White Paper
Exposure of 5G Capabilities for Connected Industries and Automation Applications
This 5G-ACIA white paper explores how exposing 5G capabilities via APIs enables industry applications to fully leverage 5G performance and features. It defines exposure concepts, architectural elements, and relevant 3GPP standards, highlighting capabilities such as QoS, location, time synchronization, and private network support. The paper outlines key use cases across verticals like manufacturing and utilities, demonstrating how APIs bridge operational systems and 5G networks. It concludes with recommendations for harmonizing API development, promoting ecosystem collaboration, and ensuring alignment between telecom and industrial domains.
