Proximus Global and Nokia have announced a strategic partnership to integrate their network application programming interface (API) solutions, providing developers with expanded resources for creating enterprise applications.
As part of the deal, Proximus Global’s network APIs will be available on Nokia’s Network as Code platform, which offers a centralized ecosystem for telecom APIs. Nokia, in turn, will leverage Proximus Global’s market presence to distribute CAMARA and 5G APIs globally.
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Focusing on Network Slicing and Fraud Prevention
The collaboration will focus on enhancing network capabilities, such as network slicing for 5G private networks and fraud prevention. Proximus Global plans to use Nokia’s Network Exposure Platform and Enterprise API Hub to provide developers with access to advanced tools for both 5G and 4G networks, expanding the potential for innovative solutions across various industries.
Christophe Van de Weyer, Chief Product Officer at Proximus Global, said, “Our collaboration with Nokia will strengthen our API capabilities and the work we do with developers, all to provide Proximus Global’s enterprise and wholesale customers with new, value-added solutions.”
Shkumbin Hamiti, Head of Network Monetization Platform at Nokia, added, “We are very pleased to expand Nokia’s relationship with Proximus Global to the area of network APIs; our collaboration will give greater access and organization to how Proximus Global’s network is integrated into developer ecosystems and platforms. This will ensure choice, flexibility, and security in creating new applications.”
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Nokia’s Growing API Ecosystem
Nokia’s Network as Code platform, launched in 2023, has grown rapidly, featuring 55 partners, including major telecom companies like BT, Deutsche Telekom, and Telefónica. The addition of Proximus Global’s APIs further strengthens Nokia’s API ecosystem, expanding the platform’s reach beyond telecom giants to include hyperscalers, Communications Platform-as-a-Service (CPaaS) providers, and vertical software vendors, which will open up even more opportunities for developers to build advanced solutions using telecom networks.
This partnership marks another significant step in transforming telecom networks into open, innovation-driven platforms for enterprise applications.
