Many operators see network APIs as a significant long-term opportunity, but few have turned that interest into meaningful internal investment. This report explores how to build a network API business – from winning executive backing and shaping the first business case to designing an operating model that can support execution and scale.
Ericsson used its annual analyst event in Boston to outline the steps it is taking to strengthen its enterprise connectivity portfolio, set against the backdrop of a challenging financial period for the company. This report highlights four key themes that emerged from the event.
To successfully commercialise APIs, the telecom industry must reach new customers – application developers – and sell significantly different services than traditional voice and data. We outline how telcos can meet developers where they are and identify strategies for operators to maximise their share of value creation from API capabilities.
Telcos leading the development of mobile network APIs must set strategies now to scale the market beyond the first wave of customers and use cases. We explore three potential pathways for growth: courting new customers, creating new capabilities and a combination of both.
As telcos team up to expand into new markets, what are the key lessons from existing joint ventures?