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Aduna Partners with Sekura.id to Enhance Network API Commercialization

In a significant move to accelerate the commercialization of network APIs, Aduna, a global leader in standardized network API aggregation, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sekura.id, now part of XConnect, a prominent solution provider specializing in mobile identity and numbering intelligence. This collaboration is aimed at expediting the usage of CAMARA-Compliant APIs including Number Verification (NV), SIM Swap (SS), and Know Your Customer (KYC).

The partnership represents a step towards a robust framework that supports the emergence of new APIs designed to address digital identity, authentication, and fraud protection challenges. By combining forces, Aduna and Sekura.id aspire to enhance digital trust across industries, thereby aiding enterprises and operators in minimizing fraud while streamlining secure service delivery.

Streamlined Access to APIs
Through this collaboration, Aduna will offer a simplified pathway to standardized APIs through a single aggregation layer. This strategic move is expected to ease operational complexities for enterprises and accelerate their time-to-market. By integrating XConnect's extensive global numbering intelligence with Sekura.id’s proficiency in API onboarding and ongoing service enablement, both companies are laying down a strong infrastructure for businesses in banking, fintech, e-commerce, and digital platforms to seamlessly adopt comprehensive mobile identity solutions, authentication, and fraud deterrent measures.

Aduna’s CEO, Anthony Bartolo, emphasized the critical nature of Number Verification, SIM Swap, and KYC APIs in safeguarding both consumers and enterprises against fraud. He stated, “By collaborating with Sekura.id and XConnect, we can expedite operator onboarding and scale trusted identity services globally.”

On the other hand, Eli Katz, CEO and Founder of XConnect, noted that this unique partnership enables operators to commercialize APIs faster than ever, providing enterprises with a simple, dependable means to mitigate fraud risks while adhering to the escalating demands of regulation and compliance hurdles. Katz stated, “We are creating a global foundation for secure identity services, which will empower customers to boost their authentication offerings and maintain a lead in the dynamic identity and validation landscape.”

A Framework for Future Growth
The MoU sets the stage for collaborative efforts focused on market enablement, operator onboarding, and enterprise engagement, paving the way for broader commercial launches scheduled for 2025. Both companies are committed to establishing a comprehensive ecosystem that allows for enhanced trust and secure transactions in an increasingly digital world.

About XConnect and Sekura.id
XConnect, a subsidiary of Somos Inc., is internationally recognized for providing global numbering intelligence that spans over 240 territories. Their focus on maintaining the accuracy, reliability, and compliance necessary for effective routing, rating, digital identity, and fraud prevention solutions positions them as leaders in their field. Sekura.id, which has joined XConnect, specializes in delivering human-centric mobile identity and anti-fraud network APIs. Their collaboration involves partnerships with over 100 mobile network operators, connecting with more than two billion subscribers globally.

The powerful alliance between XConnect and Sekura.id merges extensive global numbering data and profound expertise in fraudulent network APIs, enabling mobile network operators, CPaaS providers, and enterprises to deliver dependable digital services through secure, harmonized network APIs, thus protecting identities and preventing fraud while enhancing customer experiences.

About Aduna
Aduna emerges as a pivotal initiative spearheaded by several of the world’s leading telecom operators alongside Ericsson. Their mission is to facilitate developers in unlocking the complete potential of networks through a common framework of network Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). Their partners include notable names such as AT&T, Bharti Airtel, Deutsche Telekom, and Verizon, among others. Through the consolidation of network APIs from diverse operators under the CAMARA open-source initiative, driven by the GSMA and the Linux Foundation, Aduna stands out as a standardized platform aiming to foster cooperation, enrich user experiences, and drive growth within the industry.

To learn more about network APIs and Aduna, please visit adunaglobal.com.