e& UAE has announced the adoption of TM Forum and CAMARA-based Open APIs. The move aims to drive innovation and collaboration in the telecommunications industry.
Additionally, this strategic decision will enable third-party developers and startups to access and leverage API solutions, paving the way for the creation of scalable and innovative products.
e& UAE has launched a state-of-the-art Developer Portal that provides free access to a suite of well-defined, standardized, and interoperable APIs. The portal serves as a central hub for digital innovators to discover, explore, and utilize an extensive range of APIs in service management, customer management, product catalogue, billing, and network exposure.
Transforming through innovation
“Our adoption of TM Forum and CAMARA Open APIs is a transformative step forward in our journey of innovation and customer-centricity,” said Amr Khalifa, senior vice president, Customer Interaction and Product Development, e& UAE.
“By embracing these industry standards, we are enhancing our operational capabilities while also setting a new benchmark for the telecommunications industry in the UAE. This strategic move allows us to deliver superior digital experiences to our customers. It fosters an ecosystem where developers and startups can thrive, creating cutting-edge solutions that drive the future of connectivity,” Khalifa added.
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Enabling seamless integration
Open APIs are essential for fostering innovation, reducing complexity, and enabling seamless integration across the telco and tech ecosystems, according to George Glass, CTO of TM Forum. “By certifying TM Forum and CAMARA APIs, e& UAE is leading the way in enhancing operational efficiency while setting new benchmarks for customer-centric services,” he added.
Empowering the developer community
The move will also enable e& UAE to offer many services in a standardized way and make them accessible as APIs to external partners and customers. In addition, e& UAE has become an active and collaborating member of the TM Forum and CAMARA community, implementing and certifying 17 TM Forum APIs and 2 CAMARA APIs.
Gaining competitive advantage
By adopting an API architecture, e& UAE seeks to gain a significant competitive advantage and monetize services effectively. Moreover, the objectives include empowering third-party developers to leverage APIs for digital product creation, enhancing product efficiency and customer experience, and promoting innovation by enabling the development community to create new applications and services.
Comprehensive developer support
Additionally, the Developer Portal offers comprehensive documentation, sandbox environments, and support resources to ensure developers can easily integrate e& UAE services into their applications, accelerating the product development cycle and reducing time-to-market.
Cultivating an ecosystem of innovation
e& UAE also recognizes the potential of a vibrant developer community and is committed to empowering startups and developers by lowering entry barriers. Furthermore, the Developer Portal provides the tools and resources to create cutting-edge solutions that can scale from local to global markets, cultivating a robust ecosystem where innovation thrives, and new opportunities are continuously unlocked.
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