HCLTech Joins GSMA to Drive Telecom Innovation
▼ Summary
– HCLTech is the first global technology company to join the GSMA Open Gateway initiative, collaborating to advance programmable networks and unlock monetization opportunities for CSPs worldwide.
– The GSMA Open Gateway initiative redefines how Communication Service Providers expose and consume network capabilities through standardized APIs, enabling ‘Network as a Platform’ models.
– HCLTech will contribute solutions including a converged monetization platform, secure network API layer, Agentic AI, integration services, and industry-specific use cases across 10+ verticals.
– HCLTech’s Chief Growth Officer emphasized that the alliance aims to shape the future of telecom by empowering CSPs with agile networks, proprietary IP, and AI capabilities for real-world impact.
– The GSMA Open Gateway has participation from over 79 mobile operator groups representing nearly 80% of global mobile connections, marking a pivotal industry shift toward collaboration and innovation.
In a significant move for the telecommunications sector, HCLTech has become the first global technology company to join the GSMA Open Gateway initiative, a strategic alliance focused on accelerating the adoption of programmable networks and creating fresh monetization avenues for Communication Service Providers (CSPs) worldwide. This partnership between HCLTech, a prominent technology firm, and GSMA, the organization that unifies the global mobile ecosystem, aims to improve customer experiences, simplify application development, and unlock new revenue streams across the telecom industry.
By joining as the inaugural global technology partner in the Open Gateway ecosystem, HCLTech underscores its dedication to promoting openness, driving monetization, and speeding up innovation throughout telecom networks. The GSMA Open Gateway initiative is transforming how CSPs expose and use network capabilities via standardized APIs, effectively enabling ‘Network as a Platform’ models. As one of the fastest-growing global system integrators in telecom, HCLTech will bring its advanced solutions, deep industry knowledge, and extensive integration experience to help expand the initiative on a global scale.
Key contributions from HCLTech will include a converged network monetization platform designed to unlock new revenue streams, a secure and scalable network API layer to support autonomous networks, and agentic AI solutions that integrate with native network APIs. The company will also provide end-to-end implementation and integration services specifically designed for Open Gateway environments, along with industry-specific use cases spanning more than ten verticals such as manufacturing, energy, government, automotive, travel, healthcare, and financial services.
Anil Ganjoo, Chief Growth Officer for Global Technology, Media and Telecommunications at HCLTech, emphasized the transformative nature of the partnership. He stated, “We are not just joining an initiative — we are shaping the future of telecom. Our alliance with GSMA reflects our commitment to empowering CSPs with agile, programmable networks. With our proprietary IP, AI capabilities and global scale, we are positioned to deliver real-world impact across the telecom value chain.”
Henry Calvert, Head of Networks at GSMA, expressed enthusiasm about HCLTech’s inclusion, saying, “We are delighted to welcome HCLTech to the GSMA Open Gateway partner community. With their proven expertise across 200+ CSPs globally and broad digital transformation capabilities, HCLTech will play a key role in accelerating adoption and delivering innovative, real-world use cases.”
The Open Gateway initiative already includes participation from more than 79 mobile operator groups, covering 291 carrier networks and nearly 80% of global mobile connections. It is increasingly seen as a foundational element of future telecom architecture. This collaboration highlights a crucial industry shift where openness, cooperation, and innovation come together to build the networks of the future.
(Source: ITWire Australia)
