First Orion Joins the Mobile Ecosystem Forum to Advance Branded Calling Solutions Globally

First Orion Joins the Mobile Ecosystem Forum

First Orion is proud to announce our recent inclusion into the Mobile Ecosystem Forum – MEF – to advance the cause of branded calling to a global audience.

MEF is a global trade body that takes a neutral but authoritative position in addressing issues affecting the broadening mobile ecosystem. Members in MEF are given access to a global and cross-sector platform to assist in networking opportunities, strategic collaboration, and advancing the cause of game-changing industry solutions.

In the coming year, key members of First Orion’s leadership will be instrumental in advancing brand awareness of our branded calling solutions, including INFORM® Branded Calling and ENGAGE®, as well as increasing the global knowledge base of the problems that our technology addresses and remedies.

“Working with industry partners is imperative to deliver our vision of transparency in communications. First Orion joining and engaging in the Mobile Ecosystem Forum ensures that we can contribute to shaping a brighter future where trust in communications can be restored,” said Jeff Stalnaker, CFO of First Orion.

MEF members include a wide variety of subindustries within the mobile ecosystem, including mobile network operators, OS and platform providers, device manufacturers, app developers, financial institutions, technology providers, and mobile marketers.

Founded in 2008, First Orion has transformed the phone call experience for businesses, carriers, and consumers through its industry-leading communication branding and protection solutions. As the market leader in branded calling, we are a trusted partner to Fortune 500 companies and the largest U.S. mobile carriers. The global telecommunications solutions provider helps businesses generate more revenue, increase efficiency, and improve the customer experience by empowering them to brand their phone calls with their name, logo, and reason for calling. Our company also provides the industry’s most secure calling experience and best-in-class analytics for call program optimization.

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