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EIAP Ecosystem

The Ericsson Intelligent Automation Platform Ecosystem (EIAP Ecosystem) empowers developers with all the capabilities needed to build, validate, share and operate network automation applications.

The Ericsson Intelligent Automation Platform (EIAP) Ecosystem is an open structure of key assets, services and infrastructure that enables developers to leverage the capability of the Ericsson Intelligent Automation Platform to independently develop high-quality and high-value network automation applications like rApps for Radio Access Networks (RAN) and cApps for Core Networks.

As an open Ecosystem, it enables Ericsson, Communication Service Provider (CSPs) and third-party developers to build automation applications that most closely match their individual needs.

The EIAP Ecosystem allows their members to innovate, accelerate and collaborate to create cutting edge network automation applications in a rapid and simplified way.

Developer Experience EIAP ecosystem

The Ericsson Intelligent Automation Platform ecosystem has five key components to support developers.

Innovation

Contains all relevant information developers need to build, test, and deploy Apps for EIAP.

The portal is a state-of-the-art web-based front-end that enables access to all the developer resources. Intuitive, easy to navigate, and continuously updated with the latest EIAP capabilities.

Simplification

This AI-powered set of tools support developers in the creation of Apps, simplifying the development process.

Collaboration

The EIAP Ecosystem fosters developer interactions and collaborative work through a community of practice and support forums. The community gives access to dev-to-dev technical support for direct developer communication and an available feedback channel.

Speed

The EIAP Ecosystem provides test systems for validating Apps. Test systems are available as-a-service (aaS) and include an instance of Ericsson Intelligent Controller (EIC) and simulated network data.

Openness

Discover new applications, explore their functionality, and connect with the rApp owners. Our directory operates openly for ecosystem members, offering the potential to showcase their innovations and offerings.

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Learn how CSPs, members of the rApp ecosystem and Ericsson are collaborating for the next step in network automation.

Vodafone, Zinkworks and Ericsson

“This is a very strategic area for us, because it is a first step towards autonomous networks and AI”

- Kyriakos Exadaktylos: Head of Open RAN in Network Strategy & Architecture, Vodafone

MasOrange, Future Connections and Ericsson

“It’s a great opportunity to have a look on the future and see how autonomous networks and machine learning can drive our network”

- Vanessa Díaz Rumbo, RAN Performance and Analytics Engineer, MasOrange

Vodafone

“We are seeing the SMO as the key enabler for RAN automation”

-Lucía de Miguel, Manager of Open RAN, Digital, Software and System Development in Network Strategy & Architecture, Vodafone

KDDI

“SMO provides foundation for automation while rApps allow us to quickly adapt various solutions”

-Kazuhiro Furuhata, Chief Network Officer, KDDI

LGU+

“We are deploying agents across all stages of network operation process”

-Jehoon Cho, Ph.D., Head of Advanced Access Technology Research Team, LGU+

AT&T and Verveba Telecom

“Using EIAP, rApps and AI for better networks”

-Mark Austin, VP- Data Science, AT&T

-Manik Arora, CEO of Verveba Telecom

The rApp Certification is a service offered by Ericsson to third party companies developing rApps to ensure that their rApps are compliant with Ericsson Security, Data Privacy and Platform Interoperability requirements.

The rApp certification bring value for both, rApps developers and rApps consumers as it ensures:

Development and deployment of high-quality rApps
The rApps is both secure and privacy preserving
Cost reductions by reducing integration challenges and speeding up rApp deployment

KDDI boosts uplink with rApps powered with AI

Ericsson is bringing the benefits of Open RAN management and automation through a vibrant App ecosystem enabled by industry standardization, class-leading SDK, and the SMO platform capabilities.

The EIAP ecosystem has expanded to include the investment and innovation of leading service providers, software, and service vendors.

The growing interest demonstrates the immense value of cultivating an ecosystem that encompasses diverse areas of expertise enabling innovation. By fostering openness and collaboration, we expand the vibrant ecosystem, enrich it with a wide array of robust applications, and enhance the developer experience. As a result, Ericsson and third-party providers (3PP) will deelop a diverse and innovative, rich set of rApps, which will be introduced to the market for the benefit of customers.

Communication Service Providers

Independent Software Vendors

Academia

Telstra and Vodafone share their vision for Autonomous Networks and their experience developing rApps in the rApp DevCon 2026

Watch this fireside chat with Graeme White from Telstra discussing about their journey towards autonomous network, the benefits of rApps and experience of EIAP Ecosystem.

Featuring:

Graeme White, Portfolio Lead RAN Autonomy, Telstra
Rodrigo Correia, Head of Solution Line SMO, Ericsson

Watch Elena share Vodafone’s automation approach, her experience building rApps, and key tips for using the EIAP Developer Portal capabilities.

Featuring:

Maria Elena Molina, O-RAN Dev Engineer, RAN Evolution R&D Lab, Vodafone

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Ericsson and third-party companies presenting their innovations in rApp development.

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Explore the rApp Directory

Ericsson and third-party rApps providing solutions on all areas of RAN automation.

rApp Directory

What is the Ericsson Intelligent Automation Platform (EIAP) Ecosystem?

The EIAP Ecosystem is an open structure of assets, services and infrastructure that empowers developers to build, validate, share and operate automation applications known as rApps. Built on the Ericsson Intelligent Automation Platform, it enables communications service providers (CSPs), independent software vendors (ISVs) and third-party developers to create high-quality RAN automation (rApps) and core automation (cApps) applications independently and collaboratively.

What benefits does the Ericsson EIAP Ecosystem provide to rApp developers?

The ecosystem allows members to innovate, accelerate and collaborate to create RAN automation applications (rApps) in a rapid and simplified way. Developers gain access to development resources, an AI-powered developer toolkit, a developer community, developer lab and the rApp Directory for discovery and publishing applications. The leading EIAP Ecosystem has expanded to include leading service providers, independent software vendors and academia institutions.

What does it means being a member of the EIAP Ecosystem?

Being a member of the EIAP Ecosystem has no cost, and it provide access to the resources to develop and test rApps. In Ericsson we are seeking to drive diversity, quality and impact of our ecosystem and protect the value it delivers. For that reason, we are continuously monitoring the activity of the members of the ecosystem to keep it collaborative and useful for all the members

How can developers build, test and validate rApps through the EIAP Ecosystem?

Developers can build, test and validate rApps through the EIAP Developer Portal, which acts as the single-entry point for rApp development. The ecosystem provides access to an AI-powered rApp Developer Assistant, developer community support, test resources, network data and as-a-service EIAP test environments for validation.

Which developer tools and resources are included in the Ericsson EIAP Ecosystem?

The five components are the Developer Portal, the Developer Toolkit, the Developer Community with dev-to-dev technical support, the Developer Lab and the rApp Directory. Together, they support rApp creation, technical collaboration, testing, validation and application discovery for all ecosystem members. Learn more about intelligent RAN automation.

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