Bharti Airtel is now providing its network capabilities to third-party developers through Nokia’s developer portal platform.
After successful testing, Airtel’s network APIs will be accessible on a subscription basis to an established ecosystem of developers, system integrators, and enterprises via Nokia’s Network as Code platform. This initiative aims to empower the developer community to create advanced solutions that leverage Airtel’s network features, including artificial intelligence, 5G, and edge computing.
Sharat Sinha, CEO of Airtel Business, explained that network APIs enable operators to virtualise parts of their networks and deliver customised data and features to developers: “this allows the ecosystem to utilise our network capabilities for automation, innovation, and the development of secure digital services.”
Nokia’s Network as Code platform offers developers standardised access to network functions without the need to understand the complexities of underlying network technologies. It connects multiple API ecosystems, providing operators with a wide range of network exposure options, along with strong multi-tier API security and simplified access to network functionalities.
