XConnect
Eli Katz's work experience includes serving as a Board Member at i3forum since 2023. Previously, they founded and served as CEO of XConnect, a provider of global network and subscriber information. Eli also held the role of Chairman at Comms Council UK, the industry body for IP-based telecommunications in the UK. Prior to that, they served as CEO of Viatel Global Communications and Managing Director of Telco Global Communications Ltd.
Eli Katz attended Imperial College London from 1989 to 1992 and graduated with a BSc (eng) ACGI, Hons degree in Computer Science. Prior to that, they attended Menorah Grammar School, but no specific degree or field of study information is provided.
XConnect
XConnect is a trusted provider of global network and subscriber information, based on privacy compliant phone number data that includes number portability and risk properties, to optimise global communication services. It delivers carrier-grade services to the world’s largest Tier 1 operators, including MNOs, business messaging (A2P) hubs, aggregators, carriers and identity/validation providers, processing billions of queries a year, and is ISO 27001:2013 certified. XConnect is an active member of the Mobile Ecosystem Forum, i3Forum and GSMA, and holds a number of patents related to ultra-low latency number information technology, fraud detection and attributes in call signalling. These services are used for voice and messaging routing, fraud protection and to provide identity, validation and risk insights. They also support the deployment and evolution of next-generation communications, such as VoLTE and RCS. XConnect’s Number Information Services are accessed through its global distributed hybrid cloud platform using simple, secure, scalable real-time protocols and APIs.