HCLTech joins GSMA Open Gateway initiative to accelerate global telecom innovation

HCLTech becomes the first global technology partner to join GSMA’s Open Gateway initiative, aiming to accelerate programmable network adoption and unlock new revenue opportunities for CSPs worldwide. The collaboration emphasizes AI, integration, and industry-specific solutions.

Hyderabad: HCLTech has partnered with GSMA to advance the GSMA Open Gateway initiative, becoming the first global technology company to join the effort. The strategic alliance aims to fast-track adoption of programmable networks, streamline application development, and unlock new monetization opportunities for Communication Service Providers (CSPs) worldwide.

The GSMA Open Gateway initiative enables a ‘Network as a Platform’ model, redefining how CSPs expose and consume network capabilities via standardized APIs. As a leading global systems integrator in telecom, HCLTech will leverage its AI capabilities, proprietary IP, and domain expertise to scale the initiative across the telecom ecosystem.

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HCLTech’s contributions will include:

A converged network monetization platform to unlock new revenue streams.

A secure and scalable network API layer to enable autonomous networks.

Agentic AI solutions integrated with native network APIs.

End-to-end implementation and integration services tailored for Open Gateway environments.

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, 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.”

Henry Calvert, Head of Networks at GSMA, added, “With HCLTech’s proven expertise across 200+ CSPs and broad digital transformation capabilities, they will play a key role in accelerating adoption and delivering innovative, real-world use cases.”

With participation from over 79 mobile operator groups, representing 291 carrier networks and nearly 80% of mobile connections globally, the Open Gateway initiative is emerging as a foundational pillar of next-generation telecom architecture. This partnership reflects the industry’s shift toward collaboration, openness, and innovation, creating the networks of tomorrow.