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Aduna and EnStream partner to unlock Canada’s telecom network APIs for global innovation

STOCKHOLM, Feb. 27, 2025 – Aduna, a landmark venture between some of the world’s leading telecom operators and Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), has announced a strategic partnership with Canada’s EnStream LP, marking a comprehensive Canadian expansion of its network API ecosystem.

The collaboration will enable seamless access to telecom network APIs from Bell, Rogers, and TELUS – Canada’s three leading nationwide operators – empowering developers and enterprises worldwide to build and scale next-generation digital services with greater security and efficiency.

EnStream, a joint venture between Bell, Rogers, and TELUS, has been instrumental in positioning Canada as a global leader in network APIs. By leveraging mobile data across the country’s largest telecom providers, EnStream has facilitated secure, frictionless authentication and fraud prevention solutions for businesses, including major financial institutions.

Through this partnership, EnStream’s powerful APIs will be integrated into Aduna’s platform, accelerating global adoption of telecom-enabled security and verification services. Among these are:

• Number Verification: A seamless, silent authentication method that enhances user experience while strengthening security
• SIM Swap Protection:A critical fraud prevention tool that detects potential account takeovers, helping businesses mitigate identity theft and cyber threats.

With full nationwide coverage exceeding 90 percent, Canada stands as a core innovation hub within Aduna’s ecosystem. Global enterprises will now have access to a live testbed for telecom-driven authentication and fraud prevention, gaining insights that can be scaled internationally through Aduna’s standardized (CAMARA-based) global network APIs.

This expansion reinforces Aduna’s footprint across North America – covering Canada, the U.S., and Mexico – a major region for the global network API market. Additionally, telecom operators worldwide can leverage insights from Canada’s real-world implementations to enhance their own network API strategies.

Upinder Saini, President and CEO, EnStream, says: “Our collaboration with Aduna represents a major step forward in bringing telecom-powered security and identity solutions to global enterprises. By combining Aduna’s extensive reach with EnStream’s expertise in telecom data, we are enabling businesses – both in Canada and globally – to seamlessly integrate secure, real-time authentication and fraud prevention capabilities.”

Anthony Bartolo, CEO, Aduna, says: “With full nationwide coverage in one of the world’s most advanced telecom markets, our partnership with EnStream is a game-changer for developers and enterprises. Aduna is at the forefront of the next wave of network innovation, delivering open, programmable, and standardized network APIs to drive global technology transformation.”

This partnership cements Canada’s role as a springboard for global network API success, offering enterprises unparalleled access to real-time, telecom-powered intelligence to drive security, innovation, and seamless digital experiences worldwide.

About Aduna

Aduna is a landmark venture between some of the world’s leading telecom operators and Ericsson, dedicated to enabling developers worldwide to accelerate innovation by leveraging networks to their full potential via common network Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). Its venture partners include: América Móvil, AT&T, Bharti Airtel, Deutsche Telekom, KDDI, Orange, Reliance Jio, Singtel, Telefonica, Telstra, T-Mobile, Verizon and Vodafone. Aduna’s developer platform partners are Google Cloud, Infobip, Sinch and Vonage. By combining network APIs from multiple operators globally under a unified platform based on the CAMARA open-source project, driven by the GSMA and the Linux Foundation, Aduna provides a standardized platform to foster collaboration, enhance user experiences, and drive industry growth. To find out more about Aduna, visit adunaglobal.com.

About EnStream

EnStream LP is a joint venture of Canada’s top mobile telecom companies-Bell Mobility, Rogers Communications, and TELUS Communications. Leveraging real-time mobile intelligence, EnStream provides cutting-edge identity verification and authentication services for a wide range of applications.

We are a trusted partner for leading financial institutions, technology firms, and public sector organizations, delivering services that support 90%+ of mobile users nationwide. Our solutions power major banks, cryptocurrency platforms, government agencies, insurance providers, gaming, healthcare, and more. By utilizing real-world, verified identities and network intelligence from trusted mobile devices and carriers, we continue to enhance online security, fraud prevention, and seamless user experiences for both consumers and businesses. To find out more about EnStream, visit www.enstream.com

EnStream and Socure partner to fight against synthetic identity fraud in the Canadian market.

The leading identity verification and fraud prevention provider teams up with Canada’s only company with direct telecom data access to enable real-time risk signals to outsmart fraudsters.

TORONTO, ON. and INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. April 17, 2024.  EnStream, Canada’s leading provider of real-time mobile intelligence to combat identity and transaction fraud and Socure, the pioneer of artificial intelligence for digital identity verification, sanction screening and fraud prevention, today announced the inclusion of EnStream’s unique data sets as a part of the Socure’s Sigma Synthetic fraud solution.  By adding key mobile attributes powered by EnStream ML models, Socure will supercharge its industry-leading solution to prevent synthetic identity fraud across the Canadian market. 

Synthetic identity fraud is one of the fastest-growing financial crimes, invisibly costing businesses billions each year. Fraudsters combine stolen, manipulated and fabricated attributes, such as name, address, phone, date of birth, and Social Security number, and when assembled create an entirely new and fictitious identity to defraud financial institutions, fintechs, government agencies, and other enterprises.
Previous research conducted by Socure indicates that the cost of synthetic fraud could rise to $5B in the US market by 2024. The Deloitte Center for Financial Services also projects synthetic identity fraud to generate at least $23 billion in losses in the U.S. by 2030.   Canada is not immune to this type of growing fraud and is becoming a prime target for criminals.

“Socure is on a mission to eradicate the plague of synthetic fraud.  By including EnStream’s privacy-protected, real-time and deterministic mobile intelligence they can enhance the accuracy of consumer profiles and interactions during the customer lifecycle,” said Upinder Saini, CEO of EnStream.  “We look forward to supporting Socure’s growth in the Canadian market.”

“Socure leads the industry in accurate identity verification, and EnStream adds another powerful data layer to make our platform exponentially harder for criminals to manufacture synthetic profiles or hijack real identities,” said Josh Linn, SVP of Product at Socure.

About Socure

Socure is the leading provider of digital identity verification and fraud solutions. It’s AI and predictive analytics platform applies artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques with trusted online and offline data intelligence to verify identities in real-time. Socure is the only vertically integrated identity verification and fraud prevention platform with both IAL-2 and FedRAMP Moderate certifications, delivering advanced levels of assurance and the highest standards for security and compliance. The company has more than 2,200 customers across the financial services, government, gaming, healthcare, telecom, and e-commerce industries, including four of the five top banks, the top credit bureau and more than 400 fintechs. Organizations including Chime, SoFi, Robinhood, Gusto, Public, Poshmark, Stash, DraftKings, and the State of California trust Socure for accurate and inclusive identity verification and fraud prevention. Learn more at socure.com.

About EnStream

EnStream is a joint venture of Canada’s top mobile telecom companies – Bell Mobility, Rogers Communications, and TELUS Communications. EnStream leverages real-time mobile intelligence and provides unique services to offer identity verification and authentication services for various applications.  We are trusted by 100+ enterprise customers and provide services to 90%+ mobile customers nationwide to support major banks, cryptocurrency companies, government agencies, insurance companies, gaming, healthcare and more. We continue to enhance online trust and convenience for consumers and businesses using real-life, verified identities and network information held by trusted mobile devices and networks.

Events

Semaine NumériQC Conference

Quebec City, April 9 2024

Stéphane Bousquet – AVP Sales at  Enstream moderated a panel discussion as part of the Semaine NumériQC event which included more than 100 individual conferences ranging from AI, e-commerce, cybersecurity and several others topics.

Please refer to the official Semaine NumériQC site.

Panel Discussion – Overview

Stephane’s panel titled “New Opportunities in the Evolving Digital Identity Landscape” was anchored by a white paper issued in 2023 by the Digital Identity Laboratory of Canada. The document, created collaboratively by leading organizations like Beneva, Desjardins, KPMG, TELUS, and Vidéotron, outlines a shared vision for digital identity in Canada, emphasizing its integration into daily life and the importance of secure, user-friendly digital identities. For a deeper understanding, you can access the white paper here.

Discussion Points

The discussion delved into the complexities of digital identity in modern times—how it’s constructed, perceived, and the inherent challenges and opportunities it presents. We reviewed the implications of digital identity for privacy, security, and social interaction, emphasizing the need for robust and ethical frameworks as digital interactions become increasingly pervasive.

Relevance

In the digital age, our identities extend far beyond physical realms, encapsulating vast arrays of data points that define us in the virtual world. The panel delved into the crucial aspects of digital identity, emphasizing its role not only in security and accessibility but also in shaping societal norms and individual freedoms. As we further integrate technology into every facet of life, the need to forge an inclusive, secure digital identity framework becomes paramount. Such frameworks must not only address the technical and practical aspects but also consider the ethical ramifications of digital identity management. The conversation highlighted that safeguarding digital identities requires not just technological solutions but a comprehensive societal effort, involving clear regulations, continuous education, and a strong ethical foundation to navigate the challenges and opportunities ahead. This ongoing dialogue is essential for ensuring that the evolution of digital identities supports a future where technology enhances personal and communal well-being without compromising our core values and rights.

Contact

Stéphane.bousquet@enstream.com

October 24, 2023 – Toronto

EnStream is honoured to present at the RSAC e-Fraud Global Forum Canada, an exclusive one-day, closed-door, invitation-only forum, created to help facilitate information sharing within the global anti-fraud ecosystem.

November 1, 2023 – Toronto

Almis Ledas, former President and Advisor to EnStream shared industry solutions at the Canadian Lenders Summit – fraud technology workshop.

Interview with our Former President