CHAPTER 5
Open Gateway / CAMARA: Strategic Directions for Operators
Mobile operators engaging with Open Gateway / CAMARA must make critical strategic decisions regarding their approach to API exposure.
There are two primary strategic options to select from:
In-House Bespoke Development
Building and maintaining an in-house platform provides full control but requires significant resources, expertise, and long-term investment. While it enables the development of unique offerings, responding to new customer requests may be slower compared to competitors leveraging middleware solutions. Middleware allows for faster development by streamlining integration and sharing part of the development effort with others, enabling quicker adaptation to market demands.
Middleware Solutions – A Balanced Approach
Middleware offers a scalable and flexible alternative, allowing operators to streamline API exposure without the heavy resource burden of fully bespoke development or the constraints of aggregator reliance. By leveraging middleware, operators can allocate their development resources more effectively, focusing on creating truly unique features that enhance competitiveness while maintaining efficiency and agility.
CAMARA API White Paper
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- Executive summary
- The API Exposure Business Opportunity
- CAMARA API Integration Challenges
- The Middleware Solution
- Strategic Directions for Operators
- Our Middleware: The Enea API Composition Engine
Appendix A: The Vision of Open Gateway and CAMARA
Appendix B: Questions You Should Ask Yourself and Your Team
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