Highlights from the Orange Network APIs Hackathon fall 24 edition
Published: December 17, 2024
The recent Orange Network APIs Hackathon final pitch session, held on November 28, 2024, closed the third Network APIs event organized by Orange in 2024. It was a spectacular event showcasing innovative solutions leveraging Orange’s Network APIs.
The Fall24 edition brought together a diverse group of talented developers and entrepreneurs, all eager to push the boundaries of technology. 12 teams submitted their projects after three weeks of hard work to imagine how Network APIs can enable their use-cases!
Challenges
The Network APIs developed under CAMARA open-source project facilitate the interoperability and integration of telecommunications services. Thanks to Network APIs the consumption and management of networks are simplified. Supported by the GSMA Open Gateway Initiative and the CAMARA open-source project, Orange offers secure and compliant Network APIs across various regions.
Participants were tasked to develop innovative solutions using Network APIs and integrate them into their applications. The challenge emphasized agility, flexibility, and innovation through standardized interfaces, allowing access to real-time network data without requiring extensive telecommunications knowledge.
The finalist projects
The hackathon featured a range of impressive projects, each demonstrating unique ways to harness the power of network APIs. Here are brief descriptions of the top three projects presented during the final pitch session:
🥇Certificall : digital proof system
The winning project of the Orange Network API Hackathon was Certificall, a groundbreaking solution that sets a new standard of trust for the insurance industry. Certificall’s digital proof system ensures the quality and security of source code, controlled photo-taking, and enhanced geolocation through a comprehensive certification process.
Certificall’s Key Features :
- Controlled Photo-Taking and Enhanced Geolocation: Operators use a secured app to verify their identity and ensure the GPS is active. Orange’s Number Verification API confirms the operator’s phone number, preventing identity theft.
- Geofencing and Geolocation Verification: Geofencing sessions monitor the operator’s location, ensuring they remain within the designated area. The Device Location Verification API validates the geolocation of each step, while timestamps from Orange geolocation provide accurate proof.
- Tamper-Proof Certification: The certified file integrates verified geolocation data, timestamped and securely stored, creating a tamper-proof certificate that can be used as legal proof.
Pitched by Bruno Calvet
🥈Filalapat 2.0 by Petnow
Filalapat 2.0 is an advanced pet ID and recovery app powered by on-device AI and enhanced with Orange Network APIs. Developed by Petnow, a South Korean pet tech startup, the app integrates three key APIs: Number Verification, Device Location Retrieval, and Geofencing. These APIs enable simplified login, better data integrity, and enhanced security, facilitating a proactive and non-invasive lost pet recovery process. The app is designed to overcome the maintenance issues and limitations in user location tracking faced by its predecessor, making it a go-to solution for pet owners.
Remotely pitched by Johnny Shin
🥉Broadpeak : High-Quality Streaming Solution
Broadpeak tackled the challenge of poor 5G streaming quality during peak hours and network congestion. Their solution combined Broadpeak’s streaming software with Orange’s Quality-on-Demand (QoD) Network API and Bandwidth Boost Intelligence to ensure a stable and high-quality video streaming experience. The project aimed to address issues such as startup time, image quality, and rebuffering, providing a seamless experience for users.
Pitched by Guillaume Bichot
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What’s next
Finalists will benefit from the support of our experts in the Orange 5G Labs to bring their prototype to life, create proof of concepts, integrate the APIs, and deploy the solution. This hackathon carries many opportunities for participants.
The Orange Network API Hackathon was a resounding success, highlighting the potential of network APIs in driving technological advancements. Broadpeak’s streaming solution, Petnow’s Filalapat 2.0, and the winning project, Certificall, exemplify the innovative spirit and technical prowess of the participants. Certificall’s solution, in particular, stands out for its comprehensive approach to ensuring trust and security in the insurance industry, setting a new benchmark for digital proof systems.
Stay tuned for more updates on innovative projects and upcoming hackathons that continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible with Network APIs.
