{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"87732","rtpr_id":"nBw27WjhVa","ticker":"ERIC","exchange":"NASDAQ","all_tickers":["ERIC","ERICB"],"title":"Vonage Recognized for Identity Insights API at Merit Awards for Business","author":"Business Wire","published_at":"2026-07-14T12:30:00.160Z","article_body":"Vonage Recognized for Identity Insights API at Merit Awards for Business\n\nVonage wins in the Business Technology category for its network powered\nsolution that helps enterprises prevent fraud and meet compliance requirements\nthrough real-time network intelligence\n\nVonage\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vonage.com&esheet=54568373&newsitemid=20260714703646&lan=en-US&anchor=Vonage&index=1&md5=8691c8f3e7f72048688e4b8449b85153)\n, part of Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), today announced it has been named a winner\nat the Merit Awards for Business\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.merit-awards.com%2F&esheet=54568373&newsitemid=20260714703646&lan=en-US&anchor=Merit+Awards+for+Business&index=2&md5=07864d0006716ec8cc38551a392c60af)\n. The company was recognized in the Business Technology category for its\nVonage Identity Insights API\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vonage.com%2Fcommunications-apis%2Fidentity-insights%2F&esheet=54568373&newsitemid=20260714703646&lan=en-US&anchor=Vonage+Identity+Insights+API&index=3&md5=07a421f97f4bb41d4d7ec73ebfbaa91f)\n, a solution that harnesses real-time mobile network intelligence to help\nenterprises detect fraud signals, support compliance requirements, and deliver\nseamless customer experiences.\n\nAs digital fraud continues to escalate, businesses face mounting pressure to\nprotect customers while maintaining the fast, frictionless experiences they\nexpect. The Vonage Identity Insights API addresses this challenge head-on by\ncombining live carrier intelligence with flexible integration capabilities.\nUsing trust signals such as SIM Swap detection and Subscriber Match, which\ncross-references user attributes against mobile operator KYC records in real\ntime, the API enables enterprises to help prevent account takeovers,\nstreamline onboarding, and block synthetic identities before they enter the\nsystem. The solution is designed to help enterprises strengthen security,\nlower operational costs, and achieve higher conversion rates.\n\nThe Identity Insights API is part of the Vonage Protection Suite\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vonage.com%2Fcommunications-apis%2Fprotection-suite%2F&esheet=54568373&newsitemid=20260714703646&lan=en-US&anchor=Vonage+Protection+Suite&index=4&md5=072ad487e474196139dbf3ae34c08829)\n, a comprehensive set of tools and APIs that simplify end-to-end fraud\nprotection. The suite also includes Fraud Defender, and the Verify API with\nSilent Authentication, components that can be used individually or combined to\nmeet a wide range of security needs. Together, they set a new standard for\ndigital trust across the telecom and enterprise ecosystem.\n\nThe recognition arrives at a pivotal moment. With fraud losses surpassing $10\ntrillion in 2025¹ and one in five consumers falling victim to account\ntakeover in the past year², the demand for robust, intelligent identity\nsolutions has never been more urgent.\n\nEstablished in 2022, the Merit Awards for Business recognizes organizations\ndelivering exceptional innovation and corporate excellence. Winners are\nselected by a panel of industry experts including leading journalists,\nconsultants, executives, entrepreneurs, and educators, and are chosen for\nmaking a measurable difference across the business technology landscape.\n\n“We are honored to be recognized by the Merit Awards for Business for the\nimpact Vonage Identity Insights is making for enterprises and their\ncustomers,” said Christophe Van de Weyer, President and Head of Business\nUnit API at Vonage. “This recognition highlights Vonage's leadership in\nadvancing network powered intelligence for fraud prevention and compliance —\ndrawing on a broad set of real-time signals sourced directly from the network,\nincluding SIM Swap detection and Subscriber Match for KYC. By making these\ncarrier-grade capabilities accessible through a single, developer-friendly\nAPI, we are enabling enterprises to build more secure, trusted, and\nfrictionless digital experiences.”\n\n“In today’s fast-paced corporate environment, business technology is\ndefined by how effectively organizations can turn advanced innovation into\nscalable, real-world impact,” said Marie Zander, Executive Director, Merit\nAwards. “Vonage’s win in the 2026 Business Merit Awards highlights their\nexceptional leadership in this space. By consistently delivering cutting-edge,\nAI-powered cloud communications and network tools, Vonage is reshaping how\nglobal enterprises connect and operate. We are proud to recognize them as an\norganization setting new standards of excellence and driving meaningful\nprogress across the business community.”\n\nFor more information about the Vonage Protection Suite, visit\nvonage.com/communications-apis/protection-suite\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fvonage.com%2Fcommunications-apis%2Fprotection-suite&esheet=54568373&newsitemid=20260714703646&lan=en-US&anchor=vonage.com%2Fcommunications-apis%2Fprotection-suite&index=5&md5=b3a1b3e00e8fabeb8f03e25a810c9a51)\n.\n ¹ Cybercrime Statistics 2025: Costs, Attacks, and Global Impact. \n (https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fdeepstrike.io%2Fblog%2Fcybercrime-statistics-2025&esheet=54568373&newsitemid=20260714703646&lan=en-US&anchor=Cybercrime+Statistics+2025%3A+Costs%2C+Attacks%2C+and+Global+Impact.&index=6&md5=3ec17e686e95d54a9e1991b104fdbb16) \n Deep Strike. May 18, 2025. \n ² Sift Q1 2026 Digital Trust Index \n (https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fsift.com%2Fresources%2Findex-reports%2Fq1-2026-digital-trust-index%2F&esheet=54568373&newsitemid=20260714703646&lan=en-US&anchor=Sift+Q1+2026+Digital+Trust+Index&index=7&md5=652787ee95362763454c6f04c6499bd5) \n\n\nAbout Vonage\n\nVonage, a part of Ericsson, creates technology that empowers enterprises and\nequips developers to lead in the next era of digital transformation. Its\nAI-powered platforms and tools enable new value creation and innovative\ncustomer experiences across mobile networks and the cloud.\n\nThe company's technology portfolio includes Network APIs, CPaaS, CCaaS, and\nUCaaS solutions. Trusted by enterprises across industries and embraced by\ndevelopers around the world, Vonage is committed to reimagining every digital\ninteraction.\n\nVonage is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and operates\nwithin Ericsson Group Business Area Global Communications Platform (BGCP). For\nmore information visit www.vonage.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vonage.com&esheet=54568373&newsitemid=20260714703646&lan=en-US&anchor=www.vonage.com&index=8&md5=0845b40a764809d7bd7b352f520e021e)\nand follow @Vonage.\n\nCopyright © 2025 Vonage. All rights reserved. VONAGE®, the V logo, and other\nVonage marks are registered trademarks of Vonage or its affiliates in the\nUnited States and other countries.\n\n\n\nView source version on businesswire.com:\nhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260714703646/en/\n(https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260714703646/en/)\n\nPress Contact: \n\npress@vonage.com (mailto:press@vonage.com)\n\n\nCopyright Business Wire 2026","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nBw27WjhVa","title":"Vonage Recognized for Identity Insights API at Merit Awards for Business","author":"Business Wire","ticker":"ERIC","created":"2026-07-14T12:30:00.160Z","tickers":["ERIC","ERICB"],"exchange":"NASDAQ","article_body":"Vonage Recognized for Identity Insights API at Merit Awards for Business\n\nVonage wins in the Business Technology category for its network powered\nsolution that helps enterprises prevent fraud and meet compliance requirements\nthrough real-time network intelligence\n\nVonage\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vonage.com&esheet=54568373&newsitemid=20260714703646&lan=en-US&anchor=Vonage&index=1&md5=8691c8f3e7f72048688e4b8449b85153)\n, part of Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), today announced it has been named a winner\nat the Merit Awards for Business\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.merit-awards.com%2F&esheet=54568373&newsitemid=20260714703646&lan=en-US&anchor=Merit+Awards+for+Business&index=2&md5=07864d0006716ec8cc38551a392c60af)\n. The company was recognized in the Business Technology category for its\nVonage Identity Insights API\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vonage.com%2Fcommunications-apis%2Fidentity-insights%2F&esheet=54568373&newsitemid=20260714703646&lan=en-US&anchor=Vonage+Identity+Insights+API&index=3&md5=07a421f97f4bb41d4d7ec73ebfbaa91f)\n, a solution that harnesses real-time mobile network intelligence to help\nenterprises detect fraud signals, support compliance requirements, and deliver\nseamless customer experiences.\n\nAs digital fraud continues to escalate, businesses face mounting pressure to\nprotect customers while maintaining the fast, frictionless experiences they\nexpect. The Vonage Identity Insights API addresses this challenge head-on by\ncombining live carrier intelligence with flexible integration capabilities.\nUsing trust signals such as SIM Swap detection and Subscriber Match, which\ncross-references user attributes against mobile operator KYC records in real\ntime, the API enables enterprises to help prevent account takeovers,\nstreamline onboarding, and block synthetic identities before they enter the\nsystem. The solution is designed to help enterprises strengthen security,\nlower operational costs, and achieve higher conversion rates.\n\nThe Identity Insights API is part of the Vonage Protection Suite\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vonage.com%2Fcommunications-apis%2Fprotection-suite%2F&esheet=54568373&newsitemid=20260714703646&lan=en-US&anchor=Vonage+Protection+Suite&index=4&md5=072ad487e474196139dbf3ae34c08829)\n, a comprehensive set of tools and APIs that simplify end-to-end fraud\nprotection. The suite also includes Fraud Defender, and the Verify API with\nSilent Authentication, components that can be used individually or combined to\nmeet a wide range of security needs. Together, they set a new standard for\ndigital trust across the telecom and enterprise ecosystem.\n\nThe recognition arrives at a pivotal moment. With fraud losses surpassing $10\ntrillion in 2025¹ and one in five consumers falling victim to account\ntakeover in the past year², the demand for robust, intelligent identity\nsolutions has never been more urgent.\n\nEstablished in 2022, the Merit Awards for Business recognizes organizations\ndelivering exceptional innovation and corporate excellence. Winners are\nselected by a panel of industry experts including leading journalists,\nconsultants, executives, entrepreneurs, and educators, and are chosen for\nmaking a measurable difference across the business technology landscape.\n\n“We are honored to be recognized by the Merit Awards for Business for the\nimpact Vonage Identity Insights is making for enterprises and their\ncustomers,” said Christophe Van de Weyer, President and Head of Business\nUnit API at Vonage. “This recognition highlights Vonage's leadership in\nadvancing network powered intelligence for fraud prevention and compliance —\ndrawing on a broad set of real-time signals sourced directly from the network,\nincluding SIM Swap detection and Subscriber Match for KYC. By making these\ncarrier-grade capabilities accessible through a single, developer-friendly\nAPI, we are enabling enterprises to build more secure, trusted, and\nfrictionless digital experiences.”\n\n“In today’s fast-paced corporate environment, business technology is\ndefined by how effectively organizations can turn advanced innovation into\nscalable, real-world impact,” said Marie Zander, Executive Director, Merit\nAwards. “Vonage’s win in the 2026 Business Merit Awards highlights their\nexceptional leadership in this space. By consistently delivering cutting-edge,\nAI-powered cloud communications and network tools, Vonage is reshaping how\nglobal enterprises connect and operate. We are proud to recognize them as an\norganization setting new standards of excellence and driving meaningful\nprogress across the business community.”\n\nFor more information about the Vonage Protection Suite, visit\nvonage.com/communications-apis/protection-suite\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fvonage.com%2Fcommunications-apis%2Fprotection-suite&esheet=54568373&newsitemid=20260714703646&lan=en-US&anchor=vonage.com%2Fcommunications-apis%2Fprotection-suite&index=5&md5=b3a1b3e00e8fabeb8f03e25a810c9a51)\n.\n ¹ Cybercrime Statistics 2025: Costs, Attacks, and Global Impact. \n (https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fdeepstrike.io%2Fblog%2Fcybercrime-statistics-2025&esheet=54568373&newsitemid=20260714703646&lan=en-US&anchor=Cybercrime+Statistics+2025%3A+Costs%2C+Attacks%2C+and+Global+Impact.&index=6&md5=3ec17e686e95d54a9e1991b104fdbb16) \n Deep Strike. May 18, 2025. \n ² Sift Q1 2026 Digital Trust Index \n (https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fsift.com%2Fresources%2Findex-reports%2Fq1-2026-digital-trust-index%2F&esheet=54568373&newsitemid=20260714703646&lan=en-US&anchor=Sift+Q1+2026+Digital+Trust+Index&index=7&md5=652787ee95362763454c6f04c6499bd5) \n\n\nAbout Vonage\n\nVonage, a part of Ericsson, creates technology that empowers enterprises and\nequips developers to lead in the next era of digital transformation. Its\nAI-powered platforms and tools enable new value creation and innovative\ncustomer experiences across mobile networks and the cloud.\n\nThe company's technology portfolio includes Network APIs, CPaaS, CCaaS, and\nUCaaS solutions. Trusted by enterprises across industries and embraced by\ndevelopers around the world, Vonage is committed to reimagining every digital\ninteraction.\n\nVonage is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and operates\nwithin Ericsson Group Business Area Global Communications Platform (BGCP). For\nmore information visit www.vonage.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vonage.com&esheet=54568373&newsitemid=20260714703646&lan=en-US&anchor=www.vonage.com&index=8&md5=0845b40a764809d7bd7b352f520e021e)\nand follow @Vonage.\n\nCopyright © 2025 Vonage. All rights reserved. VONAGE®, the V logo, and other\nVonage marks are registered trademarks of Vonage or its affiliates in the\nUnited States and other countries.\n\n\n\nView source version on businesswire.com:\nhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260714703646/en/\n(https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260714703646/en/)\n\nPress Contact: \n\npress@vonage.com (mailto:press@vonage.com)\n\n\nCopyright Business Wire 2026"},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-07-14T12:30:00.351840494Z","server_sent_at_ms":1784032200351},"received_at":"2026-07-14T12:30:00.473Z","source_url":"https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260714703646/en/"},"analysis":{"id":"76784","press_release_id":"87732","analysis_json":{"industry":{"label":"Communications Equipment","sector":"Information Technology"},"redFlags":[],"eventType":"operations_update","narrative":"Vonage, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ericsson, won the Merit Awards for Business in the Business Technology category for its Identity Insights API.\n\nThe solution leverages real-time mobile network intelligence, such as SIM Swap detection and Subscriber Match, to help enterprises prevent fraud and meet compliance requirements.\n\nThe award highlights the capabilities within the Vonage Protection Suite, which is designed to strengthen security and improve conversion rates for global enterprises.","sentiment":"bullish","agentHooks":{"shouldPost":false,"suggestedAngle":"Subsidiary award win highlights product capabilities in fraud prevention."},"keyFigures":null,"quotedText":"We are honored to be recognized by the Merit Awards for Business for the impact Vonage Identity Insights is making for enterprises and their customers,","namedEntities":{"people":[{"name":"Christophe Van de Weyer","role":"President and Head of Business Unit API at Vonage"},{"name":"Marie Zander","role":"Executive Director, Merit Awards"}],"products":["Vonage Identity Insights API","Vonage Protection Suite","Fraud Defender","Verify API","Silent Authentication"],"companies":[{"name":"Vonage","relationship":"subsidiary"},{"name":"Merit Awards for Business","relationship":"award organization"}],"dollarAmounts":[{"amount":"$10 trillion","context":"global fraud losses in 2025"}]},"materialImpact":{"score":1,"reasoning":"This is a subsidiary award announcement with no financial metrics, guidance, or material business impact disclosed. 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