CSF Corp.

In 1988, a company named CSF Corp. was established in Somerset, New Jersey, with a focused mission: to build the essential software that powers telecommunications. While not a household name, CSF became a critical player behind the scenes, specializing in operations support systems (OSS). Their software managed the complex processes of activating and provisioning the millions of toll-free numbers used by thousands of businesses across North America. For years, the company operated as an employee-owned entity, building a reputation for reliability with near-perfect customer satisfaction and retention. This quiet execution eventually attracted outside interest. The co-founders recognized that to provide a liquidity event for their employee-shareholders and ensure future growth, they needed a strategic partner. A pivotal moment arrived on August 8, 2016, when the private equity firm Alpine Investors acquired CSF, seeing the potential in its strong culture and market position. Under new ownership, CSF expanded its capabilities. In March 2017, it acquired Aerialink, a leader in mobile messaging, to integrate text-messaging solutions with its core toll-free number management services. This strategic move positioned the company for the growing enterprise communications market. The final chapter of this journey came on August 20, 2019, when iconectiv, an authoritative partner in the global communications industry, acquired CSF. The acquisition integrated CSF's robust toll-free and messaging platforms into a broader suite of services aimed at ensuring trusted communication across all channels.