Webinar of An Introduction to Business Messaging in the Middle East.
The webinar by TOMIA Telarix, The Anatomy of Price List & Invoice Management for Business Messaging, will break down the complexities in the price list and invoice management including Origin Based Rating (OBR) and discuss how digital document exchange services can help carriers and their partners automate and scale up the messaging business. Hosted by James Williams, Director of Programmes, MEF.
As the second instalment of the Personal Data & Identity Programme’s White Paper ‘Identity & Authentication Today’ is released Wednesday 14th October 2020, we have a MEF Briefing webinar taking place where our guests xconnect, Mvine and Trunomi and MEF drill down to some detail in the document that tries to define the Identity ‘problem’ as we understand it, examines and explains the relevant rudiments of today’s Identity & Authentication sector that businesses need to understand to enable them to optimise their existing IAM processes to best effect, as well as supplying practical, real-world steps and advice on how best they might achieve this.
Ominchannel is sweeping through the business world. Every company knows it has to give customers the full range of communications channels – and to make sure those channels are linked. Last week’s MEF webinar looked at how this revolution is changing the contact centre.
MEF hosted a webinar on the topic. Taking part were:
- Mathias Muehlfelder, Senior Director of Product Management, Syniverse
- Tom Barkan, Director of Product Management, Voice & Conversations, Vonage
- Tim Green, MEF
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Iain McCallum, mobile industry veteran and MEF Advisor is joined by MEF and PD&I Working Group Members Boku, Boloro and xConnect to discuss online identity and the practical steps enterprises can take to optimise the balance between security and a streamlined UX.
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Stuart Neal, the Chief Business Officer, Boku
Karl Kilb the CEO, Boloro
Lee Suker, the Market Development Director, xConnect
On April 14th 2020, MEF hosted a webinar – Covid-19, Personal Data and Privacy – to discuss the challenges and the opportunities the mobile ecosystem is facing during this unprecedented and deadly world crisis. The three experts sharing their insights were:
Julian Ranger, Chairman and Founder – digi.me;
Daniele Mensi, MEF Blockchain Advisor, EU president – Blockcerts;
Andrew Bud, MEF Chairman, CEO – iProov.
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MEF hosted a webinar to discuss SIM Swap and the best ways to tackle it. The speakers were: Allister Fraser – BT/EE, Senior Product Manager Fabien Delanaud – Myriad Group, CEO Willem Marais – Bank security consultant based in South Africa
The potential of e-sports. The rise of B2B2C. The challenge of balancing regulation with the freedom to innovate. There was much to discuss in a webinar that looked ahead to the future of mobile VAS...
In this MEF webinar hear from an expert panel consisting of :
Anzelle Robertson, Business Development, Sam Media
Bola Afuye, Head of Digital Services, 9 Mobile
Christopher Henseler, Operations Director Central Europe, Telecoming
Teniola Stuffman, Business Development Director, VAS2Nets Group
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Industry stakeholders are fighting a war against spam and other traffic that undermines the messaging channel. Their traditional weapons are firewalls and filters. Could artificial intelligence offer a new line of defence? MEF convened a webinar to discuss the topic.
MEF is leading the charge against fraud and spam in messaging. To explore the potential of AI to tackle the problem, we scheduled a webinar titled: “The role of machine learning in enterprise communications.”
The two speakers were:
- Surash Patel, General Manager Messaging and VP, RealNetworks
- Chris Galdun, VP of Messaging Solutions, Syniverse
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Global app install ad spend could hit $51 billion this year. Fraudsters want some of that money. Regrettably, they will succeed. Is there anything the industry can do to defend itself? In a MEF webinar, two experts from Oordeoo and Freenet Digital assess the scale of the problem and the best ways to counter attack…
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IoT is among us already, and mobile use cases are also becoming more common. However, the industry agrees that some fundamental issues still need to be understood by enterprises or solved by the industry.
MEF IoT advisor Andrew Parkin-White explores the issues of international connectivity and security with an expert panel comprising Graham Hart-Ives, Head of IoT Sales, JT Global, Stephen Fitzpatrick, VP IoT, Cellusys and Gerrit Jan Konijnenberg, advisor to MEF.
International IoT connectivity is emerging as a key requirement for global enterprises and is set for strong growth over the next five years. Key verticals including automotive, aviation and transport and logistics are looking to MNOs and MVNOs to meet their connectivity needs across global markets. Network technologies are evolving to offer better IoT solutions but it is not yet clear whether these technologies are optimised for IoT roaming. In this webinar, we will explore a number of issues relating to the opportunities and challenges of offering global connectivity for IoT. Andrew Parkin-White, MEF Advisor on Mobile IoT will be joined by an expert panel including Tata Communications and Pod Group to explore these issues.
Key questions:
- What are the evolving needs of enterprises for global connectivity and where is the market opportunity?
- How are MNOs and other players facing the challenges in offering IoT roaming solutions? Are they able to exploit market potential?
- Do we have the right network technologies in place to deliver seamless IoT roaming?
- Are Embedded SIM and Remote SIM provisioning solutions an alternative to roaming?
Speakers:
- Alistair Elliot - CEO Services Pod Group
- Andrew Parkin-White - IoT Advisor MEF
- Kim Bybjerg - VP IoT and Mobility, Tata Communications
- Sam Barker - Senior Analyst Juniper Research