In a significant move to enhance global network capabilities, Microsoft has partnered with Aduna to scale intelligent network APIs via the Azure platform. This collaboration aims to integrate advanced AI functionalities and accelerate the adoption of CAMARA-standardized network APIs across various industries.
Aduna, a global aggregator of network APIs, will host its aggregated APIs on Microsoft's Azure, making them available as native services through the Azure Marketplace. These APIs encompass features such as SIM Swap detection, phone number verification, and real-time device location, all standardized under the CAMARA open-source framework, co-led by GSMA and the Linux Foundation.
Anthony Bartolo, CEO of Aduna, emphasized the significance of this partnership, stating that it marks a pivotal step in enabling programmable networks at scale. Built on Azure and aligned with CAMARA, Aduna aims to deliver intelligent, real-time network capabilities accessible via GitHub and Azure to developers and enterprises shaping the digital economy.
Microsoft plans to promote network APIs and the CAMARA initiative through its go-to-market channels and partnerships with companies like Infobip and Vonage. This collaboration is expected to drive visibility, education, and developer adoption across sectors including finance, logistics, and identity.
Rick Lievano, CTO at Microsoft, highlighted the focus on expanding and optimizing the Aduna cloud platform using Microsoft AI to drive insights and intelligence for both Microsoft and Aduna customers utilizing network APIs. Microsoft will actively market the benefits of network APIs and the GSMA Open Gateway to its customer and developer community through partnerships with Aduna's CPaaS partners, Azure Marketplace, and GitHub.
Aduna's CPaaS partners have welcomed this development. Viktorija Radman, Global Director of Telecom Business at Infobip, noted that Aduna plays a crucial role in bringing the CAMARA vision to life by making network APIs more accessible, consistent, and scalable across markets. The collaboration aims to simplify integration for enterprises, accelerate developer adoption, and drive innovation through open standards.
Christophe Van de Weyer, President and Head of Business Unit API at Vonage, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, stating that through collaboration with Aduna, they gain access to network APIs that enable the creation of demand for network-powered digital solutions. This is achieved through a global community of developers, developer events, and dedicated startup programs, leveraging high-performance programmable networks to their full potential and driving AI-led digital transformation of businesses worldwide.
Aduna's APIs, built on the CAMARA framework, are openly published with documentation and code samples on GitHub, facilitating easy integration by developers globally.
This partnership underscores a broader industry trend towards open, standardized network APIs. The CAMARA project, initiated by the Linux Foundation and GSMA, aims to address challenges in porting and reproducing API services across heterogeneous operator and cloud architectures. By developing an open, global, and accessible API solution, CAMARA seeks to enable applications to run consistently between telco networks and different countries, preventing fragmentation and fostering faster, more versatile advancement of global portability and broad industry adoption of new features and capabilities.
The collaboration between Microsoft and Aduna is a testament to the growing importance of standardized network APIs in the digital economy. By leveraging Azure's robust cloud infrastructure and integrating AI capabilities, this partnership aims to provide developers and enterprises with powerful tools to innovate and enhance their services, ultimately driving the next wave of digital transformation.
Source: Windows Report Microsoft & Aduna Team Up to Scale Intelligent Network APIs Globally via Azure
