Amid the wave of digital transformation, China Unicom has consistently stood at the forefront of technological innovation, driving industry evolution with a pioneering spirit, open collaboration, and professional expertise. As an active participant in the GSMA Open Gateway initiative, China Unicom has not only achieved groundbreaking advancements in Open Gateway but also empowered industries worldwide through an open ecosystem and exceptional capabilities, fueling the growth of the global digital economy.
Leadership: Pioneering Open Gateway in China
China Unicom is a trailblazer in Open Gateway, being the first Chinese operator to secure GSMA API capability standard project approval and pass API technical certification tests. Among the 47 GSMA API proposals, China Unicom led 5 initiatives, co-led 3, and completed 6 capability certifications, showcasing its leadership in R&D and standardization. As China’s Open Gateway leader, China Unicom remains committed to technological innovation, delivering cutting-edge communication solutions and setting industry benchmarks.
Expertise: Robust Platform Architecture and Technical Support
Leveraging its powerful cloud-network infrastructure, China Unicom’s Open Gateway platform offers an efficient, secure, and stable capability openness system. Security is prioritized through multi-layered protection mechanisms, ensuring data privacy and network reliability. Tailored solutions for finance, government, transportation, healthcare, education, and other sectors address diverse needs with enhanced efficiency and security. The platform currently provides over 90 capabilities, including network slicing, anti-fraud, and communication services, empowering developers with rich integration options. Collaborating with cloud providers and system integrators, China Unicom continuously elevates platform capabilities to enable seamless network capability access, fostering a co-created, mutually thriving ecosystem.
Innovation: Deep Integration with Industry Scenarios
China Unicom drives innovation by embedding Open Gateway capabilities into real-world applications. For instance, its Quality on Demand (QoD) capability enables cross-border, cross-operator dedicated line provisioning, delivering low-latency, high-reliability networks for autonomous driving and telemedicine. The Network Slicing Booking capability supports customized SLA networks for large-scale event livestreaming, ensuring uninterrupted HD video transmission. These innovations highlight Open Gateway’s potential while offering replicable models for industry digitalization.
Openness: Collaborative Ecosystem for Global Success
Embracing open collaboration, China Unicom is building a global Open Gateway ecosystem. Partnerships with China Telecom, CITIC, HKT, and integrators like Bridge Alliance have enabled cross-operator capability sharing and global market expansion. This ecosystem fosters resource synergy, unlocks new commercial opportunities, and demonstrates China Unicom’s commitment to trusted, win-win cooperation.
Vision: Co-Creating a Digital Future
China Unicom Open Gateway marks a transformative leap in communication technology and a milestone in global digital ecosystem development. We believe Open Gateway will usher in an era of intelligent, open connectivity. With leading technology, innovation, professional services, and an open ecosystem, China Unicom invites global partners to jointly advance the digital economy.
Join Us at MWC Barcelona 2025
Visit China Unicom’s Open Gateway Innovation Zone at MWC Barcelona 2025 to witness the limitless possibilities of communication openness. Let’s collaborate to shape a smarter, interconnected digital world.
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