ITSPA applauds NICC paper on SIP ALG
ITSPA, the trade body for the next generation communications industry has welcomed the release of guidance produced by NICC for the use and secure implementation of SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) ALG (Application Layer Gateways). SIP ALG is a feature often enabled in routers to prevent some of the problems that can be caused by Network […]
ITSPA Welcomes Legal Separation of Openreach
ITSPA, the trade body for the next generation communications industry in the UK, have welcomed today’s agreement between BT and Ofcom, surrounding the proposed legal separation of Openreach. Reacting to the news, Eli Katz, Chair of ITSPA stated “Our members are pleased that Ofcom and BT have reached agreement on this issue. This is the […]
ITSPA Welcomes Launch of National Cyber Security Centre but calls for it to make telecommunications fraud a priority
ITSPA, the voice of the next generation communications industry in the UK, today welcomed the launch of GCHQ’s National Cyber Security Centre, opened today by Her Majesty The Queen, and called on the organisation to help combat telephony fraud and protect both businesses and consumers. In response to the news, Eli Katz, Chair of ITSPA, […]
ITSPA Frustrated by Ofcom Inertia on Business Switching
ITSPA, the trade body for the next generation communications industry in the UK, voiced its frustration today regarding Ofcom’s failure to act in the area of fixed line business switching. Yesterday it was announced that the system of number portability, which enables subscribers to change provider whilst keeping their existing telephone number will not undergo […]
ITSPA Abuse of Copyright and Trademarked Material Guidance Launched
Following a number of instances of ITSPA members contacting the secretariat regarding cases where their own copyrighted content and trademarks had been stolen, ITSPA is pleased to today launch our ‘Abuse of Copyright and Trademarked Material Guidance’. The Guidance has been produced with the assistance of Osborne Clarke LLP, an international legal practice who are […]
ITSPA Welcomes Openreach Separation
ITSPA, the trade body for the next generation communications industry in the UK, voiced its satisfaction today surrounding Ofcom’s announcement that it is proceeding with the legal separation of Openreach from BT. However, it did stress that full structural separation should remain as a potential option, should the necessary performance improvements within Openreach not materialise. […]
ITSPA launches IP PBX Security Guide
ITSPA, the voice of the next generation communications industry in the UK, today launched its latest best practice guide on security recommendations when setting up an IP PBX. The document, ‘Recommendations for secure deployment of an IP-PBX’ outlines configuration measures that should be implemented on an IP-PBX installed in customer’s premises as well as the […]
ITSPA Welcomes Cyber Security Strategy but calls for greater focus on telecommunications fraud
ITSPA, the voice of the next generation communications industry in the UK, today welcomed the publication of the Government’s National Cyber Security Strategy and the £1.9 billion of financial support that will underpin the plan. However, ITSPA called for the Government to provide further details on its plans to combat telephony fraud in order to […]
Regulatory Checklist and Operations Starter Pack Launched!
ITSPA is pleased to launch two new documents exclusively for members! The Regulatory Checklist, produced by the Industry Developments Group provides a non-exhaustive guide to telecommunications specific regulations that ITSPA members need to comply with and also an introduction to other key regulatory areas, that members should be aware of. ITSPA should highlight that there […]
ITSPA Welcomes Ofcom Openreach Proposals
ITSPA, the voice of the next generation communications industry in the UK, today welcomed Ofcom’s proposals for an increasingly independent Openreach, but called for further focus on measures to ensure Openreach’s performance improves to a level that the communications industry and the UK needs. Reacting to the news, Eli Katz, Chair of ITSPA stated “Members […]
