This is issue 2025.10 of the API Changelog, a mix of API news, commentary, and opinion. In this issue, you'll get to know the most relevant API-related information from the week of March 03, 2025. Subscribe now so you never miss an issue of the API Changelog.
News Highlight
MWC Barcelona brings together senior leaders from global companies, governments, and tech businesses to connect and create the future. It features iconic insights, big ideas, emerging tech, and global change, focusing on sustainable progress.
Börje Ekholm opened Ericsson's MWC this year, emphasizing the importance of high-performing and programmable mobile networks for the digital stack. He emphasized that connectivity is crucial for Cloud and AI to scale and that programmability is even more important as AI applications move forward. Ekholm highlighted recent portfolio enhancements and launches, such as Telstra's partnership with Ericsson to pioneer the first programmable network in Asia-Pacific. He also highlighted the transformative capabilities of Ericsson Private 5G, enabling use case automation and broader use cases. Ericsson's CEO, Anthony Bartolo, has announced the creation of Aduna, a new ecosystem for accessing advanced network features through network APIs. The company is forming a joint venture with leading operators to create the supply of network APIs, which will allow operators to sell global applications. The global ecosystem aims to deliver benefits to businesses and enterprises, such as simplified regulatory frameworks and reduced friction with customers. Bartolo expects the ecosystem to grow rapidly and welcome more partners, including during MWC 2025.
Here some announcements made at the MWC 2025 :
Orangewill showcase AI-integrated network advancements and the launch of Orange LiveNet for API access at MWC. The company highlights its AI expertise with 150 use cases and new commercial APIs through Ericsson's joint venture, Aduna.
Proximus Global and Nokia partner to enhance enterprise app development with network API solutions; Nokia aids Carrix with private wireless to improve US marine terminals. Nokia's collaboration expands its Network as Code ecosystem, while private wireless at Carrix upgrades connectivity, security, and operational efficiency. See additional coverage on Bezinga and Techzine.
Aduna and Ericssonhave introduced global technology group e& as a new equity partner. Revealed at Mobile World Congress 2025, this partnership allows e& to integrate its APIs across various regions. See additional coverage on TelecomTalk and The Fast Mode.
Telefónicahas secured deals with over 50 companies and aims to improve public service digitization in Madrid through Open Gateway APIs. The company collaborates with TikTok and plans to use these APIs to advance user verification in Europe and Brazil. In partnership with AWS, Telefónica is creating a SaaS innovation center, while with Google Cloud, they're integrating APIs into Firebase to enhance authentication services. See additional coverage on Mobile Europe and Mobile ID World.
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Telstra and Ericssonhave introduced the first 5G Advanced network in APAC with programmable, self-healing capabilities. Aduna's global network API aggregation aims to drive innovation and monetisation in telecom, with major operators participating.
IDEaS, a SAS company, launched an API developer portal to enhance hospitality tech integrations and collaborations. The platform offers tools for efficient data exchange, fostering innovation, and ensuring seamless integration with its RMS. See additional coverage on Travolution and Lodging.
Reliance Matrixexpands its partnership with Businessolver through a new API integration, enhancing the enrollment experience for mutual clients. The integration streamlines evidence of insurability processes, improving efficiency and HR teams' focus on valuable employee interactions.
IONOS, Aruba, and Dynamo have launched SECA, a standard for European cloud interoperability and digital sovereignty. SECA's success hinges on widespread adoption and alignment with European digital regulations like the DMA and the AI Act. See additional coverage on Computing.
Funding and M&A
CoverForce, an API-focused commercial insurance marketplace, secured $13 million in a Series A round led by Insight Partners for expansion and AI tool development. The platform streamlines insurance processes for carriers, agencies, and producers, aiming to integrate more carriers and enhance digital innovations.
Kickannounced a $100,000 fund to reward developers for creating innovative tools using its API. The program encourages creators to add value to the platform and bolsters Kick's commitment to a creator-first approach.
AI
Agora, Inc.returned to profitability with a focus on AI-powered innovations, ranking 10th among trending AI stocks. The company confirmed the launch of its Conversational AI Engine, enhancing real-time voice-based AI interactions.
Brandwatchannounces integration with TikTok Mentions API, offering AI-driven insights for smarter brand management on the platform. The partnership allows for efficient tracking of brand mentions and campaign optimization on TikTok.
VoPayintroduces API GPT Assistant, an AI tool aiding developers to swiftly integrate payment solutions in multiple languages. The AI assistant facilitates both backend and frontend financial service development, optimizing speed and compliance for businesses. See additional coverage on Bakersfield and Fintech.ca.
Coveolaunched Coveo for Agentforce and an expanded API suite for flexible, AI-powered enterprise integrations and introduced an AI design partner program. Their advancements provide precise, secure, context-aware AI agents with real-time, updated access to enterprise knowledge. See additional coverage on MorningStar.
Mistral launched a new API, Mistral OCR, which transforms complex PDFs into AI-friendly text, supporting illustrations and Markdown formatting. The API, superior to competitors, aids in integrating multimodal documents into AI workflows, with on-premise deployment for sensitive data. See additional coverage on TechTarget and Gadgets360.
Fintech
UltraSoftBIShas successfully implemented seamless API integration with Access Financial Management Software. This development enables efficient data synchronization and enhances system interoperability for users. See additional coverage on allwork.
Bespin Global and Ozone APIannounced a partnership to deliver comprehensive open banking solutions to American financial institutions. The collaboration provides end-to-end compliance with Section 1033, modernizes banking systems, and supports institutions in leveraging the open banking standard. See additional coverage on Open Banking Expo, The Fintech Times and The Paypers.
Mastercardwill sponsor segments focusing on player-caddie discussions instead of typical ads during tournaments. These tailored segments will feature live play conversations.
BNVKis launching an embedded wallet merging fiat and stablecoins, targeting fintechs and payment companies to accelerate multi-currency transactions. The wallet's API facilitates seamless USD, GBP, EUR, and stablecoin payments with auto-conversion and compliance built-in, branded for client platforms.
Security
Appleintroduced enhanced child account creation and an age verification API for developers, aiming to safeguard young users' privacy. These updates, set for iOS 18.4 integration, offer parental controls without compromising children's data privacy.
Truffle Securitydetected 11,908 live API keys and passwords in the Common Crawl open dataset. Aptiv's GenAI director warns that LLMs trained on such data may learn insecure coding practices. See additional coverage on The 420.
FortiGuard Labsuncovered a severe Windows-targeted cyberattack combining social engineering and cloud manipulation using a modified Havoc framework. The attackers coax victims into executing concealed malicious activity, blending with Microsoft Graph API traffic to control compromised systems.
Salt Security, an API security company, achieved recognition on the CRN Security 100 list for exceptional web, email, and application protection offerings. CRN honors companies providing advanced security solutions, while the Salt Labs report indicates a doubling in API incidents, emphasizing the need for Salt's comprehensive API defense.
Smart Communications Inc., a subsidiary of PLDT, is the first in the Philippines to receive GSMA certification for their Number Verification API. This certification boosts digital authentication across banking, e-commerce, and fintech, aligning with global standards. The GSMA Open Gateway initiative encourages API standardization, promoting secure, consistent telecom platforms; Smart's implementation fosters improved authentication and digital transformation in the Philippines.
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