Glide and Google Cloud: Revolutionizing Connectivity with Live Coding at MWC24

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In the rapidly evolving landscape of telecommunications and cloud computing, the partnership between Glide and Google Cloud stands out as a beacon of innovation and collaboration. A recent highlight of this partnership was the live coding demonstration at the Mobile World Congress 2024 (MWC24), a testament to the synergistic power of combining leading cloud technologies with advanced network service capabilities.

Unleashing the Power of Standardized APIs

The telecommunications industry has long recognized the importance of network service exposure and monetization through standardized APIs. These efforts have seen significant acceleration thanks to global initiatives like the GSMA Open Gateway and the CAMARA project under the Linux Foundation. These initiatives aim to unify Communications Service Providers (CSPs) around common standards, simplifying the integration and deployment of telecommunications services across the cloud.

A Milestone Collaboration

At the heart of these developments, Google Cloud has been instrumental, working closely with a wide array of partners, including CSPs, Independent Software Vendors (ISVs), and the CAMARA alliance. This collaboration is designed to bridge the gap between CSPs' network APIs and the cloud developer ecosystem, offering a seamless, co-branded experience through the Google Cloud and Open Gateway Initiative (OGI).

The live coding demo at MWC24, conducted by experts from Glide and Google Cloud, showcased the practical applications of these efforts. By utilizing CAMARA APIs—first introduced by Telefónica and soon to be adopted by other operators—developers were given a firsthand look at how to discover, onboard, and manage network APIs directly within the cloud environment. This not only simplifies the development process but also ensures compatibility across different CSPs without the need to alter application source code.

Driving Innovation and Monetization

The focus of the live coding session extended beyond the technical aspects of API integration. It also highlighted the real-world applications and benefits of these technologies, including anti-fraud applications and verification services. By leveraging critical APIs such as SIM Swap and Number Verify, Glide and Google Cloud are paving the way for new monetization opportunities driven by market demand.

Looking Forward

The live coding demo at MWC24 is just the beginning. As more CSPs integrate their APIs into the Google Cloud service, developers can look forward to a more streamlined and versatile development environment. This initiative not only underscores Glide's role as an official Partner of Google Cloud but also marks a significant step forward in the ongoing journey to bring advanced network services closer to the cloud developer ecosystem.

Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to innovate and push the boundaries of what's possible in the intersection of cloud computing and telecommunications.

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