Telstra's decision to strongly back Aduna over directly relying on Hyperscalers or CPaaS providers for its core Network as a Platform (NaaP) strategy, especially for exposing 5G APIs, is driven by a combination of strategic, technical, and financial considerations. While the open-source nature and global telco backing are significant, other aspects play a crucial role. Here are the key considerations, in order of likely importance: Strategic Control & Network Intelligence: Avoiding Commoditisation: Telstra, like other major telcos, wants to avoid becoming a "dumb pipe" provider. 1 Relying solely on Hyperscalers to expose their network capabilities would mean Hyperscalers control the developer relationship, the pricing, and effectively own the "intelligent layer" of the network. Telstra would lose control over its most valuable asset – its network's unique capabilities and data. Owning the Value Chain: Aduna allows Telstra to participate directly ...