BICS

We are delighted to announce that Surash Patel has been appointed as Managing Director of BICS. Surash succeeds Guillaume Boutin, who has held the leadership position ad interim since February this year. Further cementing BICS’ leadership position in the telecommunications industry will be a key focus for Surash. As Managing Director, he will spearhead the Global Network Enablement activities of BICS, and will be working closely with our Proximus Group (International) activity colleagues at Telesign and Route Mobile Limited, to achieve our joint vision of becoming a global leader in digital communications. For more on this news, you can read the press release, here: https://bit.ly/3MUFH4N    #ProximusGroup #BICS #leadershipannouncement

We are thrilled to announce that we have been shortlisted for the MVNO Nation Awards 2024 in the ‘Most Comprehensive eSIM Solution’ category! This recognition highlights our commitment to providing comprehensive, versatile, and reliable connectivity solutions for MVNOs, and our recent partnership with Carrefour has played a significant role in this achievement. We are honored to be recognized among the best in the industry. A huge thank you to the judges for selecting BICS as a finalist, and best of luck to the other finalists! For more information on the awards and how to cast your vote, please see our announcement, here: https://lnkd.in/exVNw8Jg #BICS #MVNONationAwards #eSIM #Connectivity #Innovation

Earlier this week, we hosted the Mobile Ecosystem Forum (MEF) Connects Anti-Fraud event, bringing together leaders from telecom operators, carriers, communication providers, aggregators, anti-fraud solution vendors, suppliers, system integrators, regulators, and law enforcement agencies. With telecoms fraud continuing to have a severe impact on the industry, including financial losses, reputational damage, and erosion of customer trust, many discussions took place on how we can better work together to protect our customers and businesses. Throughout the discussions, key areas of focus included: ◾ Implementing adaptive authentication for security and convenience. ◾ Using data analytics and machine learning to detect and prevent fraud in real-time. ◾ Collaborating across the ecosystem to share intelligence. ◾ Educating customers about fraud risks and protection measures. ◾ Continuously refining anti-fraud strategies based on threats and customer feedback. A huge thank you to the Mobile Ecosystem Forum, and to our marketing team, for the outstanding organization of the event! And a round of applause to our colleagues taking part in the day’s discussions, BICS’ Head of Transactional Security, Katia Gonzalez, Divya Ghai Wakankar, VP Strategy and Corporate Development for BICS, BICS CTO Yaunese Aazibou, and Telesign’s Enterprise Account Director – Benelux, Pravesh Arora! #BICS #MEFConnects #AntiFraud #Telecom #Collaboration #Innovation #BICSprotects #FraudGuard #Event #BICSSecures

Recently, Guillaume Boutin visited Doha, where he enjoyed discussions with our key partners at Ooredoo Group. The visit provided an excellent opportunity to review the progress of our current voice management partnership, and discuss the successes we have achieved together.   During the visit, the team also explored potential avenues for further collaboration, with a focus on continuing to drive innovation and growth in our joint efforts. Thank you to Mr. Aziz Aluthman Fakhroo, Managing Director and CEO at Ooredoo Group, for his and his team’s gracious hospitality.   We are confident that the insights gained from this visit will help strengthen our partnership and guide our future endeavors to deliver even greater value. We look forward to building on this momentum as we work together towards our shared goals.   #Leadership #Partnerships #Innovation #Growth

We are proud to announce that we will be hosting the next Mobile Ecosystem Forum (MEF) CONNECTS Anti-Fraud Forum at our headquarters in Brussels on September 10th! Fraud in telecoms continues to be a global challenge, affecting everyone from individual consumers to large enterprises. At BICS, we have been at the forefront of combating these scams for years, and this event is a fantastic opportunity to bring together telcos, regulators, security specialists, and enterprises to collaborate and share insights on tackling fraud. Our Head of Transactional Security, Katia Gonzalez, will be chairing a panel session on artificially inflated and generated traffic (AIT) fraud, alongside industry leaders from Sinch, Telefónica, and Messente Communications. Additionally, Divya Ghai Wakankar, VP Strategy and Corporate Development, will deliver the opening keynote on balancing customer experience and fraud prevention in the digital age, and you can join us to learn from experts like Yaunese Aazibou, BICS’ CTO, who will discuss emerging technologies leveraged to fight fraud. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ejwZz8fj #BICS #MEFConnects #AntiFraud #Telecom #Collaboration #Innovation #BICSprotects #FraudGuard #Event #BICSSecures

We are delighted to host Mr. Guillaume Boutin the CEO of Proximus Group along with management members from BICS, Telesign and Route Mobile Limited. It was a great opportunity to discuss our ongoing solid business partnership and how to further expand it to cater for the growing demands of the international telecom market. Both Proximus Group and ZOI are important global service enablers who play key roles in shaping the future of the industry. #ZOI #Zain #Omantel #Proximus #BICS #Telesign #Route #telecom

Last week, Guillaume Boutin travelled to London to meet with some key industry journalists and analysts, where he got to share more insights on the international ambitions of the Proximus Group. A huge thank you to the Financial Times, Light Reading, Telecoms.com, TelecomTV, 6GWorld, DatacenterDynamics, and Mobile World Live, as well as our analyst colleagues from Analysys Mason, IDC, Lewis Insight, Appledore Research, and Disruptive Analysis, for their in-depth questions and discussions with Guillaume. Together, we delved into how Proximus Group is paving a unique new path for future international growth through the combined strength of its BICS, Telesign, and Route Mobile Limited brands, under one digital global communications strategy. You can read more about Michael Carroll’s interview with Guillaume, in the following Mobile World Live article: https://lnkd.in/dXwbng4a #DigitalCommunications #Telecoms #BICSconnects #Strategy

CAMARA APIs are redefining the telecommunications landscape by offering universal, standardized interfaces that ensure seamless integration and global accessibility. Join Kenneth Hardat, Telco Strategy Lead at BICS, in our latest podcast as he discusses the relevance and unique advantages of CAMARA APIs in today’s tech-driven world. Tune in now: https://bit.ly/3SI02xB #TechIn20 #APIs #CamaraAPI #GSMA #Telecommunications #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #BICS

Excited to share insights from Divya Ghai Wakankar, VP Strategy and Corporate Development at BICS, in the latest Mobile Ecosystem Forum blog! Explore how balancing top-notch customer experience and robust fraud prevention is key in the digital age. Discover how leveraging AI and uniting as an industry could help tackle fraud, while ensuring seamless user interactions, in the full article: https://bit.ly/3WdCfGV #CustomerExperience #FraudPrevention #DigitalAge #AI #IndustryCollaboration #BICS #MobileEcosystemForum

We are pleased to share that BITĖ Lietuva has entrusted BICS with all its international voice traffic, as part of a managed service collaboration. This strategic partnership will ensure enhanced call quality and optimized operational costs for Bitė Lithuania, one of the largest mobile network operators in the Baltics, whilst protecting their mobile customers against fraud. As voice call trends evolve, Bitė is leveraging BICS' global network and cutting-edge fraud protection to focus on innovation and developing new technologies for their customers. The partnership is a significant step in the telecom industry, showcasing Bitė's commitment to providing high-quality services and BICS' dedication to being the leading partner for managed voice services. We're excited to see how this partnership continues to evolve, driving technological advancements and benefitting consumers with improved international calling experiences. Read more in our press release, here: https://lnkd.in/eh9G3-ij #BitėLithuania #BICS #TelecomInnovation #VoLTE #managedservices