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PLDT Enterprise, 8X8 launch Silent Mobile Authentication - Inquirer Technology

8x8 CPaaS February 23, 2026 medium impact

PLDT Enterprise and 8x8 Launch Silent Mobile Authentication Solution PLDT Enterprise and 8x8 have jointly launched Silent Mobile Authentication, a security solution leveraging mobile networks for seamless user verification. This partnership combines 8x8's CPaaS capabilities with PLDT's telecommunications infrastructure in the Philippines to deliver frictionless authentication without requiring users to enter codes or respond to prompts. The solution addresses growing demand for secure yet user-friendly authentication methods in enterprise environments. Silent Mobile Authentication represents an evolution beyond traditional SMS-based OTP approaches, utilizing carrier-grade network capabilities to verify user identity. The initiative positions both companies to capture market share in the rapidly expanding identity verification and fraud prevention segment of the CPaaS industry.

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  • arrow_right_alt <parameter name="bullet_points">["8x8 and PLDT Enterprise deploy Silent Mobile Authentication for frictionless enterprise security", "Solution eliminates manual code entry, improving user experience while maintaining security standards", "Partnership leverages carrier infrastructure for network-based identity verification", "Addresses market demand for passwordless and friction-free authentication methods", "Positions 8x8 in high-growth identity verification and fraud prevention segment"]