Connectivity is at the heart of modern life. On the consumer side, 96% of US adults use the internet and over 80% connect through their mobile devices (over half of which are using 5G).
On the industrial front, mobile connectivity is opening up humungous opportunities via Internet of Things, connected vehicles, wearables-based healthcare delivery, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), robots in manufacturing, precision agriculture and more.
It is safe to say that the future is connected. Capitalizing on that future requires enterprises to build network-aware applications. Enterprise apps need to seamlessly integrate powerful network capabilities into their features.
To do this, you need a specialist tool in your kit: Network APIs.
A simpler, programmatic way to enable 5G in enterprise apps
A Network API is a specialized type of application programming interface that allows software developers to access and interact with the functionalities of a telecommunications network.
Just as web APIs enable apps to communicate with online services, Network APIs offer developers a way to programmatically connect their applications to the underlying network infrastructure.
Here are a few things you can do with Network APIs:
Leveraging powerful network capabilities efficiently and securely
5G promises ultra-low latency, higher bandwidth and massive device connectivity. To make the most of 5G capabilities, cloud-native applications need to make way for "network-intelligent" ones. They must interact with the network infrastructure and adjust to network conditions to deliver unmatched performance, responsiveness and contextual awareness.
Network APIs offer the simplest, most effective and secure way to achieve this. For example, a video streaming app could use network APIs to dynamically adjust video quality based on available bandwidth, ensuring that the customer gets a seamless experience despite network conditions. In manufacturing, real-time network information accessed via APIs can be used for predictive maintenance, improving service reliability.
The potential is immense. So are the challenges.
Skill, scale and security obstacles development teams face with Network APIs
Software applications that use network connectivity for everyday (even every minute) workloads are still built using complex, specialized and manual coding. As a result, businesses struggle with:
Building 5G-enabled applications is much more than a simple network upgrade. It demands a new set of technical, architectural and operational skills that traditional development teams don’t have. Onboarding these skills comes at a high cost, which few organizations are willing to pay.
This cost burden emphasizes the need for more effective and accessible 5G application development.
Accelerating 5G app development by simplifying network API access with a code generation platform and a rich prefab marketplace
WaveXD is a developer experience platform that accelerates building sophisticated, network-intelligent, enterprise apps using raw Network APIs with:
WaveXD’s prefab marketplace includes a large library of 5G-specific prefabricated, pre-wired construction components of:
This LEGO®-like accessibility helps developers build complicated 5G features quickly by abstracting and simplifying complex integrations.
WaveXD offers extensive, pre-baked links with key network API providers for smooth integration. It includes support from:
WaveXD abstracts these APIs so developers may use strong network operations like device tracking, SIM swap detection, QoS improvements, and more without telecom experience.
WaveXD prioritizes open standards and zero lock-in. Unlike platforms that use proprietary systems, WaveXD provides clean, deployable code in Angular, React Native, JavaScript, and Java/Spring.
Transformational use cases across sectors
Every application, from retail to medical device manufacturing, has immense potential in leveraging Network APIs. Let’s see a few key use cases across the board.
Banking apps can validate device identity, detect SIM swaps, verify numbers during transactions and perform various identity checks — all in real time — using Network APIs.
With WaveXD, you can seamlessly integrate these security checks with the SecureAuth prefab, preventing fraud and preserving client assets.
Network APIs support asset monitoring in warehouses or on the move with reliable real-time position data. Whether you’re managing a fleet of vehicles or running a large warehouse, Network APIs can ensure complete control.
High-quality, low-latency surveillance camera video streams, accessed through intelligent Network APIs, dramatically improve real-time situational awareness for first responders.
WaveXD’s RiskShield prefab helps analyze streams and other sensor data for proactive incident resolution.
Network APIs can play a critical role in creating truly phygital (physical + digital) experiences. Imagine AR/VR apps for virtual try-ons of products that may not be in stock at the store. Or personalized notifications and offers based on current location.
The Grofencing prefab from WaveXD allows you to compose real-time alerts for users within defined boundaries. Just like you’d show a pop-up offer for a user leaving your website, you can send a mobile notification for a customer exiting a store!
The possibilities are endless. Imagine real-time health data safely transferred to the physician, irrespective of low-network areas or patchy GPS access. Timely notifications can alert first responders and hospitals in the area for more effective healthcare delivery.
IoT sensors and automated machinery with network access can enhance agricultural production. Industrial worker safety applications can use 5G to monitor environmental conditions and worker locations to prevent accidents or ensure compliance.
See all prefabs available on WaveXD
Simplifying 5G-enabled app development without compromise
In short, WaveXD helps organizations, application developers and telecom operators create new business value, expedite time-to-market and gain a competitive edge by simplifying 5G application development.
WaveXD enables organizations to swiftly innovate and launch 5G-powered services by:
WaveXD boosts developer productivity, letting them focus on core innovation and unique business logic rather than network API complexity.
WaveXD helps telecom carriers promote developer usage and network API monetization by:
Future-proof applications need futuristic tools to build. WaveXD offers exactly that for enterprises building 5G-enabled apps.
Develop quickly and efficiently with WaveXD's pre-built, high-level components that abstract away the complexities of integrating raw network APIs and atomic network primitives.
Accelerate 5G application prototyping, refinement and deployment with WaveMaker’s low-code platform, without compromise on enterprise-grade security, scalability, and a consumer-grade UX.
Capitalize on WaveXD’s strategic partnerships with Nokia to be at the forefront of 5G technology through access to the latest network capabilities and expertise.
Leverage WaveXD as the developer platform from design to implementation, including all critical functions and integrations.
Be free of vendor lock-in and maintain complete control with WaveXD, which adheres to open standards and open architecture that can be deployed on any infrastructure.
Experience WaveXD for future-proof enterprise 5G application development at speed, scale, security and efficiency.
Build, embed, compose, customize and extend 5G-powered apps with WaveXD. Book a demo today.
