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THE INCOMPAS SHOW
By facing the future, Pickering says it
shows INCOMPAS’ “laser focus with respect
to ensuring that competitive communications
companies continue to grow and prosper.”
Underscoring how companies develop to
meet the changing needs of the market and their
customers are the two keynote speakers selected
for this show. Both Rick Calder, president and
CEO of GTT, and Ron Mudry, president of Uniti
Fiber, are shining examples of leaders who have
successfully transformed their companies. Calder
is delivering the opening keynote today at 9 a.m.,
and Mudry’s keynote session will take place
tomorrow at 10:15 a.m. in The HUB.
Pickering explained that “we understand
that we need to not only address the market
today, but also anticipate what is on the tech-
nology horizon. INCOMPAS, like the industry,
continues to evolve to meet the needs and
demands of competitive communications and
technology companies.”
Because whatever the future
may bring also will involve legis-
lative and regulatory issues, Pick-
ering offered up the reminder that
INCOMPAS’ core mission is “to
advocate for competition across
all platforms.”
“INCOMPAS is dedicated to
promoting policies that will enhance the growth
of our member companies and foster economic
development in communities worldwide,” he
said. “As we approach a new administration,
we remain committed to ensuring an open and
competitive communications marketplace.”
Regardless of who wins the presidential elec-
tion on Nov. 8, Pickering said INCOMPAS will
remain true to its mission.
“This has been one of the most interesting
elections we have ever experienced. Regard-
less of the outcome, there will be a change
in administration, but INCOMPAS’ objective
remains unchanged. We will continue to fight
for a competitive marketplace that will allow our
member companies to thrive,” he said.
The policy issues INCOMPAS will want the
new administration and Congress to examine will
be discussed at its annual Policy Summit on Feb.
15, 2017, at the Newseum in Washington, D.C.
“We encourage everyone to save the date
and make plans to attend,” Pickering said.
While the future may be on members’ minds
and the show agenda, the Fall Show offers
many opportunities for companies to engage
now, Pickering pointed out.
“The networking and business opportunities
that occur at our events are some of the most
valuable aspects of our show,” he said. “The
INCOMPAS Show provides a venue for our
companies and their representatives to meet
with existing customers and make contact with
new prospects.
“The Deal Center is extremely popular, as
it gives companies the opportunity to meet
with new and existing clients. In addition, our
receptions offer a chance to mingle with show
participants in a fun and relaxed environment,”
Pickering said.
If there is a key take-a-way from the
schedule, Pickering said it would be that The
INCOMPAS Show consistently is evolving to
meet the needs of participants and attendees.
“We aim to have our show reflect that we
are listening to our sponsors, exhibitors and
attendees,” he said, citing the introduction of
The Buyers Forum this Fall as an example.
“This program is a first step, and will be
expanded at the INCOMPAS Show: Spring
2017,” which will take place April 3-5 at the
Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. p
CSF Offers Rocking Promotions
to Boost Toll-Free Texting, 8MS ROC
(INCOMPAS, continued from page 1)
C SF Corporation announced today the rollout of special rocking promotions to
encourage industrywide acceptance of toll-free texting and the new 8MS ROC
(RespOrg Change) capabilities for automated toll-free porting.
As part of these promotions, CSF is offering free 8MS ROC capabilities and free 8MS TeXT
capabilities. The key advantages of the 8MS ROC and the ROC promotions include:
• The 8MS allows for the automated and simplified management, provisioning, and
routing of toll-free numbers to the SMS/800 National Registry, which is used by
RespOrgs to manage their toll-free numbers.
• The 8MS ROC feature automates the porting process by enabling RespOrgs to send
electronic letter of agency and automatically port numbers in a more efficient and
economical manner from within their familiar 8MS environment.
• The 8MS ROC eliminates the need to swivel chair to external systems; it requires
only one login for multiple entities or RespOrg numbers, and it has an easy-to-use
single screen workflow to review and approve ports faster easily.
• The 8MS ROC is free to any RespOrg, and 8MS transactions do not count when
using the ROC.
The key advantages of 8MS TeXT and CSF’s special 8MS TeXT promotion include:
• 8MS TeXT allows RespOrgs and carriers to enable texting on toll-free numbers.
• 8MS TeXT software is free to any RespOrg or carrier to enable texting on toll-free
numbers, including one internal toll-free number and up to 1,000 monthly texts.
• 8MS TeXT includes Somos TSS integration, text aggregation/transport, APIs, custom-
branded portal and text opt-in/out capabilities.
“CSF is excited to help promote the industrywide acceptance of texting on toll-free
numbers, and the new ROC RespOrg Change process to automate the porting of toll-free
numbers” said Frank Lauria, executive vice president at CSF Corporation.
Lauria added, “Both of these capabilities make toll-free even more exciting and useful for
businesses and consumers.”
CSF is a leader in toll-free number management, provisioning, texting and least cost
routing (LCR) software. With more than100 RespOrg and carrier customers, CSF’s flag-
ship software product, 8MS, makes more than 75 percent of all changes to toll-free
numbers in the industry.
CSF’s customers save time and money with their toll-free number management, and they
can reduce their external carrier costs more than 20 percent using CSF’s LCR and route-opti-
mization software.
During The INCOMPAS Show, CSF will provide demonstrations of 8MS, 8MS Carrier
Express, 8MS TeXT, and the rest of the 8MS toll-free provisioning and LCR software suite.
Visit booth 303 in the Expo Hall, or go to for more information. p
Pickering