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Mavenir Selected to Deliver Converged Charging System for Aruba’s National Telecom Provider SETAR

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
5G, Telecommunications, Software, Networks, Internet, Data Management, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Senior, MDE, CCS, Converge, Computer network, TM Forum, Telecom

Mavenir, the Network Software Provider building the future of networks with cloud-native solutions that run on any cloud, today announces that it has been selected to deliver a complete Converged Charging System (CCS) transformation for Aruba’s national telecom provider, SETAR, leveraging Mavenir’s Digital Enablement (MDE) platform.

Key Points: 
  • Mavenir, the Network Software Provider building the future of networks with cloud-native solutions that run on any cloud, today announces that it has been selected to deliver a complete Converged Charging System (CCS) transformation for Aruba’s national telecom provider, SETAR, leveraging Mavenir’s Digital Enablement (MDE) platform.
  • The new CCS will be hosted in Aruba and serve both SETAR as well as Telbo, Bonaire’s leading Telecom provider, using a multi-tenancy architecture.
  • SETAR turned to long-term partner Mavenir and its proven digital transformation capabilities to perform its Charging System transformation, which will involve migrating SETAR’s existing Mavenir-supplied charging system to the latest MDE CCS system.
  • The modern, TM Forum-based solution offers improved time-to-market and a simplified architecture with convergence of prepaid and postpaid charging in the same system.

MWC 2024 | Huawei Core Network ADN: Reshaping Cloud-based O&M to Move Towards L4

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Diving, Algorithm, SLA, L4, Intelligence, MWC, Digital, AN, ADN, Automation, Huawei, O&M, DAE, TM Forum, Cryptocurrency

As for network maintenance, digital twins and intelligent algorithms are employed to quickly identify potential risks and rectify faults, ensuring high network stability.

Key Points: 
  • As for network maintenance, digital twins and intelligent algorithms are employed to quickly identify potential risks and rectify faults, ensuring high network stability.
  • In addition, core network incidents are on the rise worldwide, bringing huge economic and brand value losses for operators.
  • Against this backdrop, operators expect not only a reliable core network with high O&M efficiency, but also more efficient training for O&M engineers.
  • Huawei will release the industry's first multi-modal foundation model used for core network O&M and digital assistants and experts powered by the foundation models.

United States mobile operators carry out first cross-carrier API tests focused on drone public safety connectivity, as part of GSMA Open Gateway initiative

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Weather, API, Partnership, T-Mobile, GSMA, MITRE, Linux, Business, Linux Foundation, Verizon Communications, AT&T, TM Forum, Mobile phone

BELLEVUE, Wash., DALLAS and NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States' three largest mobile operators - AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon – today announced they have each completed independent tests of the first cross-carrier, interoperable Application Programming Interface (API) in North America, as part of a GSMA initiative to unlock the full potential of 5G connectivity.

Key Points: 
  • Through the GSMA Open Gateway program, which is focused on helping businesses bring new 5G services and use cases to market faster, the three operators worked in partnership with developers at American drone maker Inspired Flight Technologies (IFT).
  • Verizon also leveraged its membership with technology foundation MITRE Engenuity to test a device status API.
  • The GSMA Open Gateway initiative represents a paradigm shift in the way the global telecom industry designs and brings to market new mobile apps, as well as immersive and digital services.
  • This is done through single, programmable access points known as APIs which are universal among mobile networks.

United States mobile operators carry out first cross-carrier API tests focused on drone public safety connectivity, as part of GSMA Open Gateway initiative

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Weather, API, Partnership, T-Mobile, GSMA, MITRE, Linux, Business, Linux Foundation, Verizon Communications, AT&T, TM Forum, Mobile phone

BELLEVUE, Wash., DALLAS and NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States' three largest mobile operators - AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon – today announced they have each completed independent tests of the first cross-carrier, interoperable Application Programming Interface (API) in North America, as part of a GSMA initiative to unlock the full potential of 5G connectivity.

Key Points: 
  • Through the GSMA Open Gateway program, which is focused on helping businesses bring new 5G services and use cases to market faster, the three operators worked in partnership with developers at American drone maker Inspired Flight Technologies (IFT).
  • Verizon also leveraged its membership with technology foundation MITRE Engenuity to test a device status API.
  • The GSMA Open Gateway initiative represents a paradigm shift in the way the global telecom industry designs and brings to market new mobile apps, as well as immersive and digital services.
  • This is done through single, programmable access points known as APIs which are universal among mobile networks.

Telco API Project CAMARA Shows Strong Ecosystem Momentum at Mobile World Congress 2024, as Industry Embraces Open API Solutions

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Knowledge, SAN, Mobile, API, Telekom, T-Mobile, GSMA, Internet of things, Growth, MWC, Hall, Names of large numbers, Learning, CableLabs, Mobile World Congress, Accenture, Linux, Linux Foundation, Ericsson, Verizon Communications, OpenID, Organization, Ecosystem, TM Forum, Microsoft, Premium, Red Hat, Nightclub

Additionally, CAMARA shared details of its presence and activity onsite at Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.

Key Points: 
  • Additionally, CAMARA shared details of its presence and activity onsite at Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.
  • Since then, the project has grown to 950+ contributors and 320 organizations, along with more 20+ API families and sub-projects, and growing.
  • "Active, open collaboration among network operators, cloud providers, application developers and technology vendors within CAMARA is driving broad engagement and development of connected solutions."
  • A critical success factor is also the established alignment with GSMA Open Gateway and TMForum about forming an open, global, accessible API ecosystem.

MWC 2024 | 5.5G Intelligent Core Empowers Carrier Business

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Monday, February 19, 2024
AIS, Intelligence, MWC, Data-rate units, China Mobile, ADN, Front of National Unity, Huawei, O&M, NFS, STC, TM Forum, NWDAF, Mobile phone

Mercifully, 5.5G Intelligent Core has arrived at this juncture to overcome such higher network requirements.

Key Points: 
  • Mercifully, 5.5G Intelligent Core has arrived at this juncture to overcome such higher network requirements.
  • 5.5G Intelligent Core helps carriers better monetize networks through service intelligence, network intelligence, and O&M Intelligence.
  • At this year's MWC, Huawei will release innovative products and solutions related to the 5.5G Intelligent Core.
  • Together, let's fast-track the development and commercialization of 5.5G Intelligent Core and advance into an intelligent world.

Verizon unleashes the power of its 5G network to developers through APIs

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
VZ, Senior, SIM, API, RSS, GSMA, Growth, TM Forum, Mobile phone

The incorporation of Verizon network services available through APIs into applications allow enterprises to create deeper engagement with consumers across the customer journey to drive a better overall experience and brand loyalty.

Key Points: 
  • The incorporation of Verizon network services available through APIs into applications allow enterprises to create deeper engagement with consumers across the customer journey to drive a better overall experience and brand loyalty.
  • These APIs are introducing cutting-edge network capabilities to enterprises and developers globally, showcasing the massive potential of Verizon’s 5G network, accelerating digital transformation within enterprises, and driving innovation, growth and profitability.
  • The Verizon API portfolio represents a broad array of functional areas, including network authenticated security, SIM and device management, network traffic prediction, quality management, edge site selection and routing, and many more.
  • These APIs unlock the power of Verizon’s 5G network to add value and functionality across multiple industry verticals.

SmarTone Selects Oracle to Transform and Adopt Cloud-Based Charging and Billing System at Scale to Accelerate the Delivery of New Services

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
Cloud, Multimedia, OPN, TM Forum, Telecommunications, Internet of things, Oracle, SmarTone, API, Business support system, CRM, Agility, BSS, Human, Asset management

HONG KONG and AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings Limited ("SmarTone") has chosen Oracle to transform its Business Support Systems (BSS).

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG and AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings Limited ("SmarTone") has chosen Oracle to transform its Business Support Systems (BSS).
  • By upgrading its legacy solutions to bring prepaid charging and postpaid billing onto one unified, cloud native platform, Oracle Cloud Scale Charging and Billing will enable SmarTone to efficiently launch and scale differentiated offerings.
  • SmarTone selected Oracle Cloud Scale Charging and Billing to support its existing consumer and business offerings with advanced capabilities such as automated billing, real-time tracking, and customizable invoicing.
  • To learn more about Oracle Communications industry solutions, visit: Oracle Communications LinkedIn , or join the conversation at Twitter @OracleComms .

AIS Expands Partnership With Netcracker for IT Transformation Program

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Telecommunications, Software, 5G, Internet, Cloud, Partnership, Software as a service, Converge, TM Forum, Advanced Info Service, Netcracker Technology, AIS, TCO

The operator will utilize Netcracker Cloud Platform – and its end-to-end approach to drive business performance and agility – as the foundation for a comprehensive IT infrastructure transformation program.

Key Points: 
  • The operator will utilize Netcracker Cloud Platform – and its end-to-end approach to drive business performance and agility – as the foundation for a comprehensive IT infrastructure transformation program.
  • The deployment will also leverage Customer Billing Management and Converged Rating & Charging from Netcracker Revenue Management, along with CI/CD methodologies for continuous and seamless updates.
  • “With the success we’ve achieved with Netcracker over the years, extending the collaboration will only yield additional positive outcomes.”
    “Our long history with AIS has given us many opportunities, including this latest engagement,” said Yaniv Zilberman, Vice President at Netcracker.
  • “We are excited to take the next step with AIS to help create a next-generation IT landscape that will support current and future business needs.”

Netcracker Achieves Ready for ODA Status for Its BSS/OSS Portfolio

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Professional Services, Data Analytics, Technology, Telecommunications, Software, Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Netcracker Technology, Glass, Digital, Ready, AI, TM Forum

Netcracker Technology announced today that it is one of the first vendors to be certified as Ready for ODA by TM Forum.

Key Points: 
  • Netcracker Technology announced today that it is one of the first vendors to be certified as Ready for ODA by TM Forum.
  • Open Digital Architecture (ODA) provides the framework and interoperable software building blocks to help operators accelerate business growth and maximize efficiency.
  • Netcracker Digital Platform , comprising a suite of modern, cloud-native IT components including Digital BSS and Digital OSS , is based on ODA principles.
  • Netcracker achieved the Ready for ODA distinction by participating in a rigorous evaluation process focused on key principles for its products and solutions, including contributions to ODA and real-world implementations.