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Aduna, a venture between major telecom operators and Ericsson (ERIC), has announced a partnership with Bridge Alliance to accelerate the adoption of CAMARA-based network APIs. The collaboration, announced on March 1, 2025, will enable enterprise customers of Bridge Alliance members to access Aduna's global reach and growing mobile operator ecosystem.

The partnership will allow Aduna's developer platform partners, including Google Cloud, InfoBip, Sinch, and Vonage, to gain direct access to Bridge Alliance partner networks. Launched in September 2024, Aduna aims to provide developers with ubiquitous access to open, programmable network functionality through common APIs, enabling innovation at hyperscale.

Both organizations will collaborate on global standardization efforts, including GSMA Open Gateway, CAMARA, and TMF, to drive new opportunities in the telecom industry through easily accessible advanced network capabilities.

Aduna, a venture between major telecom operators and Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), has partnered with EnStream LP to expand its network API ecosystem in Canada. The collaboration provides access to telecom network APIs from Bell, Rogers, and TELUS, covering over 90% of the Canadian market.

The partnership integrates EnStream's APIs into Aduna's platform, offering two key services: Number Verification for seamless authentication and SIM Swap Protection for fraud prevention. This expansion strengthens Aduna's North American presence across Canada, the U.S., and Mexico.

The collaboration enables global enterprises to access a live testbed for telecom-driven authentication and fraud prevention, with insights that can be scaled internationally through Aduna's standardized CAMARA-based global network APIs.

AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon have partnered with Aduna to launch the first standardized 5G Network APIs in the United States. The initiative, set to roll out in 2025, will introduce Number Verification and SIM Swap APIs nationwide.

The collaboration aims to enhance security and fraud detection by providing carrier-grade, standardized network API capabilities. The Number Verification API will enable secure mobile number authentication through operator networks, while the SIM Swap API will protect against unauthorized SIM swap fraud.

This landmark venture, launched in September 2024, combines network APIs from multiple operators globally under a unified platform based on the CAMARA open-source project. The initiative is expected to transform various sectors including financial services, e-commerce, and digital identity by enabling developers to create applications that work seamlessly across networks.

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has announced the publication of its Annual Report 2024, which is now available in both Swedish and English formats. The comprehensive report includes the Financial Report 2024, Corporate Governance Report 2024, Remuneration Report 2024, and Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Report 2024.

The report can be accessed digitally on Ericsson's website, with printed versions available for order through a dedicated online form. The Swedish version is also available in European Single Electronic Format (ESEF).

Vonage, a cloud communications company owned by Ericsson (ERIC), has secured Gold awards in both '5G Networks' and '5G Innovation of the Year' categories at the Merit Awards for Telecom 2025. The recognition highlights Vonage's contribution to 5G technology through its innovative network APIs.

Operating across 200+ countries and territories, Vonage leverages Ericsson's telecommunications ecosystem to provide solutions that help enterprises transform operations and enhance customer experiences. The company's network APIs enable developers, enterprises, and operators to manage network complexities and develop advanced applications.

A key innovation is the Vonage Network Registry, a first-to-market developer registration service that streamlines API access while helping Communication Service Providers scale API consumption. According to Seckin Arikan, Head of API at Vonage, the company combines with Ericsson to deliver scalable, AI-enhanced solutions addressing real-world business challenges.

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has announced significant changes to its Executive Team and global operating structure. Per Narvinger, current Head of Business Area Cloud Software and Services, will become Executive Vice President and Head of Business Area Networks effective March 15, 2025. Jenny Lindqvist, currently heading Market Area Europe & Latin America, will take over Narvinger's position at Cloud Software and Services.

The company is also consolidating its regional structure by creating two new Market Areas: Market Area Americas headed by Yossi Cohen and Market Area Europe, Middle East and Africa led by Patrick Johansson. This reorganization combines three existing Market Areas into two for improved efficiency while maintaining customer focus.

Additionally, Fredrik Jejdling, who has led Networks since 2017, will step down on March 15, 2025, and leave Ericsson on June 30, 2025, after nearly two decades with the company.

Bharti Airtel and Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) have strengthened their partnership with a new agreement to deploy Ericsson's 5G Core network technology across India. This collaboration will enable Airtel to gradually transition to a full-scale 5G Standalone network, bringing advanced 5G capabilities to millions of customers and enterprises.

The agreement encompasses packet core, signaling, charging, and policy solutions. Ericsson will deploy its Signaling Controller solution and 5G Standalone-enabled Charging and Policy solution, representing strategic enhancements to Airtel's 5G monetization efforts and enabling new business models.

Randeep Sekhon, CTO of Bharti Airtel, emphasized that this rollout will play a pivotal role in their long-term 5G strategy, boosting network capacity and enabling innovative services. Ericsson's dual-mode 5G core will facilitate monetization through network slicing-based services and network API exposure.

The companies have maintained a partnership spanning more than 25 years, covering every generation of mobile communications technology.

Vonage, part of Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), has released its 13th annual Global Customer Engagement Report 2025, highlighting increased adoption of AI-powered customer interactions. The study reveals growing comfort with AI-enabled communications, with notable increases in planned usage: chatbots (32%, up from 23%), video chat (28%, up from 26%), and voice personal assistants (26%, up from 22%).

The report, based on over 7,000 participants across 17 global markets, identifies key customer frustrations: long wait times (65%), multiple contact attempts (65%), and repeated issue description (63%). After poor experiences, 75% of customers consider switching providers, while 52% become more loyal after positive experiences. Regional variations show APAC leading in AI adoption, with the US and EMEA showing moderate interest while maintaining traditional communication preferences.

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and Telstra have announced a four-year partnership to deploy Asia-Pacific's first programmable network with 5G Advanced capabilities. The deal involves upgrading Telstra's radio access network with Ericsson's next-generation Open RAN-ready hardware solutions and implementing AI-driven automation for network management.

The transformation aims to double 5G capacity and deliver improved service consistency, coverage depth, and speeds while reducing energy consumption. The network will enable customized connectivity solutions for consumers and enterprises, moving away from one-size-fits-all services. The implementation includes Ericsson's Massive MIMO radios, RAN Compute solutions, and the Ericsson Intelligent Automation Platform (EIAP).

This partnership is also linked to Aduna, a global venture announced in September 2024, which aims to combine and sell network APIs globally to drive innovation in digital services. The venture includes major telecom players and seeks to make advanced network capabilities accessible to developers worldwide.