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Proximus global and Nokia partner to expand network APIs
What happened: Proximus global and Nokia join forces to enhance network API access Proximus global has announced a partnership with Nokia to enhance network API accessibility for developers. The collaboration, unveiled at MWC25, aims to integrate proximus global’s APIs into Nokia’s network as code p…
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What happened: Proximus global and Nokia join forces to enhance network API access Proximus global has announced a partnership with Nokia to enhance network API accessibility for developers. The collaboration, unveiled at MWC25, aims to integrate proximus global’s APIs into…
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Proximus global has announced a partnership with Nokia to enhance network API accessibility for developers. The collaboration, unveiled at MWC25, aims to integrate proximus global’s APIs into Nokia’s network as code platform while enabling Nokia’s 5G and CAMARA APIs to reach a wider audience through proximus global’s ecosystem. The partnership will allow developers to leverage network APIs for various enterprise applications, including fraud detection, network slicing, and enhanced connectivity services. A key focus will be on enabling real-time fraud prevention through location-based data analysis and optimising network slicing for large-scale events such as concerts. Proximus global will utilise Nokia’s network exposure platform and enterprise API hub, streamlining API access for developers across its 5G and 4G networks.
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Analysis
Nokia’s network as code platform, launched in september 2023, has rapidly expanded, now boasting 55 global partners, including BT, Deutsche Telekom, and Orange. Nokia has also broadened its API monetisation strategy to include collaborations with Google Cloud, Infobip, and Rapid. Proximus global, formed through the merger of BICS, Telesign, and Route Mobile, aims to strengthen its communication APIs by integrating network capabilities. The company’s enterprise and wholesale customers will benefit from expanded API functionalities, further bridging the gap between telecom networks and developers. Also Read: Nokia, Globe Telecom use secure APIs to fight banking fraud Also Read: Nokia, NTT, and Anritsu launch PoC to cut energy use in networks
Key Points
- Collaboration aims to integrate network APIs into developer ecosystems.
- Focus on enterprise applications, fraud prevention, and 5G network slicing.
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