Ericsson Vietnam and Việt Nam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) at the MoU signing ceremony. — Photo courtesy of Ericsson Vietnam
Ericsson Vietnam and Việt Nam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Hà Nội to collaborate on the development of network application programming interfaces (APIs) based on VNPT's core network infrastructure.
This partnership will enable VNPT to successfully implement use cases from global telecom operators while integrating local applications and devices to enhance service quality and user experience.
This will also enable VNPT to utilise and adapt successful use cases from other operators globally while working with local applications/devices to enhance the Quality of Service and user experience.
Both Ericsson and VNPT will also work together in defining new use cases based on new network components from VNPT, on top of existing API/Network functions and connect to a global platform for collaborative opportunities to open up 5G networks to applications developers. This will make it easy for developers to consume API services, fostering innovation and expanding market opportunities.
Rita Mokbel, Head of Ericsson Vietnam said: “The emergence of programmable networks and the exposure of network capabilities to application developers presents an exciting opportunity for growth for VNPT. VNPT will have an opportunity to transform the network into a platform for innovation by making advanced 5G network capabilities available to the global developer community through open network APIs.”
A representative from VNPT added: "Network APIs are the way to easily access, use and pay for network capabilities. Our collaboration with Ericsson to build Network APIs will enable the developer community in Việt Nam to access our network through open API and develop new, innovative use cases for 5G.”
Ericsson and VNPT have been a long-term partner across generations of mobility. As part of the transition to the cutting-edge 5G era, Ericsson successfully conducted a 5G trial with VNPT in 2020, showcasing its commitment to advancing connectivity in Việt Nam. Ericsson also carried out the 5G trial with VNPT in 2020. — VNS