Combining zero-touch orchestration with delayered MNO services

Ekiva, a UK-based force in transforming the telecommunications industry, and zTouch Networks announced a strategic partnership to drive automation, efficiency, and reduced total cost of ownership for mobile network operators. The collaboration brings together zTouch's zero-touch orchestration and control framework for Open RAN with Ekiva's delayered, real-time data-driven service approach — creating a joint capability to deliver bespoke, intent-tailored services to MNOs and enterprise networks.

Joint IP, joint go-to-market

Both companies are building and sharing intellectual property, with a focus on 5G/6G applications, automated NaaS delivery, and AI-driven services that reduce costs, accelerate deployment, and improve network performance. Ekiva's real-time datasets will help both parties broaden the capabilities of the zTouch AI and automation framework, with joint solutions converting high-level intents into actionable AI across the network.

Read the full press release: Ekiva announcement