Digital engineering firm GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group company, has partnered with Finnish telecom gear maker Nokia to drive innovation across key enterprise verticals through 4G and 5G network-driven software (Application Programming Interfaces or APIs). Using Nokia's Network as Code platform and the developer portal, GlobalLogic’s team of software developers will be able to tap into advanced network capabilities, which will result in the creation of new, network-aware applications that can function across various network architectures.
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Automotive, Industrial, and Financial Use Cases
The companies will initially focus on the automotive, industrial and financial sectors for 4G and 5G-driven use cases that "deliver measurable business value", the Hitachi Group company said in a recent statement.
GlobalLogic will focus initially on use cases designed to enhance operational efficiency, fraud management, customer experience and unlock new revenue streams for telecom operators.
"The Network as Code platform fosters a unified ecosystem by bringing together telco networks, systems integrators, and developers worldwide," said Vice President Communications and Network Providers Business Unit at GlobalLogic.
"Through this partnership, we are positioned to not only accelerate 5G innovation, but also redefine the way enterprises interact with and benefit from network technologies, helping communication service providers to monetise their 5G investments," said Group Vice President and General Manager, Communications and Network Providers Business Unit at GlobalLogic.
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"With our Network as Code platform, GlobalLogic will benefit from having choice, flexibility, and extreme automation to fit its business model and create new value in connecting to ecosystems of applications and services," said Head of Network Monetisation Platform, Cloud and Network Services at Nokia.
5G-Powered Use Cases
Leveraging 5G-powered Network APIs, industrial and automotive companies can transform worker safety, operational efficiency, and help achieve sustainability targets. Connected devices, such as smart helmets and wearables, can utilise network functions to track real-time worker locations and integrate IoT data, including health metrics and environmental factors like gas levels or temperature, triggering real-time alerts to prevent safety hazards, the company explained.
AI enabled predictive maintenance and digital twins ensure safe, efficient operations by identifying faults early, while XR/VR solutions enable remote plant maintenance and immersive training, reducing travel and emissions.
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In the financial industry, integrating API-driven network insights, device authentication and AI empowers real-time fraud prevention, secures financial transactions, and delivers personalised value-added services, elevating customer trust and experience.
The agreement further expands the API ecosystem that Nokia is building with operators, systems integrators, software developers, and hyperscalers to harness network capabilities and monetise network assets.
