OpenCAPIF API Provider Ecosystem

Ο-NEF

The Open-Source Network Exposure Function (O-NEF) solution is an advanced open experimentation framework designed to implement NEF APIs, facilitating the evaluation of vertical applications acting as Application Functions (AFs). Built using RESTful APIs, this solution allows seamless interaction with third-party applications, proprietary equipment, and AI/ML services. A key feature of the Ο-NEF is its compliance with 3GPP standards, ensuring interoperability with other solutions. For instance, its exposure functionalities can be effortlessly integrated with a production-ready 5G Core Service-Based Architecture (SBA). Ο-NEF adheres to the 3GPP CAPIF standards, functioning as an API Provider within the OpenCAPIF ecosystem. This compliance leverages the secure access control capabilities provided by CAPIF, enhancing the overall security and manageability of the interactions with third-party applications.

MC-SEAL

MC-SEAL (Mission Critical SEAL) brings 3GPP-compliant Mission Critical Services (MCX) communication stratum exposed following Service Enabler Architecture Layer (SEAL) architecture definition, so that all functionalities or entities exposed through APIs can be integrated with CAPIF and be used by a variety of verticals. Such an approach facilitates access to MCX technology for end-users, enables interaction between different services reinforcing their synergies, and fosters multi-disciplinary MCX deployments where each vertical can interact with the most interesting APIs for its sector. Among its functionalities, MC-SEAL provides access to APIs to handle management servers like identity, key, configuration or group application functions. Additionally, it offers access to location info and its management, plus functions like analytics or notification service.