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Company Research Report: Telesign



Company Overview



Name


Telesign

Mission of the Company


Telesign exists to make the digital world a more trustworthy place for everyone. Through passion and purpose, the team is driven to make that dream a reality by focusing on connecting, protecting, and defending digital identities.

Founding


  • Year Founded: 2005

  • Founders: Darren Berkovitz, Ryan Disraeli, and Stacy Stubblefield


Key People


  • Christophe Van de Weyer: Chief Executive Officer

  • Thomas Dhondt: Chief Financial Officer

  • Kristi Melani: Chief Marketing Officer and GTM Strategy

  • Cynthia Ng: Chief Legal Officer

  • Nenad Vucinic: General Manager, Belgrade

  • Mark Hydar: Chief Technology Officer

  • Katie Trujillo: Chief of Staff & Transformation

  • Geoffrey Friederich: Chief People Officer


Headquarters


  • Location: No information is available


Number of Employees


  • No information is available


Revenue


  • No information is available


Known For


Telesign is recognized for its Continuous Trust™ solutions which verify over five billion unique phone numbers a month, leveraging powerful machine learning and extensive data science to deliver identity risk recommendations. The company operates in fraud protection, secure communications, and digital engagement sectors.

Core Values


  • Committed: Focused on creating a people-centric and trustworthy digital world.

  • Authentic: Brings full authentic selves to work, promoting accountability and strategic thinking.

  • Growth-minded: Proactive, curious, and committed to learning and innovation.

  • Trusted: Collaborative and open environment based on trust.


Products



Digital Identity Solutions


1. Intelligence
  • Description: Delivers reputation scoring based on phone number intelligence, traffic patterns, machine learning, and a global data consortium.

  • Key Features: Reputation scoring for fraud prevention and user verification.


2. Phone ID
  • Description: Provides detailed and actionable global phone number and subscriber intelligence.

  • Key Features: Enhances authentications, evaluates fraud risks, improves user experience.


Verification Solutions


1. Verify API
  • Description: Integrated omnichannel verification solution.

  • Key Features: Multifactor authentication (MFA) via SMS and voice one-time passcodes (OTPs).


2. Silent Verification
  • Description: Premium verification process.

  • Key Features: Requires zero interaction from the customer, seamless and secure.


3. Verify Plus
  • Description: Adds an extra layer of protection with risk-based assessments.

  • Key Features: Detects fraudulent threats before sending OTP over SMS.


Engagement Solutions


1. Messaging API
  • Description: Enables platforms to communicate via SMS, RCS, Viber, and WhatsApp.

  • Key Features: Built-in communications and account security messaging.


2. SMS API
  • Description: Allows integration of SMS capabilities into applications.

  • Key Features: Seamless delivery of messages for various needs.


3. WhatsApp API
  • Description: Facilitates business communication via WhatsApp.

  • Key Features: Supported by Telesign's secure infrastructure.


4. Viber
  • Description: Delivers personalized experiences and important alerts via Viber for Business.

  • Key Features: Guaranteed delivery of notifications and reminders.


5. Number Masking
  • Description: Private conversation sessions for secure communications.

  • Key Features: Real-time secure communication between two parties.


6. Voice API
  • Description: Supports voice calling in web and mobile applications.

  • Key Features: High-quality voice communication capabilities.


Recent Developments



New Products and Features


  • Aug 13, 2024: Launched the "Trust Alliance" to promote best practices in digital trust.

  • Mar 26, 2024: Unveiled Verify API, an integrated omnichannel verification solution against cyber fraud.


New Partnerships


  • May 8, 2024: Proximus Group completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Route Mobile, expanding Telesign's capabilities in digital communications and identity.


Recognitions and Awards


  • May 20, 2024: Recognized as the Best Fraud Protection Company by the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards.

  • Jan 24, 2024: Recognized by Juniper Research for "Best Fraud Solution Against Artificially Generated Traffic/Artificially Inflated Traffic Fraud."


Media Coverage and Events


  • May 28, 2024: Showcased full suite of Continuous Trust™ solutions at Identiverse 2024.

  • May 2, 2024: Featured at the RSA Conference to showcase Continuous Trust™ solutions.


Summary


This report encapsulates Telesign's core identity as a leader in digital trust, fraud prevention, and customer engagement solutions. Known for its robust machine learning and data science capabilities, Telesign continues to innovate and expand, highlighted by recent product launches and strategic acquisitions. The company remains committed to its mission of making the digital world more trustworthy through continual improvements and partnerships.