Japan’s KDDI has recently joined forces with the Aduna API joint venture, marking another significant step in the evolution of telecommunications. Through this collaboration, KDDI aims to leverage its technical and marketing prowess to promote open access to advanced network capabilities. According to KDDI CTO Kazuyuki Yoshimura, “As a pioneer in telecommunications, KDDI is proud to take part in opening the network to exciting new possibilities.”
Aduna looks to expand its influence by engaging with various global telecom giants. The initiative’s key strength lies in its collaborative nature, bringing together industry leaders like Vodafone, AT&T, and Verizon. This cross-industry partnership aims to foster an integrated network ecosystem that encourages the development of innovative applications.
In addition, Aduna has formed a strategic alliance with Infobip, a cloud-based communications platform provider. Infobip’s portfolio offers developers numerous APIs, including services like Network Verify and SIM Swap. Infobip is expanding its offerings to include new capabilities like Device Location and Quality-on-Demand. Infobip’s Chief Commercial Telecom Officer, Matija Ražem, highlighted the partnership’s potential by saying, “We are excited to partner with Aduna, this historic new venture in the telecom industry.”
The collaboration does not involve Nokia, despite Infobip also cooperating with the Finnish company on similar projects. The absence of Nokia is notable, particularly as Ericsson is active within the Aduna project, likely contributing to Nokia’s exclusion.
The initiative has made strides since it was renamed Aduna and appointed Anthony Bartolo as CEO. These moves solidified the venture’s vision and boosted its credibility, transforming it from a conceptual idea to a significant industry force.
Aduna also has recently extended its reach by partnering with another cloud communications provider, Sinch. This alliance suggests a continued effort to broaden its network, aiming to deliver APIs that support voice, video, and chat integrations into applications.