Telesign Partners With Microsoft to Become Key Authentication Provider
Telesign listed on Microsoft Security Store to deliver SMS and voice verification capabilities, as Microsoft Entra ID
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Telesign, a Proximus Global company and a leader in digital identity and programmable communications, is expanding its global collaboration with Microsoft to become a key authentication provider on the Microsoft Security Store.
The announcement comes as Microsoft continues its migration toward passkeys as the default authentication method. Customers that wish to continue using SMS, One-Time Passwords, or voice authentication within Microsoft Entra ID will need to select a third-party provider through the Microsoft Security Store ahead of 1st February 2027.
Building on a 13-year relationship between the two companies, Telesign’s authentication solution is available through the Microsoft Security Store. Telesign integrates with Microsoft Entra ID, allowing organizations to continue using SMS and voice-based authentication without disruption. Available as a transactional offer in the Microsoft Security Store, the solution can be purchased directly through Microsoft Security Store and billed through customers’ existing Azure invoices, helping organizations maintain security continuity with minimal operational overhead.
This is particularly important because most organizations are not prepared to turn to passkeys yet. Adoption remains uneven due to varying infrastructure readiness and regional regulations around the world. By combining Telesign’s omnichannel verification coverage with Microsoft’s global cloud infrastructure, the integration will help thousands of customers globally.
Gregor Potocar, President of Protect & Engage, Telesign, said: “This integration perfectly combines Telesign’s authentication expertise with Microsoft’s leading security ecosystem. If you are a business customer who isn’t ready to switch to passkeys just yet, we’ve got you covered. As authentication requirements evolve, many partners still need flexibility. With Telesign’s Microsoft Security Store offering, they have complete freedom to choose whatever global verification process suits them.”
Businesses that want to maintain traditional verification methods, or offer hybrid authentication choices, will be able to transition to Telesign’s global network without disruption.
Ankur Patel, Partner Product Manager, Microsoft Security at Microsoft, added: “Security continuity is key to our ecosystem. As we evolve our authentication practices, we want customers to have clear options that meet their business needs. Telesign’s integration with Entra ID gives customers access to verification options as their requirements evolve.”
About Telesign
Telesign, a Proximus Global company, provides Continuous Trust™ to leading global enterprises by connecting, securing and validating their digital identities. Telesign verifies over five billion unique phone numbers a month, representing half of the world’s mobile users, and provides insights into the remaining billions. Leveraging advanced machine learning and extensive data science, Telesign provides identity risk assessments with a unique combination of speed, accuracy and global reach. Telesign solutions provide mitigation against the risk of fraud, secure communications, and enable the digital economy by helping companies and customers to engage with confidence.
Learn more at www.telesign.com.
About Proximus Global
Proximus Global, combining the strengths of Telesign, BICS, and Route Mobile, is transforming the future of communications and digital identity. Together, our solutions fuel innovation across the world’s largest companies and emerging brands. Our unrivaled global reach empowers businesses to create engaging experiences with built-in fraud protection across the entire customer lifecycle. Our comprehensive suite of solutions – from our super network for voice, messaging, and data, to 5G and IoT; and from verification and intelligence to CPaaS for personalized omnichannel engagement – enables businesses and communities to thrive. Reaching over 5 billion subscribers, securing more than 180 billion transactions annually, and connecting 1,000+ destinations, we honor our commitment to connect, protect and engage everyone, everywhere.
For more information visit https://www.proximusglobal.com/
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