Programming interface makes it easy for service providers and
third-party developers to customize application and service offerings
HUNTSVILLE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 31, 2015--
ADTRAN®,
Inc., (NASDAQ:ADTN), today announced its Open Application
Programming Interface (API) is gaining momentum in enabling service
orchestration, customization and analytics through third-party
platforms. ADTRAN offers a complete RESTful (Representational State
Transfer) API within its broadband, enterprise and Wi-Fi access
portfolios. As a result, the company makes it easy for a diverse
ecosystem of service providers, channel partners, enterprises and
third-party developers to create unique customer applications,
differentiate network services and automate network operations to save
time and increase revenue.
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, and
broadband infrastructure providers are moving towards open APIs as part
of their SDN initiatives. ADTRAN provides a fully open RESTful API that
supports advanced flexibility in service automation to improve
operational efficiency; service orchestration to deliver better
user-experiences; and analytics to gain insight on network usage and
users.
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. Additionally, a nationwide
service provider is using the Open API to allow customers to centralize
the management and provisioning of any wireless access point at any
location, eliminating the need for manual intervention from the service
provider or the customers’ network administrators.
“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.”
ADTRAN supports Open RESTful APIs within the company’s vWLAN, Carrier
Ethernet, FTTdp and FTTP access solution portfolios, including:
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ADTRAN Bluesocket Series Cloud-Managed Wi-Fi Access Points (APs)
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ADTRAN NetVanta 8424 Series 10 Gbps Multi-Service Edge Switch
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ADTRAN 500 Series G.fast Outdoor Optical Networking Units
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ADTRAN FTTH “Universal” ONT Portfolio, also supporting an open
broadband interface
About ADTRAN
ADTRAN, Inc. is a leading global provider of networking and
communications equipment. ADTRAN’s products enable voice, data, video
and Internet communications across a variety of network infrastructures.
ADTRAN solutions are currently in use by service providers, private
enterprises, government organizations, and millions of individual users
worldwide. For more information, please visit www.adtran.com.
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Connect2 Communications for ADTRAN
Ashley Baster, 919-435-9112
ashley@connect2comm.com