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Telco Network APIs is not about APIs When I first joined Google, I was struck by many things—the scale, the innovation, and yes, the endless supply of free food. But what truly amazed me was how Google turned its internal infrastructure—originally built to power services like YouTube, Google Ads, and Google Maps—into something entirely new. By opening this infrastructure to the world through Google Cloud, enterprises suddenly gained access to the same capabilities that made Google’s services fast, efficient, and transformative. Compute, storage, analytics, and AI became programmable, reusable, and accessible. That’s programmable infrastructure. And that’s the concept telcos have been struggling with for decades. The value of a telco lies in its network—period. Yet, despite this undeniable truth, our industry has struggled to unlock that value beyond selling data, voice, and a cocktail of service bundles. Network APIs are the next big test. They challenge us to ask: Can we expose and consume telco capabilities as seamlessly as AWS or GCP? Can we create a programmable, reusable foundation for innovation that opens the door to new revenue streams and use cases? Why It Matters More Than You Think 1. Monetization Beyond Connectivity: For years, telcos have searched for the elusive "killer app" to drive ARPU. But perhaps the real killer app isn’t a single solution—it’s the platform itself. With Network APIs, we can transform connectivity into a programmable asset, enabling new markets like edge computing, private 5G, and IoT to thrive. 2. 6G and Beyond: As we move toward 6G, we need to think bigger. What if networks weren’t just pipes but platforms? Platforms that enterprises, developers, and innovators could build on effortlessly, with SDKs and tools as intuitive as the ones cloud providers offer. Programmable Networks should be the focus: Imagine "Network as a Service" in its truest form—flexible connectivity, GPU-as-a-service for AI workloads, Edge-as-a-service or ultra-low-latency networking for AR/VR. The possibilities are endless, but only if we prove that telcos can deliver "network services" that are as easy to consume as AWS’s Elastic Compute or Google’s BigQuery. The reality is this: Network APIs are about more than technology. They’re about proving that telcos can become platforms for innovation, not just providers of connectivity. If we get this right, we could fundamentally change the role of telcos in the global digital ecosystem. And if we don’t? Well, we risk being left behind in a world increasingly built on programmable infrastructure.

?? The most commonly asked questions at the CCNA level ?? ???Watch YouTube: - https://lnkd.in/dRHHVYKC ??What is the difference between #Port and #Protocol numbers ? ??In #networking, both port numbers and protocol numbers are essential for identifying specific communication endpoints and protocols. However, they serve different purposes: 1. Port Number: A port number is used to identify a specific service or application on a device (e.g., a server or computer). ? Purpose: ??It helps direct network #traffic to the appropriate #service or application running on a device. When a #packet is sent to a specific IP address, the port number helps the device know which program or service should handle the data. ?? Range: Port numbers range from 0 to 65535. These are divided into three categories: 1?? Well-known ports (0–1023): Reserved for common services like HTTP (port 80), HTTPS (port 443), FTP (port 21), etc. 2?? Registered ports (1024–49151): Used by software applications, often registered with IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) 3?? Dynamic/Private ports (49152–65535): Used for ephemeral or temporary connections, like when a client connects to a service 2. Protocol Number: A #protocol number is used to identify a specific network protocol within the #transport layer or network layer of the #IP packet header. It indicates the type of data #encapsulated in the #packet and how it should be processed. ? Purpose: ??It helps the receiving #device understand what kind of protocol the data belongs to, so it can #process the packet correctly (e.g., whether it's HTTP, #FTP, or another protocol) ?? Range: ??Protocol numbers are used in the IP #header and are defined by the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (#IANA). Some common protocol numbers are: 1: ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) 6: TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) 17: UDP (User Datagram Protocol) 41: IPv6 encapsulation 50: ESP (Encapsulating Security Payload) ??? Key Differences: ??Purpose: Port numbers direct traffic to specific #applications/services on a device. Protocol numbers specify the type of #communication #protocol used for data transfer. ?Scope: ??Port numbers #operate at the transport layer and are tied to specific services or applications. Protocol numbers operate at the network layer (or transport layer) and specify the type of communication (e.g., #TCP, UDP) Usage in Headers: Port numbers are found in the transport layer header (e.g., TCP/UDP header). Protocol numbers are found in the IP header. In summary, port numbers target specific services on a machine, while protocol numbers define how the data should be handled at a higher network level. #ccna #ccnp #ccie #security #network #engineer #port #protocol #differnece #world #viral #enterprise #tech #cisco #worldwide

The single biggest driver of my personal success = introspection. This is a promise to myself that I ALWAYS keep no matter what - My notes page is my 2nd brain. Regardless of how you empty your mind, whether that's on paper, through voice notes or journalling the process will always be more important than the outcome. Image credit: Quoted Visually

Young consumers are incredibly drawn to Apple! 3 out of 4 respondents aged under 25 in Canalys European study from this year reported Apple as their preferred smartphone brand. Let's see why this matters in day 4 of Canalys' & Omdia's 12 Data of Christmas. Apple's preference rate has become among its key competitive strengths. It is of the great concerns to Android vendors - particularly if we start imagining what the chart might look like in 10 years if the current graph just shifts two steps the right. A lot has been said about what has has given Apple this benefit: the ecosystem, the design, Steve Jobs, the attention it received, etc. But, there's one topic I believe has been under-communicated: Personal identity. Over decades, Apple has consistently built up a perception associated with status, allowing buyers to self-confirm that they are someone who selects innovative products setting design and consumer experience first. There a very few other brands that have been able to emotionally connect as much to consumers' imagination. I believe Apple's magic also connects to having created a subtle awareness around the reasons why someone SHOULD NOT buy an iPhone. Namely, if you want to spend little money, prioritize high specs for your budget, or want the phone immediately upon launch, Apple has never been the right brand. This is an area where many consumer tech firms miss out. Of course, a vendor needs to lead with clearly differentiated strengths and partnerships, but the impact of subtly getting a few drawbacks across is severely underestimated. If there are no drawbacks, the consumer's conclusion will often be that something is too good to be true.

New favourite thing in the world: the draw.io plugin for VS Code. A picture can speak a 1,000 words. A diagram even more! - Use the tool offline - Liveshare to collaborate - Link nodes/edges to code - Easily convert to different file formats It's an unofficial extension, but it's officially awesome! Found via Rami Krispin - #softwareengineering #programming #devops

10 reasons why your dashboard lacks clarity. Cheatsheet for Dashboard Developers: A - Don't put everything in one dashboard. => A dashboard made for everyone, is a dashboard used by no one. B - Help users see, not read. => "Good data visualization takes the burden of effort off the brain and puts it on the eyes." Stephen Few's C - Don’t use maps if they’re not relevant. => Even if your colleague worked so hard to get these ZIP codes. Ask yourself : Does the map add value to the business? D - Zoom in when necessary. => Sometimes (for specific reason) you'll need to truncate your axis. Because Usain Bolt has no intention of running the 100m in under 7 seconds. E - Declutter your charts. => It's a constant balance between space optimization and chart comprehension. F - Use double encoding on purpose. => Displaying the same KPI twice in the same chart may raise questions you don't want to hear during the kick-off meeting. Keep it clear. G - Rotate your charts to see full labels. => "My neck has been hurting lately, but I'm not sure why." H - Clean your pie chart. => Pie charts are hard enough to understand quickly, so let's not make them even trickier. I - Use aggregation to your advantage. => If your message is clear with 36 bars, why use 156? J - Use color to your advantage => The purpose of color is not to make your dashboard funky, but to attract the eye, to alert and to assist readability... Master Design Principles in dashboard and report design with my new 5-hours video course. Launches tomorrow with a 24-hour discounted offer ?? Want early access and to share your feedback? Sign up here to get notified tomorrow: https://lnkd.in/eVh3kQCK #Businessintelligence #Datavisualization #DataAnalytics

Telco or Network APIs are the next big thing the Telecom industry relies on to redefine its service delivery model, transitioning from Telco to TechCO. The article is a simplified analysis of the evolving technology and ecosystem. Looking forward to your reflections. #APIs #Telco #TechCO #5G #Camara #GSMA

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