制造业网络API：从技术潜力到企业影响

Contents 1.Executive Summary Contents This is a Whitepaper of the GSMA Security Classification: Non-confidential This document is subject to copyright protection. This document is to be used only for the purposes for whichit has been supplied and information contained in it must not be disclosed or in any other way made available,in whole or in part, to persons other than those permitted under the security classification without the prior Copyright Notice Copyright © 2025 GSM Association Disclaimer The GSM Association (“Association”) makes no representation, warranty or undertaking (express or implied)with respect to and does not accept any responsibility for, and hereby disclaims liability for the accuracy orcompleteness or timeliness of the information contained in this document. The information contained in this Antitrust Notice The information contained herein is in full compliance with the Association’s Antitrust Compliance Policy. Contributors and Reviewers Desktop Mobile Accenture, BT, Capgemini, China Mobile, Deutsche Telekom, DroneUp, Ericsson, KPN, Microsoft, Nokia,NTT Data, Palo Alto Networks, Rohde & Schwarz, Telefonica, Unmanned Life. About GSMA The GSMA is a global organisation unifying the mobile ecosystem to unlock the full power of connectivity sothat people, industry and society thrive. Led by our members, we represent the interests of over 1,100 operators and businesses in the broader ecosys-tem. The GSMA also unites the industry at world-leading events, such as MWC (in Barcelona, Doha, Kigali, Las Unlock the benefits of GSMA membership As a member of the GSMA, you join a vibrant community of industry leaders and visionaries – helping to shapethe future of mobile technology and its transformative impact on societies worldwide. Our unique position at the heart of the mobile industry means you get exclusive access to our technical experts,data and analysis – as well as unrivalled opportunities for networking, innovation support and skills acceleration. Executive Summary1.0 The second part of a white paper exploring the potential impact of network APIs onmanufacturing, this document focuses on the commercial opportunities for mobile Network APIs enable MNOs to move beyondtraditional connectivity and provide new levels ofcontrol and functionality to manufacturers, which systems. Recent initiatives, such as the GSMAOpen Gateway and the CAMARA Project,standardise secure access to networkcapabilities and make them as easy to consume Operating as programmable networks, APIscan enable software to directly influencenetwork behaviour in real time. This enablesdevelopers—even those not deeply familiar withcomplex 5G systems—to integrate functionalities,such as dynamic network slicing, real-time threat For manufacturers, network APIs can enabletransformative digital applications, such asAI-driven data analytics, autonomous vehiclecontrol, real-time logistics, and predictive Network APIs offer a modular and flexibleapproach to integrating advanced networkcapabilities into manufacturers’ existing IT A robust, programmable network isrequired to fully leverage network APIs.To modernise its vast, energy-intensiveAlhandra plant, Portuguese cementmanufacturer CIMPOR, for example, hasdeployed a private 5G standalone network.This programmable connectivity is helping 1.1The Benefits Network APIs Bringto Manufacturing Network APIs can help large, distributed sites tomaintain seamless and persistent connectivity, 1.Real-time monitoring and controlofproduction lines, reducing downtime, 2.Critical applications, such as robotic controlor automated guided vehicles (AGVs), can beassigned dedicated network slices with With this advanced network in place, CIMPORis using network APIs to support a range ofuse cases, such as guaranteeing a low-latencyconnection to field technicians using augmented 3.Automated workflows, such as inventorytracking, predictive maintenance, and quality 4.Monitoring equipment usageand optimisingpower consumption, while supporting remote The next wave of intelligent automation will bedriven by the convergence of network APIs withagentic AI. Network APIs will become the crucial“actuators” that translate an AI agent’s digital 5.Enforcement of access controls,monitoring data flows, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. This is 6.The ability to scale network capabilitieswithout overhauling infrastructure. New devicesand applications can be onboarded quickly, For this vision to become a reality,interoperability is key for successful technicaland commercial integration. Future AI Agentswill need to seamlessly combine network APIs Enhanced or “authored” APIs, tailored formanufacturing, further extend these benefitsby enabling granular control over data flows,device provisioning, asset tracking, and qualityof service management. These capabilities help Foundational Context and Recap2.0 strategies and the potential market impact thatcan be realised b