Tata Elxsi and GSMA Join Forces to Accelerate Network Monetization and Enterprise API Adoption
The collaboration, announced under GSMA’s Open Gateway framework, will focus on developing enterprise-ready use cases across industries such as automotive, industrial, healthcare, and entertainment, enabling standardized API-based services powered by 5G connectivity.
Bengaluru, November 6: Tata Elxsi, a global leader in design and technology services, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the GSMA under its Fusion initiative to accelerate enterprise API adoption and help mobile operators unlock new revenue streams through network monetization.
The collaboration, announced under GSMA’s Open Gateway framework, will focus on developing enterprise-ready use cases across industries such as automotive, industrial, healthcare, and entertainment, enabling standardized API-based services powered by 5G connectivity.
Empowering Telcos Beyond Connectivity
The partnership will initially target automotive and drone sectors, leveraging standardized Quality on Demand (QoD) APIs and other programmable network capabilities. The initiative aligns with Tata Elxsi’s AI-First Telco strategy, which emphasizes network monetization as a key lever for helping telecom operators move beyond connectivity and tap into high-value enterprise opportunities.
According to ResearchAndMarkets.com, the global network API market is expected to grow from $1.96 billion in 2025 to $6.13 billion by 2030, driven by enterprise digital transformation and widespread 5G adoption.
“Tata Elxsi’s collaboration with GSMA is a strategic offering to help telcos transform their value proposition for the future,” said Rajagopalan Rajappa, Chief Technology Officer – Communication Technologies & Platforms, Tata Elxsi. “By enabling operators to monetize their networks through standardized APIs, we help them unlock enterprise revenue with best-in-class integration and managed platform services.”
Driving Innovation through Open Gateway and CAMARA APIs
The partnership will integrate Open Gateway-certified CAMARA APIs into Tata Elxsi’s TETHER platform, enabling seamless enterprise connectivity. Through its collaboration with Tata Elxsi, GSMA aims to support operators in delivering programmable network services such as location verification, enhanced security, and QoD, tailored to industry-specific requirements.
In the automotive sector, new API-enabled services such as real-time driver monitoring, rear-seat entertainment, and location-based passenger authentication will be powered by Tata Elxsi’s Connected Digital Platform & Solutions for enterprise clients.
Paresh Modi, Senior Director, GSMA Fusion, said, “We look forward to working with Tata Elxsi through the GSMA Open Gateway initiative. Their deep enterprise knowledge and software innovation expertise will be crucial in accelerating mobile network API adoption and unlocking value across sectors—from automotive to digital entertainment.”
Strategic Priorities under the MoU
- Enterprise Demand Generation: Tata Elxsi will publish a Global Statement of Requirements to drive API adoption among operators.
- Technical Enablement: Integration of Open Gateway-certified CAMARA APIs into Tata Elxsi’s TETHER platform.
- Go-to-Market Acceleration: Joint engagements, pilot programs, and awareness campaigns via GSMA platforms.
- Commercial Models: Co-developing sustainable API consumption and monetization frameworks for OEMs and operators.
About the Partners
Tata Elxsi is a global design and technology services company with deep expertise across telecom, automotive, healthcare, and media, delivering next-generation digital transformation solutions.
GSMA represents the global mobile ecosystem and leads collaborative initiatives such as the Open Gateway program to advance connectivity, innovation, and interoperability worldwide.
