OpenAPI for Telco

[darrelmiller]

Pains

Calling, video conferencing solutions abstract away interaction with SDKs
Different protocols NETCONF and YANG.
Vendors working to use tech to create vendor lock-in
Fear of competition using APIs to create competitive services.

Possible solutions

OAI Working group to provide API guidance to the industry?
OAI can educate industry about how to take advantage of the API economy before it changes their business model.