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Boku Inc
20 April 2021
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20 April 2021
Boku Inc.
("Boku" or the "Company")
Boku Partners with French carriers to launch mobile identity
services in France
Boku Inc (AIM: BOKU), a leading global provider of mobile
payment and identity solutions, is pleased to announce it has
partnered with French mobile service providers SFR, Orange and
Bouygues Telecom to launch mobile identity products aimed at
protecting consumers against cyber-hacks, account takeover attacks,
SIM swap attacks, and other forms of digital fraud.
There is a growing demand for mobile identity authentication
services in France as more companies continue to realise the
necessity of advanced multi-factor authentication and digital
identity proofing solutions in the wake of increased incidences of
digital fraud.
Boku's Digital Identity Proofing solution will match mobile
subscribers account registration details to new account
registration information to ensure that new accounts are being
created by the person, and not a fraudster. The Phone Number
Verification (Authentication) solution will verify mobile number
possession directly on the device by using its built-in
connectivity to the mobile operators' wireless network. Moreover,
Boku will be able to provide signals around changes to the SIM
card, phone number changes and reassigned numbers to further curb
various common tactics of fraudsters.
Stuart Neal, General Manager for Identity, Boku , commented, "We
are honored to partner with SFR, Orange and Bouygues Telecom to
introduce a safer and more seamless digital world for mobile users
in France. Boku has already built the most comprehensive network of
direct mobile operator connections for identity and extending our
capabilities into France is a major milestone as we continue to
expand globally."
Richard Croft, Head of Value Design, Bouygues Telecom ,
commented, "As an ISP we have the means to provide extra protection
to our customers' personal information as they use digital services
online. As such this partnership is key in ensuring the rapid
deployment of Mobile ID, a service portfolio built in collaboration
with our industry peers, where privacy-by-design is a core value.
We also expect the partnership to support our continued efforts
towards improving the quality and reach of such services."
Christian Bombrun, Director of Products & Services, Orange ,
commented , "This partnership will ensure greater online security
and convenience for all customers of Orange. We are proud to work
with Boku to provide a better experience for our customers."
Vincent Diego, Manager of SFR Pay , commented, "Protecting our
customers has always been a priority for SFR. This partnership with
Boku will make it possible to go further in the fight against fraud
and the improvement of customer journeys on mobile devices."
Enquiries:
Boku, Inc.
Jon Prideaux, Chief Executive Officer
Keith Butcher, Chief Financial Officer +44 (0)20 3934 6630
IFC Advisory Limited (Financial PR & IR)
Tim Metcalfe / Graham Herring / Florence Chandler +44 (0)20 3934
6630
About Boku
Boku Inc. (AIM: BOKU) is a leading global provider of mobile
payment and identity solutions. Boku technology is integrated into
over 220 mobile wallets and network operators worldwide powering
mobile user authentication and mobile payments. Boku processes over
800 million transactions worth more than $7 billion annually in
nearly 70 countries. Global leaders that rely on Boku to acquire,
monetise, and protect digital consumer transactions include Apple,
Discover, Experian, Facebook, FIS, Fiserv, Google, Microsoft,
Netflix, Paypal, Sony, Spotify and Western Union.
Boku Inc. was incorporated in 2008 and is headquartered in
London, UK, with offices in various locations globally including in
the US, Mumbai, Estonia, Munich, Beijing, Paris, Sao Paulo,
Singapore, Taipei, and Tokyo.
To learn more about Boku Inc., please visit:
https://www.boku.com
About Altice France (SFR)
Altice France is the leading telecoms-media convergence player
in France. Through SFR, France's second-largest communications
services company, Altice France is a telecommunications industry
leader serving 25 million customers. Providing a fiber optic
network (FTTH / FTTB) of 21 million eligible connections, SFR has
launched 5G in France and also covers 99.7% of the population with
4G. SFR has major positions in the market, among the public,
businesses, local authorities and other telecom companies.
Altice France is also a leading media group with iconic brands
such as BFM and RMC. In 2020, Altice France achieved a turnover of
10.9 billion euro. Follow the Group's latest news on Twitter:
@AlticeFrance
About Orange
Orange is one of the world's leading telecommunications
operators with sales of 42.3 billion euros in 2020 and 142,000
employees worldwide at 31 December 2020, including 83,000 employees
in France. The Group has a total customer base of 259 million
worldwide as at 31 December 2020, including 214 million mobile
customers and 22 million fixed broadband customers. The Group is
present in 26 countries. Orange is also a leading provider of
global IT and telecommunication services to multinational
companies, under the brand Orange Business Services. In December
2019, the Group presented its new "Engage 2025" strategic plan,
which, guided by social and environmental accountability, aims to
reinvent its operator model. While accelerating in growth areas and
placing data and AI at the heart of its innovation model, the Group
will be an attractive and responsible employer, adapted to emerging
professions.
Orange is listed on Euronext Paris (symbol ORA) and on the New
York Stock Exchange (symbol ORAN). For more information on the
internet and on your mobile: www.orange.com ,
www.orange-business.com or to follow us on Twitter:
@orangegrouppr.
About Bouygues Telecom
As a full-service electronic communications operator, Bouygues
Telecom stands out by providing its 22.9 million customers access
to the best technology has to offer on a daily basis. The very high
quality of its 4G and 5G mobile networks and of its fixed and Cloud
services provides customers with simple solutions, enabling them to
fully enjoy their digital lives, regardless of their location.
#OnEstFaitPourEtreEnsemble - www.bouyguestelecom.fr
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