My talk at the Droidcon barcamp about benefits of Cross-Operator APIs. Find more at http://manfredbo.tumblr.com

1. Manfred Bortenschlager
@ManfredBo
@droidconUK, Oct 24, 2013
The benefits of cross-operator APIs

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What is this all about ?
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Mobile Network Operators
have a lot of capabilities
valuable for developers.
These are underutilised.
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Why?
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Source: http://bulldogdrummond.com/blog/3745
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What can be done ?
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OneAPI Exchange
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9. What is OneAPI Exchange ?
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OneAPI Exchange is…
… an infrastructure that allows developers access to
mobile network operator assets via APIs.
This infrastructure federates different operators into
one unit providing a wider reach for developers.
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10. Current Coverage
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Current
Partners:
Total Reach: 215.7m Subscribers
(C) http://www.traveltip.org
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How does that work operatively ?
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12. Example
Collaboration
<<App Developers>>
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<<App Users>>
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13. Example
Collaboration
<<App Developers>>
<<Developer Operator>>
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<<App Users>>
<<Serving Operator>>
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14. Example
Collaboration
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Developer joins
<<App Developers>> Operator’s
developer program
<<App Users>>
User is subscriber
of other Operator
<<Developer Operator>>
<<Serving Operator>>
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15. Example
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<<App Users>>
<<App Developers>>
All API calls of involved
Operators are federated
via the OneAPI Exchange.
The Developer can reach
far more users.
<<Serving Operator>>
<<Developer Operator>>
Operator
Registry
Developer
Registry
Settlement
…
Developed by:
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A Payment API example flow
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17. Example: Payment API Flow
Example
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1. Uses
developer
operator’s APIs
<<Developer Operator>>
Operator
Registry
Developer
Registry
<<Serving Operator>>
Settlement
…
OneAPI
Exchange
Developed by:
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18. Example
Example: Payment API Flow
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2. Downloads app
(from anywhere)
<<Developer Operator>>
Operator
Registry
Developer
Registry
3. Issues a
payment
<<Serving Operator>>
Settlement
…
OneAPI
Exchange
Developed by:
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19. Example: Payment API Flow
Example
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4. Contact OneAPI Exchange
to identify serving
operator
<<Developer Operator>>
Operator
Registry
Developer
Registry
<<Serving Operator>>
Settlement
…
OneAPI
Exchange
Developed by:
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20. Example: Payment API Flow
Example
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6. Charges to
bill
<<Developer Operator>>
Operator
Registry
5. Coordinates transaction
with serving operator
Developer
Registry
Settlement
…
<<Serving Operator>>
OneAPI
Exchange
Developed by:
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21. Example: Payment API Flow
Example
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8. Developer
operator pays
out developer
<<Developer Operator>>
7. Serving operator pays
out developer operator
Operator
Registry
Developer
Registry
Settlement
…
<<Serving Operator>>
OneAPI
Exchange
Developed by:
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The benefits for developers
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23. Benefits
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1. Simplicity  Relation with only one operator
2. Trust
 User interacts only with
serving operator’s brand
3. Speed
 Platform independent REST APIs
4. Reach
 Cover subscribers of all
participating operators
5. Force
 Operators compete for developers

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Current status
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25. Current APIs
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Lets users authenticate securely using
the Operator Identity.
Subscriber attributes can be leveraged.
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26. Current APIs
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Lets users conduct mobile payments
which are conveniently settled via the
Operator bill.
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27. Current APIs
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Lets users send/receive SMS/MMS out
of an app and make use of rich
communications.
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28. Current APIs
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Main OneAPI Exchange APIs
• Payment API
• Operator Identity API
• Messaging API
Supplementary OneAPI Exchange APIs
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Operator Discovery API
Price Lookup API
Transaction Logging API
Logo API
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29. OneAPI Exchange Status
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API releases on rolling basis
(based on demand)
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How can I start using the APIs ?
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32. OneAPI Pilot Partner Program
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Get involved in the OneAPI Pilot Partner Program !
 Work closely with a Mobile Network Operator
 Secure a long-term relationship
 Contribute to shaping the APIs
 Leverage promotion activities
(eg, at Mobile World Congress)
Register here: www.gsma.com/oneapi
(Pilot partner program to be launched early November 2013)
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33. Contact
@ManfredBo
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