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Tata Elxsi: mapping the automotive industry’s evolving 5G needs

Tata Elxsi calls on mobile operators to standardise auto APIs for safer, smarter, and more immersive vehicle experiences.

About enterprise API demands

Tata Elxsi is urging mobile operators to align on global standards for automotive connectivity APIs. As vehicles become software-defined, reliable, low-latency networks are vital for safety, infotainment, and OTA updates. Current network performance and lack of standardisation limit innovation and reduce consumer trust. Through GSMA Fusion, Tata Elxsi and operators are working to expose and commercialise APIs that support advanced use cases such as driver monitoring, predictive maintenance, and in-car commerce. With Quality on Demand, location, and authentication APIs, operators can help manufacturers create consistent, premium connected experiences and new revenue streams. Automotive connectivity APIs make intelligent mobility, secure, and globally interoperable. This provides a foundation for growth and paves a way for safer journeys and sustainable travel.

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This collaborative effort is a strategic offering to help Telcos transform their value and value proposition for the future. By enabling operators to monetize their networks through standardized APIs, we help them unlock enterprise revenue with best-in-class integration, platform services, and managed offerings from Tata Elxsi
Rajagopalan Rajappa, CTO (Communication Technologies & Platforms), Tata Elxsi

Problem

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Automakers face network performance issues for safety, diagnostics, and real-time data services.

Solution

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Standardised auto APIs enable reliable, low-latency, and secure vehicle-to-network communication.

API service

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Quality on demand, location, and authentication APIs for advanced connected transport.

Impact

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Enhanced safety, faster innovation, and new commerical opportunities for OEMs and operators.

More information

Why does the auto industry need connectivity APIs?

They allow vehicles to access network intelligence directly, giving predictable quality for safety and entertainment applications.

Which APIs are most relevant to auto manufacturers?

Quality on demand for latency control, location for tracking, and authentication for secure driver and service validation.

How does GSMA Fusion support Tata Elxsi’s vision?

Fusion connects operators and enterprise to standardise APIs, helping to advance global connected-vehicle services.

Partners

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Download the full Statement of Requirements

Tata Elxsi Statement of Requirements