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The deal integrates Rapid\u2019s API hub with Nokia\u2019s Network as a Code platform, which has gained 27 global partners since its September 2023 launch, including operator groups BT, Orange, Telef\u00f3nica and Telecom Argentina. Nokia will use Rapid\u2019s API technology to seamlessly integrate operator networks, actively control API usage and exposure, enhance API lifecycle management and collaborate with global developers based on its public API marketplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The acquisition of Rapid\u2019s technology assets by Nokia underscores the critical role of APIs in the telecoms landscape, particularly in the context of new offerings and 5G monetisation. By leveraging Rapid&#8217;s advanced API hub and integrating it with the Network as a Code platform, Nokia empowers operators to unlock new revenue streams and enhance service delivery. 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