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JT Global to join Aduna to advance secure CPaaS solutions with Network APIs
PLANO, Texas, June 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Aduna, the global aggregator of network APIs, today announced that JT Global, a leading international Communications as a Service (CPaaS) provider, will join its partner ecosystem to integrate a new set of high-trust network APIs into its communications platform. The partnership will enable JT Global to deliver enhanced authentication, identity verification, and fraud prevention capabilities to its global enterprise customers that are critical tools in today's increasingly digital and mobile-first world. Through Aduna's unified API platform, JT Global will gain seamless access to standardized network APIs such as SIM Swap and Number Verification, which allow enterprises to verify the integrity of phone numbers in real time, detect potential fraud, and ensure secure user onboarding and transactions. "We're excited to welcome JT Global as a developer platform partner helping to deliver stronger, more secure digital interactions," said Anthony Bartolo, CEO of Aduna. "By embedding real-time network data into enterprise workflows, JT can help customers stay ahead of threats and meet growing demands for trust and compliance." JT's CPaaS platform serves highly regulated and time-sensitive industries where verified communication is essential. Their Mobile Intelligence division provides real-time fraud prevention and identity solutions, using live mobile network data to help banks and organizations tackle APP fraud, SIM swap attacks, and account takeovers. Its MoneyGuard solution protects over 135 million consumers, while Scam Signal - developed with leading UK banks and major mobile operators - detects impersonation scams and supports compliance with emerging regulatory frameworks. "Joining Aduna is a natural extension of JT's commitment to being part of a more secure and intelligent mobile ecosystem. As an active contributor to the GSMA Open Gateway initiative, we believe mobile network operators have a shared responsibility to work together, share intelligence, and make trusted network capabilities more accessible. By combining Aduna's global reach with JT's proven expertise in fraud prevention and mobile identity, together we're helping to deliver real-time services that protect consumers, support compliance, and enable safer digital experiences worldwide," said Clare Messenger, Head of JT Mobile Intelligence, JT Group. The partnership reflects growing momentum behind GSMA-aligned network APIs and a shared commitment to open standards, interoperability, and security across the digital communications landscape. About JT GlobalJT Global is a government-owned, full-service communications provider headquartered in the Channel Islands, delivering world-class CPaaS, messaging, and identity services to enterprises and mobile operators globally. With deep expertise in fraud prevention, mobile identity, and regulatory compliance, JT supports critical communications and digital transformation for customers in highly regulated industries. Contact JT Fraud Protection Services About AdunaAduna is a landmark venture between some of the world's leading telecom operators and Ericsson, dedicated to enabling developers worldwide to accelerate innovation by leveraging networks to their full potential via common network Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). Its venture partners include AT&T, Bharti Airtel, Deutsche Telekom, e&, KDDI, Orange, Reliance Jio, Singtel, Telefonica, Telstra, T-Mobile, Verizon and Vodafone. Aduna's developer partner platforms include Google Cloud, Infobip, Sinch, and Vonage. By combining network APIs from multiple operators globally under a unified platform based on the CAMARA open-source project, driven by the GSMA and the Linux Foundation, Aduna provides a standardized platform to foster collaboration, enhance user experiences, and drive industry growth. To find out more about network APIs and Aduna, visit Media Contact: Email: MediaRelations@ Tel: +46 10 719 69 92 SOURCE Aduna 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
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4 days ago
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Tech Mahindra and Wipro join Aduna to accelerate global adoption of network APIs
PLANO, Texas, June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Aduna, the global aggregator of network APIs, today announced that leading global system integrators, Wipro and Tech Mahindra have joined its partner ecosystem. This strategic collaboration highlights the critical role GSIs play in scaling enterprise adoption and enabling mobile operator participation in the emerging network API economy. As trusted advisors to Fortune 500 companies and long-time partners to telecom operators, Tech Mahindra and Wipro will integrate Aduna's harmonized network APIs, including SIM Swap, Number Verification, Device Location, and Quality on Demand into enterprise transformation initiatives across industries such as financial services, manufacturing, logistics, and public sector. "This is a major step forward in operationalizing network APIs at scale," said Anthony Bartolo, CEO of Aduna. "Tech Mahindra and Wipro sit at the intersection of enterprise transformation and telecom innovation. Together, we're enabling both the supply and demand sides of the ecosystem to come online securely, scalably, and globally." GSIs: The Bridge Between Telco and Enterprise Global system integrators are uniquely positioned to connect telecom capabilities with enterprise systems. By embedding network APIs into digital workflows, they help enterprises enhance security, accelerate onboarding, improve communications, and meet compliance requirements without navigating telco complexity. They also play a critical role in helping mobile operators integrate with the Aduna platform by offering business consulting, service frameworks, and technical onboarding support. As part of this collaboration, Tech Mahindra and Wipro will work alongside Aduna to: Support Communication Service Provider (CSP) onboarding and help accelerate operational readiness across multiple regions Co-develop and deploy use case accelerators for key industries such as banking, logistics, and public services Facilitate the global rollout of network APIs through their managed services and integration frameworks Help enterprises adopt network APIs by embedding them into cloud-native environments, security solutions, and digital identity platforms Executive Perspectives Manish Mangal, Head – Americas Communications Business, Tech Mahindra, said, "The telecom industry has a significant opportunity to unlock the value of their networks and other assets by subjecting them through APIs to third-party developers and partners. Our partnership with Aduna exemplifies our commitment to the telecom industry in fostering new business models and creating opportunities for revenue growth. Together, we have developed a robust, pre-integrated solution that simplifies deployment, enhances agility, and drives consumption of network assets & intelligence. It empowers CSPs to transition to future-ready, programmable networks and thrive in the emerging network API economy." Srikumar Rao, Managing Partner and Global Head of Engineering, Wipro Limited, said, "Wipro is proud to join the Aduna ecosystem and extend our AI, cloud, and security offerings with real-time telecom intelligence. Together, we're empowering enterprises and CSPs to unlock new value through scalable open APIs." About Tech MahindraTech Mahindra (NSE: TECHM) offers technology consulting and digital solutions to global enterprises across industries, enabling transformative scale at unparalleled speed. With 150,000+ professionals across 90+ countries helping 1100+ clients, Tech Mahindra provides a full spectrum of services, including consulting, information technology, enterprise applications, business process services, engineering services, network services, customer experience & design, AI & analytics, and cloud & infrastructure services. It is the first Indian company in the world to have been awarded the Sustainable Markets Initiative's Terra Carta Seal, which recognizes global companies actively leading the charge to create a climate and nature-positive future. Tech Mahindra is part of the Mahindra Group, founded in 1945, one of the largest and most admired multinational federations of companies. For more information on how TechM can partner with you to meet your Scale at Speed™ imperatives, please visit About WiproWipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading AI-powered technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients' most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses. With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world. For additional information, visit us at About AdunaAduna is a landmark venture between some of the world's leading telecom operators and Ericsson, dedicated to enabling developers worldwide to accelerate innovation by leveraging networks to their full potential via common network Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). Its venture partners include: AT&T, Bharti Airtel, Deutsche Telekom, e&, KDDI, Orange, Reliance Jio, Singtel, Telefonica, Telstra, T-Mobile, Verizon and Vodafone. Aduna's developer partner platforms include Google Cloud, Infobip, Sinch, and Vonage. By combining network APIs from multiple operators globally under a unified platform based on the CAMARA open-source project, driven by the GSMA and the Linux Foundation, Aduna provides a standardized platform to foster collaboration, enhance user experiences, and drive industry growth. 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4 days ago
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Bridge Alliance advances API adoption, welcoming new operators and ecosystem partners to the Bridge Alliance API Exchange (BAEx)
Launches new BAEx Partner Programme at MWC Shanghai 2025 SINGAPORE and SHANGHAI, June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridge Alliance is accelerating API adoption in the region, welcoming new operators and ecosystems to the Bridge Alliance API Exchange (BAEx), and launching a new BAEx Partner Programme that will expedite market readiness and sharing of best practices among participating operators. These achievements are showcased at the GSMA's MWC Shanghai 2025 event, where BAEx is featured at the GSMA's Open Gateway Zone. Bridge Alliance CEO Dr Ong Geok Chwee also delivered a keynote presentation at the Open Gateway Summit on BAEx and the potential of network APIs. Dr Ong said, "We're delighted not only to launch the BAEx Partner Programme here in Shanghai, but also to highlight the different ways that developers, enterprises, partners and operators can get involved in our rapidly expanding BAEx ecosystem, supported by the GSMA's Open Gateway. The immense and exciting benefits of network APIs are demonstrated by BAEx, which provides a single interface with simplified universal access for regional consumption of telco APIs. Do connect with us, and experience the benefits of our streamlined technical framework and API roll-out roadmap that will power your innovation!" Launch of BAEx Partner Programme Established in July 2024, BAEx is an industry-led open API exchange designed to simplify enterprises' unified integration and access to CAMARA-based APIs—across multiple markets through a standardised framework. The collaboration also aligns with global GSMA Open Gateway standards, supporting secure, operator-grade APIs that reduce fraud and improve customer experiences. At the Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2025, 14 Bridge member operators pledged their commitment to BAEx. Malaysian operator CelcomDigi has now joined the BAEx Partner Programme, which allows all participating operators to benefit from a deeper involvement with BAEx with insights from API industry development and technical workstreams. This collaborative programme enables open exchange, fosters knowledge sharing, drives API innovation and shared progress towards API standardisation. The participants will be part of a concerted effort to ensure alignment for telco API roadmap development and synchronisation of market readiness ensuring a consistent, scalable and easy-to-consume API experience for enterprise customers and developers across the region. CelcomDigi's CEO, Datuk Idham Nawawi said, "This collaboration with Bridge Alliance marks a significant step in our commitment to advancing digital trust and enabling a more secure digital economy in Malaysia and across the region. By opening up secure, interoperable telco APIs, we are empowering the financial services ecosystem to deliver trusted, seamless, and smarter digital experiences. We're pleased to be part of the BAEx Partner Programme, helping businesses scale confidently across markets with the speed, simplicity, and reliability offered by telco-grade APIs." Expanding Ecosystem Collaboration BAEx continues to broaden its ecosystem collaboration by entering into a strategic partnership with leading technology solution provider Nokia. Nokia's Advanced 5G and CAMARA APIs will be offered to enterprises over BAEx and Bridge Alliance's APIs will be available on Nokia's Network as Code platform with developer portal to end customers, expanding on both parties' market reach and joint collaboration. "We are pleased to collaborate with Bridge Alliance as part of Nokia's network API strategy of connecting multiple API ecosystems through its Network as Code platform and offering operators the broadest range of network exposure options with robust multi-tier API security. Nokia and Bridge Alliance share the same goal of providing developers simplified access to network functionalities and enabling new applications for enterprises," said Shkumbin Hamiti, Vice President and Head of Network Monetization Platform, Cloud and Network Services at Nokia. Enterprise Acceleration with Operators Bridge Alliance is actively driving real-world enterprise opportunities together with its member operators in their areas of strength, such as collaborating with China Unicom to bring Chinese enterprises' API requirements to global markets and help them deliver cross-border API-based solutions in key industry verticals. This initiative builds on the earlier partnership between Bridge Alliance, China Unicom Global, and the GSMA, which launched the Open Gateway Global Use Case Innovation Challenge in February 2025. The challenge successfully identified high-potential use cases submitted by Chinese enterprises. As part of BAEx, China Unicom will be able to bring its customers' API requirements in closer alignment with the regional API roadmap, which will drive the growth of China's use cases across the region. Visit the BAEx showcase at MWC Shanghai 2025, GSMA Pavilion Stand N2.B80, Open Gateway Zone or email baex@ to find out more about how to get involved. About Bridge Alliance Bridge Alliance, the leading mobile alliance for premier operators and their customers in Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa, celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2024. Our alliance today covers 35 members who serve close to 2 billion customers collectively across these regions. Our goal is to build group capabilities and create value for our members by enabling compelling roaming services and experience, offering multi-market enterprise and IoT solutions, and delivering savings and benefits through leveraging group economies. Bridge Alliance's members and partners include: Airtel (India, Sri Lanka and the Airtel subsidiaries in Africa: Chad, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Kenya, Malawi, Madagascar, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Seychelles, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia), AIS, China Telecom, China Unicom, CSL, CTM, Deutsche Telekom, Globe, Maxis, Metfone, MobiFone, Optus, Singtel, SK Telecom, stc (Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait), SoftBank Corp., Taiwan Mobile, and Telkomsel. For more information, visit View original content: SOURCE Bridge Alliance 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
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5 days ago
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Aduna collaborates with NTT DOCOMO to strengthen global network API ecosystem with Japan launch, enabling scalable innovation
PLANO, Texas, June 17, 2025 /CNW/ -- Aduna, the global aggregator of network APIs, and NTT DOCOMO, Inc., one of Japan's leading mobile operators with over 91 million subscribers, today announced an intention to enter a strategic collaboration under a Memorandum of Understanding to bring network APIs to developers and enterprises across the region. This joint effort marks a significant milestone in Aduna's Asia-Pacific expansion and reflects a shared commitment to advancing programmable, secure, and interoperable mobile networks. Through this collaboration, DOCOMO's advanced network capabilities will be accessible via Aduna's unified platform enabling enterprises and digital service providers to enhance customer experiences, streamline security workflows, and reduce integration complexity. With DOCOMO joining the platform, Aduna will extend its coverage in Japan broadening its reach in one of the world's most advanced digital markets and enabling greater extensibility for enterprise and developer use cases at scale. "DOCOMO joining Aduna's platform is a powerful validation of our mission to simplify access to network intelligence at a global scale," said Anthony Bartolo, CEO, Aduna. "By working together, we are expanding the reach of secure, standards-based APIs that perform consistently and are easy to adopt across regions and industries." Built on CAMARA standards developed through the GSMA and Linux Foundation, these APIs ensure cross-operator consistency, interoperability, and compliance. Aduna's platform removes the need for one-off integrations, offering a scalable interface between enterprises and mobile networks around the world. Ms. Nobuko Hiraguchi, Senior Vice President, General Manager of Core Network Design Department at NTT DOCOMO, commented "We are pleased to collaborate with Aduna to make DOCOMO's network capabilities accessible through open and standardized APIs. This initiative supports Japan's broader push toward digital transformation and enables global developers to build innovative services with greater agility and scale." DOCOMO joins a growing alliance of global operators working together to advance a more open, programmable, and efficient digital ecosystem that is enabled by Aduna's aggregation model and supported by shared industry standards. About AdunaAduna is a landmark venture between some of the world's leading telecom operators and Ericsson, dedicated to enabling developers worldwide to accelerate innovation by leveraging networks to their full potential via common network Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). Its venture partners include AT&T, Bharti Airtel, Deutsche Telekom, e&, KDDI, Orange, Reliance Jio, Singtel, Telefónica, Telstra, T-Mobile, Verizon, and Vodafone. Aduna's developer partner platforms include Google Cloud, Infobip, Sinch, and Vonage. By combining network APIs from multiple operators globally under a unified platform based on the CAMARA open-source project, driven by the GSMA and the Linux Foundation, Aduna provides a standardized platform to foster collaboration, enhance user experiences, and drive industry growth. To find out more about network APIs and Aduna, visit Notes to editors: Media Contact: Email: MediaRelations@ Tel: +46 10 719 69 92 Logo: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Aduna View original content to download multimedia: 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
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Telstra and Nokia partner to unlock network APIs for developers and enterprises
Press releaseTelstra and Nokia partner to unlock network APIs for developers and enterprises Telstra's muru-D Labs, a hub for incubating ideas, products, and technologies, will make network APIs available in a lab environment on Nokia's Network as Code platform with developer portal. The collaboration targets industry use cases for enterprises that leverage CAMARA and GSMA Open Gateway APIs. 17 June 2025Espoo, Finland – Telstra, Australia's leading telecommunications company, and Nokia today announced a new collaboration that will give developers secure access to network APIs to help build smarter applications and integrate them into advanced new use cases for enterprises and industries. Under the agreement, Telstra's muru-D Labs will provide access to a select mix of live and simulated network APIs on Nokia's Network as Code platform with developer portal, designed to make it easier for developers to build, test, and deploy new applications that securely tap into Telstra's advanced network capabilities. The collaboration will focus on real-world use cases across industries, such as managing network traffic during large events, improving network observability, and prioritising critical services. The partnership will also explore Fixed Network use cases, having the developer platform consume API's from Nokia's service orchestration software already deployed in Telstra. Kim Krogh Andersen, Group Executive Product & Technology at Telstra, said the new collaboration reflects the company's recently announced Connected Future 30 strategy and focus on delivering increasingly sophisticated and flexible connectivity capabilities to meet evolving customer needs. Core to this strategy is 'Network as a Product,' which aims to reinvent how Telstra creates and captures value from its networks by productising sophisticated network capabilities and opening up new business models. 'We're radically innovating at the core of our business and pushing the boundaries of our network leadership, so that our customers can get the connectivity they need in a changing environment. This new collaboration with Nokia is another way we are testing and learning how the power of the network can unlock new value in the tech ecosystem.' "By giving access to advanced capabilities through our network APIs, we're enabling developers to create smarter, more responsive applications for enterprises. This is about working with our partner ecosystem to demonstrate how developers can securely interact with Telstra's network and innovate at scale,' Andersen said. The initiative will include a local hackathon later this year, giving developers access to a selection of live network APIs and a sandbox environment to experiment with new ideas. This new collaboration builds on Telstra and Nokia's long-standing partnership and supports Telstra's Network as a Product vision of a software-defined, programmable network. Nokia's network automation and Digital Operations solutions are laying the foundation for scalable API enablement by making it easier for partners, like Telstra, to offer developers on-demand access to programmable network capabilities with consistency and speed. 'Our collaboration will deepen Telstra's network integration into developer ecosystems and provide developers with greater choice, flexibility, and security in creating new applications,' said Shkumbin Hamiti, Vice-President and Head of Nokia's Network Monetization Platform, Cloud and Network Services at Nokia. 'As more developers explore network APIs, their feedback will shape the next generation of services, and we are excited to work alongside Telstra to drive this.' Nokia's network API strategy centers around connecting multiple API ecosystems through its Network as Code platform. It offers operators the broadest range of network enablement options with robust multi-tier API security and provides developers simplified access to network functionalities. Nokia's ecosystem of Network as Code platform partners has grown to over 50 and includes operators from around the world, as well hyperscalers, Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) platform providers, systems integrators, and vertical independent software vendors. About NokiaAt Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together. As a B2B technology innovation leader, we are pioneering networks that sense, think and act by leveraging our work across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. In addition, we create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs, which is celebrating 100 years of innovation. With truly open architectures that seamlessly integrate into any ecosystem, our high-performance networks create new opportunities for monetization and scale. Service providers, enterprises and partners worldwide trust Nokia to deliver secure, reliable, and sustainable networks today – and work with us to create the digital services and applications of the future. About TelstraTelstra is Australia's leading telecommunications and technology company. We offer a full range of services and compete in all telecommunications markets in Australia, operating the largest mobile and wi-fi networks. Globally, we provide end-to-end solutions including managed network services, global connectivity, cloud, voice, colocation, conferencing and satellite solutions. We have licenses in Asia, Europe and the United States and offer access to more than 2,000 points of presence across the globe. For more information visit About Telstra muru-Dmuru-D is Telstra's hub for incubating ideas, products, and technologies, and plays a pivotal role in accelerating a portfolio of ~80 startup investments. The name muru-D has a meaningful origin rooted in the Sydney Aboriginal Eora language—muru means 'path,' symbolising a journey or direction, while the D stands for 'digital,' representing our focus on digital innovation. Together, muru-D signifies a pathway to digital innovation. muru-D explores emerging technologies and rapidly prototype solutions, drawing on deep expertise in 5G, IoT, connectivity, edge computing, and applied AI. Through partnerships with industry, experts, and universities, we co-develop real-world solutions to real-world problems. Our process includes prototyping, proof-of-concepts, customer trials, hackathons and human-centred design workshops. In addition to supporting Telstra's innovation mission, muru-D backs founders driving social and technological impact across AI, VR, AR, drones, satellites, and robotics—amplifying innovation through our growing portfolio of startups. Media inquiriesNokia Press OfficeEmail: TelstraSteve Carey, General Manager Media Phone: +61 413 988 640 Email: media@ Connect with Nokia on social mediaLinkedIn X Instagram Facebook YouTube
