NEW YORK, Feb. 8, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Verizon, the nation’s largest provider of technology and communications services, and Vonage, a global leader in cloud communications and part of Ericsson, have signed a memorandum of understanding. (MOU) outlines the intent to bring Verizon network application programming interfaces (APIs) to the Vonage platform that will enable the developer community to access network services and features. The two companies will also collaborate on the development of new APIs. This is an important step in building an ecosystem of network APIs that developers can leverage to build secure, reliable, and innovative applications. Plans to integrate Verizon network services into Vonage’s platform will enable companies to create deeper engagement with consumers across the customer journey, driving improved overall experience and brand loyalty. This collaboration will build on existing APIs to innovate the next generation of advanced APIs, advancing the global industry toward easy and ubiquitous access to cutting-edge network capabilities. This is essential to unlocking the full potential of 5G networks, accelerating digital transformation within enterprises, and creating incremental monetization of network assets.
Verizon operates the most reliable 5G network with advanced features deployed from core to edge. Every day, Verizon serves as a critical customer touchpoint for businesses and consumers through the applications and solutions we run on our global network. Verizon’s access to strategic, advanced network services and customer touch points can deliver significant value to your business. APIs developed by Verizon serve as an organization that connects developers, businesses, applications, and rich network services and data to enhance application functionality and customer experiences, and foster innovation and growth., and profitability.
said Srini Kalapala, Verizon’s senior vice president of technology and product development. “As we evolve our API efforts, we welcome collaboration with companies like Vonage who share our passion for enabling network capabilities for developers to advance the connected world.” By working together to make network capabilities more widely available, we can deliver exceptional value to businesses and consumers.”
Verizon has offered APIs for several years and has an extensive roadmap for developing additional APIs and advanced network services in the future. This arrangement with Vonage provides seamless integration with business applications and productivity tools, making some of the most creative and versatile of these network APIs available to the broader developer community. It will be possible.
Vonage’s Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) is a mature platform that enables a community of more than 1 million developers to easily incorporate communications capabilities into applications, systems, and workflows through communications APIs. Vonage offers a comprehensive suite of communications APIs including voice, video, messaging, and validation, as well as a portfolio of AI-enabled low-code/no-code programmable components that speed and simplify application development. . Ericsson’s network leadership will extend this platform to enable developers to build advanced, secure, reliable and innovative applications by exposing its 5G capabilities as APIs.
“The partnership between Vonage and Verizon marks another important milestone in the execution of Ericsson’s strategy to create a global network platform business by enabling Ericsson to offer network APIs in the US market. Seckin Arikan, Executive Vice President and Head of Communications Platforms. Sales of a service (CPaaS) and global network platform (GNP). “With a mature platform in place, Vonage is uniquely positioned to aggregate Verizon APIs into an intuitive, easy-to-use format that developers can quickly adopt.” We are excited to bring Generation Network APIs to market.”
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), founded on June 30, 2000, is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services. Verizon, headquartered in New York City and with offices around the world, had revenues of $136.8 billion in 2022. The company delivers data, video and voice services and solutions on its award-winning network and platform to meet customer demands for mobility. Reliable network connectivity, security and control.
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About Vonage
Vonage is a global leader in cloud communications, helping businesses accelerate their digital transformation. Vonage’s communications platform is fully programmable, allowing you to integrate video, voice, chat, messaging, AI, and verification into your existing products, workflows, and systems. Vonage conversational commerce applications enable businesses to create AI-powered omnichannel experiences to increase sales and improve customer satisfaction. Vonage’s fully programmable unified communications, contact center, and conversational commerce applications are built from the Vonage Platform and enable businesses to transform the way they communicate and operate from the office or remotely, enabling meaningful engagement. Give you the flexibility you need to create.
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