CarrierX and Phound Bring Magnum AI and vCons to Life
HD Direct Unlocks the Next Era of Smart, Trusted Conversations
LONG BEACH, Calif., June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CarrierX, the pioneer in programmable voice infrastructure and HD audio innovation, announces its support of Phound to deliver a new standard in conversation intelligence, where trust, clarity, and memory come built in. Phound is the first consumer and business phone service to leverage CarrierX's HD Direct Zero-Hop voice network and vCon platform, enabling every conversation to become a secure, structured, and smart digital record.
Phound's Magnum AI feature, powered by CarrierX vCons, is available to Premium users, transforming everyday conversations into actionable, trusted takeaways. Whether it's business negotiations, client follow-ups, or family calls, combining CarrierX's HD Direct infrastructure and Phound's intuitive user experience means clarity is no longer optional; it's the default.
Carrier-Grade HD Audio – Phound calls ride on AMR-WB-powered HD Direct paths, bypassing intermediate hops and ensuring zero degradation, lower latency, and full STIR/SHAKEN compliance.vCons: Virtualized Conversations – A new communication format that structures calls into trustworthy, searchable records. From voice to verified memory, vCons make every conversation count.
Magnum AI – Phound's built-in assistant turns talk into tasks: capturing key points, decisions, and next steps, without disrupting the flow that works as the interface to the vCon-based conversational memory."We built HD Direct to eliminate the noise, literally and metaphorically," said Dave Erickson, CEO of CarrierX and co-founder of Phound. "By removing intermediaries, reducing latency, and ensuring full signal fidelity, we give platforms like Phound the backbone they need to deliver AI-driven communication that's human in voice but digital in memory."
The integration of CarrierX's programmable CPaaS stack allows Phound to deploy intelligent features like Magnum AI, Verified Identity, and Persona Management across voice, messaging, and conferencing, without reinventing infrastructure. Through Zero-Hop Direct, users enjoy faster connection setup, lower cost per call, and the most natural HD audio quality available today, all while maintaining regulatory compliance.
"CarrierX made it possible for us to take a radical vision of conversation memory and make it real," added Erickson. "With vCons and HD Direct, we're not just improving the quality of the conversation. We're restoring trust in communication itself."
Why It Matters:
For Developers and Partners: CarrierX's open APIs and programmable infrastructure give apps like Phound the flexibility to build, deploy, and scale faster.
For Consumers and Teams: Trusted conversations are now possible without IT departments or complex onboarding.
For the Future: This is what a trusted telecom infrastructure looks like—compliant, contextual, and clear by design.
To explore how CarrierX is redefining the conversation layer of the internet, visit www.carrierx.com. To experience Phound and Magnum AI in action, visit www.phound.app.
About CarrierXCarrierX is a full-stack voice and messaging platform powering billions of minutes monthly across enterprise-grade networks. With innovations like HD Direct, Zero-Hop Routing, and vCons, CarrierX provides the infrastructure for modern, trusted communication at scale. As a nationwide CLEC with deep roots in telecom and an eye toward the programmable future, CarrierX is enabling the next generation of AI-integrated, privacy-first applications.
About Phound
Phound is a trusted communication service that combines advanced contact management, government-backed identity verification, and AI-powered spam-blocking to transform how people connect. Designed to meet the demands of today's hybrid world, Phound empowers users with tools to manage their digital personas, protect their privacy, and build authentic relationships. By prioritizing trust and security, Phound is redefining communication for individuals and businesses alike.
Visit phound.app to learn more.
Contact: Phound Media RelationsAndy AbramsonEmail: 396392@email4pr.comPhone: 1-213-322-1200
View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/carrierx-and-phound-bring-magnum-ai-and-vcons-to-life-302476422.html
SOURCE CarrierX
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
35 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Sigma and Blueprint Technologies Announce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Data-Driven Innovation in the Databricks Ecosystem
With the addition of Blueprint Technologies, Sigma further expands its robust network of partners delivering top-tier, high-impact solutions for customers SAN FRANCISCO, June 11, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sigma, the industry-leading analytics platform with unique cloud data platform writeback capabilities, today announced a new strategic partnership with Blueprint Technologies, a leader in data intelligence solutions. The partnership will focus on delivering high-impact data solutions for joint customers, particularly within the Databricks ecosystem. Blueprint Technologies is a data intelligence solution integrator and ISV that helps organizations modernize their data estates, implement advanced analytics, and optimize cloud and platform performance. As an integrator, Blueprint delivers end-to-end solutions across data engineering, AI, governance, and FinOps, often leveraging its own accelerators to reduce time to value. As an ISV, Blueprint offers scalable software products that provide data observability, cost management, and GenAI-powered automation to drive operational efficiency and business insight. Together, Sigma and Blueprint Technologies will empower data and business teams to more rapidly turn cloud data into real-time insights without code using Sigma's spreadsheet-native interface and Blueprint's proven implementation strategies. "Blueprint Technologies brings a rare combination of strategic insight and hands-on technical depth, especially when it comes to delivering on the full promise of Databricks," said Mike Palmer, CEO of Sigma. "Their ability to translate complex data environments into scalable, real-time solutions aligns perfectly with Sigma's mission to make cloud data accessible to every decision-maker. Together, we're helping customers build powerful data apps, apply AI directly to their analytics, and unlock real-time insights across the enterprise." As companies increasingly adopt data mesh frameworks to support decentralized data ownership and scale analytics across the enterprise, the combination of Blueprint Technologies' architecture expertise and Sigma's live, spreadsheet-native cloud analytics platform offers a powerful path to governed, self-service insights without compromising on security or performance. "Sigma's ability to bring governed self-service analytics directly to business users is a perfect complement to the data mesh environments we build on Databricks," said Ryan Neal, President and CEO of Blueprint Technologies. "We're proud to partner with Sigma to help customers move from siloed data to trusted, actionable intelligence—faster than ever." To learn more about how Sigma can accelerate insights, improve performance, and drive innovation by seamlessly integrating analytics, automation, and collaboration, visit Sigma, the 2025 Databricks Business Intelligence Partner of the Year, at Booth #606 at the Data + AI Summit in San Francisco, June 9-12. To learn more about Blueprint's solutions and accelerators, visit Blueprint, the Databricks Unity Catalog Partner of the Year, at booth #F708 and at the Blueprint Lounge on the Expo Floor. ABOUT SIGMA Sigma is business intelligence built for the cloud. With a spreadsheet UI, business users can work in the formulas and functions they already know, while more technical users can write SQL and apply AI models to data. Sigma queries the cloud warehouse directly, making it incredibly fast and secure—data never leaves the warehouse, and Sigma can analyze billions of rows in seconds. Beyond dashboards and reports, teams use Sigma to build custom data apps, which integrate live data with end user input. Sigma is the first analytics platform to enable data writeback, and continues to lead the market with innovation across AI, reporting, and embedded analytics. View source version on Contacts press@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
39 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Community Healthcare Trust Releases 2024 Corporate Sustainability Report
FRANKLIN, Tenn., June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Community Healthcare Trust Incorporated (NYSE: CHCT) (the "Company") today announced the release of its second Corporate Sustainability Report highlighting the Company's progress and its sustainability initiatives implemented in 2024. The report is aligned with the Global Reporting Framework Initiative (GRI) and can be found on the Corporate Responsibility page of the Company's Investor Relations section of its website at "From reducing our environmental impact to strengthening our culture of accountability, we are committed to progress that is both meaningful and measurable," said David H. Dupuy, President and Chief Executive Officer of Community Healthcare Trust Incorporated. "This report is not only a reflection of our progress but a reaffirmation of our commitment to transparency and continuous improvement." Key Highlights of the Report: Sustainability initiatives implemented in our corporate office and real estate portfolio Environmental performance of our corporate office and real estate portfolio Progress toward our 2030 environmental targets Climate risk and resiliency policies to identify and manage climate risks Employee, tenant, and community engagement programs Governance practices to ensure transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct About Community Healthcare Trust Incorporated Community Healthcare Trust Incorporated is a real estate investment trust that focuses on owning income-producing real estate properties associated primarily with the delivery of outpatient healthcare services in our target sub-markets throughout the United States. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking StatementsIn addition to the historical information contained within, the matters discussed in this press release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are generally identifiable by use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes", "expects", "may", "will," "should", "seeks", "approximately", "intends", "plans", "estimates", "anticipates" or other similar words or expressions, including the negative thereof. Forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and can include future expectations, future plans and strategies, financial and operating projections or other forward-looking information. Such forward-looking statements reflect management's current beliefs and are based on information currently available to management. Because forward-looking statements relate to future events, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of the control of Community Healthcare Trust Incorporated (the "Company"). Thus, the Company's actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in such forward-looking statements. Some factors that might cause such a difference include the following: general volatility of the capital markets and the market price of the Company's common stock, changes in the Company's business strategy, availability, terms and deployment of capital, changes in the real estate industry in general, interest rates or the general economy, adverse developments related to the healthcare industry, changes in governmental regulations, the degree and nature of the Company's competition, the ability to consummate acquisitions under contract, catastrophic or extreme weather and other natural events and the physical effects of climate change, the occurrence of cyber incidents, effects on global and national markets as well as businesses resulting from increased inflation, changes in interest rates, supply chain disruptions, labor conditions, tariffs and global trade tensions, and/or the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, and the other factors described in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and the Company's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. Readers are therefore cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained herein which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company intends these forward-looking statements to speak only as of the time of this press release and undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise, except as may be required by law. CONTACT Bill Monroe, 615-771-3052 View original content: SOURCE Community Healthcare Trust Incorporated Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
ThrivePOP Achieves HubSpot Platinum Tier as a HubSpot Solutions Partner, Solidifying Leadership in Digital Marketing Innovation
MUSKEGON, Mich., June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ThrivePOP, a digital marketing agency recognized for its innovative approach to brand strategy, is pleased to announce its new tier level within the Platinum Tier HubSpot Solutions Partner Program. This significant milestone marks a pivotal moment in the company's growth, reflecting its commitment to delivering exceptional inbound marketing, sales enablement, customer service solutions, and HubSpot Support for its clients. HubSpot's Platinum Tier is reserved for agencies that demonstrate exceptional expertise, outstanding client success, and a profound understanding of the HubSpot ecosystem. ThrivePOP's advancement to this prestigious level shows its ability to deliver results-driven campaigns that foster meaningful customer relationships and drive measurable growth for clients. "Achieving Platinum status is a testament to our team's dedication to helping businesses thrive through innovative digital marketing strategies," said Michele Ringleberg, CEO of ThrivePOP. "As a female-owned agency, we're proud to lead the way in transforming how businesses connect with their audiences. We couldn't have done it without HubSpot's platform to help us deliver real, impactful results." ThrivePOP's growth to Platinum Partner status reflects its ongoing investment in creative digital tools, strategic content development, and data-driven insights. This new status enables the agency to offer clients even more advanced support, exclusive resources, and enhanced platform capabilities. "We're excited to continue pushing the boundaries of what's possible in digital marketing," added Ringleberg. "This milestone not only reflects our success as an agency but also our commitment to the success of every client we serve." For more information about ThrivePOP's HubSpot services and how the agency can help your business thrive, visit or contact the team at info@ About ThrivePOPThrivePOP is a full-service digital marketing agency based in Muskegon, Michigan. It specializes in inbound marketing, web design, SEO, content creation, social media, and HubSpot integration and support. With a mission to help businesses thrive in the digital age, ThrivePOP empowers brands to connect with their audiences, drive engagement, and achieve sustainable growth. Contact Name: Michele Ringelberg, CEOCompany: ThrivePOP Digital Marketing AgencyHowdy@ 844.822.5016 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE ThrivePOP Sign in to access your portfolio
