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Updating legacy systems, delivering a richer CX and attracting talented workers: Telecoms reveal biggest challenges and top digital priorities in IFS research

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

Shifting industry regulations is the number one challenge cited by 49% of respondents, made even more prominent in light of the recent trend towards open RAN (Radio Access Network).

Key Points: 
  • Shifting industry regulations is the number one challenge cited by 49% of respondents, made even more prominent in light of the recent trend towards open RAN (Radio Access Network).
  • This pressure facing the industry highlights the need for CSPs to increase collaboration in order to lower operational costs and deliver advanced 5G services to more of the world's population.
  • Encouragingly for the industry, service management solutions have the potential to drive revenue growth and revolutionize employee experience.
  • Additionally, the research shows emerging technology priorities such as simulations (47%), Wearables (38%) and Parts management (38%) are appearing on CSPs innovation roadmaps for the current fiscal year.

Updating legacy systems, delivering a richer CX and attracting talented workers: Telecoms reveal biggest challenges and top digital priorities in IFS research

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, June 15, 2023

Shifting industry regulations is the number one challenge cited by 49% of respondents, made even more prominent in light of the recent trend towards open RAN (Radio Access Network).

Key Points: 
  • Shifting industry regulations is the number one challenge cited by 49% of respondents, made even more prominent in light of the recent trend towards open RAN (Radio Access Network).
  • This pressure facing the industry highlights the need for CSPs to increase collaboration in order to lower operational costs and deliver advanced 5G services to more of the world's population.
  • Encouragingly for the industry, service management solutions have the potential to drive revenue growth and revolutionize employee experience.
  • Additionally, the research shows emerging technology priorities such as simulations (47%), Wearables (38%) and Parts management (38%) are appearing on CSPs innovation roadmaps for the current fiscal year.

GovCIO Wins Corporate Growth Award at 21st Annual ACG National Capital Awards Gala

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

FAIRFAX, Va., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GovCIO won the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) National Capital's Corporate Growth Company Award in the over $250 million category presented June 8 at the 21st Annual ACG Corporate Growth Awards Gala.

Key Points: 
  • FAIRFAX, Va., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GovCIO won the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) National Capital's Corporate Growth Company Award in the over $250 million category presented June 8 at the 21st Annual ACG Corporate Growth Awards Gala.
  • ACG's National Capital chapter honored GovCIO with this award following its significant growth in 2022 and the company's contributions to making the National Capital region one of the best in which to do business.
  • Key achievements leading to this win included 25% annual organic revenue growth to over $840 million, over $1.3 billion in contract wins, 2.2x book to bill since August 2021, and the company's successful rebrand to GovCIO.
  • "We are honored to have won this prestigious award," said Jim Brabston, GovCIO CEO.

U.S. Postal Service Celebrates the Variety and Beauty of America's Waterfalls

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Postal Service held a first-day-of-issue ceremony, unveiling 12 new Waterfall Forever stamps at the Canyon Visitor Education Center in Yellowstone National Park.

Key Points: 
  • Postal Service held a first-day-of-issue ceremony, unveiling 12 new Waterfall Forever stamps at the Canyon Visitor Education Center in Yellowstone National Park.
  • Postal Service celebrates their variety and beauty with these 12 new stamps.
  • Waterfalls can be classified by volume, height and width; another popular method is by type, based on the way the water actually falls.
  • A perennial favorite of photographers, amateur and professional, the visual beauty of waterfalls and their natural surroundings is not their only appeal.

Firstlogic Achieves Newest USPS CASS Certification for Address Verification Software

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

DULUTH, Ga., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Firstlogic, a leading provider of data quality solutions, has announced CASS™ Cycle O Certification for its flagship product, Address IQ. This certification signifies that Address IQ meets the rigorous standards set by the United States Postal Service (USPS®) for address verification and standardization software.

Key Points: 
  • This certification confirms that the product meets new standards set by the USPS for address verification and standardization software.
  • DULUTH, Ga., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Firstlogic, a leading provider of data quality solutions, has announced CASS™ Cycle O Certification for its flagship product, Address IQ.
  • This certification signifies that Address IQ meets the rigorous standards set by the United States Postal Service (USPS®) for address verification and standardization software.
  • CASS (Coding Accuracy Support System) is a certification process implemented by the USPS to ensure the accuracy of address validation and standardization software.

Silver Golub & Teitell LLP Investigates Class Action Data Breach Claims Against Dental Insurance Provider Managed Care of North America Following Data Breach Affecting Almost Nine Million Individuals

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Monday, June 12, 2023

STAMFORD, Conn., June 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Silver Golub & Teitell LLP ("SGT"), a leading plaintiffs' class action law firm based in Connecticut, is currently investigating potential class action data breach claims against Managed Care of North America, Inc. ("Managed Care of North America") following a data breach that exposed the sensitive personal information and health information of almost 9 million Managed Care of North America customers and/or policyholders (the "Data Breach").

Key Points: 
  • STAMFORD, Conn., June 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Silver Golub & Teitell LLP ("SGT"), a leading plaintiffs' class action law firm based in Connecticut, is currently investigating potential class action data breach claims against Managed Care of North America, Inc. ("Managed Care of North America") following a data breach that exposed the sensitive personal information and health information of almost 9 million Managed Care of North America customers and/or policyholders (the "Data Breach").
  • Managed Care of North America has begun notifying impacted individuals via letters sent by US Mail.
  • Managed Care of North America is one of the largest dental health insurance and benefits management companies in the United States.
  • On May 26, 2023 MCNA announced it experienced a data breach between February 26 and March 7, 2023 which has compromised the sensitive personal and health information of nearly 9 million individuals.

PCI Unveils New Custom Tradeshow Booth Design and Buildout—Complete with Operational BlueCrest Elevate Sorter and Onsite Activations for High Touch, Immersive Experience

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Monday, June 5, 2023

The unveiling took place at this year’s National Postal Forum , the premier mailing and shipping conference that works directly with the United States Postal Service (USPS).

Key Points: 
  • The unveiling took place at this year’s National Postal Forum , the premier mailing and shipping conference that works directly with the United States Postal Service (USPS).
  • Elevate(d) Experience: In partnership with BlueCrest, an operational Elevate sorter served as the booth's centerpiece.
  • Designed to address the high-speed mail processing needs of organizations with limited space, this sorter exemplified PCI's state-of-the-art technology in mail processing.
  • Attendees had the unique opportunity to witness the machine in action, experiencing firsthand the seamless integration of advanced systems that streamline mail operations.

Peraton Enterprise Solutions Selected in $2.8B USPS ITS IDIQ

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

RESTON, Va., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- USPS Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) has selected Peraton Enterprise Solutions, as one of 11 suppliers to receive the United States Postal Service (USPS) Information Technology Solutions (ITS) IDIQ contract worth a combined total of $2.8 billion over a 7-year period.

Key Points: 
  • RESTON, Va., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- USPS Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) has selected Peraton Enterprise Solutions, as one of 11 suppliers to receive the United States Postal Service (USPS) Information Technology Solutions (ITS) IDIQ contract worth a combined total of $2.8 billion over a 7-year period.
  • As a trusted partner and winner of the Supplier Performance Awards, Peraton brings 30+ years of experience to the IDIQ.
  • "Peraton effectively industrializes the delivery of value-based outcomes through the implementation of standardized, optimized processes and innovative IT services and solutions."
  • The work includes the modernization and expansion of the existing USPS technology environment—including applications, infrastructure, telecommunications, and IT support structures—to support innovative business transformation.

Creating a Secure, Intelligent, Connected Enterprise the Focus of Upcoming ISG Event

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

Strategies for breaking down traditional technology and organizational silos and ensuring technology investments work together seamlessly and securely in an integrated and connected enterprise will be the focus of the ISG SICE Summit , June 15–16, in Washington, D.C. “SICE” is the acronym coined by ISG for secure, intelligent, connected enterprise.

Key Points: 
  • Strategies for breaking down traditional technology and organizational silos and ensuring technology investments work together seamlessly and securely in an integrated and connected enterprise will be the focus of the ISG SICE Summit , June 15–16, in Washington, D.C. “SICE” is the acronym coined by ISG for secure, intelligent, connected enterprise.
  • “A patchwork style of integration makes it considerably more difficult to become a digitally mature enterprise.
  • For maximum ROI and the best protection against catastrophic risk, enterprises must create a secure, intelligent, connected enterprise—what we call SICE.”
    Hoecker and other ISG experts will join industry leaders from the FBI, U.S.
  • The ISG SICE Summit is sponsored by IBM, Accenture, Hitachi Vantara, Microland, Persistent Systems, Rackspace Technology, Ensono and In2IT Technologies.

Verizon Lands $145.7M Digital Modernization Contract with United States Postal Service

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

WASHINGTON, May 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Business today announced a 10-year contract worth up to $145,700,000 with the United States Postal Service (USPS).

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, May 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Business today announced a 10-year contract worth up to $145,700,000 with the United States Postal Service (USPS).
  • The award builds on Verizon’s existing technology and positions Verizon as the USPS’ key strategic contact center and customer experience partner.
  • This contract builds on a successful, 25-year partnership between Verizon and USPS.
  • Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $136.8 billion in 2022.