ptcl technology innovation – To The Point https://tothepoint.com.pk Read the latest news Mon, 03 Nov 2025 12:26:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.5 https://tothepoint.com.pk/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-To-the-Point-Favicon-32x32.png ptcl technology innovation – To The Point https://tothepoint.com.pk 32 32 PTCL Group Advances Global API Innovation with CAMARA Standard under GSMA Open Gateway Initiative at GITEX Global 2025 https://tothepoint.com.pk/ptcl-group-advances-global-api-innovation-with-camara-standard-under-gsma-open-gateway-initiative-at-gitex-global-2025/ Wed, 29 Oct 2025 11:39:00 +0000 https://tothepoint.com.pk/?p=3719 PTCL Group (PTCL & Ufone 4G) and GSMA have signed a long-term Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at GITEX Global 2025, expanding collaboration not only within telecom but also across diverse industries. The GSMA Open Gateway initiative is designed to help enterprises connect their services to mobile networks easily and securely using Application Programmable Interfaces (API). This simplifies the adoption of new digital services and drives faster innovation at scale.
PTCL Group has announced the successful development and certification of two new APIs ‘Send OTP’ and ‘Validate OTP’ on the CAMARA standard 1.0.0, the latest release based on Client Initiated Backend Authentication (CIBA). By becoming part of the GSMA Open Gateway initiative, these APIs ensure enterprises and telecom operators can access standardized, secure, and interoperable services.
With this milestone, PTCL Group joins global leaders in advancing digital ecosystems by enabling businesses to easily embed mobile network capabilities into their platforms. The newly certified APIs enhance user authentication, minimize fraud risks, and improve customer journeys by leveraging globally recognized frameworks for security and reliability.
Group Chief Technology and Information Officer, PTCL & Ufone 4G, Jafar Khalid, said, “This milestone marks another step forward in PTCL Group’s journey to modernize and standardize our integration ecosystem through the CAMARA framework. By adopting this global standard, we are simplifying our technology operations, enhancing agility, and accelerating time-to-market, all while ensuring improved service quality. Over time, this foundation will empower PTCL Group to foster deeper collaboration with developers, hyperscalers, startups, and enterprises, unlocking new business models, monetizing network capabilities, and driving sustainable growth across the digital ecosystem.”
Jawad Abbassi, Head of MENA, GSMA, said, “We are delighted to welcome PTCL Group to the GSMA Open Gateway initiative. Their participation marks a significant step forward in accelerating the digital ecosystem across Pakistan and the broader region. By opening up network capabilities through common APIs, PTCL Group is helping to foster innovation, enhance interoperability, and enable new digital services at scale. This collaboration is critical to unlocking the full potential of 5G, IoT, and next-generation applications.”
By combining global collaboration with local expertise, PTCL Group continues to play a leading role in shaping the future of digital services for industries, enterprises, and consumers. End

]]> PTCL Group expands partnership with Mercantile at GITEX GLOBAL 2025 to offer Apple’s full product range to enterprise customers https://tothepoint.com.pk/ptcl-group-expands-partnership-with-mercantile-at-gitex-global-2025-to-offer-apples-full-product-range-to-enterprise-customers/ Sat, 18 Oct 2025 07:50:22 +0000 https://tothepoint.com.pk/?p=3678

Pakistan’s largest telecommunications and integrated ICT services provider, PTCL Group (PTCL & Ufone 4G), has signed a strategic partnership with Apple’s authorised distributor and service provider in Pakistan, Mercantile, to offer Apple’s complete product range to its enterprise customers nationwide.
The partnership was signed by Asif Ahmad, Group Chief Business Solutions Officer, PTCL & Ufone 4G, and Nauman Durrani, CEO Pakistan, SVP Sage – Mercantile on the sidelines of GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai. President & Group CEO Hatem Bamatraf was also present at the signing, along with senior management from both sides. The agreement allows PTCL Group and Mercantile to jointly work toward expanding access to cutting-edge technology, enhancing customer confidence through extended support services, strengthening go-to-market capabilities with joint initiatives, and amplifying market presence through collaborative campaigns.
The partnership will also open avenues for innovative financing models through the Device as a Service (DaaS) model that empowers organisations and employees alike, while reducing upfront investment barriers.
Sharing his thoughts regarding the partnership, Asif Ahmad, Group Chief Business Solutions Officer, PTCL & Ufone 4G, said, “We are glad to expand our partnership to enhance access to Apple’s cutting-edge technology for our business customers. We are adding further value by embedding the DaaS framework to make the enterprise mobility smarter, scalable, and financially viable. The initiative stems from PTCL Group’s firm confidence in the undisputed power of innovative technology to transform businesses.”
Also commenting on the development, Nauman Durrani, CEO Pakistan, SVP Sage – Mercantile said, “We are happy to extend Apple’s high-quality products to Pakistan’s wider business community through PTCL Group’s nationwide network. Apple’s products and services are synonymous with quality and customer confidence, which can accelerate the process of digitisation across Pakistan’s enterprise sector for its growth and sustainability. The shared vision of Mercantile and PTCL Group has seamlessly united our efforts in this pursuit and the invaluable support of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) – reflects our collective drive to advance Pakistan’s digital future.”
The collaboration helps PTCL Group to successfully combine global technology leadership with innovative delivery models to accelerate the digital transformation of enterprises across Pakistan. ENDS

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