Tecnotree, a renowned global provider of digital platforms and services specializing in AI, 5G, and cloud-native technologies, has revealed its collaboration with people+ai, an initiative under the non-profit EkStep Foundation, as they join forces in the Open Cloud Compute (OCC) project. With a total of 59 certified Open APIs and an additional 17 transformation APIs from Camara as defined by GSMA, Tecnotree boasts an extensive suite comprising 76 APIs. This diverse array of APIs empowers Tecnotree to facilitate over 250 pre-configured journeys spanning the order-to-cash and provisioning lifecycle, catering to various monetization needs.
 
The collaboration is geared towards enriching India's computing ecosystem by establishing a network of providers that deliver accessible and tailored computing resources. The initiative aligns with a shared vision of uniting global ecosystems to set future standards and capabilities in areas such as AI, Cloud Infrastructure, Sustainability, Trusted AI, Cloud Computing, and SDNs.
 
In a closed-door meeting, Mr. Nandan Nilekani, Co-Founder & Director, EkStep Foundation, along with Dr. Pramod Varma, CTO, EkStep Foundation, engaged with delegates from over 20 organizations. The focus was on laying the foundation for establishing a computing ecosystem in India, particularly emphasizing the development of a unified and accessible interface for both providers and consumers of computing infrastructure.
 
Nilekani said, “India’s approach to building technology at scale is unique. We have successfully unbundled the building blocks to create a population-scale digital public infrastructure for identity, payments, and education. We see that India’s ideas for technology are being recognized globally. I believe it is now time to rebundle and make AI work to empower every individual and identify AI use cases unique to India. AI will help reduce barriers and personalize at scale.”
 
Tanvi Lall, director of strategy, people+ai, EkStep Foundation, said, “Just like energy sources, compute resources come in diverse forms. Over the next few years, demand for computing will go up due to increased digitalization and AI, and the global cloud computing market is expected to triple in size. Through OCC, we are taking a digital public infrastructure approach to unlocking access to compute at scale."
 
Priyanka Ravichander, Tecnotree CMO and Head of B2B2X Monetisation, said, “This initiative by OCC not only enhances India’s compute ecosystem sustainably but also fosters global collaboration in establishing common connectivity and standards for AI and Trust that helps link Discoverability with Provisioning at scale with Cloud Infrastructure. Tecnotree is partnering with OCC to make this initiative a reality to foster Marketplace experiences around intelligently connected products in the realms of Healthcare, Transport, Media Entertainment and Financial Services through our Tecnotree Moments B2B2X monetisation platform. We are dedicated to enabling the benefits of Cloud and AI through our digital products and services for telecom operators worldwide. We aim to drive forward AI and Cloud standardization globally, laying the groundwork for a more cohesive ecosystem”.