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TIM has APIs ‘ 100 % ready ’ for the Brazilian market
TIM , a leader in 5G in Brazil , says it has 100 % ready APIs for the Brazilian market and is expected to activate up to five new customers in the first half of 2024 – with a focus on identity validation and fraud prevention solutions .
The announcement makes TIM one of the first operators in the world to have the APIs ready for commercialization in Brazil .
“ TIM ’ s commitment reinforces our commitment to the Open Gateway and our international pioneering spirit . Our leadership and expertise in 5G have enabled us to advance the delivery of security and antifraud solutions globally with APIs . Our main goal is to help provide security to customers , support the corporate market and benefit the population ,” said Renato Ciuchini , VP of New Business and Innovation , TIM Brasil .
The GSMA Open Gateway initiative represents a paradigm shift in the way the global telecommunications industry designs and brings to market new mobile applications and digital and immersive services .
The project guarantees 100 % privacy from conception and fully complies with Brazil ’ s the LGPD regulations .
TIM , as a leading 5G operator with one of the largest mobile networks in the country , has launched three APIs as part of this GSMA-led global collaboration :
• Number Verify for real-time verification of mobile number .
• SIM Swap to detect recent SIM card changes .
• Device Location to confirm the proximity of a device to a location – assisting in the prevention of false transactions .
Telecom Argentina and Nokia confirm new collaboration agreement
Telecom Argentina and Nokia have confirmed a collaboration agreement in which the Network as Code platform with Nokia ’ s developer portal will enable new developer-created use cases for consumers , enterprises and industries in LATAM markets .
The agreement will help foster the GSMA ’ s Open Gateway ecosystem in LATAM etwork operations .
Based on this agreement , Telecom Argentina will be able to carry out technical tests and develop use cases to improve and implement services more quickly in Argentina , Paraguay and Uruguay .
The Network as Code platform with developer portal was created using technical standards produced through industry initiatives such as the GSMA ’ s Open Gateway .
Shkumbin Hamiti , Head of Network Monetization Platform , Network Services and Cloud , Nokia , said : “ Telecom Argentina has been a key partner of Nokia for many years in the region and we look forward to enhancing their network monetization efforts and recruiting developers to create new use cases and additional value for their customers .”
Roberto Nobile , CEO of Telecom Argentina and member of the GSMA Board , said : “ Since last year , as GSMA Open Gateway Champions in Argentina , we have been actively participating and reaffirming our commitment to fostering innovation and facilitating the development of applications and services that drive the advancement of the digital economy .”
The platform is based on a revenue-sharing model between developers , operators and Nokia as the platform provider .
Nokia has signed collaboration agreements with 10 network operators and ecosystem partners to use the platform since its launch in September 2023 .
Roberto Nobile , CEO of Telecom Argentina , and Raghav Sahgal , President of Cloud & Network Services at Nokia , signing the agreement at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona .
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