Programmes - GLF

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The GLF's mission is to create networks that underpin future digital innovation based on the principles of interoperable, ubiquitous connectivity and value creation. Our activities are centred around 4 programme pillars in order to deliver industry-level impact.

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Digital Infrastructure 2030

Digital Infrastructure 2030

Defining next generation network architecture to ensure our networks are the foundation to support future societies and economies.

Topics include:

Infra agnosticism
Cloudification

Use Case Enablement

Use Case Enablement

Creating services on top of interoperable infrastructures to create the best value for the community.

Topics include:

IoT
Web 3.0 - Metaverse
CpaaS
Fight against Fraud
5G
Network Security

Operational Transformation

Operational Transformation

Creating the ‘gold standard’ of interoperability and on-demand services across the operational lifecycle.

Topics include:

Data on-demand
Automated billing & settlement
Data and IA tools
API standardisation

People

People

Driving diversity and inclusion across the industry and developing the next generation of talent for the international carrier industry.

Topics include:

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
Future Leaders

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DIB

The key focus areas of the GLF throughout the connectivity industry. Including Tomorrow's Telco: a collaborative piece by the GLF Board as a roadmap for network transformation.

Fraud

The key focus areas of the GLF throughout the connectivity industry. Including Tomorrow's Telco: a collaborative piece by the GLF Board as a roadmap for network transformation.

Future of SMS

The key focus areas of the GLF throughout the connectivity industry. Including Tomorrow's Telco: a collaborative piece by the GLF Board as a roadmap for network transformation.

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IoT

The key focus areas of the GLF throughout the connectivity industry. Including Tomorrow's Telco: a collaborative piece by the GLF Board as a roadmap for network transformation.

Network Security

The key focus areas of the GLF throughout the connectivity industry. Including Tomorrow's Telco: a collaborative piece by the GLF Board as a roadmap for network transformation.

Accelerator

The key focus areas of the GLF throughout the connectivity industry. Including Tomorrow's Telco: a collaborative piece by the GLF Board as a roadmap for network transformation.

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“The GLF is a community of over 100 members and it is stunning the influence the GLF has on the industry”

Carl Roberts
Partner-Hadaara Consulting
“The GLF is fundamental, the GLF is needed, and the GLF is really respected by the industry. I’m excited for what is to come”

Sam Evans
Managing Director-FTI Delta
“The GLF helps to guide the standardisation of services in the marketplace. Providing a forum where members can network with top executives and operators”

Eugene Pradas
Senior Vice President, Global Strategic Development-BTS

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