New Standard Enables MNO Services to Easily Access Sensitive Functions from Operating Systems

GlobalPlatform Specification removes expensive device customization to access sensitive APIs 29 January 2018 – GlobalPlatform, the standard for secure digital services and devices, has defined a specification that enables mobile network operators (MNOs) to access certain aspects of the mobile device operating system (OS), which is by default not accessible for security reasons. The specification has received input and support from MNO industry body GSMA and device manufacturers, who recognize that MNOs need this advanced access to ensure customers are receiving optimum network management connectivity. “MNOs want access to mobile device parameters to ensure customers are receiving the best possible service,” explains Gil Bernabeu, GlobalPlatform’s Technical Director. “These low- level services are used to adapt device parameters to the MNO network capabilities. At present, it is expensive and timely to customize each device OS to enable individual MNOs to access sensitive APIs.”

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