NASHVILLE, TN — July 2, 2013 — Equinox Information Systems announced that BEK Communications Cooperative deployed the Protector fraud management system to address international toll fraud. BEK operates as an independent local exchange carrier in south-central North Dakota and rural Bismarck, delivering voice, data, and video services.
The Protector system processes hundreds of millions of call records daily, identifying fraudulent activity through dynamic usage profiling rather than targeting specific fraud types. The platform employs weighted scoring algorithms and real-time monitoring to detect suspicious behavior and notify administrators instantly.
James Noble, VoIP Engineer at BEK, stated: "We needed a dedicated fraud management solution, particularly to monitor international calls from our Broadsoft switch." He noted prior experience with the system at another organization influenced the selection decision.
David West, Equinox Executive Vice President, emphasized Protector's track record: "successful results and positive return on investment achieved with Protector at another company make it the tool of choice."
About BEK Communications Cooperative
Founded in 1952 and headquartered in Steele, North Dakota, BEK Communications Cooperative provides telecommunications services to over 6,000 customers across six counties. The company operates under three service brands: BEKTel (voice), BEKNet (data), and BEKTV (video).
About Equinox Information Systems
Established in 1986, Equinox Information Systems supplies software solutions for telecommunications companies globally, specializing in revenue assurance, fraud management, mediation, and network analysis. To learn more, visit equinoxis.com or call (615) 612-1200.