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Accelerating dynamic network marketplaces

URN C25.0.836

Topics CaaS (Connectivity as a Service), Marketplaces, Network as a Service (NaaS)

Accelerating network marketplaces through automation using APIs and Gen AI

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As CSPs expand into hyperscaler, B2B and third-party markets, they are increasingly offering flexible network-as-a-service (NaaS) products and bundles. This Catalyst accelerates development of such network marketplaces by using CAMARA, TM Forum, and MEF APIs to streamline site-to-cloud VPN provisioning across multiple operators. This helps CSPs and hyperscalers rapidly launch multi-vendor services, cutting time-to-market and reducing costs through automated planning. In contrast to traditional manual methods, the APIs enable users to create and configure multi-site, multi-cloud network connections dynamically through a one-click marketplace interface. CSPs can thereby streamline the ordering and provisioning of network services. By orchestrating IP VPN connections across metropolitan and backbone networks, operators can easily deliver virtual private network services tailored to customer requirements. The integration of CAMARA, TM Forum (TMF), and Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) APIs will facilitate end-to-end provisioning of VPN services across multiple operators, fostering seamless third-party marketplace integration. This capability empowers CSPs and hyperscalers to rapidly launch innovative multi-vendor services, dramatically reducing lead times from months to weeks. By enabling seamless marketplace integration, and abstracting network complexity through automated deployment processes powered by generative AI, CSPs can therefore efficiently manage and monetize their network assets. Key benefits include: 1. Accelerated service innovation and ecosystem expansion 2. Significant cost savings due to automated planning, projecting up to 25% reductions in capital and operational expenses over five years 3. Streamlined network deployments and improved operational efficiency By adopting these APIs and secure integration frameworks, CSPs can significantly enhance competitiveness, driving customer acquisition as well as innovation and profitability. Industries benefiting from the enhanced network service automation made possible include finance, education, healthcare, IoT, cloud services, virtual conferencing, and more. Contributions to standards by TM Forum and the Linux Foundation Networking (LFN) through defining and orchestrating these APIs will then support wider adoption across the industry.