IDENTITY AT MWC19 SHANGHAI
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IDENTITY IN CHINA
Chinese operators China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom support the GSMA's initiative to offer secure and private identity services by making their own authentication services compliant with the Mobile Connect APIs.
Mobile Connect enables users to verify their identities online securely and conveniently via their smartphone - allowing them to log in to commercial apps and websites through a simple two-step process, while protecting their privacy via the unparalleled security credentials of mobile networks. By matching users to an item most have on them at all times, the need for an additional device is eliminated, as is the need to remember multiple usernames and passwords.
Source: GSMA Intelligence
A PIN or biometric scan is entered in response to a one-off prompt from the desired service, allowing users to authorise payments quickly and securely, without the need to share their telephone number. The anonymised data which results from this process can then be used by operators to monetise the process while also providing information by which services can be improved.
Mobile Connect therefore provides the natural progression from traditional identity verification methods like usernames and passwords. Users are both increasingly wary and impatient with passwords: GSMA Intelligence finds that as many as 86% percent of users have abandoned an online purchase when asked to create a username, with similar numbers preferring a single strong method of verifying their identities across multiple accounts.
As hackers become steadily more sophisticated, passwords are also fast becoming redundant from a security perspective: Verizon estimated last year that 81% of data breaches are now caused by compromised passwords. The attrition caused to online commerce by the old username model is therefore pronounced, but it can and will be addressed by Mobile Connect: as demand has soared, Mobile Connect is now being deployed at a rate of one new operator per month globally. The latest markets implementing Mobile Connect have been Croatia (DT) and Russia (Tele2 and MegaFon).
SEMINAR: THE FUTURE OF DIGITAL IDENTITY IN CHINA
With digital services consolidating across Asia and particularly in China, identity and data are at the core of every business. Now more than ever, companies are looking to expand and monetise their identity data. Hosted by the GSMA Identity team, the first half of the seminar will explore how Chinese operators are building strong ties with the biggest merchants in China and how they are expanding their services to new technologies like 5G and IoT. The second half of the session will unveil how global service providers are accessing the Chinese consumer base. The session, delivered by key MNOs and the biggest merchants in China, will impart a holistic view of the future of digital identity in the region.
Agenda
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Welcome & Introduction Richard Cockle, Head of Identity, GSMA |
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Identity Service Development of China Unicom MA Yan, General Manager, China Unicom |
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From Mobile Connect to IT Connect Zhuang Renfeng, EVP of CMIC, China Mobile |
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Ren Weiquan, Vice General Manager, China Telecom TBC |
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The Future of Digital Identity in China Zhuang Renfeng, EVP of CMIC, China Mobile |
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Identity and Digital Twins: The foundation of a smart society Wei Qing, CTO, Microsoft China |
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Accessing the Chinese market Mark Harvey, Global Engagement Director, GSMA (host) |
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Summary & Close |
14.00 – 14.15Speakers
David Pollington
Head of Applications and Services
GSMA – identity programme
David Pollington is the Head of Applications & Services at the GSMA, focussing currently on GSMA's strategic programme, Identity which through the Mobile Connect initiative is bringing a portfolio of identity services to market with Mobile Operators worldwide to make it easier for consumers to manage their identity online.
Prior to joining the GSMA David was part of the Vodafone R&D leadership, instrumental in driving many of the key technology transitions across the industry as mobile devices evolved from pure telephony devices to the smartphones of today and generating new revenue opportunities for Vodafone in fields such as data analytics.
David graduated from Imperial College, London with a Masters degree (MEng) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering and has more than 20 years' experience in the mobile industry.
Morgan Webb
Strategic Alliances Lead
Microsoft Identity
Within the Microsoft Identity engineering team, Morgan Webb manages our key Partner Alliances, to ensure both successful technical integration and mutual business value.
This is achieved through educating and enabling our Independent Software Vendor and Technology partners of the Azure Active Directory platform, then from both a business and technical perspective building a strategic roadmap of solution integration to our platform.
Mr Ma Yan
Chairman and General Manager
China Unicom Online Information Technology co. LTD.
MA Yan is the Chairman and General Manager of China Unicom Online Information Technology co., LTD., visiting professor of Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, and council member of IoT Engineering School of Jiangnan University.
He is also a professor senior engineer graduated from ESC Rennes School of Business with MBA Ph.D. degree, an expert on IoT development of Wuxi City, a senior member of China Electronic Association.
He has served as General Manager in Market Operation Department of China Netcom, General Manager in Home Customer Department of China Unicom, Director in IoT Office of China Unicom.
Mr. Renfeng Zhuang
Director and Deputy General Manager
China Mobile Internet Ltd.
Mr. Renfeng Zhuang has more than 20 years working experience in telecommunication Industry. As a senior executive who worked in Guangdong Mobile and Heilongjiang Mobile, he has won Science and Technology Progress Award of China Mobile many times and received the Special Allowance of the State Council. Currently, he is the Director and Deputy General Manager of China Mobile Internet Ltd., a subsidiary company of China Mobile, and responsible for the development and operation of two strategic products — Mobile Authentication and RCS.
Richard Cockle
Head of Identity
GSMA
Richard Cockle, Head of Identity at GSMA, leads an international team developing new identity capabilities using Mobile Connect. He expanded the business reach of Mobile Connect to 70 mobile operators in over 30 countries, reaching over half a billion people worldwide.
With over 15 years of experience leading vital projects in the mobile ecosystem, Richard has an exceptional understanding of the key challenges being faced by the industry. In the past, Richard led the GSMA IoT programme where he secured industry agreements to key standards for M2M chipset design and remote SIM provisioning. These two are widely deployed nowadays. Richard also has a wealth of experience working with governments and regulators.
In addition, Richard Cockle currently holds an advisory role with HR Tech consultancy SilverCloudHR, where he works with blue-chip companies to develop and implement their HR Tech strategies. Prior to the GSMA, Richard held a number of technology delivery roles in Vodafone and BT.
Ivan Yang
Trulio
Leading business development at Trulioo, Ivan Yang has a strong background in monetization partnerships and skilled in quality management, data privacy, and compliance. His priorities include data acquisition and strategic partnerships for Trulioo’s global identity verification marketplace, GlobalGateway. Ivan has an extensive understanding of AML/KYC protocols and innovative technologies, such as mobile network data, needed to verify individuals and businesses in today’s digital climate.
Stefan Kostic
IPification
Passionate and technology savvy telecom expert on a mission to establish partnerships with Telecom operators around the globe and companies from other industries that share the same vision that mobile authentication must be frictionless, secure and fully protect the user data & privacy. Currently leading technology-driven team behind IPification, aimed to disrupt and empower Telecom authentication space and make this vision a reality.
10+ years of international management and operational experience in FinTech & Telecom industries. Over 8 years spearheading and building technology businesses across Asia Pacific region, helping to establish long-term strategic partnerships and boost innovative business models across various verticals.
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GSMA Identity Programme
Identity is one of the GSMA's priority industry programmes. Designed to accelerate the development of operator identity services and commercial opportunities within the identity market, the programme facilitates cooperation and collaboration to help form a trusted and vibrant digital economy. It has also developed Mobile Connect, the identity service that offers a secure, seamless and convenient experience.
The programme is guided by a collection of the world;s leading mobile network operators, together forming the Identity Programme Steering Group:
For more information please visit gsma.com/identity
For the latest news and opinion on identity, please visit gsma.com/identity/blog