Summary:
- Telstra and Nokia have partnered to provide developers with safe access to network APIs for creating intelligent apps.
- The partnership aims to focus on practical use cases in various industries and explore fixed network possibilities.
- The collaboration aligns with Telstra’s Connected Future 30 strategy to offer advanced connectivity capabilities.
Article:
Telstra, a leading Australian telecom provider, has joined forces with Nokia to offer developers a secure gateway to network APIs, enabling them to develop innovative apps with enhanced intelligence. This partnership is set to revolutionize the tech landscape by integrating cutting-edge network capabilities into various business sectors, paving the way for advanced use cases and solutions.To facilitate the development and deployment of new applications leveraging Telstra’s sophisticated network features, developers will gain access to a limited selection of live and simulated network APIs through Nokia’s Network as Code platform. This platform, accessible via Telstra’s muru-D Labs developer portal, will enable developers to test and implement innovative solutions in a safe environment, ensuring seamless integration with Telstra’s network infrastructure.
The collaboration between Telstra and Nokia is not limited to theoretical discussions but will focus on real-world applications across different industries. Prioritizing critical services, enhancing network visibility, and managing network traffic during significant events are just a few examples of the practical use cases that will be explored through this partnership. Additionally, the alliance will delve into the possibilities of fixed networks, leveraging Nokia’s service orchestration software already in use at Telstra.
Telstra’s Group Executive Product & Technology, Kim Krogh Andersen, emphasized that this partnership aligns with the company’s Connected Future 30 strategy, which aims to deliver advanced connectivity solutions to meet evolving customer needs. The "Network as a Product" concept at the core of this strategy aims to revolutionize how Telstra leverages its network capabilities, creating new business models and driving innovation in the tech ecosystem.
In the coming months, developers will have the opportunity to participate in a local hackathon, providing them with a sandbox environment to test new concepts and experiment with a range of live network APIs. This initiative further strengthens the long-standing partnership between Telstra and Nokia, advancing Telstra’s vision of a software-defined, programmable network.
Nokia’s network automation and digital operations solutions play a crucial role in laying the foundation for scalable API enablement, making it easier for partners like Telstra to provide developers with seamless access to programmable network capabilities. Shkumbin Hamiti, Vice-President and Head of Nokia’s Network Monetization Platform, Cloud and Network Services, highlighted the significance of this collaboration in empowering developers and expanding their options, flexibility, and security in app development.
Overall, Nokia’s Network as Code platform, with its emphasis on integrating various API ecosystems, provides developers with enhanced access to network operations, offering operators a wide range of network enablement options with robust multi-tier API security. With an expanding ecosystem of partners, including hyperscalers, systems integrators, and operators worldwide, Nokia’s platform is poised to shape the future of network services as developers continue to explore the potential of network APIs in their applications.
