Ericsson and DT Sign Network API Contract

Deutsche Telekom became Ericsson’s first commercial operator partner in its drive to target developers and enterprises with access to communications and network APIs. The vendor is pushing this strategy after its $6.2 billion buy of Vonage last year.

The operator plans to offer access to communications and network interfaces through Ericsson’s Vonage platform, under the banner MagentaBusiness API. Ericsson described the deal as a key milestone in its ambition to create a global network platform business using communication and network APIs. The vendor believes making advanced 5G capabilities, such as low latency and quality-on-demand access, available to businesses and developers through easy-to-access interfaces will accelerate enterprise digitalization, open new use cases, and offer operators a cash-generating opportunity.

Ericsson CEO Borje Ekholm backed API access to open up additional revenue possibilities for operators that will further enhance the future network buildout. DT CEO Tim Hoettges added by opening up its network the company was creating new ways for customers and developers to generate value for their business.“APIs are a key strategic focus for Deutsche Telekom, underlined by our key role in the foundation of the CAMARA alliance, which aims to make standardized APIs available internationally,” added Hoettges.