In a groundbreaking move to advance vehicular technology, the GSMA has joined forces with the Automotive Edge Computing Consortium (AECC) to accelerate the delivery of connected vehicle services utilizing 5G networks. This notable collaboration focuses on the GSMA Open Gateway, a comprehensive framework of universal Application Programmable Interfaces (APIs), designed to provide developers with wide-ranging access to operator networks. This initiative is integral to the GSMA Fusion project, which seeks to help enterprises discover new functionalities for mobile networks by fostering cooperation among businesses, operators, and developers.
Henry Calvert, head of networks at GSMA, emphasized that this partnership offers the automotive sector an invaluable platform to express its needs from the telecommunications industry. He noted that advanced connectivity and edge computing hold the promise to revolutionize the automotive industry by enhancing safety, efficiency, and sustainability and driving further innovations in autonomous driving and next-generation mobility. Through their collaboration with AECC, GSMA aspires to support the automotive industry in delivering consistent digital solutions globally. This collaboration is a significant step in ensuring that technological advancements in the automotive sector are not only efficient but also universally applicable across different markets.
AECC President and Chair, Dr. Ryokichi Onishi, warmly welcomed the partnership, highlighting its potential to harness 5G and edge computing to develop interoperable technologies and unlock new connected vehicle services. Dr. Onishi underscored that this collaboration aims to further intelligent in-vehicle services, advanced driver assistance systems, green mobility strategies, and edge AI services. The fusion of GSMA’s Open Gateway with AECC’s expertise is anticipated to pave the way for groundbreaking innovations and a superior driving experience for consumers worldwide.
The GSMA Open Gateway and its Global Impact
In a pioneering effort to advance vehicle technology, the GSMA has teamed up with the Automotive Edge Computing Consortium (AECC) to accelerate connected vehicle services using 5G networks. This collaboration centers on the GSMA Open Gateway, a framework of universal Application Programmable Interfaces (APIs), giving developers extensive access to operator networks. A key component of the GSMA Fusion project, this initiative encourages collaboration among businesses, operators, and developers to uncover new functionalities for mobile networks.
Henry Calvert, GSMA’s head of networks, stressed that this partnership provides the automotive sector a crucial platform to outline its needs from telecom providers. He emphasized advanced connectivity and edge computing’s potential to transform the automotive industry, enhancing safety, efficiency, sustainability, and driving innovation in autonomous driving and next-gen mobility. By partnering with AECC, GSMA aims to support the automotive industry in delivering uniform digital solutions globally, ensuring technological advancements are efficient and universally applicable.
AECC President Dr. Ryokichi Onishi welcomed the partnership, emphasizing its capacity to leverage 5G and edge computing for interoperable technologies and new connected vehicle services. He highlighted the collaboration’s goal to advance intelligent in-vehicle services, driver assistance systems, green mobility strategies, and edge AI services. Integrating GSMA’s Open Gateway with AECC’s expertise is expected to foster groundbreaking innovations and enhance the driving experience worldwide.