Aduna secures KDDI as equity partner in groundbreaking API venture
Aduna, a joint venture between major telecom operators and Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), has announced KDDI as its newest equity partner. The partnership aims to accelerate the adoption of common network Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) globally.
The venture, launched in September 2024, includes prominent partners such as América Móvil, AT&T, Bharti Airtel, Deutsche Telekom, Orange, and others. KDDI will contribute technical expertise and marketing resources to enhance Aduna's mission of providing open, non-discriminatory access to advanced network capabilities.
The transaction is expected to close later in the year, subject to regulatory approvals. This collaboration strengthens Aduna's platform, which is based on the CAMARA open-source project, driven by the GSMA and the Linux Foundation, aiming to create a standardized environment for developer innovation and industry growth.
Aduna, una joint venture tra i principali operatori di telecomunicazioni ed Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), ha annunciato KDDI come suo nuovo partner azionario. L'obiettivo della partnership è accelerare l'adozione globale delle interfacce di programmazione delle applicazioni (API) comuni per le reti.
La venture, lanciata a settembre 2024, include partner di spicco come América Móvil, AT&T, Bharti Airtel, Deutsche Telekom, Orange e altri. KDDI contribuirà con competenze tecniche e risorse di marketing per potenziare la missione di Aduna di fornire accesso aperto e non discriminatorio alle capacità avanzate delle reti.
Si prevede che la transazione si chiuda entro la fine dell'anno, soggetta alle approvazioni regolatorie. Questa collaborazione rafforza la piattaforma di Aduna, che si basa sul progetto open-source CAMARA, guidato dalla GSMA e dalla Linux Foundation, con l'obiettivo di creare un ambiente standardizzato per l'innovazione degli sviluppatori e la crescita del settore.
Aduna, una empresa conjunta entre los principales operadores de telecomunicaciones y Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), ha anunciado a KDDI como su más reciente socio accionista. La asociación tiene como objetivo acelerar la adopción global de interfaces de programación de aplicaciones (APIs) de red comunes.
La empresa fue lanzada en septiembre de 2024 e incluye socios destacados como América Móvil, AT&T, Bharti Airtel, Deutsche Telekom, Orange y otros. KDDI aportará experiencia técnica y recursos de marketing para fortalecer la misión de Aduna de proporcionar acceso abierto y no discriminatorio a capacidades avanzadas de red.
Se espera que la transacción se cierre a finales de año, sujeta a aprobaciones regulatorias. Esta colaboración refuerza la plataforma de Aduna, que se basa en el proyecto de código abierto CAMARA, impulsado por la GSMA y la Fundación Linux, con el objetivo de crear un entorno estandarizado para la innovación de desarrolladores y el crecimiento de la industria.
아두나는 주요 통신 사업자들과 에릭슨(NASDAQ: ERIC)이 공동으로 설립한 합작 투자 회사로, KDDI를 새로운 주식 파트너로 발표했습니다. 이 파트너십은 전 세계적으로 공통 네트워크 애플리케이션 프로그래밍 인터페이스(API)의 채택을 가속화하는 것을 목표로 합니다.
2024년 9월에 출범한 이 합작 투자에는 아메리카 모빌, AT&T, 바르티 에어텔, 도이치 텔레콤, 오렌지 등 저명한 파트너들이 포함되어 있습니다. KDDI는 아두나의 고급 네트워크 기능에 대한 개방적이고 비차별적인 접근을 제공하기 위한 사명을 강화하기 위해 기술 전문성과 마케팅 자원을 기여할 것입니다.
이번 거래는 규제 승인을 조건으로 올해 말에 마무리될 것으로 예상됩니다. 이 협력은 GSMA와 리눅스 재단이 주도하는 CAMARA 오픈 소스 프로젝트를 기반으로 하는 아두나의 플랫폼을 강화하며, 개발자 혁신과 산업 성장을 위한 표준화된 환경을 만드는 것을 목표로 합니다.
Aduna, une coentreprise entre les principaux opérateurs de télécommunications et Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), a annoncé KDDI comme son nouveau partenaire actionnaire. Ce partenariat vise à accélérer l'adoption mondiale des interfaces de programmation d'applications (API) de réseau communes.
Lancée en septembre 2024, la coentreprise comprend des partenaires de premier plan tels qu'América Móvil, AT&T, Bharti Airtel, Deutsche Telekom, Orange et d'autres. KDDI apportera son expertise technique et ses ressources marketing pour renforcer la mission d'Aduna, qui est de fournir un accès ouvert et non discriminatoire à des capacités réseau avancées.
La transaction devrait être finalisée plus tard dans l'année, sous réserve des approbations réglementaires. Cette collaboration renforce la plateforme d'Aduna, qui est basée sur le projet open-source CAMARA, dirigé par la GSMA et la Linux Foundation, visant à créer un environnement standardisé pour l'innovation des développeurs et la croissance de l'industrie.
Aduna, ein Joint Venture zwischen großen Telekommunikationsanbietern und Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), hat KDDI als neuen Eigenkapitalpartner bekannt gegeben. Die Partnerschaft zielt darauf ab, die globale Einführung gemeinsamer Netzwerk-Anwendungsprogrammierschnittstellen (APIs) zu beschleunigen.
Das Unternehmen wurde im September 2024 gegründet und umfasst prominente Partner wie América Móvil, AT&T, Bharti Airtel, Deutsche Telekom, Orange und andere. KDDI wird technisches Fachwissen und Marketingressourcen bereitstellen, um die Mission von Aduna zu unterstützen, einen offenen und nicht diskriminierenden Zugang zu fortschrittlichen Netzwerkfunktionen zu bieten.
Der Abschluss der Transaktion wird für Ende des Jahres erwartet, vorbehaltlich der behördlichen Genehmigungen. Diese Zusammenarbeit stärkt die Plattform von Aduna, die auf dem CAMARA-Open-Source-Projekt basiert, das von der GSMA und der Linux Foundation vorangetrieben wird und darauf abzielt, eine standardisierte Umgebung für Entwicklerinnovationen und Branchenwachstum zu schaffen.
- Strategic partnership with major Japanese telecom operator KDDI expands global market reach
- Addition of technical expertise and marketing resources from KDDI strengthens platform capabilities
- Enhances potential for new revenue opportunities through expanded network API access
- Transaction completion subject to regulatory approvals and conditions
- Integration timeline and specific financial impact not disclosed
Insights
The strategic addition of KDDI to Aduna marks a pivotal expansion that significantly strengthens Ericsson's position in the rapidly evolving telecommunications API economy. This partnership carries several important implications:
Market Expansion & Strategic Value: KDDI's participation extends Aduna's reach into Japan's sophisticated telecommunications market, where advanced 5G deployment and digital transformation initiatives are accelerating. This geographic expansion is particularly valuable as Japan represents one of the world's most technologically advanced telecommunications markets, with high ARPU (Average Revenue Per User) and strong enterprise adoption of digital services.
Revenue Potential & Ecosystem Development: The standardization of network APIs through Aduna creates a powerful platform effect - each new operator joining the platform increases its value exponentially by expanding the addressable market for developers. This network effect could accelerate the monetization of network capabilities, potentially creating new revenue streams for Ericsson and its partners through API access fees and revenue sharing arrangements.
Technical Integration & Innovation Catalyst: The venture's alignment with the CAMARA open-source project, supported by GSMA and the Linux Foundation, positions it to become the de facto standard for telecom API integration. This standardization reduces development complexity and costs, potentially accelerating the creation of new services that leverage network capabilities. For Ericsson, this represents a strategic move to embed itself deeper into the telecommunications value chain, moving beyond traditional equipment sales to become a important enabler of digital service innovation.
The timing of this partnership is particularly relevant as the industry shifts toward more programmable networks and API-first architectures, suggesting potential long-term positive implications for Ericsson's market position and revenue diversification strategy.
- Expands with a major telecommunications operator in
Japan - joining forces to redefine the industry.
Recognized as a global leader in telecommunications, KDDI will further strengthen Aduna's vision of accelerating the adoption and innovation of common network Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) by developers on a global scale.
Aduna partners include América Móvil, AT&T, Bharti Airtel, Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Reliance Jio, Singtel, Telefonica, Telstra, T-Mobile, Verizon, Vodafone and Ericsson to spur innovation in digital services.
As an innovator in telecommunications and digital infrastructure, KDDI will collaborate by sharing expertise and resources, including technical skills and marketing, to enhance Aduna's scope and impact, bolstering the venture's goal to create open, non-discriminatory access to advanced network capabilities.
Kazuyuki Yoshimura, CTO, KDDI, says: "As a pioneer in telecommunications, KDDI is proud to take part in opening the network to exciting new possibilities. By joining Aduna, we're enabling broader access to advanced network capabilities through APIs, empowering developer platforms to drive innovation on a global scale. Each new network integrated into this unified platform helps create an ecosystem where advanced applications can flourish, bringing seamless connectivity and enhanced services to more businesses and consumers than ever before."
Anthony Bartolo, CEO, Aduna, says: "The addition of KDDI underscores Aduna's commitment to reshaping the telecom industry through the power of network APIs. By partnering with KDDI, a global leader with a strong legacy of innovation, we are setting the stage for a new era of possibilities for developers, businesses, and consumers. With the new and more advanced applications that can be built with network APIs, Aduna will unlock new revenue opportunities, transform business operations, and enhance customer experiences with innovative solutions that are truly differentiating."
The inclusion of KDDI highlights Aduna's industry-wide appeal and the joint potential of maximizing revenue opportunities while improving the developer experience.
Aduna was launched in September 2024 to simplify global access to network APIs. The transaction is expected to close later this year, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary conditions.
To find out more about network APIs and Aduna, visit adunaglobal.com. To learn more about KDDI, visit kddi.com.
About Aduna
Aduna is a landmark venture between some of the world's leading telecom operators and Ericsson, dedicated to enabling developers worldwide to accelerate innovation by leveraging networks to their full potential via common network Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). Its partners include: América Móvil, AT&T, Bharti Airtel, Deutsche Telekom, KDDI, Orange, Reliance Jio, Singtel, Telefonica, Telstra, T-Mobile, Verizon and Vodafone. By combining network APIs from multiple operators globally under a unified platform based on the CAMARA open-source project, driven by the GSMA and the Linux Foundation, Aduna provides a standardized platform to foster collaboration, enhance user experiences, and drive industry growth.
About KDDI
KDDI is a telecommunication service provider in
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