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The Shutdown of 2G and 3G Networks
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Event Horizon
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As the World Awaits 3G Shutdown Dates, VoLTE Network Launches Remain the Key to 5G Adoption
5G is transformational & will be even more so in the years ahead. But not all 5G is created equal, & distinctions between SA & NSA 5G are often lost on consumers...
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Security Survey: Covid’s Impact on Payments Technology Adoption
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Scammers Drive Car Insurance Smishing Volumes Up
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Five Considerations When Connecting Your Smart terminals to Cellular Networks
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Tracking Subscriber Robocall Perceptions
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2021 Retail Security and COVID-19 Insights
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TNS Strengthens European Reach to Deliver Enhanced Market Data Capability and Ultra-Low Latency Connectivity
TNS invested significantly in its European backbone and data solutions in 2021, offering expanded market data from all major European equities exchanges and ultra-low latency TNS Layer 1 in data center architecture connected to TNS’ points-of-presence (PoPs) across Europe. The...
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Unlocking the Benefits of Mobile Edge Computing and 5G Requires the Right Telco Partner
An Introduction to Mobile Edge Computing - Enthusiasm is building around mobile edge computing -- also referred to as multi-access edge computing (MEC)...
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Fake Package Scams Deliver Unpleasant Surprises for Subscribers
Everyone loves receiving packages, but TNS recently identified a text scam involving unanticipated mail which attempts to directly charge your bank account....
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TNS Offers Trading Firms Seamless Relocation to Bergamo IT3
Transaction Network Services (TNS) is expanding its Managed Hosting solution to enable firms wanting to co-locate and directly access the Euronext exchange matching engine to seamlessly move trading operations from Basildon to Bergamo. Euronext is planning to migrate its primary...
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Scammers Prove Get Rich Quick Scam Never Gets Old with New Retirement Twist
TNS has recently discovered a robocall retirement scam that is targeting people looking to retire and make money fast to fuel this move...
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TNS Robocall Report: Americans Deluged with 80 Billion Unwanted Calls Over Past Year, But they Aren’t Coming From Tier-1 Carriers
Americans received 80 billion unwanted robocalls over the past 12 months, but less than 5% of high-risk calls originated from the top six US carriers (AT&T, CenturyLink, Charter, Comcast, T-Mobile and Verizon) — continuing a shift in robocall activity from...
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TNS 2021 Robocall Report: Americans Deluged with 80 Billion Unwanted Calls Over Past Year
TNS’ bi-annual report finds Tier-1 US carriers account for less than 5% of high-risk calls, affirming continued shift in robocall activity to smaller VoIP...
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TNS Robocall Bi-Annual Report: Looking for Bad Actors in All the Right Places
Over the past year, Americans received 80 billion unwanted robocalls. Unwanted calls increased 6% & less than 5% of calls originated from the top 6 US carriers...
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TNS PARTNER REFERRAL PROGRAM TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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Hunter Communications Deploys TNS Call Guardian® Authentication Hub to Shield Business Customers in Oregon and California from Robocalls
TNS today announced that Hunter Communications, the premier communications service provider of fiber-optic internet and phone services to businesses and homes in southern Oregon and northern California, will deploy TNS Call Guardian® Authentication Hub to protect business customers from receiving unwanted...
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The Benefits of TNS’ Managed Services
Some businesses approach network comms solutions & payments data security as separate tech, but bundling them gives significant cost & performance benefits...
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With Carriers Worldwide Shutting Down 2G & 3G Networks, Legacy POS Terminals Also Approach End-of-Life
In the payments industry, we’re seeing a geographic variations in response to a different scenario: 2G and 3G network decommissioning....
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TNS’ Asian Expansion Brings Significant Opportunities for Traders
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How Branded Calling Helps Health Organizations Rise Above The Robocall Noise To Deliver Important Information to Consumers
With robocalls increasing, American consumers have been conditioned to not answer the phone; branded calling offers a way to build trust among consumers....
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Three Considerations for Payments Operations Leaders as Carriers Decommission 2G and 3G
End-of-life deadlines for 2G or 3G networks in many parts of the world are swiftly approaching. This will impact millions of 2G & 3G devices, including POS...
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TNS Extends Presence In Asia Pacific To 11 Countries
TNS has significantly expanded its low latency global backbone across the Asia Pacific region and now offers access to most Asian exchanges including major financial players such as Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX), Singapore Exchange (SGX) and Japan Exchange...
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Robocallers Coining It in With Cryptocurrency Scams
The buzz around cryptocurrency has never been greater, however, many people are unfamiliar with how it works making them rich pickings for scammers....
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Exploring New Linkages Between Public Networks and 5G
5G & Public Networks have been on a collision course, Dish Network put this process into hyperdrive by selecting AWS to host its RAN & core networks....
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As Global 2G/3G Networks Approach End of Life, the Time to Upgrade POS Terminals is Now
Time is running out for 2G and 3G networks across the globe. Cellular providers & telecoms companies have announced plans to shift their resources to 4G LTE...
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TNS Launches Market Data and Order Routing Services at India INX, Gift City
TNS is expanding its presence in India with the launch of a new connection to the India International Exchange (INX) located at the International Finance Services Centre, Gujarat International Finance-Tec City (GIFT City) Gandhinagar. This new connection delivers low latency access...
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TNS Expands Eurex and Xetra Access to Non-Members
Transaction Network Services (TNS) revealed today that it is working with Deutsche Börse to provide access to Eurex and Xetra market data for non-member organizations. TNS, which has provided managed hosting, colocation and connectivity services to Eurex and Xetra member...
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Stock Exchange Global Trading Hours and How This Can Impact Your Trading Strategy
With global time zones exchanges there is always a market open somewhere in the world. This blog looks at both the advantages & disadvantages for traders...
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Home Buyer Scams Come with High Asking Price
Real estate investors are looking for desirable properties at low prices, but beware some will take undesirable measures to find good deals.Home buyer scams...
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Convenience Stores Improve the Consumer Payment Experience
With the rise of smart phones and tablets, evolving POS terminals, & consumer demand for contactless card readers among other changes, retail payments...
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How TNS and the Telecom Industry are Solving VoLTE Roaming Launch Issues
While there have been rumblings about 5G roaming the reality is that the telecom industry is not at a point where a 5G roaming launch could be maximized...
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TNS Adds Vienna Stock Exchange to its Impressive Market Data Portfolio
Adding to its already impressive market data portfolio, Transaction Network Services (TNS) can now provide market data from Wiener Boerse AG, which is operating the stock exchanges in Vienna and Prague. The exchange group collects and distributes stock market data and calculates...
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SD-WAN: A Networking Solution for Healthcare in the Digital Age
To support patients, visitors, providers, partners & vendors, healthcare organizations utilize multiple digital technologies.SD-WAN makes modernization easy...
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Asia Creates New Influx of Opportunities for Tech Savvy Traders
Asia’s financial markets continue to create new opportunities - MSCI. In a world where competition can become aggressive & damaging, Asia provides a rich...
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FreeCallerRegistry.com Addresses Robocall Impact on Calling Campaigns
New caller registry streamlines interactions between callers and analytics engines to protect legitimate and wanted calls....
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TNS: Your Trusted Partner for Connected Commerce
TNS has invested heavily in its Payments Market business & is envied around the world for its diverse, feature rich portfolio of payments-related services...
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Why Retailers Need PCI DSS-Compliant SD-WAN
SD-WAN is the latest innovation in IT infrastructure to hit the retail space. The technology uses software to route network traffic over the fastest path...
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Harnessing Private 5G Networks for Enterprise Connectivity
As carrier investment and deployments in 5G have increased, enterprises will begin looking at deployment of private 5G networks...
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TNS Strengthens Asia Presence
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Fraudsters Target Police and Firefighter Fund Donations
TNS has found fake fundraising for police and firefighters as a top scam operating today. These fraudsters may pose as a legitimate charity,...
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Five Reasons Why Businesses Should Bundle These Technologies
Think of a business owner looking at revenues & profit separately. Each no. has meaning on its own, but without the context both numbers create together...
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Key Elements of a Robocall Mitigation Program
As the TRACED Act deadline rapidly approaches, service providers must detail practices that significantly reduce the origination of illegal robocalls....
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Japan’s Profit Growth 2021: Is it Living Up to Predictions?
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How SD-WAN Can Help Fuel Retailers Navigate Current and Future Business Challenges
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How Banks Can Cash In With SD-WAN
Financial markets & banks close every evening, the internet never sleeps. Consumer convenience = financial institution risk. TNS Secure SD-WAN can help....
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SGX and TNS to Enhance Colocation Options and Market Access for Traders
Singapore Exchange (SGX) and Transaction Network Services (TNS) are working together to expand the range of hosting, colocation and connectivity options available to traders wishing to access SGX’s derivatives and securities markets. TNS can now offer its full suite of...
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Four Reasons SD-WAN Helps Retailers Save Money – Now and in the Future
There’s never a time when a merchant is not looking to save money, and 2021 is certainly no exception. In fact, most retailers are looking for any way...
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Key Factors for UK Firms to Consider When Switching from WLR to IP Services
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Novus Technologies Selects TNS to Transform its Philippines Payments Infrastructure
Payment service provider Novus Technologies has launched its ATM-as-a-Service in the Philippines after signing a new agreement with Transaction Network Services (TNS). This will diversify and strengthen Novus Technologies’ payments infrastructure in the Philippines. Headquartered in Singapore, Novus Technologies (Novus)...
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SD-WAN: A Networking Solution for Healthcare in the Digital Age
Modern healthcare organizations are connected, highly integrated ecosystems, comprising multiple digital systems and technologies that support patients,...
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Brazil B3 to be The Latest Addition to TNS’ Growing Global Portfolio
TNS today announced it now offers traders access to market data at the one of the world’s largest exchanges, B3, in Brazil. This new offering is the first Latin American exchange connection for TNS, which has comprehensive access to all...
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Robocallers Continue to Expand Amazon Scams Repertoire
Amazon is a household name and has accumulated over 150 million subscribers. Scammers have been using its popularity to defraud shoppers through phone calls...
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TNS Brazil and ScanSource Unite to Offer Brazilian Retailers Complete POS Solution
Transaction Network Services’ team in Brazil has signed an agreement with ScanSource which offers Brazilian retailers a complete single-source, point-of-sale (POS) solution.The new combined TNS Brazil and ScanSource solution includes payments terminals, software, SIM cards and extensive connectivity to the...
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Inside the TRACED Act Fourth Report and Order
As the Pallone-Thune TRACED Act compliance deadline of June 30, 2021 approaches, carriers are making progress on implementing STIR/SHAKEN...
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New Call Authentication Requirements Under The TRACED Act.
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TNS Launches Managed Hosting Solution for JPX Traders
TNS is strengthening its already robust portfolio by bringing its popular Managed Hosting solution to Japan Exchange Group’s (JPX) Tokyo-based colocation facility. With its colocation at JPX, TNS now offers a full suite of low-latency services including order routing and...
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Why SD-WAN is Fueling Payments for Fuel Operators
Today’s gas stations sell a lot more than gas. As these offerings grow payments need to keep pace. Software-defined wide-area networking (SD-WAN)...
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SD-WAN Helps Solve Retail Industry Challenges
Retailers need reliable networking technology that securely supports business operations, customer needs, payments and data, but as we enter an increasingly...
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Enterprise Branded Calling
Enterprise Branded Calling is an industry-leading solution that is integrated into major wireless networks with enriched content increasing contact rates with the consumers that enterprises are trying to reach. Enterprise Branded Calling has the largest reach with 100+ million active...
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Koch Equity Development Affiliate Enters Agreement to Acquire Transaction Network Services, Positioned For Strategic Growth
An affiliate of Koch Equity Development LLC, the investment and acquisition subsidiary of Koch Industries, Inc. (collectively, “Koch”), announced that it has agreed to acquire Transaction Network Services, Inc. (“TNS”) from affiliates of Siris Capital Group, LLC and TNS’ other...
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Shenandoah Telecommunications Selects TNS Call Guardian for Robocall Detection
TNS today announced that Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (“Shentel”) (Nasdaq:SHEN) – a leading provider of fiber-optic services in the Mid-Atlantic region – has chosen TNS Call Guardian for its robocall mitigation services, continuing a nearly three-decade partnership between the two companies....
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Considerations When Moving from PSTN/WLR to IP Services
As the UK migrates to fibre and the clock ticks on the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) shutdown, this infographic identifies the key factors...
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Spoofing: Not Such A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Sometimes we receive calls from our own area code that leave us wondering. Only to answer & hear the classic spoofing call.......
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Supercharging Payments with SD-WAN
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Lessons Learned During the Pandemic are Driving Four Digital Transformation Trends for QSRs
One market segment that has been particularly creative and thus resilient during the pandemic is the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) industry...
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VoLTE Network Launches are Critical Investment as 3G Turndown Nears
With the impending 3G turndown creeping ever closer, many operators are considering their next move: do they launch VoLTE networks or jump straight to 5G?...
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How Branded Calling Affects Call Answer Rates
A deluge of robocall scams is undermining the relationship that legitimate organizations have with consumers, including their Branded Calling....
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The Case for Branded Calling
In our Robocall Investigation Report more than half (52%) of consumers say that seeing branded calling information affects their trust in the call....
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Digital Transformation Presents Substantial Opportunities for QSRs and Hospitality in 2021
Quick-serve restaurants & the wider hospitality industry have undoubtedly been put under immense pressure by the pandemic, however many are now analyzing...
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White Paper Finds Modern SD-WAN Solutions Can Supercharge Retail Payments
As the retail market continues to evolve rapidly, the rise of e-commerce and omnichannel commerce — as well as the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic — are adding new levels of complexity to the retail industry and its operating models....
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In the Era of 24/7 Banking, Banks Can Cash in by Implementing SD-WAN
Before money lived more or less digitally, manually processing banking and clearing financial transactions took lots of time and paperwork....
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Inside the TNS 2021 Robocall Investigation Report
The TNS Robocall Investigation Report of key robocall trends drawing from more than one billion daily call events across hundreds of carriers....
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TNS EMV/MNSP Solution
Beginning in April 2021, the liability for fraudulent payments will shift from banks and card companies to fuel and convenience retailers. Those forecourt fuel dispensers that don’t have EMV capability will now be responsible for fraudulent charges which could run...
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TNS Secure SD-WAN
TNS Secure SD-WAN is a managed network service that delivers PCI DSS compliant payment connectivity and allows you to revolutionize the customer experience while securing and prioritizing business critical applications at a far lower cost than traditional solutions. Leverage secure...
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What You Need to Know About the UK PSTN/WLR Withdrawal
Openreach is moving ahead with its rollout of fibre across the UK and the PSTN is on target to reach the end of its life in December 2025....
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Long Running Car Warranties Scam Revs Up Robocallers in 2021
In 2021 we are lamenting the return of the car warranties scam which, despite subscribers being wise to this, is still proving profitable...
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What Can We Learn from 2020 US Robocall Data?
While Robocall volume dropped 28% in 2020, US consumers still received 77 billion unwanted calls according to TNS’ 2021 Robocall Investigation Report...
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PCI DSS Compliance – A Complex but Achievable Aim
Complying with the latest version of the PCI DSS may seem like a daunting task, but working with a level 1 PCI DSS certified service provider can help...
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Demystifying the Implications of the UK’s PSTN and ISDN Switch Off
The countdown is on for the PSTN and ISDN switch off at the end of 2025. But while that sounds like a long way off, key developments are happening...
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TNS Robocall Report: Nearly 95% of High Risk Calls in 2020 Originated from Non-Tier 1 Carriers
While US consumers received 77 billion unwanted calls in 2020, this figure represented a 28% drop from the prior year, suggesting that collective efforts by policymakers, regulators, carriers and industry are driving down robocall volume. In 2020, bad actors set...
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First Orion, Hiya, and TNS Launch New Caller Registry to Streamline Important Interactions between Callers and Analytics Engines
For years businesses have dealt with their calls being ignored or confused with spam, while consumers have been the recipients of millions of illegal calls...
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Slow VoLTE Rollout Delays 3G Sunset Dates
While Voice over LTE (VoLTE) continues its roll out globally, the slow progress means more carriers and subscribers are continuing to rely on 3G...
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As M&A Activity Heats Up in 2021, Upgrading Technology Can Increase Retail Brand Value
The value of M&A deals targeting the retail sector increased 15% year over year from 2019 to 2020, and many buyers are just getting started....
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TNS Tracks Resurgence in One-Ring Scams
Wangiri is the Japanese word for “one-ring and drop”, and it is also the name given to a robocall scam that is creating a stir in the robocall world....
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Text Message Phishing Scams on the Rise
Text message Phishing provides an outlet for scammers & we are seeing ‘Robotexts’ become a growing problem. Some also call this “Smishing” or “SMS phishing”...
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New Year, New Robocall Problems
We explore what to expect from the robocall industry in 2021: from the TRACED Act to Public Health Initiatives and Bad Actors Robocall Tactics...
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Technology Allows Traders to Leverage Opportunities in Asian Market Boom
Recent reports suggest valuations rose by 100% in 150 Asia IPO’s this year. With the leading markets – Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan...
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Combining SD-WAN and Secure Payments Connectivity
Data breaches and cybersecurity attacks continue to make headlines, upending consumer trust. Fortunately, SD-WAN with a PCI DSS-compliant managed network...
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New Year, New Robocall Problems: What to Expect in 2021
This TNS blog by Bill Verson explores a few of the robocall and robotext developments that we expect to see play out in 2021...
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Z Energy Upgrades Customer Experience with TNS’ Secure SD-WAN
TNS today announced a new partnership with Z Energy —New Zealand’s leading fuel retailer — to enhance their retail customer experience through TNS Secure SD-WAN, which leverages Fortinet’s Secure SD-WAN solution to combine industry-leading managed payment services with next-generation network...
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TNS Business Intelligence (BI) Portal. Making Business Intelligence Reporting and Analytics Easier.
The TNS BI Portal is a business intelligence platform that provides enhanced visibility into data across multiple TNS products, services and regions....
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SIM Management via TNS BI Portal. Where Integrated Reporting and Analytics Come Together.
Global SIM Management via the TNS BI Portal delivers a world-class business intelligence tool in a “single pane of glass” for your TNS SIM cards....
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The Year Ahead: A View of Payments 2021 in a COVID-19 World
This infographic looks at some of the changes we’ve seen across the payments landscape in 2020 and predicts what could be in store for 2021....
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The Year Ahead: A View of Payments in 2021 in a COVID-19 World
The payments industry has seen huge change due to COVID-19. In this blog we’ll discuss what’s been happening and predictions for Payments in 2021...
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Survey Explores Implications of Election Season Robocalls and Robotexts
The TNS US Election Robocall and Robotext Survey confirms the risks posed by bad actors campaigns to sow confusion around elections....
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How SD-WAN Can Support a Retail Cloud Environment While Securing Payments Data
How and where retailers store customer and payments data have changed considerably in the past few decades. Before the dawn of the Digital Age,...
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How Did Robocalling Fare in 2020?
2020 was an interesting year for robocalling. From bad actors pivoting tactics because of COVID-19 & Americans being inundated with election robocalls,...
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How Did Robocalling Fare in 2020?
The COVID-19 pandemic made a huge impact on robocalling, albeit an unexpected one. Due to the widespread shutdown of call centers unwanted robocalls dropped...
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TNS Survey Identifies High Demand for Pay-at-the-Pump
TNS recently commissioned an independent survey into consumer attitudes to and willingness to use pay-at-the-pump facilities at gas stations....
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TNS, First Orion and Hiya Launch FreeCallerRegistry.com
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SD-WAN and the Evolution of Payments
Retail transactions used to be simple. Purchases have become easier in many ways, and more complicatedin others. SD-WAN helps simplify it....
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Three Ways SD-WAN Solves Retail Industry Challenges
The key to commerce is connection: to payments, to products, and to people. But what if they can’t connect to you? Retail relies on communications...
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Pandemic Drives Pay-at-the-Pump Adoption, Shows TNS Survey
This infographic explores how the coronavirus pandemic is influencing consumer behavior at pay-at-the-pump facilities at gas stations...
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Medicare Matters: Scammers Prey on Health Insurance
Medical identify theft is alarming as often the person with coverage is held accountable. Here are some tips on how to avoid Medicare fraudsters....
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Fuel Retailers: Dec 10 Webinar will Explore New Consumer Research on Pay-at-the-Pump Adoption
TNS commissioned a KANTAR survey* of US adults to learn consumer attitudes toward and experiences with various pay-at-the-pump opportunities....
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Survey Highlights Demand for EMV Among US Consumers
TNS recently commissioned an independent survey* into consumer attitudes to, and willingness to, use pay-at-the-pump facilities at gas stations and EMV...
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Consumers Want Convenience, Security and More Pay-at-the-Pump Options from Fuel Retailers, New TNS Research Finds
The pandemic is reshaping consumer behaviors and their attitudes toward merchants of all stripes, including fuel and convenience retailers. New data suggests consumer preferences for security, convenience, and more options for pay-at-the-pump impulse purchases will influence where consumers choose to...
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This Free Tool Knows What the EMV Liability Shift Could Cost You
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Stock Market Volatility Set to Boost 2021 Strategies
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TNS Secure SD-WAN. The Benefits of Mission-Critical Payment Capability.
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The Key to Protecting Retail Payments Data: Combine SD-WAN & Secure Payments Connectivity
software-defined wide-area networking (SD-WAN). Combine a best-in-class SD-WAN with a PCI DSS-compliant managed network giving retailers the best of both...
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TNS Dial Customers
BT is switching off the PSTN & ISDN affecting legacy access products such as WLR (Wholesale Line Rental) and all ISDN products....
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TNSLink Customers
By June 2021 legacy copper services will no longer be available to TNSLink Customers from those 118 exchanges where fibre is now being provided....
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UK-WLR-Switch
BT is switching off the PSTN & ISDN affecting legacy access products such as WLR (Wholesale Line Rental) and all ISDN products....
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Mapping TNS’ Extensive Global Market Coverage
TNS offers traders access to a diverse, global network that is connected to more than 60 exchanges & over 2,800 participants in the financial industry...
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TNS Makes Key Strategic Appointment
Transaction Network Services has appointed Bill Versen to the new position of President, Commmunications Market. Versen, who joined TNS in 2018 as TNS’ Chief Product Officer (CPO), has a long tenure in telecom, technology, product management and marketing. In addition to...
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The Evolution of Billing for Wireless Roaming Services: Work Smarter, Not Harder
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Carriers Accelerate Move Away from Non-IP Networks with STIR/SHAKEN Compliant Solution
Cost were the driver to migrating away from TDM networks, but compliance with the FCC’s STIR/SHAKEN mandate proved to be the benefit for switching to IP...
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Why Payments is the Perfect Application for SD-WAN
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TNS Re-engineers its European Backbone to Deliver Robust Market Data and Ultra-Low Latency Connectivity
TNS has been strategically enhancing its European backbone during 2020 and can now offer market data from all the major European equities exchanges to TNS’ points-of-presence (PoPs) across Europe. This network upgrade is part of TNS’ commitment to offer premium...
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Legitimate Contact Tracer or Scammer?
Areas across the US are participating in contact tracing to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, robocall scammers are taking advantage of the process...
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TNS Leverages Fortinet Secure SD-WAN to Help Retailers Embrace Digital Transformation and Cloud Adoption With New Solution
Transaction Network Services (TNS), a leader in fintech payment services, announces the launch of TNS Secure SD-WAN which leverages Fortinet’s leading Secure SD-WAN solution. In partnership with Fortinet, TNS Secure SD-WAN combines proven managed payment services with next generation network...
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TNS Secure SD-WAN. Enhance Your Digital Transformation.
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New Technology Set to Ease Capacity Pressures for Traders
With Coronavirus continuing to drive data volumes to new highs, managing trading infrastructure capacity is one of the challenges facing traders today...
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Exploring the Need for Blockchain with 5G
we don’t what the future holds when it comes to blockchain’s role in 5G. This blog will explore whether or not it’s truly necessary to pair the 2 solutions....
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TNS Launches TNS Oculus, New Online Monitoring Solution for Financial Markets Customers
TNS Oculus, a new online portal provides financial markets customers visibility into their TNS services, including performance and utilization tracking....
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TNS Launches New Financial Markets Online Customer Monitoring Solution
TNS is launching TNS Oculus, a new online portal that provides financial markets customers visibility into their TNS services, including performance and utilization tracking. The easy to learn, intuitive interface gives users real-time insight into their network performance, allowing customers...
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Vital Contact Tracing Efforts Attract Scammers
Many cities, counties, and states across the US are participating in contact tracing to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Contact tracing involves...
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Fuel Retailers Need Creative Solutions to Offset Costs of EMV Compatibility Upgrades, Says TNS
New TNS pricing models consider pandemic-related strain put on fuel retailer budgets As fuel retailers implement and complete projects to upgrade automated fuel dispenser (AFD) equipment at the forecourt to avoid the liability shift, the initial costs have proven to...
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How is COVID-19 Shaping the Payments Industry?
The coronavirus pandemic continues to significantly impact businesses and communities, and how consumers pay for goods and services is no exception....
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TNS Becomes Network Service Provider for Trading Firms Accessing LSEG Markets
TNS has today revealed that it has installed its ultra-low latency TNSXpress Layer 1 solution at the London Stock Exchange (LSEG) colocation facility. This development means that trading firms accessing the LSEG markets can now leverage speeds of between 5-85...
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TNS Oculus. Monitor Your Critical Trading Network Performance Via a Single Pane of Glass
A simple, intuitive tool providing real-time insight into network performance, utilization and capacity that helps you quickly react to incidents and outages....
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Customers Remain Cautious About Touching Public Surfaces in the Aftermath of COVID-19
In this blog I share my insights into public touching phobias and the impact this will have on consumers, retailers, contactless payments and the industry....
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What Impact Will the Three New US Equities Exchanges Have on the Trading Landscape?
In uncertain times, as global stock exchanges have experienced unprecedented trading volumes & intense volatility, three new US equities exchanges emerged....
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New US Equities Launch Supported by TNS
TNS offers connectivity to 3 new US equity exchanges. The new exchanges are shaking up the status quo & promoting competition with the US stock exchanges....
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TNS Supports US Equities Expansion
In an attempt to introduce different approaches to trading and promote competition, three new US equities exchanges are preparing to go live this fall, and Transaction Network Services (TNS) will be supporting all three with live connections to both primary...
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Electronic Payments Could Accelerate with US Coin Shortage
I walked into a local store & saw a sign asking me to pay by mobile payment, credit or debit card or exact change due to the nationwide coin shortage...
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Deployment of Contactless Accelerates After COVID-19
At TNS we have seen an acceleration in contactless payments within our global customer base as consumers increasingly see this as the safer way to pay...
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Scammers Prey on Voters in Latest Political Robocalls
Election day is approaching fast and scammers are acting even faster. Common Political Robocalls voting scams via phone calls are rising,...
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What’s Next for the TRACED Act? Part II: 2021 and Beyond
The Pallone-Thune TRACED Act aims to provide the FCC & law enforcement with abilities to quickly combat scammers & reduce fraudulent robocall schemes...
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Online Fraud Expected to Become One of the Most Pressing Retail Issues Post COVID-19
In the wake of COVID-19 the SRPc looked at initiatives the payments industry will need to tackle once the COVID-19 quarantine eases...
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TNS Helps Merchants Offset EMV Upgrade Cost
TNS is helping EMV retailers offset some costs to upgrade by offering new pricing bundles & incentive programs that will save owners & operators money...
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A Look at TNS’ Fall 2020 Robocall Investigation Report
The TNS Robocall Investigation Report is an update of key robocall trends, analyzed from over a billion daily call events across hundreds of carriers...
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Robocalls Decreased During COVID, What Else to Expect
COVID-19 has sidelined both bad actors and legitimate call originator campaigns according to TNS’ bi-annual Robocall Investigation Report....
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TNS Report: COVID-19 Leads to First Robocall Volume Drop In Years
The COVID-19 stay-at-home mandate has put a significant dent in the ability of bad actors to launch robocall campaigns, driving a 15% drop in unwanted calls in the first half of 2020 compared to the same period during the prior...
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COVID-19 Scams Evolve with Pandemic
The pandemic has become an important tool for scammers that they are using to their advantage. COVID-19 Scams first started surfacing in March 2020...
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Why You Need a Market Data Vendor
As exchange connectivity requirements continue to rise in both quantity & complexity, Market Data Vendors have become a stronger asset to the operational...
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Fuel Retailers Willing to Move Quickly on EMV Compatibility Upgrades Can Save Money with TNS Incentives
The deadline for fuel retailers to support EMV payments at the forecourt to avoid the liability shift is less than a year away, yet many fuel and convenience retailers have not finished — or started — projects to upgrade their...
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How 5G Will Change the Analytics and Reporting Game
It’s no secret that having a robust data analytics & reporting solution in place is key to 5G roaming capabilities, given the advent of Network Slicing...
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TNS Expands Euronext Connection to Include Vital Equities Market Data
Transaction Network Services (TNS) is now offering ultra-low latency access to Euronext equities market data feeds through its TNSXpress Layer 1 solution which offers connectivity speeds as low as 5-85 nanoseconds. The move augments TNS’ existing Euronext offering which also...
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As Liability Shifts, Penalties for not Incorporating EMV Could Cost Fuel and Convenience Retailers Big
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Outsourcing Helps Traders Overcome Mounting Exchange Consolidation Challenges
Coronavirus pandemic brought trading volatility to the world’s financial markets, it has seen a resurgence of exchange consolidation activities for traders...
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Leverage a Single LTE Roaming Hub to Ease International Coverage Pressures
Establishing international roaming agreements and partnerships can be time consuming and complex, as well as costly. The TNS-powered CCA LTE Roaming Hub...
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Traders Overcome Global Market Data Complexity with TNS
TNS is providing traders with a cost effective and feature rich alternative to handling their increasingly unique and complex connectivity requirements...
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Critical Success Factors Should Govern Infrastructure-as-a-Service Decisions
As IaaS gains ground in the global financial markets, it is paramount that firms undertake essential due diligence to prevent unfortunate future surprises...
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$207,783: Average Cost of Liability to Fuel Retailers that Don’t Make EMV Compatibility Upgrades, According to TNS
New analysis from Mercator Advisory Group and Transaction Network Services (TNS) found that fuel and convenience retailers who fail to upgrade payment equipment at the pumps could face potential costs of, on average, $17,315 per site, or $207,780 over 12...
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Robocallers Make Car Insurance Promises Too Good to Be True
We have all unfortunately heard car insurance spam messages, as these robocalls are becoming an increasingly popular phone scam....
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LSM
LSM is our online platform that generates added value through management reports for the effective control of data transferred, information on the base of installed devices and controls that help our customers to reduce costs through efficient management of the...
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Did You Hear? $207,783 is the Average Cost of EMV Liability Shift
As a fuel retailer, you might be tired of hearing about the EMV Liability Shift, especially if you haven’t upgraded yet. For a business owner, it seems........
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5G Makes Way for the Billing and Charging Evolution
The transition to 5G presents challenges & opportunities for service providers & consumers alike,including how to tackle wholesale inter-carrier billing...
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TNS Targets Continued Global Growth with Key Strategic Appointment
Transaction Network Services (TNS) has appointed payments industry veteran John Tait to the newly created position of Global Managing Director for its FinTech Payments business. Based in Australia, Tait takes responsibility for TNS’ payments teams across the Americas, Europe and...
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Network Slicing: A Critical Component of 5G Success
Network slicing is 1 of the architectural capabilities in 5G that operators will leverage to move the addressed use cases beyond the mobile internet domain...
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Buckeye Broadband Taps TNS Call Guardian in Battle Against Robocalls
Transaction Network Services (TNS) today announced that Buckeye Broadband – a cable and telecommunications provider serving customers throughout northwest Ohio and parts of southeast Michigan – has deployed TNS Call Guardian to protect its residential subscribers against scam and nuisance...
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The Future of Payments Technology at the Pump
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Popular COVID-19 Scams Robocallers are Using Currently
In this time of uncertainty, we need to be extra suspicious of unknown phone numbers because not even a pandemic will stop scammers. They work fast and we have seen numerous schemes pop up surrounding COVID-19. Here are just a...
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The New Deadline for EMV Liability Shift Is an Opportunity to Upgrade to Better Payment Connectivity Solutions, According to TNS
With all card schemes on board with the new April 2021 deadline for EMV compliance, fuel and convenience retailers can get more out of their automated fuel dispenser (AFD) equipment upgrade projects by adding on the most modern payments technology,...
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How 5G Security and Authentication Go Hand-in-Hand
Generations of technology preceding 5G have introduced 5G security challenges, including location tracking, intercepting SMS & phone calls, & DOS attacks...
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For Fuel Retailers, the Liability Shift for EMV Compatibility Could Cost Big Bucks
With the deadline for EMV compatibility less than one year away, fuel and convenience retailers must upgrade their payment equipment at the pumps....
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Deconstructing the 5G Core
What makes 5G really 5G? This infographic explores how 5G is different and what makes the 5G core (5GC) critical to making 5G speeds as fast as promised....
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TNS Provides Efficient and Fast Access to European Equities Exchanges
This infographic looks at how TNS can provide traders with efficient access to all of the major European Equities Exchanges...
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Fuel Retailers Must Act Quickly on EMV or Incur Sizable Costs, According to Upcoming Mercator and TNS Webinar
The liability shift deadline for EMV compliance is fast approaching, and convenience and fuel retailers that need to upgrade their forecourt and other payment systems are invited to attend an instructional webinar offered by Transaction Network Services (TNS) in partnership...
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TNS Expands LTE Roaming Hub Coverage to Cover Central and South America
Transaction Network Services (TNS) has secured a major new agreement with a Central American carrier which extends the reach of the TNS-powered CCA LTE Roaming Hub to nine countries across Central and South America. The new roaming partner agreement means...
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How Can Merchants Adapt to Meet Consumer Expectations and The “New Normal?”
The coronavirus pandemic continues to significantly impact businesses and communities,and how consumers pay for goods and services is no exception....
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Utility Scams Leave Subscribers in Hot Water
Millions of people receive utility scam robocalls each year. According to the FTC website, over 55,000 complaints have been made to the Do-Not-Call list....
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The Liability Shift for EMV Compatibility Could Cost Gas Retailers Big, Mercator and TNS Find
The April 2021 deadline for EMV compatibility is less than one year away, and fuel and convenience retailers must upgrade their payment equipment at the pumps — or face potential costs associated with the liability shift that could skyrocket into...
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TNS Adds Cboe Europe to Extensive Market Data Roster
Transaction Network Services (TNS) has signed a new agreement with Cboe Europe, one of the largest pan-European equities stock exchange operators by value-traded, to become a registered vendor for its European equities market data. TNS is offering its connectivity and...
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TNS Market Data Solution Proves Highly Resilient Despite COVID-19 Volatility Pressures
This infographic looks at TNS’ network resiliency and capacity, which has ensured zero packet loss during recent months*....
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TNS sees great potential in Brazilian connectivity market
With the acquisition of Link Solutions, TNS is expanding its activities in Latin America from its operation in Brazil. Transaction Network Services (TNS), one of the world’s leading payments solutions providers, announces its expansion plans in Latin America from its operations...
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EMV Upgrades Made Easy: The Benefits of a Turnkey Solution
TNSLink for Retail is one of the most popular, and easy-to-use Managed Network Service Provider (MNSP) solutions available....
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What do the EMV Upgrade Rules Mean for Gas Stations?
Convenience retailers need to upgrade their outdoor POS systems with EMV CHIP readers to help avoid fraud, network fines, and reputation damage....
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The New EMV Liability Shift Deadline: An Opportunity to Upgrade to Better Payment Connectivity Solutions
Fuel and convenience retailers have been provided more time to upgrade EMV payment systems before the EMV liability shift begins now in April 2021....
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3G Turndown and the Surprising Advance of VoLTE Roaming in North America
As MNOs deploy 5G, the 3G turndown is understandably top of mind. The decommissioning of 3G could leave millions of subscribers without voice services....
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Traders Secure Resilient Access to HKEX
TNS now provides Managed Hosting services and access to real time market data at the HKEX-an important development for global financial market participants...
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What Installers Need to Know About Upgrading AFD Equipment for EMV Compatibility: New TNS Webinar Series
With the April 2021 liability shift deadline for EMV compliance approaching, convenience and fuel retailers looking to upgrade their forecourt and other payment systems are invited to attend an instructional webinar offered by Transaction Network Services (TNS) in partnership with...
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What’s next for merchants amid Covid 19 and the new normal: Adapting the consumer experience
Over two months into lockdowns & businesses still operating have had to adapt their go-to market practices. It’s time for merchants to consider what's next...
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European Traders Deploy Technology to Address Best Execution Challenge Head On
When article 27 of MiFID II introduced more complex best execution requirements in 2018, a shockwave emanated throughout financial institutions....
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EMV Risk Calculator
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The EMV Liability Deadline Looms Large: Is Your Gas Station Ready?
It's the last phase of EMV-CHIP adoption in the US retail sector. Do you know where your EMV-compatible automated fueling dispenser (AFD) upgrades are?...
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TNS Strengthens Market Data Portfolio with New Connection to SIX Swiss Exchange
Traders can now work with Transaction Network Services (TNS) to access market data and trading services at one of Europe’s largest stock exchanges after the firm became a recognised service provider for the Swiss Stock Exchange. “We are delighted to...
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Scammers Add COVID-19 to Robocall Tactics
In this time of uncertainty, we need to be extra suspicious of unknown phone numbers because not even the COVID-19 pandemic will stop scammers....
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EMV landing Page
The deadline to upgrade to EMV is coming. When the exemption is over, liability for fraud will shift from banks to the fuel & convenience retailers...
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TNS Market Data Solution Proves Highly Resilient Despite COVID-19 Volatility Pressures
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted equities markets with periods of intense volatility and speculative, high-volume trading placing pressures on networks....
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The Time is Now: Upgrade Gas Station Equipment for EMV Compatibility
To ensure transactions are secure & protected retailers need to move before the EMV upgrade deadline & deploy certified MNSP network solutions like TNSLink...
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Despite Extreme Market Conditions, TNS Records Zero Packet Loss Across Backbone Network
At a time when global stock exchanges are experiencing intense volatility and speculative, high-volume trading as the COVID-19 pandemic impacts equities markets, Transaction Network Services (TNS) today reported its North American backbone network recorded zero packet loss during the highest...
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TNS Recommends Gas Station Equipment Upgrades for EMV Compatibility
The replacement upgrades to install EMV CHIP reading terminals at automated fuel dispensers (AFDs) are in the process of being completed for many fuel and convenience retailers, and to avoid an expected increase in fraud, those that are in queue...
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Ultra-Low Latency Tech Will Shake Up US Equities
With US equities traders facing growing complexities from an aging Reg NMS, TNS' Ultra-Low Latency Tech aims to give US equities traders a competitive edge....
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What’s Next for the TRACED Act?
Efforts to combat robocalls advanced in 2019 when the Pallone-Thune TRACED Act was signed into law to combat scammers and reduce fraudulent robocall schemes...
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Wilson Parking Australia Provides Flexible and Safe Options to Its Customer
Across the industry, global customers of TNS’ ADVAM solution have seen a decline in parking transactions as cities across the world go into lockdown....
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TNS Ultra-Low Latency Layer 1 Solution Now Live on Xetra Trading Platform
Traders using Deutsche Börse’s Xetra can now leverage ultra-low latency colocation connections as fast as 5-85 nanoseconds via Transaction Network Services’ (TNS) innovative TNSXpress Layer 1 solution. TNS is offering a combination of managed hosting, colocation and connectivity options which...
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Ultra-Low Latency Tech Will Shake Up US Equities in Lieu of Reg NMS Update
Trading in US equities has become more efficient under Reg NMS but has undoubtedly also grown in complexity. Now 15 years since it came into force, there are significant concerns centering on whether the national market system may no longer...
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TNS Launches Cloud Version of Popular Payments Solution
Merchant acquirers, processors and other payment terminal estate owners can now connect their cloud services to the global payments ecosystem using the new secure TNSConnect Cloud solution from Transaction Network Services (TNS). Leveraging TNS’ extensive payments community of interest network,...
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Older Americans Face New Coronavirus Risk: Robocall Scams
As the coronavirus pandemic has evolved and new data emerges, communicating the health risks to older Americans and their family members is priority number one. Making matters worse in this time of crisis, scammers are seizing the opportunity by trying...
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Bem-vindo ao press kit online para a TNS no Brasil e na América Latina
Após sua aquisição pela TNS, a Link Solutions, especialista em conectividade para internet das coisas, muda sua marca, completamente a identidade da TNS...
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Welcome to the online press kit for TNS in Brazil and Latin America
Our Link Solutions online press kit, includes downloadable materials and publications. Browse this information about our plans for Brazil & Latin America...
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Viaero Wireless Selects TNS Call Guardian for Robocall Protection
Viaero becomes one of the first regional carriers to meet the TRACED Act Requirements for Robocall Protection RESTON, VA, May 12, 2020 – Transaction Network Services (TNS) today announced that Viaero Wireless, a US-based mobile network regional operator, will deploy...
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Robocallers Drive Forward with Auto Warranties Scams
In spite of the trend towards car-sharing (Zipcar, Turo, etc.) and the age of Uber, it’s important to remember that the car is still king in the US....
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Telephone Number Reputation Monitoring
Telephone Number Reputation Monitoring gives enterprises the ability to understand their telephone number reputation score and improve scoring by conforming to behavior less likely to trigger negative labeling by analytic engines. Reputation Monitoring provides alerts when the telephone number becomes...
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TNS Launches Upgrade to Ultra-Low Latency Offering in Key New York Area Data Centers
Transaction Network Services (TNS) is now offering the fastest market data in the industry from NYSE, CBOE and Nasdaq after upgrading its network with the TNSXpress Layer 1 solution in three key New York area data centers. TNSXpress Layer 1...
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New Access to HKEX Gives Better Way to Play in Asia
Hong Kong is quickly becoming one of the world’s major financial centers, and the HKEX is one of the world’s largest stock exchanges...
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A Regional Look at Senior Citizen Robocalls
This infographic we explore what senior citizens aged 55 to 80 years reported about the robocall scams affecting United States citizens in each region....
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A Look at 5G Network Slicing
Network slicing is one of the use cases operators are making to move to a 5G infrastructure. We explore how creating multiple virtual core networks...
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The Most Popular Scams Targeting Seniors
In this infographic we explore the most popular scams targeting seniors today as reported by Senior Citizens Robocall Survey respondents....
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TNS Adds Real Time HKEX Market Data to Its Global Offering
Transaction Network Services (TNS) can now provide real time market data from the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX). This move allows TNS customers to access the market data systems of the ninth largest stock exchange, and the 14th largest...
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How Robocalls Have Affected Senior Citizens in the U.S.
The 2020 TNS Senior Citizens Robocall Survey examines the impact of nuisance and scam robocalls on senior citizens in the United States....
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Robocallers Tried to Scam Nearly Half of Senior Citizens Out of Money In 2019
A new survey by Transaction Network Services (TNS) has found that 53% of US senior citizens believe robocallers tried to scam them out of personal information in 2019, and nearly as many (47%) reported that they were targets of financial...
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TNS Managed Hosting and Global Market Data Available in the Hong Kong Exchange (HKEX)
The Hong Kong Exchange and Clearing (HKEX) is now part of TNS’ global market data network as well as offering managed hosting in colocation....
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Be on Guard for Subscriptions and Refunds Scams
TNS’ data scientists identified the resurgence of a common robocall subscription and refund scam which claims the caller will charge your checking account...
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The Future is here now. Why you should be considering Nexo as your payments protocol
The ISO 8583 payments protocol has been since the late 1980s. It was intended to be the ‘Standard’ for payments, but times change - and Nexo is here!...
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Increase in Political Robocalls Around the Democratic Primary Elections
Key data from TNS confirms that robocallers are using the Democratic Primary Elections to scam voters. Our infographic highlights the robocalls by state....
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What Makes it 5G? The 5G Core
As the the promise of 5G grows, it’s important to understand and separate fact from fiction. In this installment, I will outline what makes 5G really 5G....
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How Can Retailers Combine Frictionless Payments with Enhanced Security?
We look at frictionless payment trends on the market and how to overcome the threatened disruption of increased security measures affecting the industry....
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A Summary of the 2020 TNS Robocall Investigation Report
The TNS Robocall Investigation Report is a bi-annual update of key robocall trends, analyzing a billion daily call events across hundreds of carriers....
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Transaction Network Services (TNS) Responds to the On-Going COVID-19 Global Health Crisis
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Distinguishing the Debt Collectors: Legitimate or Fake?
Bad actor debt collectors often mirror real companies, making it hard tell the difference between calls from debt collectors & Debt Collector Robocalls....
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TNS Boosts Equities and Futures Offering with Launch of Ultra-Low Latency Market Data Solution
Transaction Network Services (TNS) has enhanced its TNSXpress Market Data solution for the equities and futures markets with a new Layer 1 architecture that can deliver speeds 10 times faster than traditional networks. Developed by TNS’ in-house technology experts, Layer...
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TNS Report: Americans Now Receive 300 Million Unwanted Robocalls Per Day
US consumers received 106 billion unwanted robocalls (325 per person) in 2019 – a 49% increase from the previous year – according to the Transaction Network Services (TNS) 2020 Robocall Investigation Report released today. A key finding from the TNS...
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A Crash Course in Student Loan Fraud
As the national student loan debt increases, the number of student loan fraud robocall scammers offering student loan forgiveness also increases....
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TNS Joins Verifone Managed Network Service Provider Program
TNS has completed certification in the Verifone Managed Network Service Provider (MNSP) Program. This certification extends TNS’ industry leading PCI compliant TNSLink solution, which is used by convenience and petroleum retailers to connect their stores to critical enterprise applications and...
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Will Hong Kong Win the Battle to Become the Gateway to Asia?
With the Hong Kong Exchange firmly lining up as the gateway to Asia it would be prudent to include it in your Asian trading infrastructure....
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What Carriers Should Expect in Robocalling in 2020
Combating robocalling in 2020 will require anticipating how tactics will adapt, building on investments & efforts from 2019 & staying attuned to subscribers...
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Open Enrollment Is Open Season for Scammers
Each year during the healthcare open enrollment period, we see an increase in related phone scams. Some attempt to sell faulty insurance plans....
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TNS Analysis Shows Unwanted Robocalls Jump Nearly 50 Percent in 2019
Americans received 106.8 billion unwanted (nuisance, scam or fraud) robocalls in 2019, a 49% increase from the previous year, according to an analysis of annual data released today by Transaction Network Services, Inc. (TNS). TNS analyzed more than one billion...
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TNS Managed Hosting Solution Now Live at HKEX Hosting Data Center
TNS has today announced that its industry-leading TNSXpress Managed Hosting solution is now live at the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing’s (HKEX) hosting data center. Traders wishing to gain speed and cost efficiencies can now colocate their trading infrastructure close...
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How to Get Global Market Data
In today’s global trading landscape, financial market participants that need market data will almost always require it from multiple exchanges....
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TNSXpress Layer 1
TNSXpress Layer 1 is an innovative custom solution which uses a completely new, purpose-built architecture. TNSXpress solutions deliver nanosecond ultra-low latency, global market data and colocation in major global exchanges....
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Interesting Insights Expose 2019 Robocaller Tactics
2019 was a rollercoaster for robocalls. From the TRACED Act to scam calls from big name companies, robocaller tactics kept the telecom industry on its toes...
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Scammers Prove Unforgiving with Student Loan Fraud
As the national student loan debt increases, the number of phone scammers offering student loan forgiveness increases and have become a common phone scam...
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2020 Robocall Crystal Ball
2019 was a pivotal year in the battle against robocalls - Between FCC enforcement activity, advancing Federal and state legislation, STIR/SHAKEN.........
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India’s Payments Infrastructure Boosted by TNS Domestic Wireless Access Launch
Transaction Network Services (TNS) is helping merchant acquirers and processors secure their payments infrastructure in the growing India market with the launch of TNS’ Domestic Wireless Access (DWA) SIM solution. TNS’ technology, which already supports more than one million SIMs...
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Travelex Expands ATM Acceptance to Major Global Payment Schemes
Travelex, a Finablr company and a market leading independent foreign exchange specialist, operates ATMs in 12 countries across Europe and Asia Pacific regions, including the UK, France, Netherlands, Australia and Hong Kong. It wanted to expand the card schemes available...
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What to Expect with 5G Roaming
With commercial 5G service popping up in markets on six continents, how will 5G roaming work? 5G will provide users with global services...
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Carriers Need Strategic Roadmap for 5G
As 5G devices emerge, carriers are facing the challenge to upgrade their networks, create a 5G roadmap and to meet the consumers desire for data....
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TNS Link Solutions
TNS has expanded into Brazil through the acquisition of mobile and Internet of Things (IoT) communications specialist, Link Solutions....
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What Next for the Payments Industry in 2020?
This infographic shares insights and predictions into the potential developments and possible disruptions for the Payments Industry in 2020?....
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What Next for the Payments Industry in 2020?
What’s in store for Payments in 2020? TNS’ Brian DuCharme gives us his insights & predictions into the potential developments & possible disruptions in 2020...
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Metaswitch and TNS Applaud the U.S. Government for New Robocall Legislation
Metaswitch and Transaction Network Services (TNS) applaud the U.S. government’s efforts to stop robocalls by putting into law the Pallone-Thune TRACED Act. Passed on December 30, the Act allows telephone carriers to verify calls and allow robocalls to be blocked...
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Watch Out For Amazon Delivery Spoofers
Amazon’s new delivery service phone number is increasingly being spoofed. What should consumers look out for with Amazon delivery spoofers?...
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Explore the TNSXpress Global Network
Accessing the global markets requires a comprehensive, reliable & low-latency infrastructure. This infographic explores the TNSXpress Global Network...
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TNS Expands EMEA Managed Hosting Coverage to More Key Data Centers
TNS is strengthening its European network by expanding its Managed Hosting solution, TNSXpress, at four key data centers in London, Slough, Basildon and Frankfurt. TNS’ Managed Hosting solution utilizes the company’s ultra-low latency Layer 1 technology which offers trade executions...
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Watch Out for Amazon Delivery Spoofers
As one of the largest corporations in the U.S. it’s no surprise that Amazon has been targeted by bad actors. The tel number, 206-922-0193, is often used...
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5G Non-Standalone vs. 5G Standalone
Operators will invest over $1 trillion in 5G networks over the next several years. These 5G networks will be much more than just New Radio....
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Travelex Expands ATM Acceptance to Major Global Payment Schemes with Transaction Network Services
Travelex, a Finablr company and a market leading foreign exchange specialist, has today announced a new agreement with Transaction Network Services (TNS), a leading global provider of data communications and interoperability solutions. Through the partnership, Travelex will expand the card...
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Will Infrastructure as a Service Support the Next Power Play?
As traders look for more ways of achieving a competitive edge, outsourcing network architecture elements under an IAAS model is gaining prominence....
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LTE Has Gas in the Tank
Features of the 5G Core include Network Slicing, Ultra-Reliable Low Latency Communications, massive Machine Type Communication & enhanced Mobile Broadband...
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Game Changing New Ultra-Low Latency Technologies Offer Strategic Advantage
This infographic explores how emerging ultra-low latency technologies are setting new expectations and delivering enhanced benefits for traders....
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Consumers Globally Welcome Secure Commerce at the Pump Opportunities
In the US, UK, and Australian markets consumers are united globally in their interest in receiving more added secure commerce at the pump Opportunities...
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US Consumers Want More Secure Commerce Opportunities at the Pump
This infographic explores the promising results of a survey which highlights consumer willingness to embrace a range of value added services at the pump....
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UK Shows Significant Opportunities as Consumers Demonstrate Preference For Pay-at-the-Pump
This infographic explores how UK consumers are embracing Pay-at-the-Pump at petrol stations & are keen to try new secure commerce offerings at the pump....
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Young Australians Ready to Embrace Secure Commerce at the Pump
This infographic shows the results of an Australian survey that asked opinions related to purchases & making payments at petrol stations & service stations....
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Global Opportunities for Secure Commerce at the Pump
A new report published by TNS suggests that the majority of consumers are open to new experiences when they pay-at-the-pump....
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How Carriers Should Address FCC Rule On Automatic Call Blocking
The FCC voted in to allow wireless carriers to automatically block unwanted robocalls for all subscribers – hoping to reduce the volume of unwanted calls...
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New TNS Research Highlights Global Market Opportunity for Secure Commerce at the Pump
A new report being published today by Transaction Network Services (TNS) suggests that the majority of consumers are open to new experiences when they pay-at-the-pump which could provide significant revenue opportunities for retailers. The report called ‘The Market Opportunity for...
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The 5G Hype
“Get the unprecedented power of 5G.” “Transforming the future with 5G”. “Make things possible with 5G.” “Rethink what’s possible in a 5G world.”...
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Is TNS Layer 1 the Industry’s Best Kept Secret?
TNS is making its innovative Layer 1 technology available globally. This infographic explores how Layer 1 works and why it is set to disrupt the industry....
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TNS Launches Secure Internet Gateway in India and Signs First Customer
Transaction Network Services (TNS) has launched its highly anticipated Secure Internet Gateway (SIG) to the Indian market and revealed it has already secured its first customer agreement with one of the world’s leading international acquirers. TNS’ SIG is the first...
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TNS Financial Markets
TNSXpress is the single-source managed hosting solution for financial services participants that seek a competitive advantage in their trading operations....
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TNS Payment Solutions in Asia-Pacific
Welcome to TNS Payments Solutions for Asia-Pacific. You’ll find a wide range of products and solution to help you enable secure and reliable transactions...
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Has Your Social Security Number Been ‘Suspended’?
Personal information is of value to scam artists will go to great lengths to trick you into handing it over. Social security scams are extremely common now....
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TNS Unveils New TNSXpress Portfolio at FIA Expo
Transaction Network Services (TNS) is launching its state-of-the-art TNSXpress product suite at the FIA Expo in Chicago today. Visitors to TNS booth #319 will see how the TNSXpress solutions can offer some of the fastest, most secure and comprehensive connectivity...
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ePark
ePark – the app that transforms the simplicity of on-street and barrierless off-street parking....
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PathToPay
If you're looking for a powerful payment solution that can be seamlessly built in to your existing online presence, PathToPay is the way to go....
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GroundTransport
Maximise the passenger experience, achieve cost-efficiencies, maximise security and enhance transport provider performance with GroundTransport....
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ParkCharge
Imagine a car park operation that provides a ticket free solution, enables you to understand your customers, and rewards their loyalty....
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StaffPark
StaffPark helps you improve how you manage your car parking capacity, letting you assign designated areas, link in to existing HR systems and access methods, and automate payment processes....
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UnattendedPayments
UnattendedPayments enables you to offer your customers a wider range of ways to pay easily, quickly and securely. ...
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AltitudeReservation
AltitudeReservation leads the market for next-generation online reservation platforms. Its state-of-the-art flexibility means you can configure the booking journey to meet your needs....
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Call Blocking and Labelling Perceptions of Call Originators
With a surge in unwanted calls, many consumers are now conditioned to not answer the phone unless they know who is calling....
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Innovative TNS Voice IPX Heralds a New Era in Efficient Worldwide Voice Peering
Industry interoperability received a boost today when Transaction Network Services (TNS) unveiled its new TNS Voice IPX solution. This global secure service provides a scalable MPLS connection between networks, enabling originating and terminating voice calls among wireless, wireline and cable...
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Layer 1: The Industry’s Best Kept Secret
Market data is crucial to trading firms operating in today’s financial services industry and the speed this data is received is crucial to executing orders...
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Inland Cellular Deploys TNS Call Guardian to Protect Subscribers from Robocalls
Inland Cellular, a US-based mobile network operator serving customers across Washington and Idaho, wanted to become one of the first regional carriers to integrate robocall detection into its service offering for wireless subscribers and meet the FCC call for more...
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Understanding the Chinese Consulate Con
The infamous Chinese consulate robocall scam made a comeback a few months ago, with over 6,200 crowdsourced reports since May and many more unreported cases...
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Deploying Cloud Based Systems in the Payments Industry
Cloud based systems are still relatively new to the payments industry, but it is a strategic consideration which cannot be ignored....
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TNS Working with HKEX to Address Global Demand for Trading on Hong Kong’s Stock Market
Transaction Network Services and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) have signed an agreement for connectivity, managed hosting and market data access that will give financial market participants greater choice of how to trade with the HKEX. Hong Kong’s iconic...
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Scam Spotlight: Chinese Consulate Con Returns
Robocall scammers bombarded U.S. cities with heavy Chinese immigrant populations with calls in Mandarin that purported to come from the Chinese Consulate...
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TNS Secures MNSP Certification for Innovative New Gilbarco Passport System
Transaction Network Services (TNS) has been certified as a Managed Network Service Provider (MNSP) by Gilbarco for its Gilbarco Passport point-of-sale system which is being rolled out across the United States. Retailers that deploy Gilbarco Passport can now use TNSLink...
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What Consumers Want to do About Robocalls
TNS recently surveyed* more than 1,000 adults aged 18 – 64 about robocall blocking. This infographic is a sample of our key findings...
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TNS Robocall Survey: Consumers Want More Control or Options to Combat Robocalls
A survey of US wireless carrier subscribers released today by Transaction Network Services (TNS) finds that only 39% of consumers want their carrier to automatically block all calls from numbers not in their mobile phone contact list. While the Federal...
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Voice IPX
Single connection service provides worldwide voice peering. The TNS Voice Internetwork Packet eXchange (IPX) service provides a globally secure, scalable MPLS connection between networks, enabling IP signaling, mobile data services among CDMA, GSM and LTE networks, as well as providing...
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Melbourne Museum Uses Customer Insights to Improve the Parking Experience
To improve the experience for its customers, Melbourne Museum sought to solve the parking problem that exhibitions can present along with the peak periods...
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TNS and WannLynx Provide New Revenue Opportunities for Convenience Stores as EMV Deadline Looms
Transaction Network Services and WannLynx today announced their collaboration to offer convenience store chains (c-stores) increased control and content management of their terminals instore and at the forecourt. The deadline for upgrading gas pumps to EMV transactions is in October...
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Apple Store Spoofers Spoil the Barrel
Spoof calls occur when someone pretends to be a known entity to the receiver. Apple Inc. is particularly affected by spoofers....
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TNS Invests in Market Data Services with Significant Euronext Derivatives Deal
Transaction Network Services (TNS) has strategically enhanced its growing market data portfolio by securing an agreement to become a Vendor of Record for Euronext Derivatives Market Data. TNS’ new fully managed Euronext Derivatives Market Data service allows financial market participants...
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How Robocalls are Affecting Consumers in 2019
The TNS 2019 Robocall Investigation Report is an update of key robocall trends. This infographic shows a sample of our key findings...
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The State of Robocalls And What’s Next for Canada’s TSPs
In TNS’ most recent Robocall Investigation Report, nuisance calls increased 38 percent from the third quarter of 2018 to the second quarter of 2019....
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TNS Survey: Americans Now Receive 200 Million Unwanted Robocalls per Day
While the top six U.S. carriers (AT&T, CenturyLink, Comcast, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon) account for 70% of total call volume, only 12% of high risk (scam/fraud) robocalls originate from numbers owned by these Tier-1 carriers – according to the 2019...
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Link Solutions is one of the Fastest Growing Companies in Brazil
According to one of the most traditional and complete surveys on the practices and challenges of emerging companies in Brazil, Link Solutions is one of the fastest-growing companies in the country. The study, published on SEP 12th 2019, in São...
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Inland Cellular Deploys TNS Call Guardian to Protect Subscribers from Robocalls
Transaction Network Services (TNS) today announced that Inland Cellular, a US-based mobile network operator serving customers across Washington and Idaho, will deploy TNS’ industry-leading robocall detection solution TNS Call Guardian. Inland Cellular becomes one of the first regional carriers to integrate...
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ADVAM Speed Queen Case Study
Watch our short video from ADVAM to find out how going cashless helped Speed Queen to increase their revenue by up to 400%...
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Strategic LTE Expansion Allows TNS to Support More US Outbound Roaming Traffic to the Caribbean
Transaction Network Services (TNS) has revealed a series of investments in the TNS-powered CCA LTE Roaming Hub (Hub) which increases its Caribbean coverage to more than 17,000 square miles and introduces an innovative new GPRS Tunneling Protocol (GTP) Proxy facility...
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TNS Enables Sensiple to Bring Vital MiFIDII Compliance Solution to Frankfurt Data Center
Capital markets and banking technology specialist Sensiple Inc is bringing its Regtech product SETREGA for MiFIDII, SFTR and EMIR compliance and reporting to the strategically important FR2 data center in Frankfurt as part of a new agreement with Transaction Network...
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Addressing the STIR/SHAKEN Market Gap
By Bill Versen, Chief Product Officer, TNS To understand the scale of the robocall problem look at the numbers. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received 3.7 million robocall complaints in 2018, and despite regulatory and legal action underway, robocall bad...
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Importance of Knowing Your Customer
The parking industry has seen the fastest surge of new competitors and disruptors in the last 10 years compared to any previous time. Not only has there been an introduction of new competitors, there has been a fundamental shift in...
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Beware of Calls Asking for Donations
Robocall scams are bad enough on their own; but they are even more disturbing when scammers prey on our generosity and willingness to help those in need....
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TNS’ Robocall Detection App Hits 250 Million Device Milestone
Transaction Network Services (TNS) announced today that its Enhanced Caller ID solution, powered by its industry-leading TNS Call Guardian application, has been shipped on more than 250 million devices, across more than 550 makes and models of handsets – demonstrating...
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Are Current Security Measures Providing an Effective Defense Against Data Breaches?
This infographic looks at the challenges organizations are facing when developing and evolving their data breach security plans....
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TNS Participates in FCC STIR/SHAKEN Summit
By: Lavinia Kennedy, Director of Product ManagementAs the troublesome issue of robocalls continues to be a scourge for consumers, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) convened a summit in Washington, DC on July 11, 2019 focused on implementation of STIR/SHAKEN, the...
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Don’t Call Them Back: “One Ring” Scam
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TNS Expands its Managed Financial Services Portfolio with the Acquisition of NetXpress
Transaction Network Services (TNS) today announced the acquisition of Chicago-based trading technology provider NetXpress, in a strategic move that augments its financial services portfolio with ultra-low latency exchange connectivity at 11 key global locations across North America, Europe, and Asia....
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Who Poses the Greatest Data Breach Threat?
This infographic looks at the sources of recent data breach incidents across the globe and where the threats are perceived to lie....
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Is There Really A Battle Between Card Present and Card Not Present?
By Dan Billsdon, Chief Technology Officer, ADVAM. In the payment industry there are many terms that get referred to that everyone is expected to know and understand; two of these are Card Present (CP) and Card Not Present (CNP). Their...
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Robocall Scam of the Month
Find the latest Robocall Scam, Heatmaps of Negative Calls, Calling Trust Index's, Positive & Negative calling, FCC Complaints, & FTC Do Not Call Lists here...
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Are Mobile Payments and IoT Environments Vulnerable to Data Breaches?
As consumers embrace mobile devices and IoT technology in growing numbers, organizations are finding themselves under pressure to address data security...
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Scam Spotlight: “Get Rich Quick” Schemes
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Bridging Physical and Digital Parking
By Kristine Green, Marketing Manager, ADVAM. The parking business has come a long way – from the first multi-storey car park built for the LaSalle Hotel in 1918 in Chicago to the first working parking meter built in 1920’s/1930’s to...
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Criminals Target Specific Industries in Data Breach Activity
Data breach perpetrators continue to target industries which they perceive offer lucrative rewards. This infographic looks at the latest experiences within some of these industries....
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Data Breaches: Spotlight on Malicious Cryptomining
A prominent new trend in security breaches over the last year has been the money making malicious cryptomining tactic. This infographic looks at this in more detail and the threat present....
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Beware of Calls Asking for Donations
Robocall scams are bad enough on their own; but they are even more disturbing when scammers prey on our generosity and willingness to help those in need....
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Widening Cloud Services raise Data Breach Concerns
As the range of cloud technology expands and companies become comfortable with incorporating multiple facilities into their infrastructures, are cybercriminals being handed an easy target? This infographic looks at the proliferation of different cloud environments and the security concerns present....
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Latest Trends Expose Evolving Data Breach Activity
As technology and criminal behavior evolves, we look at the results of a series of recent industry studies which highlight the latest data breach trends....
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Hot Topics from Shopping Center Network
The Shopping Center Networking event brings together leaders in shopping center parking operations from across Europe sharing insights & new innovations....
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Ensuring Network Security: The Critical Qualities Your Business’ Infrastructure Needs
In nearly every industry, network security is top of mind, and for good reason – because data breaches, malware and cyberattacks comprise some of any business’ greatest fears. This infographic looks at what can be done to mitigate the risks...
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Is The Industry Prepared For Next Gen ATM?
With bank branches closing, ATMs are becoming the major touchpoint with the customer and extending their features to provide replacement services. This infographic explores the potential and challenges surrounding Next Gen ATMs and how these can be addressed....
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The Rise of Technical Support Scams
Robocalls come in many different forms, with some being more convincing than others. And with the popularization of scammers posing as technical support from major companies, consumers are at a heightened risk to fall victim to this persuasive tactic....
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TNS Powered CCA LTE Roaming Hub to Support Majority of International Roaming Traffic for US Operators
Transaction Network Services (TNS) has reached a major milestone with the Competitive Carriers Association (CCA) LTE Roaming Hub. The Hub has added key international destinations and now satisfies over 85% of the international roaming requirements of the Hub’s member operators....
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The World of Payments Through the Eyes of Parking
Technology and digital disruption are affecting the global parking industry today and will continue to do so into the future....
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How Colocation, Connectivity and Content Boost Your Financial Firm
The 3Cs – colocation, connectivity and content – are familiar to any successful financial services firm. This infographic looks at how these three pillars should be deployed to maximize effectiveness....
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TNS Report Shows Alternative and Cashless Payments Adoption at an Inflection Point with Security a Concern to Wider Usage
In a study commissioned by Transaction Network Services (TNS) consumers expressed their openness to embracing alternative payment options, including the use of wearables and smartphones. However, acceptance of cashless payments comes with a high degree of concern surrounding the ability...
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Global Consumer Adoption of Alternative and Contactless Payments
This global infographic uncovers the findings of a recent independent survey* commissioned by Transaction Network Services into consumer opinions of alternative payment methods and their willingness to adopt them....
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Americans Eager to Adopt ‘Tap and Go’ Payment Systems Over Cash as Cashless Systems Evolve
This infographic shares the results of an independent survey* commissioned by Transaction Network Services which looks at alternative payments adoption among consumers in the US....
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UK Consumer Insights into Cashless, Contactless and Current Payment Trends
A recent independent survey* by Transaction Network Services indicated that a large number of respondents rarely use cash, yet there were security fears around mobile payments. Read the full infographic below to discover consumer willingness to adopt mobile and alternative...
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Australians Adopt Alternative Payments Amid Security Concerns
With the increase of mobile payment devices, such as smartphones, wearables, smartwatches, fitness trackers and others, consumers have more choice than ever before over how they make payments. This infographic shares the results of an online independent survey* by Transaction...
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Cashless Universities, Convenience or Catastrophe for Students?
Many universities are now adopting cashless systems for students enabling them to pay for goods and services using mobile payments. This infographic shares the results of a global survey* commissioned by Transaction Network Services into cashless systems for students....
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Robocall Scam Spotlight: Drive for Cash
Robocallers pride themselves on being creative and executing new scams on virtually a weekly basis meaning subscribers need to remain vigilant to approaches...
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TNS Launches Branded Calling Solution Enabling Businesses to Protect Their Brand from Robocalls
Trials with top carriers underway; solution enables businesses to protect brand from call spoofing, increase call pickup rates, and improve business-customer relationship The rise of unwanted robocalls is having a devastating impact on legitimate businesses that rely heavily on automated...
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Getting Connected: Three Factors that Impact Market Data Access
Market data is essential for investors to make timely, informed decisions, but this vital information comes with both cost and complexity. This infographic looks at some key factors traders should review before deciding on which provider to use....
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The Evolution of the Voice Call is Nothing Short of Remarkable
The last 30 years has seen the telecommunication industry innovate, adapt and evolve to new technologies, subscriber demands and an increasingly globally mobile population. Take a trip down memory lane with us as this infographic highlights the major events that...
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Ensuring Network Security: Critical Infrastructure Needs
In nearly every industry, network security is top of mind, and for good reason – because data breaches, malware and cyberattacks comprise some of any business’ greatest fears....
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Busting the Top 5 Myths About HFT
In the Discovery Channel television show “MythBusters,” two special effects experts recreate pervasive cultural beliefs and urban legends in order to either “bust” them or acknowledge they are at least plausible, and sometimes even true....
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TNS Lights up the Financial Markets with Low-Latency Dark Fiber Upgrade
Transaction Network Services (TNS) has significantly upgraded and expanded its network capacity to include dark fiber connectivity in the strategically important New York Triangle, giving traders ultra-high-speed access to market data and TNS’ financial community of interest. The new TNS...
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Dedicated LTE Roaming Hub Provides Key International Coverage
This infographic by Transaction Network Services gives an overview of the extensive coverage provided by TNS’ dedicated LTE Roaming Hub...
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Two Strategies for Surviving Consolidation
There’s a word on the lips of everyone in the financial industry right now, and it’s not necessarily one people like to hear: consolidation....
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Addressing The STIR/SHAKEN Market Gap
While Tier 1 carriers are moving towards STIR/SHAKEN implementation, the majority of cross-carrier US wireless voice traffic doesn’t exclusively traverse them. This infographic explains how TNS and Metaswitch are helping bridge the STIR/SHAKEN market gap....
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High Tech and High Touch: Traders Can Have Both
In the modern world, many services have been automated to achieve maximum efficiency with minimal human effort. This effect has swept across many industries, including financial services, and it comes with both benefits and downsides....
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The Robocall Revolution
Robocalling, spamming, scamming, spoofing. This scenario is one that plays out for consumers multiple times a week - if not every day, given that robocalls remain the number one complaint by volume to the FTC and FCC. In fact, an...
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TNS’ Carrier NRD Service Breaks Through Key Milestones
With more than 500 customers using TNS’ Carrier NRD solution today, it has become a pivotal cornerstone of the telecommunication industry. This infographic looks at its key achievements and how it is helping operators to achieve heightened levels of success....
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Will Security Concerns Impact Smart Payments Potential?
Smart payments are on the rise and consumers now have the option of making payments via a mobile device, household appliance or even their car dashboard. Our infographic shows which country is leading the way in adopting smart payments, who...
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Are Smart Payments the Future for UK Consumers?
Many households now own at least six connected devices like smart phones, tablets and voice assistants that connect to the internet, but do consumers trust these devices to make payments for them? A recent independent survey* of UK adults, commissioned...
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How Colocation, Connectivity and Content Boost Financial Firms
The “3Cs” – colocation, connectivity and content – are familiar to any successful financial services firm....
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Will Security Slow Australia’s Uptake of Smart Payments?
A recent independent survey* commissioned by Transaction Network Services has found that although consumers appear keen to own the latest smart technology they have security reservations when it comes to payment capable devices....
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US Consumers Split Over Willingness to Make Smart Payments
Despite the growing popularity of smart devices a recent independent survey* of US adults,commissioned by Transaction Network Services, highlights differing consumer opinions ontheir willingness to make payments using the new technologies available....
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Three Factors That Impact Market Data Access
Market data is essential for investors to make timely, informed decisions, and with prices moving so quickly, investors must be confident that their data provider is reliable, timely, accurate and meets their needs. However, this vital information comes with both...
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How Robocalls Impacted Tax Day 2019
TNS identifies key robocall trends from over 1 billion daily call events across hundreds of carriers...
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Regulatory Outlook: Six Financial Services Developments to Watch
Regulations are the bane of existence to some, the saving grace of others. Like them or not, they’re here to stay, and they’re woven tightly into the fabric of the financial services industry. This infographic looks at six key regulatory...
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New TNS Report Shows Significant Smart IoT Device Payments Adoption Threatened by Consumer Security Fears
A new Transaction Network Services (TNS) report which surveys consumer attitudes toward smart payments has confirmed that adoption of this technology shows substantial growth, but consumers have significant security concerns. TNS’ Consumers Confirm Smart Payments Adoption* report evaluates US, UK...
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Don’t Confuse Spoofing, Layering and HFT
Spoofing, layering and high-frequency trading (HFT): While people tend to lump the three together, one of these things is not like the others, and that’s HFT – because HFT is neither illegal nor bad for markets. In fact, it can...
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A Look at The TNS 2019 Robocall Investigation Report
TNS identifies key robocall trends from over 1 billion daily call events across hundreds of carriers to produce its bi-annual update. What were some of the data trends for high risk and nuisance robocalls? Here is a sample of our...
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TNS and Metaswitch Announce Immediate Availability of Hosted Robocall Blocking Service Based on STIR/SHAKEN
Call Guardian Authentication Hub is a fully managed service enabling carriers of all sizes the fastest and most cost effective path to deploying the STIR/SHAKEN compliant call authentication framework Transaction Network Services (TNS) and Metaswitch today announced the launch of Call Guardian Authentication Hub, a new hosted...
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Is Wall Street Ready for Blockchain?
For trading firms, blockchain has the potential to offer significant rewards, but it’s not clear when that will be as challenges remain. This infographic provides a refresher on what blockchain might be able to do for the financial markets....
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Don’t Manage Technology – Manage Your Business
The trading network is the often-overlooked backbone of the financial services industry – without the proper infrastructure, firms can face revenue loss, reputation damage and dissatisfied customers. However, building and maintaining a global trading infrastructure is a complex, expensive and...
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VoIP, The Transition to IP
R2D2, where are you? No, this isn’t a quote from Star Wars, but rather how it sounded when VoIP first came. There were delays, echoes and R2D2 like sounds with poor broadband quality. But the issue was never the VoIP...
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TNS Report Finds Only 10% of High Risk Robocalls Come From Tier 1 Carriers
TNS 2019 Robocall Investigation Report suggests that robocall scammers and spoofers continue to leverage smaller carriers networks to evade detection and oversight While the top six U.S. carriers (AT&T, CenturyLink, Comcast, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon) account for three-fourths of total...
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Call Guardian Authentication Hub
TNS Call Guardian Authentication Hub is a managed end-to-end call authentication solution that analyzes real-time call events combined with STIR/SHAKEN authentication and validating the caller ID that allows operators to differentiate between legitimate users of communications services versus abusive, fraudulent...
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The Members Exchange Indicates Transparency Trend
In January, the financial industry got some big news: A conglomerate of big banks and brokers is channeling their years of frustration about the cost of an exchange into the creation of a new U.S. stock market....
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Bravado Wireless Taps TNS for Short Code Gateway Service
Oklahoma-based Bravado Wireless wanted to boost its network capabilities with full US short code coverage. Short codes are five or six digit numbers that are designed for businesses to send text messages to communicate with their customers. Common uses for...
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TNS Invests in OpSiSe Solution to Boost French Business
Transaction Network Services (TNS) is expanding its product portfolio in France by purchasing the assets of Paris-based OpSiSe SAS. Through the acquisition, TNS increases its portfolio of value-added services with the OpSiSe set of online tools, reporting and mobile application...
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Looks No Wires, The Explosion of Wireless
Gordon Gekko, from the movie Wall Street, is standing on a beach using his sleek DynaTac mobile phone that cost $3,995 in 1983. It weighed 2 pounds and was 13 inches long. Compare that to the slightly smaller 12.9-inch, 1.4...
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How to Recognize the Different Types of Robocalls
There are several different classification of robocalls. This infographic summarizes the main types and provides some real-world examples....
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Bravado Wireless Taps TNS for Short Code Gateway Service
Oklahoma-based Bravado Wireless is boosting its network capabilities with full US short code coverage thanks to a new agreement with Transaction Network Services (TNS). Short codes are five or six digit numbers that are designed for businesses to send text...
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TNS and P97 Partnership Enables More Secure Mobile and Connected Car Payments
P97 Networks wanted to facilitate secure, efficient, and reliable connected vehicle and mobile payments across North America and Europe via its P97 PetroZone platform. This is a cloud-based mobile commerce and digital marketing solution that connects retail fuel, convenience, consumer...
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Is Wall Street Ready for Blockchain?
Is Wall Street ready for blockchain? That’s the question haunting the financial industry after Reuters reported several major financial institutions shelved their blockchain projects while they figure out exactly what to do with the new technology. Whoever gets it right...
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The Five Trends Driving the Financial Services Industry in 2019
This infographic considers five trends to watch for in 2019 and beyond that TNS expects will affect the financial services industry....
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TNS Enhances Its Hosting Services with Low-Latency Access to Key Data Centers
Transaction Network Services (TNS), a leading global provider of data communications and interoperability solutions, today announced the expansion of its managed hosting and market data services to provide clients with low-latency connectivity to key financial markets. These enhanced capabilities are...
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How Robocalls Effect Tax Day
Tax Day 2018 (April 17th) saw more negative robocalls than any other day last year, as 143 million scam, fraudulent or nuisance robocalls were placed on that day alone. So what can consumers expect during this year’s tax season?...
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What TNS’ Acquisition of R2G Means for Financial Markets
If you think January is a month in which nothing exciting ever happens, think again – because a new announcement is shaking up the financial services industry: Transaction Network Services (TNS) has acquired Chicago-based data, connectivity and hosting specialist R2G...
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US Tier 1 Operator Improves VoLTE Roaming Coverage by Using TNS Powered Hub
Transaction Network Services (TNS) has revealed that a US Tier 1 operator is now using the TNS powered Competitive Carriers Association (CCA) LTE Roaming Hub to enhance its VoLTE roaming coverage nationally. Agreements have been established to allow the Tier...
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Pressure Mounts on Retailer Store Networks
Retailers around the world are facing overwhelming pressures from multiple sources which are impacting store networks. Katherine Brown, Director of Product Management, at TNS explores the latest challenges and how retailers can use payments technology to ease this burden....
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Protect Yourself from Dangers of Crypto Trading
Cryptocurrency was on everyone’s mind in 2018 – and not always for the right reasons....
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TNS and P97 Partnership Enables More Secure Mobile and Connected Car Payments
P97 Networks and Transaction Network Services (TNS) are leading the way in facilitating secure, efficient, and reliable connected vehicle and mobile payments across North America and Europe. Under the agreement, TNS provides P97 a managed tokenization service enabling the secure...
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SS7, Toll-Free & LNP – The Early Days of Voice
Alexander Graham Bell made the first telephone call and said “Mr. Watson – come here – I want to see you”. I’ve read that Bell considered his invention an intrusion and refused to have a telephone in his study room....
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Busting The Top 5 Myths About High-Frequency Trading
This infographic explores the top five myths propagated about high-frequency trading and seeks to set the record straight on some major misconceptions within the financial services industry....
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TNS Race for 5G Report: 72% of US Adults Would be Willing to Upgrade to 5G Capable Device When Available
Even though satisfaction rates are high for current mobile networks, when asked about 5G, the majority of respondents agreed they are aware of 5G and anxious to experience everything it may offer, most notably faster speeds, a new report from...
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Tax Day 2018 Was Highest Robocall Volume Day
Tax Day (April 17, 2018) saw more negative robocalls than any other day of the year, and April was the highest volume month of 2018 - according to comprehensive data analysis released by Transaction Network Services, Inc. (TNS)....
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TNS Expands Its Secure Cloud Connect Service with Connectivity to Azure
Financial markets participants can now increase the security of their cloud infrastructure thanks to Transaction Network Services (TNS) enhancing its Secure Cloud Connect solution with connectivity to Microsoft Azure. Launched just over a year ago, TNS Secure Cloud Connect provides...
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Survey Reveals Variances in US/UK ATM Attitudes
It’s more than 50 years now since the introduction of the ATM and with its proliferation around the world, the majority of consumers take these facilities for granted and many have never experienced life without this invention. TNS commissioned an...
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The Changing US Treasury Market Structure
Sometimes there’s a big headline in the news that answers one question but raises a lot of other ones, and the financial industry was hit with a doozy in November, when U.S. futures exchange CME Group got the green light...
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The Erosion of Trust in Voice Calling
For anyone who owns a smartphone, it will come as little surprise that nuisance robocall volume increased 13% in 2018. Mike Schinnerer, Vice President of Product Management at TNS, explains how regulators, legislators, telecom providers, and the industry are working...
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The Story of the Evolution of the Voice Call with TNS
Remember when you called the local pharmacy and asked if they had “Sir Walter Raleigh in can”? The answer was “Yes, we do” and you would respond with “well, let him out!” Fast forward to today with the advent of...
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TNS Broadens Service Offerings For Financial Markets with Strategic R2G Acquisition
Transaction Network Services (TNS) today announced the acquisition of Chicago-based market data, connectivity and hosting specialist R2G Services. With this acquisition, TNS is now a unique full-service managed infrastructure provider that can meet the demanding needs of financial market participants...
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Payments Advice for 4G Router Deployment
Whether it’s to get ahead of the competition or being driven by the global shut down of 2G and 3G networks, the payments industry is migrating to 4G technology in growing numbers. TNS Product Manager Chris Walker is playing a...
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BSE Agreement with LME Means Credibility for Indian Traders
This past October, it was announced that India’s leading bourse, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), entered into a licensing agreement with the London Metal Exchange (LME) – a move that is expected to bring much closer cooperation, order and efficiency...
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TNS Targets South American Expansion with Strategic Acquisition of Link Solutions
Transaction Network Services (TNS) is expanding into Brazil through the acquisition of mobile and Internet of Things (IoT) communications specialist Link Solutions Eireli (Link). The acquisition of the family-owned business gives TNS two new offices in Brazil, 65 new employees...
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How Can Telecom Carriers Prepare For Robocalls?
In response to the rise of robocalls in 2018, there are some great efforts recently underway that will pay dividends in 2019....
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TNS Launches New Peer-to-Peer VPN Solution
Transaction Network Services (TNS) is increasing its financial services offerings to include a new Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Virtual Private Network (VPN) solution that provides low-cost, secure connectivity to the TNS Secure Trading Extranet. This new P2P VPN is a simplified solution...
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12 Months in the Life of a Robocaller
Robocallers, scammers and spoofers are active all year round and cleverly adapt their tactics to address vulnerable weaknesses in the annual calendar. Holidays, celebrations, and recurring events are all seen as opportunities when consumers may unwittingly let their guard down....
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How Will the Payments Landscape Evolve in 2019?
Over the last few years, the variety of payment methods available has expanded dramatically, fueled by significant consumer adoption on a global level. Tiffany Trent-Abram, Vice President of Global Product Management at TNS, considers the key developments which could shape...
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US ATM Usage Remains Strong But Consumers Split on Latest Innovations
A recent independent survey* commissioned by Transaction Network Services (TNS) has revealed that the ATM remains a firm cornerstone of the US payments industry, however, attitudes to new innovations, such as the ability to obtain foreign currency, lottery tickets and...
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Beyond STIR/SHAKEN: Carriers Need a Multi-Layered Approach
In 2019 U.S. telecom service providers will move forward at varying speeds in the implementation of STIR/SHAKEN - initially across the major tier one phone carriers. TNS’ Paul Florack, Vice President of Product Management, considers how the FCC-sponsored call detection...
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How Will The Payments Landscape Evolve in 2019
Over the last few years, the variety of payment methods available has expanded dramatically, fueled by significant consumer adoption on a global level. This infographic considers the key developments which could shape the payments industry in 2019....
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Peer-to-Peer (P2P) VPN
TNS’ Peer-to-Peer VPN (P2P) service provides low-cost, secure and fast connectivity to the TNS Secure Trading Extranet....
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3 Ways Telcos Can Answer the Call on Robocall Surge
Robocalls aren’t simply a nuisance; they threaten the very nature of how subscribers view the value of calling and perception of the telco brand....
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Call Guardian STIR/SHAKEN Capabilities
The FTC received 4.5 million robocall complaints in 2017, up from 3.4 million the prior year. Robocall bad actors continue to adjust their strategy to elude detection. The time is now to improve your subscribers’ call experience....
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TNS Operator IoT Intelligence Report Reveals Network Pressures
Pressures on operator networks are set to grow as subscribers demonstrate an insatiable appetite for connected devices, according to a new report from TNS. Bill Versen, Chief Product Officer at TNS, gives an overview of the research and its implications...
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Spotlight on the Japanese Financial Markets
Ricky deBritto, TNS’ Country Manager for Japan, answers questions on Japanese foreign exchange (FX) market conditions and the challenges present when accessing the dynamic Asian markets....
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TNS Operator IoT Intelligence Report: 84% of US Adults Now Own a Connected Device and 62% Feel it Improves Quality of Life
Pressures on operator networks are set to grow as subscribers demonstrate an insatiable appetite for connected devices, according to a new report from Transaction Network Services (TNS). The survey is consistent with the Cisco Visual Network Index* that estimates that...
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Does Migrating to the Cloud Put Payment Data at Risk?
Mark Collins, Managing Director of Transaction Network Services’ FinTech Solutions business in Europe, gives us his insights on how you can safely and securely insert cloud services into your payments infrastructure....
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Security Fears Threaten Biometric Payments Growth
Biometric payments are poised for significant growth, but substantial consumer security concerns could put its future at risk according to a report from TNS. Bill Versen, TNS’ Chief Product Officer, shares some key insights....
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TNS Signs Two Tier One Operators for VoLTE Services
Two tier one North American operators are responding to their growing subscriber demands for VoLTE services by signing new agreements with Transaction Network Services (TNS) to use its VoLTE Registry solution. According to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report, the number...
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Significant Growth Opportunities for Unattended Terminals
70% of consumers want unattended terminals to accept both card and cash payments and a significant number are willing to use wearable devices or digital wallets at these locations, according to a survey* of US, UK and Australian adults commissioned...
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How Branded Calling can Cause Consumers to Trust Their Phones Again
Bad actor robocalls threaten to undermine the relationship that businesses have with consumers, as well as the relationship between carrier and subscriber. As a result, stakeholders must evolve voice calling and usher in the next significant evolution in voice communications:...
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Are You Impacted by 2G and 3G Networks Shutting Down?
As the world embraces 4G technology, operators are turning off 2G and 3G networks to free up resources and reassign spectrum. This infographic gives a quick overview of some of the key countries being affected....
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Deutsche Boerse and TNS Unite in Strategic Boost to Eurex and Xetra Platforms
Transaction Networks Services (TNS) has added Eurex and Xetra to its financial community of interest to help Deutsche Boerse expand the reach of its key European markets. Firms wanting to be close to the trade matching and data engines for...
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Exegy and TNS Partner to Offer a Global FX Trading Platform
With evolving global regulation, increased market fragmentation, and the complexity and costs of building, maintaining, and managing an FX trading infrastructure, Exegy and Transaction Network Services (TNS) are aligned with a common goal to provide a comprehensive, cost-effective electronic FX...
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Pressure Mounts on Retailer Store Networks
Retailers around the world are facing overwhelming pressures from multiple sources which are impacting store networks. This infographic explores the latest challenges and how retailers can use payments technology to ease this burden....
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Learnings from the FIA Annual Futures and Options Expo
Every year, the FIA Futures and Options Expo is a high point for the global listed derivative and cleared swaps community, with dozens of panels, educational sessions, networking opportunities and more stuffed into two jam-packed days. After any big show,...
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With 5G on the Horizon Consumers Appear Ready to Switch
Is technology moving too fast for the standard mobile device user or are subscribers looking forward to 5G? This infographic looks at the results of a survey* of US adults, commissioned by Transaction Network Services, which explores attitudes to 4G...
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Make Time to Address 4G Migration Before It’s Too Late
Mark Collins, Managing Director of Transaction Network Services’ FinTech Solutions business in Europe, addresses concerns about the growing number of 2G and 3G networks that are shutting down....
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TNS Launches ReportaRobocall.com to Help Legitimate Calls Reach Consumers
New Call Management Platform and Registry Aims to Empower Consumers and Help Legitimate Businesses Reach Their Customers. Transaction Network Services (TNS), whose Call Guardian robocall detection solution is used by the majority of leading US wireless service providers as well...
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Connected Device Growth Expected to Put Operator Networks Under Pressure
A new survey of US adults*, commissioned by Transaction Network Services, has confirmed the popularity of connected devices among subscribers which is set to place increasing demands on operator networks....
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Demand Strong for Connected Devices But Security Fears Prevail
A new survey of US adults*, commissioned by Transaction Network Services, has identified that the growing prevalence of connected devices in US homes is being underscored by subscriber security concerns....
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Selecting the Right Provider Can Give FX Players an Edge
In the ultra-competitive world of foreign exchange (FX) trading, deploying a financial extranet has become one of the most effective tech strategies for FX firms to secure their market position, however, careful due diligence is required. John Owens, Vice President...
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Where Do We Stand With Robocalls in 2018
TNS has pulled tens of thousands of data points from over one billion call events across hundreds of carriers and produced our 2018 Robocall Investigation Report. What valuable insights can your organization learn from them? Here is a sample of...
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Interesting Findings in UK Survey of ATM Usage
Are consumers happy with the service and quantity of ATMs found in the UK and abroad? A recent survey* carried out by Transaction Network Services on UK adults shows some interesting findings in the way we use ATMs in today’s...
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Spanish ATM Survey Highlights High Demand for ATMs
Despite contactless and biometric payments being on the rise, a recent survey* of Spanishadults commissioned by Transaction Network Services has highlighted the strong demandfor ATMs for immediate access to cash....
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Deutsche Boerse and TNS Unite in Strategic Boost to Eurex and Xetra Platforms
Transaction Networks Services (TNS) is adding Eurex and Xetra to its financial community of interest in a new agreement which will help Deutsche Boerse expand the reach of its key European markets. TNS, which provides access to more than 300...
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Transaction Network Services Wins Fierce Innovation Awards: Telecom Edition
TNS’ Enhanced Caller ID selected among telecom industry leaders for Customer Engagement category Transaction Network Services (TNS) today announced that it is a winner of the 2018 Fierce Innovation Awards: Telecom Edition. TNS’ Enhanced Caller ID solution earned the award in...
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What STIR/SHAKEN Means for the Future of Robocalls
The FCC and FTC have been working to find a solution to stop robocalls for years; howwill STIR/SHAKEN change things?...
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2018 TNS Robocall Report: One-Third of Calls Are High Risk or Nuisance
Analysis of more than 1 billion call events each day across hundreds of carriers also finds that Monday is heaviest day for robocalls while Friday sees lightest volume One-third of all calls to wireless and wireline subscribers are now considered...
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TNS Further Targets Unattended and eCommerce Payments With ADVAM Acquisition
Transaction Network Services (TNS) announces it has agreed to acquire unattended and eCommerce payments specialist ADVAM in a transaction which strengthens TNS’ core payment capabilities and which will allow TNS to further target the payments market across the United States,...
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Payment Application Managed Services in the Cloud
A secure and resilient private cloud based service for users that do not want the complexity of hosting and managing a Payment Application in-house, but still want to enjoy the full range of functionality....
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Device Driving and Switching
This service is for users that do not have a payment application or do not wish to use an acquirer’s service and require either POS, EPOS or ATM driving and the switching of the transaction for authorization to either a...
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Card Scheme Gateways
A service where direct access to a card scheme is required for transaction authorization, settlement, clearing and reconciliation, and post transaction support....
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Protocol Conversion
A service to convert an incoming (ingress) payment protocol to a different outgoing (egress) payment protocol. ...
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Operators Aim to Significantly Reduce Network Data Consumption With New TNS Solution
Multiple global operator groups can now take control of their data consumption costs thanks to a new Data Optimization and Hub Break Out solution from Transaction Network Services (TNS). The TNS hosted Data Optimization and Hub Break Out solution allows...
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Exegy and TNS Partner to Offer a Global FX Trading Platform
Exegy Inc., the leading provider of managed services and low-latency technology for market data normalization and distribution, and Transaction Network Services (TNS), a leader in global managed data communications and interoperability solutions, announce a partnership in offering a global FX...
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Enhanced Caller ID
Enhanced Caller ID is an industry-leading solution that leverages a mobile operator’s key asset, the network, to empower identity and facilitate trust in personal and business mobile communications. Enhanced Caller ID identifies over 2 billion calls or texts per month...
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Neighbor Spoofing is Becoming a Top Robocall Tactic for Bad Actors
The FTC received 4.5 million robocall complaints in 2017, up from 3.4 million the prior year. Neighbor Spoofing is one reason to blame....
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Beware of Neighbor Spoofing
Robocall bad actors continue to adjust their strategy to elude detection, and using familiar area codes for “Neighbor Spoofing” has emerged as a top tactic....
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TNS Call Guardian App Addresses Growing Use Of Neighbor Spoofing Robocall Tactic
By analyzing 1 billion call events per day across over 500 telecom operators, TNS’ robocall detection solution enables carriers to better protect subscribers from local number caller ID spoofing Transaction Network Services (TNS), whose Call Guardian robocall detection solution is...
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TNS Marks Major Milestone for Feature-rich Telco Hub
Transaction Network Services (TNS) is celebrating the 5th anniversary of the TNS Data Services Hub, which now has 29 US operators as members and a growing number of international carriers and operator groups. Last month, TNS handled over 5 billion...
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Security Fears Threaten Biometric Payments Growth Reveals TNS Report
Biometric payments are poised for significant growth, but substantial consumer security concerns could put its future at risk according to a new report from Transaction Network Services (TNS). Vital Insights into Biometric Payments Adoption, which is being published by TNS...
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TNS and INET Partnership Revolutionizes Thanachart Bank’s Merchant POS Service
Thanachart Bank in Thailand handled its POS transactions in-house, but managing and expanding this infrastructure was proving costly and time-consuming as its customer base of retail outlets, hospitality providers and other small-medium businesses has continued to grow. It wanted to...
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TNS and INET Partnership Revolutionizes Thanachart Bank’s Merchant POS Service
Thanachart Bank in Thailand is strengthening the point-of-sale (POS) services it provides to its merchants and their 30,000 terminals, thanks to a new agreement with Transaction Network Services (TNS) and INET. TNS, in partnership with INET, will upgrade Thanachart Bank’s...
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Strategic Decisions Impact Data Breach Protection
This infographic looks at some of the strategic considerations and concerns present in the industry today....
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Vital Data Breach Insights Reveal Latest Trends
This handy infographic by Transaction Network Services provides a valuable insight into the latest trends regarding Data Breaches....
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Data Breaches: Spotlight on the Malware Menace
Malware remains a popular weapon of choice among data breach perpetrators. This infographic takes a closer look at this phenomenon that shows no signs of waning....
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Which Industries are Falling Victim to Data Breaches?
Data breaches are plaguing all industries globally, but some are more affected than others....
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Data Breach Experience Varies By Country
Are data breaches continuing to affect the same countries or are criminals casting their netswider? This infographic looks at how the global data breach picture is shaping up....
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Are Cloud and IoT Environments Allowing Cybercriminals to Infiltrate Networks?
While the expanding range of IoT enabled devices and cloud services is meeting consumer demand, are these technologies creating undefended gaps in security...
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MEPS Engages TNS For Scale and Reliability
Since its formation in 1997, Malaysian Electronic Payment System Sdn Bhd (MEPS) has become a significant player in the Malaysian financial services sector and is the only interbank ATM network service provider in Malaysia that supports domestic, development, Islamic and...
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Is Outsourcing Undervalued in the Financial Markets?
This infographic looks at how outsourcing in the financial markets can be an effective business strategy and challenges whether perceived concerns about lack of control are realistic....
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Survey Results Suggest Strong Future for Biometric Payments
This infographic gives an insight into the results of a survey*, commissioned by Transaction Network Services, which explores the attitudes to and willingness of US, UK and Australian adults to make biometric payments....
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US Attitudes to Biometric Payments Vary Greatly
This infographic considers the results of a survey*, commissioned by Transaction Network Services, which explores the attitudes to and willingness of US adults to make biometric payments....
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UK Consumers Show Support for Biometric Payments
This infographic explores the results of a survey*, commissioned by Transaction Network Services, which looks at the attitudes to and willingness of UK adults to make biometric payments....
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Young Australians Strengthen Biometric Payments Adoption
This infographic shares the results of a survey*, commissioned by Transaction Network Services, which looks at the attitudes to and willingness of Australian adults to make biometric payments....
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Inland Cellular Boosts Network With Suite of TNS Solutions
Regional wireless carrier Inland Cellular wanted to improve its service offering and become more efficient at the same time by working with a partner that could effectively handle its legacy 3G services. It also wanted to grow new inbound LTE...
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Inland Cellular Boosts Network With Suite of TNS Solutions
Regional wireless carrier Inland Cellular has migrated its roaming, clearing, messaging and signaling requirements to Transaction Network Services (TNS) in a multi-year deal which also includes provision for new LTE roaming services. TNS, with its market leading portfolio of services,...
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Roaming Insights Vital For Operator Growth
This infographic looksat a comprehensive network trouble shooting and intelligence tool which is available for operators to use today....
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TNS Report Identifies Significant Growth Opportunities For Unattended Terminals
70% of consumers want unattended terminals to accept both card and cash payments and a significant number are willing to use wearable devices or digital wallets at these locations, according to a survey* of US, UK and Australian adults commissioned...
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TNS Targets Growth With Strategic New Chief Product Officer Hire
Transaction Network Services (TNS) has hired telecommunication industry veteran Bill Versen to the newly created position of Chief Product Officer. In this role, Mr Versen will oversee TNS’ global product vision, product design and development, and product marketing and management....
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Survey Reveals Variations in Card Use at Unattended Terminals
This infographic looks at the results of a survey*, commissioned by Transaction Network Services, which explores the attitudes to and willingness of UK, US and Australian adults to make card payments at a variety of unattended terminals....
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Consumers Welcome New FinTech Payment Options at Unattended Terminals
This infographic presents the results of a survey*, commissioned by Transaction Network Services, which explores attitudes among US, UK and Australian adults to the use of new technology when making payments at unattended terminals....
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Young US Adults to Drive Demand for Unattended Terminals
This infographic shares the results of a survey*, commissioned by Transaction Network Services, which looks at the attitudes to and willingness of US adults to make card payments at a variety of unattended terminals....
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Are UK Adults Adopting Card Payments at Unattended Terminals?
This infographic reviews the results of a survey which looks at the attitudes UK adults to make card payments at a variety of unattended terminals....
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Australians Embrace Card Payments at Unattended Terminals
This infographic explores the results of a survey*, commissioned by Transaction Network Services, which looks at the attitudes to and willingness of Australian adults to make card payments at a variety of unattended terminals....
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Simplify Connectivity to Effectively Target Overseas Markets
This infographic looks at how a specialist financial extranet can contribute to a well-planned and execute connectivity strategy....
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Spam? Verizon Gives You New Tool To Avoid Robocalls with New Caller ID Feature
Verizon is introducing a new Caller ID feature for its landline phone customers to help them protect themselves from potential malicious robocalls. NEW YORK – “I love robocalls,” said no one ever. In reality, the opposite is true, and it...
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Enhanced TNS Data Services Hub Carries First VoLTE Traffic for Major US Operator
Transaction Network Services (TNS) has today announced that it is now handling live VoLTE roaming traffic for a major US operator and its roaming partners. The VoLTE traffic is being carried by the TNS Data Services Hub, a technical and business framework...
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TNS Launches 4G Roaming Support For Mobile POS Terminals
Global 4G roaming coverage for (POS) terminals has become more accessible today thanks to the launch of an enhanced solution from Transaction Network Services (TNS). TNS’ Global Wireless Access (GWA) solution can now support 4G roaming in more than 60 countries around the world....
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What Payments Trends Should You Follow in 2018?
What does the future hold for the payments industry this year? Innovative technologies & evolving behaviors have laid the foundations for an exciting 2018....
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New TNS Report Raises Concern Over Data Consumption Habits of Roaming Subscribers
Operators need to prepare for a substantial increase in data consumption pressures from roaming subscribers according to a new report from Transaction Network Services (TNS). The report focuses on the findings of an independent survey*, commissioned by TNS, which explores how many cell phone...
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Subscribers Concerned about Cell and Home Phone Security
As smartphones and other calling devices evolve and offer subscribers a more innovative experience, are security fears being addressed?...
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TNS Expands Hosting Services to New York and Chicago Financial Hubs
Low latency trading firms looking to access key equity, derivatives and FX markets can now choose Transaction Network Services (TNS) as it expands its Managed Hosting, CoLocation and Connectivity Service to New York and Chicago. TNS’ new solution, already launched in Europe...
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TNS Launches Critical Roaming Risk Mitigating Capabilities For Operators
Operators can now more easily mitigate the risks associated with roaming activities thanks to a series of enhancements which Transaction Network Services (TNS) is making to its advanced 4G roaming ecosystem called the TNS Data Services Hub. Designed to provide operators with...
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Telecom Operators Make Progress Towards Virtualization
While broad telecom adoption of NFV and SDN has been slow, there are a number of tier 1 operators moving aggressively towards virtualization...
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Reduce The Complexity Of Wireless POS Terminal Management
Deploying, securing and managing a wireless POS terminal portfolio has traditionally been a complex and time-consuming challenge for ISOs....
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Subscribers Exhibit Significant Data Consumption Needs
The habits of hungry subscribers are placing increasing pressure on operator networks and the implications of this when roaming are effecting profitability....
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Improved Connectivity to the Asia Pacific Financial Markets
This infographic takes a look at how TNS' Asia pacific POP network is helping to streamline trading activities opening it up to the world's financial market...
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Global Exchange Market Coverage
TNS' low latency network offers fully managed one-to-many connectivity, via 125 points of presence and over 2,000 financial community endpoints globally...
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Product Industries
TNS provides secure reliable solutions to organizations in several industries. To learn more please select a product or service from the options here....
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Our Customers
Providing local service and global reach. TNS serves a wide range of customers from the retail, financial, banking and telecommunication industries....
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TNS Expands Portfolio with New Cloud Connectivity Services
Financial organizations who want to include cloud services within their trading infrastructure can now benefit from a new connectivity solution from Transaction Network Services (TNS) which addresses the mission-critical requirements of the global financial markets. TNS Secure Cloud Connect has...
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James Valley Wireless Delights Subscribers with International Roaming Capabilities
James Valley Wireless has been a member of the CCA LTE Roaming Hub powered by TNS, for over a year and has a number of agreements in place which provide for domestic LTE roaming outside of its South Dakota heartland....
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Managed Hosting, Colocation and Connectivity Service for the FX Buy-Side
The customer is an FX buy-side with its headquarters outside of the UK. They wanted to commission a third party trading platform in LD4 to reduce trading latency and to be in close proximity to the big five liquidity providers...
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Managed Hosting, Colocation and Connectivity Service for the Sell-Side
The customer is one of the most highly regarded eastern European brokers with a leading position in central European markets. They required a presence in FR2 to reduce trading latency but did not have internal resources to be able to...
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Managed Hosting, Colocation and Connectivity Service for a Financial Technology Service Provider
The customer is a global financial technology company that provides advanced algorithms and data driven analytics to its clients. Due to service consolidations (and a resulting decline in service) from their incumbent service provider they chose to review the market....
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Comprehensive Business Continuity Management Essential to Keeping Data Flowing
Data is the lifeblood of business and the ability to seamlessly and efficiently handle payments and trades keeps customers happy....
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Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)
TNS is a Level 1 PCI DSS certified service provider. With a comprehensive risk management and compliance framework in place, TNS has consistently maintained this certification across all its in-scope environments globally for over 10 years....
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New Data Breach Patterns Emerge
Data breaches have continued to hit the headlines. This infographic looks at some interesting aspects highlighted in recent industry reports....
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Interactive Messaging
Cequint Interactive Messages allows wireless carriers to leverage their existing SMS-based marketing campaigns, and evolve them to be interactive and engaging experiences similar to native device or app store applications....
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Messaging Solutions
TNS' Intercarrier Messaging for SMS and MMS allows mobile subscribers to send and receive messages between mobile networks regardless of technologies involved or protocols deployed. ...
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Steering of Roaming
TNS' Roamer Control gives the home provider the ability to disconnect the subscriber’s attachment to a serve network and establish a new connection to an alternate network. This results in subscribers spending more time on the home or preferred networks...
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Diameter Signaling
The TNS Diameter Signaling Service provides a single interconnect point to other networks and relieves LTE and IMS endpoints of routing, traffic management and load balancing functions....
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Mobile Signaling for ANSI-41 and GSM
The TNS SS7 Network supports signaling for ANSI-41 and GSM mobile operators; interconnection options include point-to-point SS7/C7 private line connectivity in a low speed or high speed configuration, IP, and VPN utilizing the SIGTRAN protocol suite. ...
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TNS Now Provides Managed Hosting in ASX’s Dynamic Australian Liquidity Centre
Firms seeking the fastest access to Australia’s buoyant cash equities, derivatives and commodities markets have had their options enhanced today with the announcement that Transaction Network Services (TNS) is now offering hosting and colocation services at the country’s main exchange-owned...
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TNS Helps James Valley Wireless Delight Subscribers With New International Roaming Capabilities
James Valley Wireless will use the CCA LTE Roaming Hub (Hub), powered by Transaction Network Services, to offer its subscribers international LTE roaming services for the first time ever. The new agreement extends James Valley’s use of the Hub to cover a leading...
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FraudTec II
FraudTec ll receives roaming Call Detail Record (CDR) or usage records from network elements and home CDR from switch feeds, then uses these records to create a database of subscriber calling activity. ...
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TAP Creation
TNS offers a complete and flexible TAP (Transferred Account Procedure) creation solution. Our TAP Creation solution is able to convert take switch mediated or raw CDRs and convert to rated TAP records. ...
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IOT Discount Management
IOTRON is a one-of-a-kind software platform that enables mobile operators to streamline and more efficiently manage the lifecycle of roaming agreements, which include discounts on standard IOT rates. ...
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Financial Clearing House (FCH)
The TNS Nextgen Financial Clearing House (FCH) platform can drastically improve debt collection rates and clearing accuracy through a number of features which foster timely revenue collection and allocation, such as advanced netting and payment allocation features....
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Data Clearing House (DCH)
TNS offers wireless operators a flexible solution to exchange billing data for voice roaming traffic with their roaming partners. Operators are able to track and analyze their financial position via a web-based interface with near-real time reporting capabilities....
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VoLTE Roaming
TNS offers a fully managed, IMS-based, end-to-end VoLTE Roaming solution that leverages the IPX connectivity, diameter routing, and DCH & FCH services currently provided by the TNS Data Services Hub, while supporting S8HR and LBO architectures for enabling inbound and...
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VoLTE Registry
TNS' VoLTE Registry makes available a shared registry into which carriers provision the phone numbers of their VoLTE enabled devices, as well as routing information for reaching those devices, over an IMS infrastructure. ...
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Toll-Free (8xx) Database
With TNS' Toll-Free Database Service, local carriers can provide subscribers with access to every toll-free number in the US and Canada for toll-free call routing. Supports interstate, intrastate, inter-LATA, and intra-LATA requirements....
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SS7
TNS' SS7 service provides a single point of interconnection over point-to-point (DS0, DS1), IP or VPN interconnections, which enables global access either directly through the TNS signaling network or via gateways to peering networks. ...
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NRTRDE
TNS’ NRTRDE enables GSM operator partners to exchange TD.35 roaming records in near-real time, reducing the risk for fraudulent roaming liability. TNS NRTRDE is fully compliant to BA.20 and TD.35 GSMA Standards....
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Network Transformation
TNS' Network Transformation solutions allow operators to meet growing user traffic demand while protecting against potential revenue decline by evolving their networks to all-IP converged services....
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Local Number Portability/Mobile Number Portability
TNS’ Local Number Portability / Mobile Number Portability services provide the Number Portability and Numbering Plans ownership information worldwide....
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ISUP Trunk Signaling & TCAP CLASS Services
TNS ISUP Trunk Signaling provides direct access to all Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOCs) and to all major ILECs, streamlining your SS7 operations by dealing with one dependable point of interconnection....
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Carrier Network Routing Directory
TNS Carrier Network Routing Directory (NRD) is a multi-protocol centralized registry system designed to simplify your routing. NRD empowers your company with a single platform to manage your peering and interconnection relationships, legacy or next generation, for improved routing....
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Interstandard Roaming
The TNS Inter-Standard Roaming (ISR), Sponsored Roaming & Interoperability Platform allows operators to offer a variety of international & domestic roaming options to their subscribers, which extends the reach of their current roaming solutions for voice/SMS/data....
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ISO Market Boosted as New Agreement Enables TNS to Support Top 5 US Processors
Transaction Network Services has signed a new significant deal with one of the leading processors in the US to support the deployment and management of wireless point-of-sale (POS) terminals via its flexible TNSPay Mobile SIM solution. The agreement boosts TNS’...
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Wireless Data Roaming Services (CRX/GRX/IPX)
TNS offers high quality connectivity to CDMA 1x/EV-DO, Wi-Fi, GPRS, HSxPA and LTE wireless networks over a state-of-the-art carrier-grade MPLS backbone with complete isolation from the public internet. ...
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LTE Roaming Hub
TNS' LTE Roaming Hub offers a next generation roaming exchange, interoperability services, and reporting tools that address network interface requirements and delivers deep business intelligence. ...
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Message Conversion
TNS’ Message Conversion provides an alternative to host system development for the acceptance of new payment message types and is a flexible, cost-effective message translation service for acquirers, processors, ISOs, and merchants. ...
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TNS Now Provides Managed Hosting in ASX’s Dynamic Australian Liquidity Centre
Firms seeking the fastest access to Australia’s buoyant cash equities, derivatives and commodities markets have had their options enhanced today with the announcement that Transaction Network Services (TNS) is now offering hosting and colocation services at the country’s main exchange-owned data centre....
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Call Guardian
Call Guardian uses real-time call events combined with crowd-sourced data to create accurate and comprehensive reputation profiles differentiating legitimate users of telecommunications services from abusive, fraudulent, and unlawful users....
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Secure Trading Extranet
TNS eliminates trading complexities by providing reliability, service turn up within days, secure connections and all done cost efficiently. Today, TNS connects an extensive global financial community of more than 2,100 endpoints. ...
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Secure Cloud Connect
TNS Secure Cloud Connect service allows secure, reliable and high-performance connectivity from your presence in the public cloud to TNS’ vast global financial community, comprising exchanges, application providers, ISVs and your trading counterparties as well as your HQ or alternative...
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Managed Hosting
TNS' single source Managed Hosting, Colocation and Connectivity service allows you to focus on your business backed by the reassurance that your remote data center facility and connectivity services are being taken care of by a service provider with an...
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Exchange Access & Market Data Feeds (MDF)
TNS connects firms to most of the leading exchanges and market data sources in the U.S., across Europe and in Asia. TNS provides data from over 55 exchanges, ECNs or ATS’ globally. In addition, TNS also provides market data from...
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TNSOnline
TNSOnline is a web-based device and transaction monitoring system for TNS customers. Customers utilizing the secure connectivity of TNS can see the status of their connected devices, transactions, and files as they flow through the TNS network....
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TNSPay Access
TNSPay Access simplifies the management of large POS terminal estates by providing secure access management and activity reporting for IP and wireless POS terminals. ...
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TNSPay Mobile
TNSPay Mobile is a reliable, secure, low cost and turnkey wireless POS connectivity solution for ISOs, processors, and acquirers....
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TNSPay Protect
TNSProtect is a suite of transaction security solutions including PCI-validated Point-to-Point Encryption (P2PE) partnered with Bluefin, Managed POS Encryption (MPE) partnered with VeriFone and Ingenico, and Tokenization....
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Enhanced TNS Solution Creates Growth Opportunities for Canadian ATM Operators
An exciting array of new features are set to help Canadian ATM operators and deployers target growth after Transaction Network Services confirmed it was launching its recently enhanced TNSLink for ATMs solution in Canada. TNS, a leader in the ATM communications...
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TRANSACTION NETWORK SERVICES (UK) LIMITED MODERN SLAVERY ACT 2015: SLAVERY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING STATEMENT
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Data Protection Statement (Europe)
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TNSLink
TNSLink is a highly secure, reliable and cost effective end-to-end network solution connecting POS, ATMs, kiosks, retail in-store applications, or any other remote payment devices to the payments community....
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Global Wireless Access
Global Wireless Access (GWA) is a wireless m2m solution for POS terminals, routers, and kiosks, specifically designed for the needs of the payments industry. ...
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TNS Dial
TNS Dial is a highly secure payment delivery solution for dial-based transactions. As one of the leading payment specific managed dial gateways, it offers ultra-high availability, redundant access points, 24x7x365 support and a seamless migration path for processors, acquirers and...
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TNSConnect
TNSConnect provides secure, fully managed resilient connectivity for high volume transmission of credit, debit, charge and fuel card payments to the TNS network. ...
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TLS / SIG Gateway
TNS’ Secure Internet Gateway is a PCI DSS compliant payment delivery solution for IP-based transactions. It is a payment transaction only TLS gateway offering ultra-high availability, redundant access points, 24x7x365 support and a seamless migration path for acquirers and ISOs....
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TNS File Settlement
TNS’ File Settlement Service provides a high-speed, secure and resilient solution for merchants to submit payment settlement files to acquirers and processors. ...
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Products
Transaction Network Services has been delivering industry leading solutions for the payments, financial and telecommunications industries since 1990....
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TNS Merchant MIS (MMIS)
The TNS Merchant MIS (MMIS) portal provides acquirers, processors and ISOs with a simple to deploy management information portal for their merchants using standalone point of sale terminals. ...
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TNS Report Uncovers Significant Global Variances in ATM Usage
A new report being published today by Transaction Network Services (TNS) has revealed that consumers in the US, UK and Australia exhibit different behaviors when using ATMs. The report, called Global Variances in ATM Usage, shares the results of a survey* which TNS...
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Customer Login
TNS' network is monitored and managed 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Take advantage of our comprehensive online management capabilities....
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Operators Gain From Reducing Network Data Consumption
With unlimited data plans making a dramatic return, operators are now facing greater pressure on their networks than ever before....
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Critical VoLTE Roaming Services Needed to Meet Subscriber Expectations
The lateset figures from the GSMA show that Voice over LTE (VoLTE) has been launched by 110 operators across 58 countries and 902 devices....
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Will Managed Hosting Intensify Sell-Side Competition?
Within the financial markets, the sell-side community continually competes to offer its buy-side customers the best guidance and investment advice....
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Resource Center
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TNS Powered CCA LTE Roaming Hub Grows to Over 65 Million Subscribers
The CCA LTE Roaming Hub (Hub), powered by Transaction Network Services (TNS), has reached a major milestone, now covering over 65 million subscribers across 25 countries. Since its launch four years ago, the Hub has grown to include an extensive range of operator members...
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Media Center
Please browse below for TNS' latest news, view our upcoming events calendar and follow links to our social media channels....
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About TNS
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With employees based in 19 countries around the world, TNS is a leading global provider of data communication and interoperability services...
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News
TNS regularly creates communications and materials of interest for the media globally. Please browse our latest news and our archives....
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TNS Appointed by ATM2GO in Multi-Year Deal
Founded in 2011, Australian ATM operator ATM2GO’s owners have over 25 years combined experience in the ATM industry. Its fleet of user friendly retail and mobile ATMs are operated by franchisees who can offer an added level of local knowledge...
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TNS is a leading global provider of data communications and interoperability solutions for the payments, telecom and financial markets industries...
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New Global Code has Implications for FX Market
The FX Global Code is a set of good practice principles that foreign exchange market participants are being encourage to abide by....
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FX Global Code Sets Out Principles for Firms to Follow
The FX Global Code, introduced in May 2017, provides a set of guidelines designed to promote the integrity and effective functioning of the whole FX market....
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Ransomware Attacks A Major Threat
Ransomware attacks have been increasing at an alarming rate & are now one of the main types of data breaches. This infographic looks at them in more detail...
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Criminals Targeting POS and Payments Data
As data breaches continue to occur, this infographic looks at the most frequent types of data breaches and which countries have been affected....
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TNS Boosts Frankfurt’s Financial Markets with New Managed Service
Brokers, buy-side organizations and vendors wishing to locate in Frankfurt’s FR2 data center are being given a strategic advantage with a new Managed Hosting, CoLocation and Connectivity Service from Transaction Network Services (TNS). TNS’ new solution, which launched in a select list of...
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TNS Survey Reveals Major Payment Data Security Concerns Among Consumers
A survey* commissioned by Transaction Network Services (TNS) has found that 85% of adults in the US, UK and Australia believe the number of criminals trying to steal credit and debit card data is increasing. More than two thirds are concerned about the...
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New TNS Office Set to Accelerate Philippines Payments Evolution
Transaction Network Services (TNS) is entering the fast developing payments sector in the Philippines to help banks, processors, ATM deployers, acquirers and retailers capitalize on the country’s aggressive shift to electronic payments. A new office in Manila will be headed by...
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Global ATM Survey Reveals Significant Regional Differences
ATMs are available around the world however usage varies greatly. This infographic looks at the results of a survey of US, UK & Australian adults...
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Strong Support for ATMs Among UK Consumers
It's 50 years since the first ever ATM was located in the UK. This infographic looks at consumer attitudes to ATMs and how they are used....
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US Consumers Report Interesting ATM Usage Patterns
This infographic looks at the results of a recent survey of US adults on how consumers are using ATMs as the role of cash and cards evolve...
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Australian ATM Usage Highlights Disparities
ATMs provide valuable access to cash, but as consumer habits change, is the ATM likely to remain a key part of society? This infographic looks at ATM usage....
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IoT Growth Creates Billing and Settlement Challenges for Operators
This infographic looks at the billing & settlement challenges faced by telecoms operators as the web of participating organizations becomes more complex...
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TNS Launches Multi-Carrier Wireless Roaming Solution For Payment Devices Across North America
Processors, ISOs and device manufacturers across North America can now benefit from Transaction Network Services’ (TNS) expertise in wireless roaming for payment devices and point-of-sale terminals thanks to the expansion of its Global Wireless Access product across the region. Global...
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TNS Financial Solutions Now Available in Verne Global’s Icelandic Data Center
Connecting Iceland’s growing financial services community to the global markets Verne Global, a provider of highly optimised, secure and 100% renewably powered data center solutions, today announced the availability of access to Transaction Network Services’ (TNS) Secure Trading Extranet at...
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TNS Appointed by ATM2GO in Multi-Year Deal
Australian ATM operator ATM2GO has migrated its entire ATM estate to Transaction Network Services (TNS) in a multi-year deal that includes 4G coverage for both mobile and retail ATM sites. ATM2GO will use the TNSLink for ATMs solution to handle communications from the diverse...
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Paymark and TNS Partnership Boosts New Zealand Payments Infrastructure
Paymark is the leading processor in New Zealand and currently handles 75% of all card transactions in the country. This network includes 140,000 EFTPOS terminals across 80,000 merchants and sees approximately 1.2 billion transactions worth $60 billion carried each year...
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Thumb Cellular Migrates Network to TNS
Business Challenge
Thumb Cellular, a Michigan-based carrier, prides itself on customer service and over the last few years has deployed a comprehensive 4G voice and data network supporting a variety of cellular
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West Central Wireless Commits to TNS with New Multi-Year Agreement
West Central Wireless has signed a multi-year agreement with Transaction Network Services (TNS) for a full suite of traditional roaming, clearing, signaling and messaging solutions, as well as LTE services. Mike Higgins, Jr., General Manager of West Central Wireless, said: “We have...
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Security Concerns Remain for US Cardholders
This infographic looks at the results of a recent survey of US adults, which looks at if enough is being done to protect sensitive card payment information....
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Australian Cardholders Demand Security Improvements
This infographic looks at results of a survey of Australian adults which finds out how many have been the victim of fraud...
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Payment Data Security Remains a Major Concern for Consumers Globally
This infographic looks at the results of a survey of US, UK and Australia adults which explore how sensitive payment card data is being protected....
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UK Adults Voice Payment Card Data Security Concerns
Credit and debit cards are used heavily in the UK, but with criminals continuing to target sensitive payment card information do consumers feel protected?...
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Thumb Cellular Migrates Network to TNS
Thumb Cellular, a Michigan-based carrier, has signed a multi-year deal with Transaction Network Services (TNS) for a full bundle of telecommunication services. The new agreement includes an extensive suite of roaming, clearing, messaging and signaling solutions covering Thumb Cellular’s entire network. The carrier will...
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50 Years of the ATM
It's been 50 years since the first ATM installation. This infographic looks at how history has shaped the ATM and what the future may hold....
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Gain Competitive Advantage with Wireless Roaming
TNS has launched a new multi-carrier domestic roaming SIM solution, called Global Wireless Access which includes the optional Roam+ terminal application....
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TNS Launches Encryption Service as Financial Markets Move to Protect Trades
Traders are being given enhanced security measures thanks to the introduction of a new encryption solution from Transaction Network Services (TNS). The TNS Encryption Service allows financial market participants to further protect the privacy of their trading data as it flows across...
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Paymark and TNS Partnership Boosts New Zealand Payments Infrastructure
Multi-channel payments solution provider EFTPOS New Zealand has migrated its Dial POS network to Transaction Network Services (TNS). The agreement enables EFTPOS New Zealand, which was acquired by Verifone in 2013, to support the changing technology mix for payment acceptance...
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TNS Launches Multi-Carrier Wireless Roaming Solution for Payment Devices Across North America
Processors, ISOs and device manufacturers across North America can now benefit from Transaction Network Services’ (TNS) expertise in wireless roaming for payment devices and point-of-sale terminals thanks to the expansion of its Global Wireless Access product across the region. Global Wireless Access (GWA)...
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Are Cloud Services Viable for the Financial Markets?
This infographic looks at the factors to consider when deploying cloud services and how to ensure your infrastructure is secure....
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How Financial Markets Can Use Encryption
The financial markets re being offered an encryption service by TNS to compliment their mission critical connectivity, that can be easily implemented....
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Rapid LTE Deployment Calls For Improved Diameter Signaling
As LTE continues its swift rise to global domination among the major national and international carriers the pressure on networks is growing....
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New TNS Solution Makes Global Financial Markets More Accessible
Brokers, buy-side organizations and vendors can now expand their operations more efficiently and effectively thanks to the launch of a new global Managed Hosting, CoLocation and Connectivity service from Transaction Network Services (TNS). The single source solution, which offers a...
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TNS Introduces Caller ID Spoofing Protection
TNS Offers a Critical Component in the Layered Approach to Robocall Detection and Prevention Transaction Network Services (TNS) has made a substantial breakthrough in the war on robocallers with the launch of TNS Call Guardian. Service providers now have a solution for...
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Cell C South Africa Selects TNS Nextgen for FCH and IOT Discount Management
Cell C, the leading alternative mobile operator in South Africa, selected the TNS Nextgen portfolio of financial clearing and settlement services, including IOTRONTM Inter-Operator Tariff (IOT) discount management, to address their roaming needs. The selection of TNS Nextgen for financial clearing...
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Control Inbound Calls with Robocall Protection
As robocalls increase significantly, TNS has developed a solution called TNS Call Guardian which gives operators & subscribers control over their calls...
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Payment Predictions 2017
This infographic takes a look at how the payments landscape in general might shape up this year following the digital payments revolution....
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Connect to the Global Payments Marketplace
With over two decades experience, TNS, has established an extensive network that spans the globe. Look at TNS' reach worldwide here....
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About TNS. One Connection – A World of Opportunities
For more than two decades TNS has been one of the industry's leading global providers of date communications and interoperability solutions around the world...
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Majestic Wine Upgrades to High Speed Fully Redundant Payments Network
Since opening its first outlet in 1980, Majestic Wine has grown to become one of the UK’s largest beverage retailers with more than 200 stores across the country.
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TNS Marks 20 Year Anniversary by Expanding Reach to More Than 2,000 Endpoints
TNS is celebrating a significant milestone this month as it marks 20 years serving the financial markets. As one of the world’s largest dedicated electronic trading connectivity networks, TNS now has more than 2,000 financial community endpoints connected to its...
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TNS Celebrates 20 Years of Service to the Financial Markets
In 1996 TNS was the first organization to launch a dedicated financial markets extranet to serve the dynamic growth in electronic trading....
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TNS and Cequint Deploy Next Generation Robocall Solution Delivering Best-in-Class Service for Sprint Customers
TNS and its subsidiary, Cequint, are providing Sprint with an important new service which will help protect Sprint’s customers from unwanted robocallers and caller ID spoofers. Sprint is the first carrier using Cequint’s Enhanced Caller ID service in conjunction with TNS Call...
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TNS Launches FIX Hub to Streamline Trading Globally
Traders using the FIX Protocol are being given access to a revolutionary new connectivity hub from TNS which allows multiple FIX connections to be established quickly and cost effectively. The TNS Secure Trading Hub is a fully managed, scalable and vendor agnostic...
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TNS Adds Experienced Leadership to its Global Payments Team
Transaction Network Services is strengthening its payments business with two high-level senior appointments which will help TNS deliver on its ambitious growth plans. George Zirkel joins TNS as Senior Vice President and Head of Global Payments Strategy. He will be based at the...
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Pioneer Cellular Works with TNS to Establish LTE Roaming Network
Established in 1988, Pioneer Cellular serves customers in 47 counties in Oklahoma and 14 counties in southern Kansas, and provides nationwide coverage through roaming alliances with national carriers. In 2016, Pioneer Cellular wanted to significantly expand its LTE coverage and...
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Caller Anonymity Frustrates Subscribers
Caller ID remains a key issue in the wireless industry as robocallers and spammers increasingly target subscribers anonymously....
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Sprint Announces Partnership with TNS and Cequint
Sprint today announced a partnership with Cequint, a wholly-owned subsidiary of TNS, to help protect Sprint customers from unwanted robocalls. The companies are working to develop enhanced Caller ID solutions, and expect to integrate the service later this year. “We are always looking...
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Pioneer Cellular Works with TNS to Establish LTE Roaming Network
Pioneer Cellular is significantly expanding its LTE coverage and offering new 4G roaming opportunities to subscribers, thanks to a multi-faceted agreement with telecommunications specialist Transaction Network Services (TNS). Pioneer Cellular is significantly expanding its LTE coverage and offering new 4G...
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TNS strengthens Australian payments infrastructure with connectivity to APCA COIN network
Transaction Network Services (TNS) is giving the payments industry efficient, secure and reliable connectivity to the Australian Payments Clearing Association’s Community of Interest Network (COIN). TNS’ successful bid to join the COIN enhances TNS’ already extensive network to include many...
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Examining Market Data Management Complexity
Market data is an essential tool for investors and ensures they can make informed decisions on securities transactions. This infographic takes a closer look...
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TNS Commits to American Dial Market with Dual Diverse Network
Transaction Network Services (TNS) has launched a dual diverse network for its dial payments traffic, giving acquirers full redundancy and fail over capabilities through one supplier relationship. The service, which is now live across the US and Canada, provides two...
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Terminal Management Service Helps Firm Realise Significant Cost Savings
One of the UK and Ireland’s leading consumer payments acceptance networks recently completed a strategic review of its business and identified that it needed to reduce the cost of remotely managing its 15,000 strong point-of-sale (POS) terminal estate.
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Route Mobile Awards TNS Global Contract
Route Mobile, a leading messaging technology service provider, is enhancing its service to telecom operators globally by signing a new agreement with Transaction Network Services (TNS) to use its Carrier ENUM solution. TNS’ Carrier ENUM will provide vital Mobile Number...
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Leading Russian Telco MegaFon Makes Strategic Move with TNS
MegaFon, one of Russia’s biggest telecommunications firms, has signed a roaming agreement with Transaction Network Services’ (TNS) LTE Roaming Hub (Hub). This strategic relationship, which also includes access to Competitive Carriers Association (CCA) members who are participating in CCA’s Data...
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Route Mobile Awards TNS Global Contract
Route Mobile, a leading messaging technology service provider, wanted to enhance its service to telecom operators globally. Headquartered in India, Route Mobile was formed in 2004 and has
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Leading Russian Telco MegaFon Makes Strategic Move with TNS
MegaFon, one of Russia’s biggest telecommunications firms, wanted to improve its subscribers roaming experience by offering a larger seamless footprint with greater LTE coverage. At the same time it wanted to simplify its contractual and accounting routines, gain operational cost...
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Onvoy Commits to TNS With New Seven Figure Agreement
Onvoy, one of the leading providers of wholesale telecommunication services in the US, has signed a major new agreement with Transaction Network Services (TNS) for a range of Toll Free 8XX, Carrier ENUM, Trunk Signaling and Network Connectivity solutions. Through...
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TNS Launches VoLTE-Enabled Shared Registry Carrier ENUM Service
A new Carrier ENUM model from Transaction Network Services (TNS) is promising to help carriers reduce call setup times, resolve route lookup queries faster and relieve the headache associated with complex data management processes. TNS’ Shared Registry Carrier ENUM...
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JDC Moves POS Network to Innovative New TNS Payments Solution
Independent French ISO JDC has migrated its 50,000 strong IP and wireless point-of-sale (POS) terminal estate to TNS and will use TNS’ innovative new TNSPay Access solution which has recently been launched. TNSPay Access provides secure access management and activity...
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TNS Signs First Customer for New Unique Roamer Reconnect Solution
Tennessee-based DTC Wireless has become the first regional operator to sign up for the revolutionary new Roamer Reconnect solution from Transaction Network Services (TNS) which is set to drastically reduce wholesale roaming costs for carriers. Roamer Reconnect gives DTC Wireless...
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Groundbreaking New TNS Message Translation Solution to Streamline Payments Industry
Merchants, ISOs, payment gateways and terminal providers around the world are set to gain efficiencies and make substantial savings thanks to the launch of TNSConnect2All, a new global message translation conversion service, from Transaction Network Services (TNS). TNSConnect2All provides a...
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TNS Helps Adista Launch Dedicated New Merchant Communications Platform
Merchants across France can now benefit from a comprehensive new communications solution from leading IP services provider Adista, after the company signed a new agreement with Transaction Network Services (TNS). The move will see TNS work in partnership with Adista...
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AVEO Group Reaches Major New Multi-Million Euro Agreement with TNS
AVEO Group, on behalf of the Credit Agricole Group’s entities, is strengthening its payments infrastructure after finalising a new multi-million Euro deal with Transaction Network Services (TNS). The multi-year agreement has been reached with Monecam, AVEO Group’s subsidiary company, on...
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AVEO Group Reaches Major Multi-Million Euro Agreement with TNS
Credit Agricole Group needed to route PSTN transactions from its merchant customers across France via regional banks to its processing centre....
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AVEO Signe un Nouveau Contrat de Plusieurs Millions d’Euro avec TNS
Groupe Crédit Agricole besoin d’aide avec processing les transactions effectuées sur le réseau téléphonique public commuté par les marchands clients du Crédit Agricole dans toute la France, par le biais des agences régionales....
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TNS Helps Adista Launch Dedicated New Merchant Communications Platform
Adista provides a range of IT, business hosting and telecommunication services, and is the third largest operator of professional virtual private networks in France. It is well known for its technological innovations and continuous investment in the performance of its...
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TNS Signs First Customer for New Unique Roamer Reconnect Solution
Tennessee-based DTC Wireless was founded in 1991 and has 47 towers and over 8,000 subscribers throughout the eastern Middle Tennessee area. Open data sessions were an issue for DTC
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Live Group Increases POS Service Performance with TNS’ Global Wireless Access
Leading Australian taxi payment solutions company Live Group is expanding its Wireless POS offering to include the new state-of-the-art Global Wireless Access payment network solution from Transaction Network Services (TNS). Live Group will leverage the strengths of TNS’ overall Managed...
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Colocation Growth Continues
Co-location has been an industry buzz word for a number of years now and it continues to grow in popularity. We look at why it's becoming so popular....
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EFTEX Makes Strategic Play By Migrating Australian ATM Estate to TNS
EFTEX, part of the Banktech Group and one of the region’s most innovative terminal driving and transaction processing companies, has made the strategic decision to outsource its entire wireless ATM communications network in Australia to Transaction Network Services (TNS) in...
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TNS Expands Network in South Korea with New Seoul POP
Trading on the Korean financial markets has become easier and more efficient today after Transaction Network Services (TNS) officially opened its new point-of-presence (POP) in the heart of the country’s business area. Located in Yeouido, Seoul, TNS’ new POP strengthens...
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TNS Announces Investment from Koch Equity Development LLC
Transaction Network Services (TNS) and private-equity firm Siris Capital Group, LLC (Siris) announced today that an affiliate of Koch Equity Development LLC (KED) and co-investors including affiliates of Eaglehill Advisors LLC (Eaglehill) and MSD Capital, L.P. (MSD) have made a...
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YourCash Migrates Entire European ATM Estate to TNS
Independent ATM deployer YourCash has signed a new seven-figure deal with Transaction Network Services (TNS) which will see TNS handle the majority of the transactions and communications from its 5000 strong ATM estate across the UK, Netherlands and Belgium. TNS...
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TNS Helps ecash Enter Australian ATM Market
Cash handling technology specialist ecash, one of the largest payments solutions providers to the hospitality industry, is expanding its business by entering the ATM market with solutions from Transaction Network Services (TNS). ecash, which has the leading market share in...
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TNS Bolsters Portfolio with Eris Exchange Market Data Feed
Transaction Network Services (TNS) is strengthening its global markets roster and expanding its relationship with Eris Exchange by entering into a new license agreement to provide market data from the Swap Futures market. Today’s announcement augments the connectivity services which...
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Delivering Critical Telecommunications Solutions
TNS' telecommunications expertise addresses the many needs of wireless & wireline operators in the US and globally, enabling the completion of transactions...
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TNS Strengthens Global Network with Presence in Frankfurt’s FR2
Transaction Network Services (TNS) is strengthening its global financial connectivity network by establishing a new point-of-presence (POP) within Frankfurt’s FR2 data center and setting up a low-latency route through to London’s LD4 data center. The FR2 POP means TNS now...
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Cequint’s Mobile Caller ID Solutions Shipped on 150 Millionth Device
Cequint, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Transaction Network Services (TNS), continues to solidify its market-leading position with its family of Mobile Caller ID and Call Management solutions now available and embedded on more than 150 million devices across 375 unique makes and models...
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TNS Opens Up Japanese Market to Global Trading
Transaction Network Services (TNS) has established a new connection into the colocation service of JPX, Japan’s main bourse. Under the agreement, TNS is offering high speed, reliable, cost-effective connectivity services to the JPX Colocation Service via its secure link into...
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AIS Partners with TNS to Strengthen ATM and Retail Network Offer
Thailand’s leading mobile operator, Advanced Info Service (AIS), is partnering with Transaction Network Services (TNS) to enhance its product portfolio to address the specific PCI DSS needs of its merchant customers. The new ATM and retail store communications solution, called...
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TNS and Verifone to Make P2PE Technology More Accessible to Merchants
A new agreement between Transaction Network Services (TNS) and Verifone has been established to help merchants enhance payment data security with streamlined, expedient point-to-point encryption (P2PE) technology deployment. The two companies, which began working together more than six years ago,...
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TNS Provides Pan-Asian Telecommunications Network for Global Payments
TNS, a leading global provider of data communications and interoperability solutions, is providing a Pan-Asian telecommunications network for Global Payments, a leading worldwide provider of payment technology services. The best-in-class network, which utilises TNS’ Dial and TNSConnect technologies, delivers a...
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Chip & PIN Solutions Choose TNS for Wireless POS Connectivity, Real-Time Transaction Reporting
Chip & PIN Solutions, a leading UK based terminal provider with over 10 years’ experience within the payment industry, has chosen TNS’ Global Wireless Access (GWA) Roaming SIM and MIS solutions to boost its future growth. The company, established in...
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Simplify Complex Payment Infrastructures
Connecting to the global payments marketplace is a challenge for processors, acquirers and merchants alike....
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TNS to Take Starring Role at Cards and Payments Australia 2015
Transaction Network Services (TNS) is taking center stage at the Cards & Payments Conference in Melbourne next week when it showcases its latest two new payments solutions and a senior executive plays a major role in the conference agenda. Delegates...
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TNS Launches Multi-Carrier Wireless Roaming Solution for Payment Terminals Across Asia Pacific
Acquirers and processors across Asia and Australasia can now benefit from Transaction Network Services’ (TNS) expertise in GPRS and 3G roaming for point-of-sale terminals thanks to the expansion of its Global Wireless Access product across the region. Global Wireless Access...
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TNS Expands P2PE Portfolio with Support for Ingenico Group’s On-Guard Solution
Transaction Network Services (TNS) is giving processors and merchants an enhanced choice of point-to-point encryption technology by augmenting its Managed POS Encryption portfolio with the addition of Ingenico Group’s On-Guard solution. TNS’ Managed POS Encryption, which was launched in 2010...
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New TNS Card Scheme Gateway Set to Accelerate UnionPay Acceptance Worldwide
Transaction Network Services (TNS) has launched a new global card scheme gateway which will enable merchants and banks to quickly and easily connect with UnionPay for authorization and processing of in-store payment transactions. Banks, processors, and merchants wishing to accept...
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TNS and ID TECH Ease EMV Upgrade Path with New Partnership
Transaction Network Services and ID TECH are helping to simplify the path to EMV for card readers by entering into a partnership which will allow ID TECH hardware to be more readily certified into the marketplace. With this partnership, TNS...
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Asian ATM Market Boosted by TNS Launch of New 4G Network Support
Transaction Network Services (TNS) is launching 4G LTE support for its PCI DSS compliant TNSLink product portfolio, which includes a secure and fully managed network for use with ATMs and kiosks. Across Asia and Australasia, TNSLink for ATMs enables ATM...
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TNS Targets Telecommunications Growth with New Division President
Transaction Network Services (TNS) is strengthening its dedicated Telecommunication Services Division with the appointment of industry veteran Joe Lueckenhoff as Executive Vice President and General Manager. Mr Lueckenhoff will lead TNS’ Telecommunication Services Division and take responsibility for ensuring it...
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EFTPOS New Zealand
Multi-channel payments solution provider EFTPOS New Zealand has migrated its Dial POS network to Transaction Network Services (TNS). The agreement enables EFTPOS New Zealand, which was acquired by Verifone in 2013, to support the changing technology mix for payment acceptance...
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Making LTE Roaming Reality – Connect to TNS Data Services Hub to Power LTE
Nex-Tech Wireless, owned by Nex-Tech Inc./Rural Telephone, Golden Belt Telephone and Mutual Telephone, is a premiere wireless provider offering high-tech wireless solutions to residents in 38 counties of central and western Kansas.
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Nex-Tech Wireless and United Wireless Connect to CCA Data Services Hub to Power LTE
Nex-Tech Wireless connects with United Wireless as first carriers to implement production LTE services to the TNS-powered CCA Data Services Hub. Mobile operators Nex-Tech Wireless and United Wireless, premier providers offering advanced wireless solutions to residents in both Kansas and...
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TNS Connects Again to Solve the Mobile Needs of Pioneer Cellular
Transaction Network Services to provide Pioneer Cellular a broad range of wireless solutions for subscribers in Oklahoma and Kansas. Pioneer Cellular, a mobile service provider in Oklahoma and Kansas has selected Transaction Network Services (TNS) as its new service provider...
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TNS and Nextgen Announce a Market Changing Global Strategic Alliance
TNS and Nextgen Join Forces to Provide Mobile Operators a World-Wide Alternative for their Global GSM, CDMA, and LTE Roaming and Clearing Needs In response to calls from the mobile operator community for a full-service alternative supplier of roaming services,...
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TNS Expands ATS Portfolio with IEX Trading
Transaction Network Services (TNS) has partnered with IEX, an alternative trading system (ATS) designed to realign the marketplace around the interests of the investor. IEX is a FINRA registered broker-dealer and operates as a non-displayed ATS. Unlike other ATS’, IEX...
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Aquis Exchange Connects with TNS
Aquis Exchange was created to operate a pan-European equities trading exchange. Aquis Exchange is regulated as a multi-lateral trading facility by the UK FCA and aims to alter the European trading landscape through its new and innovative approach, including subscription...
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Aquis Exchange Connects with TNS
TNS and Aquis Exchange, a new multi-lateral trading facility (MTF), are working together to provide rapid connectivity for customers requiring to trade within the European equities market. Recently established Aquis Exchange was created to operate a pan-European equities trading exchange....
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TNS Expands NASDAQ Offering Through New Connection with NASDAQ OMX NLX
TNS is providing direct connectivity to NASDAQ OMX NLX (“NLX”), a London-based interest rate derivatives market that allows TNS’ global financial community access via TNS’ secure trading network NLX is a new market where participants can trade a comprehensive suite...
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TNS Completes Acquisition of RoamEx
Transaction Network Services a leading provider of critical data communications services for the telecommunications, payments and financial services industries, announced today that it has expanded its innovative telecommunications solutions portfolio with the acquisition of RoamEx of Toronto, Canada. TNS’ roaming...
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Telecom Italia Sparkle and TNS Announce Multi-Service IPX Connection
Agreement signifies further step towards the creation of a global IPX peering community Transaction Network Services (TNS), a leading global provider of data communications and interoperability solutions, and TI Sparkle (TIS), the international service provider of Telecom Italia Group, announce the implementation...
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TNS Unveils Unique Verification Solution TNSVerify
TNS has added to its innovative product suite through the launch of TNSVerify, a ground-breaking solution that utilizes newly available telecommunications data to help reduce risk and fraud in the US payments and financial services industries. Professionals managing fraud, risk,...
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TNS Delivers Critical Managed STP Solution to XO Communications
XO Communications is one of the US’ largest communications service providers and is focused exclusively on businesses, government, carrier and wholesale service organizations. It has more
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Appalachian Wireless Boosts Mobile Roaming Services
Appalachian Wireless has provided wireless telecommunication services since 1995, and has grown to become the fifth largest Rural Cellular Association member. It has actively invested in its
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ELX Futures Connects with TNS
ELX Futures, L.P. is a fully regulated electronics futures exchange founded by 13 leading global financial institutions, including JP Morgan, Bank of America, Credit Suisse, BGC Partners and
Goldman Sachs, among others.
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TNS Expands Eastern European Reach with Connection to Budapest Stock Exchange
The Hungarian Stock Exchange, the ancestor of today’s Budapest Stock Exchange (BSE) started its operation in 1864. Following World War II, after the nationalisation of the majority of private
Hungarian firms, the government officially dissolved the Budapest Stock and Commodity... -
Bombay Stock Exchange Improves Efficiency with TNS
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) is one of the oldest stock exchanges in Asia, with over 4800 companies listed. Established in 1875 and fully electronic since 1995, the BSE considers the improvement of electronic trading an essential part of its...
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TNSLink Provides the Ideal Solution for CO-OP Financial Services
Formed in 1981, CO-OP Financial Services is the largest credit union service network in the US. As a whole, the organization generates more than 120 million transactions per month originating from approximately 3,500 credit union member sites across the country.
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FairPoint Communicates with TNS
FairPoint Communications was founded in 1991 to address the needs of those who live outside of America’s metropolitan centers. Today, FairPoint Communications provides telecommunications services to more than 119 rural communities throughout 17 states.
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TNSLink Solution for Columbus Data Services
Formed in December 1999, electronic fund transfer firm Columbus Data Services is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and has over 33,000 ATM terminals connected to its network. Columbus Data
Services provides financial institutions and ATM owners and operators with a wide...