By combining Telstra's network APIs with Vonage's API
platform and Ericsson's 5G network capabilities, enterprises
can build advanced applications that provide optimized, engaging
customer experiences
HOLMDEL,
N.J., June 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --
Vonage, a global leader in cloud communications and a part of
Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC), today announced the signing of a Memorandum
of Understanding (MOU) with Telstra, Australia's largest telco, to explore ways to
accelerate digital transformation with the power of network
Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).
The non-exclusive agreement introduces Telstra's network APIs to
the Vonage platform, giving enterprises and developers the
opportunity to leverage network capabilities to create innovative,
advanced applications and to enhance the customer experience. The
partnership complements Telstra's T25 ambition to grow and extend
its API leadership position, while opening up new opportunities for
Vonage in the wider Asia Pacific
region.
Network APIs are key to uncovering new capabilities for use by
developers from within the 5G network that have never before been
exposed and made available in an easy, consumable way. Vonage and
Telstra will collaborate on and continue investing in enhancing
existing APIs, such as Silent Authentication – a new verification
method that provides secure authentication without requiring users
to input passwords or verification information. Telstra and Vonage
will also work together to identify new open APIs to bring to
market such as slicing, edge computing, fraud and spam
protections, and network analytical insights, while exploring the
integration of Telstra's APIs with Vonage's API platform.
"By combining Vonage's API platform, Ericsson's 5G network
capabilities and Telstra's network APIs, we are providing
developers and enterprises the tools they need to create new,
secure, reliable and engaging solutions," said Niklas Heuveldop,
Vonage CEO and Head of Business Area Global Communications Platform
for Ericsson. "Together with frontrunner service providers like
Telstra, we are driving an open ecosystem for exponential
innovation that will enable the development of new applications
that transform how enterprises operate and engage with customers,
while monetizing the network."
Kim Krogh Anderson, Telstra's
Group Executive for Product and Technology said: "We see this
partnership with Vonage as one of a variety of ways we can evolve
and build a thriving ecosystem around our network product. Opening
up new avenues for connectivity to be consumed will lead to new
monetization opportunities – in the same way hyperscalers monetize
compute on their cloud as a platform. This is just one of the
ways we're addressing the Business-to-Business (B2B2X)
developer market opportunity."
To find out more about Vonage, visit www.vonage.com. To
learn more about Telstra, visit www.telstra.com.au
About Vonage
Vonage, a global cloud communications leader, helps businesses
accelerate their digital transformation. Vonage's Communications
Platform is fully programmable and allows for the integration of
Video, Voice, Chat, Messaging, AI and Verification into existing
products, workflows and systems. The Vonage conversational commerce
application enables businesses to create AI-powered omnichannel
experiences that boost sales and increase customer satisfaction.
Vonage's fully programmable unified communications, contact center
and conversational commerce applications are built from the Vonage
platform and enable companies to transform how they communicate and
operate from the office or remotely - providing the flexibility
required to create meaningful engagements.
Vonage is headquartered in New
Jersey, with offices throughout the United States, Europe, Israel and Asia and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), and a business area within the Ericsson
group called Business Area Global Communications Platform. To
follow Vonage on X (formerly known as Twitter), please visit
twitter.com/vonage. To follow on LinkedIn, visit
linkedin.com/company/Vonage. To become a fan on Facebook, go to
facebook.com/vonage. To subscribe on YouTube, visit
youtube.com/vonage.
About Telstra
Telstra is Australia's leading
telecommunications and technology company, offering a full range of
communications services. Its purpose is to build a connected future
so everyone can thrive. www.telstra.com.au
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