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Boost Mobile supports branded calls for enterprises using First Orion's technology as call authentication services pick up in Europe too. Read more on Light Reading: bit.ly/4msa8R2

One of the top 5 mortgage lenders in the U.S. saw a 90 percent increase in engagement by identifying their calls. Read the full story: hubs.li/Q049Mcbf0 #FirstOrion #BrandedCalling #INFORMBrandedCalling

Trust in voice is eroding, but end-to-end authentication, branded identity and ecosystem collaboration can create a future where calls carry visible trust. hubs.ly/Q049TR2W0

We're excited to announce a new agreement with @boostmobile to deliver INFORM® Branded Calling. With this carrier agreement, subscribers will see a business’s display name on incoming calls, allowing customization of up to 32 characters. hubs.li/Q049_QQS0

How can financial institutions rebuild trust in voice communications? In our latest webinar, Susan Tamida from Somos was joined by Michele Bilton-Smith along with Josh Whitehurst and Julie Fowler from @FirstOrionCorp to explore how authentication, branding and blocking work together to create a more secure and trusted calling experience. The discussion highlighted why spoofing and impersonation continue to erode customer confidence and how cryptographic authentication provides a verified foundation that makes branding more reliable and blocking more effective. By combining these capabilities in a single, standards-based approach, financial institutions can better protect their brand, improve answer rates and deliver more trusted interactions with their customers. Read the full recap: bit.ly/4ttV8Ev #CallAuthentication #FinancialServices #Telecom #FraudPrevention #VoiceSecurity

Josh Whitehurst, Head of Product at #FirstOrion, shares in @rcrwirelessnews how branded communications can restore trust in voice calls: hubs.li/Q049T9Qg0. Thank you, RCR Wireless, for featuring our perspective! #FirstOrion #BrandedCalling #BrandedCommunications #Telecom

#Cybersecurity training is great, but it’s a fragile shield. When number #spoofing turns your brand into a weapon against your own customers, awareness isn't enough. It's time for authentication-first voice security. hubs.li/Q049rV4-0 #FirstOrion #CallAuthentication

Is number sprawl killing your answer rates? Managing numbers across multiple locations & clouds can lead to hidden flags & spoofing. It’s time for full visibility into your outbound health. Get the guide to stopping the sprawl: hubs.li/Q049hQ740 #FirstOrion #BrandedCalling

According to a #FirstOrion survey, 77% of consumers see a brand as more premium when the call shows a name + reason. If you're in finance, calling from an unknown number costs you trust and customers. #BrandedCalling can fix that. Learn how: hubs.li/Q047xLJW0

SENTRY® Call Blocking stops scammers before they reach your customers, saving your business money, protecting your brand, and keeping trust intact. See how it works: hubs.li/Q047xHQW0 #FirstOrion #SENTRYCallBlocking

24% of businesses know they’re flagged as scam/spam—but 25% have no idea what their reputation even looks like. If you can't see your reputation, you can't protect it. Take control with AFFIRM®: hubs.li/Q047xphc0 #FirstOrion #AFFIRMReputationMonitoring

Trust in voice communications is under pressure! Financial institutions are facing rising call spoofing, mislabeling and brand impersonation that cause customers to ignore legitimate calls and weaken fraud prevention efforts. Join leaders from Somos and @FirstOrionCorp on March 31 to learn how authentication, branding and blocking can work together to rebuild trust. Speakers include: *⃣ Susan Tamida, Senior Product Manager, Somos *⃣ Michele Bilton-Smith, Senior Director Solutions Consultant, Somos *⃣ Josh Whitehurst, Head of Product, First Orion *⃣ Julie Fowler, VP Sales Engineering, First Orion Learn how call authentication, branding and blocking work together to help financial institutions restore trust in voice communications. Register here: bit.ly/3OQgEV6 #CallAuthentication #FinancialServices #Telecom #FraudPrevention #BrandedCalling

We're excited to announce #FirstOrion has been certified as a 2026 Amazing Workplace. The designation is based entirely on our employee feedback & measures workplace culture, engagement, & overall employee satisfaction. hubs.li/Q047jZyz0 #BrandedCalling #PeopleFirst

Thank you, @amppob, for this amazing #AMP C Suite profile on our CEO, Scott Hambuchen! hubs.li/Q046XpZb0 #FirstOrion #AYMediaGroup #BrandedCalling #AYMediaGroup

We're thrilled to announce that we've been named the platinum winner of the Pinnacle Awards in the Business Innovation category. Read more: hubs.li/Q046x8LN0 #FirstOrion #PinnacleAwards #INFORMBrandedCalling #SENTRYCallBlocking

We're proud to announce the April release of our Global Exchange which will be previewed during #MobileWorldCongress Barcelona. We’re to expanding European connectivity to include Italy, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, & carriers in Germany and the UK. hubs.li/Q044CGvK0

The #telecom industry has reached a definitive tipping point. As #generativeAI makes voice cloning and sophisticated social engineering accessible to any fraudster, #callauthentication must accompany #brandedcalling. Learn why: hubs.li/Q0462T1z0

This #InternationalWomensDay, First Orion's Melissa Johnston shares why women are vital to building human-centered #AI that keeps tech as a tool for connection. Read her full piece in @TechDay: hubs.li/Q045TM_s0 #WomeninTech #WomensDay #Inclusion #FirstOrion

Trust in voice communications is under pressure! Financial institutions are facing rising call spoofing, mislabeling and brand impersonation that cause customers to ignore legitimate calls and weaken fraud prevention efforts. Join experts from Somos and @FirstOrionCorp for an upcoming webinar on March 31 from 2:00-2:45 PM ET. 📅 The Perfect Partner Pairing: How Somos & First Orion are Advancing Call Authentication for Financial Institutions Hear from industry experts: *⃣ Susan Tamida, Senior Product Manager, Somos *⃣ Michele Bilton-Smith, Senior Director Solutions Consultant, Somos *⃣ Josh Whitehurst, Head of Product, First Orion *⃣ Julie Fowler, VP Sales Engineering, First Orion Learn how call authentication, branding and blocking work together to help financial institutions restore trust in voice communications. Register here: bit.ly/3OQgEV6 #CallAuthentication #FinancialServices #Telecom #FraudPrevention #BrandedCalling

If students don't recognize the number, they don't pick up—even when they want the call. One university fixed this "Unknown Caller" problem with #brandedcalling, leading to a 25% jump in engagement. See the results: hubs.li/Q045Lf3x0 #HigherEd #FirstOrion