HCLTech partners with GSMA to advance telecom innovation

HCLTech has collaborated with the mobile network operators' association GSMA to advance the GSMA Open Gateway initiative.  GSMA Open Gateway is a framework of common network Application Programmable Interfaces (APIs) that provides universal access to operator networks for developers.

Under this partnership, HCLTech will contribute its solutions, deep domain expertise, and system integration (SI) experience to scale the initiative globally. HCLTech’s contributions will include developing a converged network monetization platform designed to unlock new revenue streams, along with a secure and scalable network API layer to enable autonomous networks. 

The company will also deliver agentic AI solutions integrated with native network APIs, supported by end-to-end implementation and integration services tailored for Open Gateway environments. Additionally, HCLTech will build industry-specific use cases across more than 10 verticals, including manufacturing, energy, government, automotive, travel, healthcare, and financial services.

“We are not just joining an initiative — we are shaping the future of telecom,” said Anil Ganjoo, Chief Growth Officer, Global Technology, Media and Telecommunications at HCLTech. “Our alliance with GSMA reflects our commitment to empowering CSPs with agile, programmable networks. With our proprietary IP, AI capabilities and global scale, we are positioned to deliver real-world impact across the telecom value chain.”

“With their proven expertise across 200+ CSPs globally and broad digital transformation capabilities, HCLTech will play a key role in accelerating adoption and delivering innovative, real-world use cases,” said Henry Calvert, Head of Networks at GSMA. Notably, the Open Gateway initiative sees participation from over 79 mobile operator groups, representing 291 carrier networks and nearly 80% of mobile connections around the world.