Here’s to the builders. The ones not just talking about the programmable network, but delivering it—today.
In our latest CPaaSAA Talk, we sat down with Eddie DeCurtis from Shush and Charles Nagy from Shabodi, two leaders from different corners of the ecosystem, both laser-focused on one thing: helping telcos finally make money from their networks.
Shush: Identity as a Revenue Stream
Shush is unlocking telco network data for secure, seamless identity verification. Their authentication platform, Sherlock, taps directly into carrier-grade network attributes—making it easier for businesses to trust logins, reduce fraud, and improve user experience.
And here’s the exclusive:
Shush has partnered with Twilio to integrate their network-powered identity into one of the world’s leading CPaaS platforms.
This isn’t just big—it’s strategic. It means telcos can now monetize their data in real-world, high-volume use cases without adding new hardware or reinventing their stack. Enterprises get stronger security. End users get less friction. Everyone wins.
Shabodi: Intelligence for Network-Aware Apps
While Shush is solving authentication, Shabodi is helping developers build smarter applications—ones that can request and use network features like low latency, quality of service, or even 5G slicing. Their NetAware platform abstracts the complexity of telecom networks and makes it available via developer-friendly APIs.
The result? Industrial apps that don’t just run on the network, but actually interact with it—optimizing themselves in real time based on what the network can deliver.
From smart factories to public safety to autonomous systems, Shabodi is enabling telcos to offer communication performance as a service.
The Common Thread: Telcos as Platforms
Despite different angles—identity vs intelligence—Shush and Shabodi share one powerful trait: they both start from the customer. They’re not leading with APIs; they’re leading with problems worth solving.
• Shush answers: How do we verify users securely without relying on SMS?
• Shabodi answers: How do we make mission-critical apps run better by tapping into network capabilities?
MWC Was the Proof Point
At Mobile World Congress, both companies showed not slides, but live demos with real partners. The buzz was clear: the ecosystem is ready for telcos to go from connectivity providers to value enablers.
Where’s the Money?
We asked it directly—and they delivered:
• For Shush, it’s in monetizing mobile identity across verticals like banking, travel, and ecommerce.
• For Shabodi, it’s in enabling telcos to offer differentiated services to developers and enterprises.
And for telcos? The path to revenue is API-driven, customer-led, and already happening.
What’s Next?
In 12 months, success will be measured by live deployments, active use cases, and revenue on the board. Shush wants to scale across telcos globally. Shabodi wants more developers building with network intelligence by default.
But it won’t be without challenges. Telcos must move faster, standard bodies need to keep pace, and the narrative must shift from theory to traction.
Final Thought
This isn’t about APIs. It’s about outcomes.
It’s not about future potential. It’s about making the network useful—and profitable—today.
With companies like Shush and Shabodi leading the charge, the telco industry finally has a shot at doing what it’s been talking about for years: turning the network into a platform.
And this time, there’s money on the table.
My lifetime in IT and telecoms has been dedicated to innovation, building bridges and creating change. From the early days of cloud communications to working with operators on innovations and business development, and currently emphasizing APIs, CPaaS/CX and AI, my journey has been one of continuous evolution.
As founding partner at CPaaS Acceleration Alliance and The Next Cloud I'm privileged to help global telcos and techcos thrive in a fast changing world - through events, community building, strategy and global business development. I thrive on challenges and change, strategizing in cloud communications, and bringing people together for mutual success. Travel and continuous learning are my passions.
I believe the global communications industry is pivoting to prioritize customer experience and impactful solutions over mere technology and platforms, and we can tackle societal challenges by merging the strengths of corporates and innovators within new ecosystems.
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