ADTRAN Launches Open APIs for 3rd-Party Platforms

ADTRAN has announced its Open Application Programming Interface (API) is gaining momentum in enabling service orchestration, customization and analytics through third-party platforms.

ADTRAN’s RESTful (Representational State Transfer) API within its broadband, enterprise and Wi-Fi access portfolios enables service providers, channel partners, enterprises and third-party developers to create customer applications, differentiate network services and automate network operations.

For example, a NY-based art school leveraged the ADTRAN Open API to create a device registration portal so its students can safely register game consoles, smart TVs and other connected devices on the school’s wireless network. This capability gives the school an extended clear view into what devices are on the network and helps them better provision bandwidth and network traffic.

Many service providers are challenged by the complexity associated with implementing, scaling and creating customized services that address individual customer demands. Traditional Wi-Fi solution vendors open some API features such as presence, captive portal and guest access. Broadband infrastructure providers are moving towards open APIs as part of their SDN initiatives.

“ADTRAN has a long history of providing solutions and services that automate and simplify service delivery and create new revenue opportunities. We are helping our customers create a flexible networking environment in order to boost profit margins and reduce turn up time for new services,” said Chris Thompson, director of product management for ADTRAN. “Differentiated network applications that can be layered on top of services like Wi-Fi, VoIP and Ethernet are playing a more fundamental role for businesses in every vertical across the world. ADTRAN empowers the creation of these highly-differentiated and innovative applications that inspire loyalty and capture new customers.”