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Global Collaboration to Combat Fraud: Key Takeaways from ITU CxO Roundtable in Dubai

Dec 10, 2024

On December 9, 2024, Somos CEO Gina Perini joined high-level industry executives and senior management of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Telecommunication Standardization Bureau CxO Roundtable in Dubai, UAE, to discuss critical priorities and standardization activities shaping the telecommunications industry. This strategic gathering brought together leaders from companies like Ericsson, Nokia, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone, Du and others to explore transformative topics, including non-terrestrial networks, broadband networks for public safety, AI for future networks and more.

During the event, Gina shared her expertise as part of a conversation dedicated to mitigating voice traffic fraud. The discussion underscored the importance of preserving phone numbers as trusted identifiers in the face of increasing robocalls, spam and scam activities that erode public trust. Roundtable participants emphasized that addressing this challenge requires a comprehensive, global approach.

One key solution discussed was the implementation of an international “Do Not Originate” (DNO) list, a proactive measure to prevent calls from numbers that should never make a phone call or text message. Such lists can serve as an effective tool to mitigate fraudulent activity and reinforce trust in phone-based communications. Leaders called on the ITU to lead efforts in reviewing national DNO implementations, developing universal standards for eligible numbers and fostering international collaboration to create a shared DNO list.

Gina’s insights highlighted Somos’ commitment to advancing innovative solutions and fostering global partnerships to combat fraud and enhance the integrity of telecommunications systems. Events like these underscores the critical importance of industry collaboration in building safer, more secure communication networks worldwide.

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