Joint Strategic Partnership Drives Global Sales Enablement for Secure Digital Identity and CAMARA-Aligned APIs
Hong Kong, and Dallas, US, 20 May 2026 – HGC Global Communications (HGC), a fully-fledged ICT service provider and network operator with extensive global coverage, today announced its strategic partnership with Shush Inc. This partnership aims to work with Shush’s Sherlock platform as the technology stack behind HGC’s Mobile Intelligence API Platform, enabling deployment of secure, standards-aligned network authentication and digital identity services to mobile network operators (MNOs) and enterprises across Asia and Africa.
Powering Mobile Intelligence API Platform and Accelerating Global Trust
As part of the GSMA Open Gateway initiative, HGC’s Mobile Intelligence API Platform provides MNOs with a unified platform to deploy and manage mobile intelligence APIs, including Number Verify, SIM Swap, Device Status, and a growing catalog of 40+ APIs, including all eight certified CAMARA APIs.
Supported by underlying system technology from Shush, the collaboration focuses on accelerating the deployment of carrier-grade network authentication, KYC orchestration and fraud-prevention capabilities. Leveraging HGC’s extensive global carrier relationships, Shush and HGC will enable MNOs and enterprises to integrate mobile intelligence APIs at scale across international markets.
Irfan Abubaid, Vice President of Global Messaging & Digital Services, International Business of HGC, said, “This partnership extends beyond technology, reflecting a shared commitment to accelerate secure digital transformation worldwide. By combining HGC’s global reach and local expertise with Shush’s telecom authentication leadership, we enable MNOs to deliver trusted, secure API services. This unlocks new revenue opportunities for our MNO partners, strengthening the ecosystem and advancing the GSMA Open Gateway community.”
“This extended partnership solidifies Shush’s Sherlock platform as the technology foundation for HGC’s Mobile Intelligence API Platform,” said Eddie DeCurtis, Co-Founder & CEO of Shush Inc. “HGC’s global infrastructure and agility, combined with our leadership in telecom-grade authentication, create a powerful joint offering. Together, we are uniquely positioned to meet the accelerating global demand for secure, standardized network authentication APIs and drive the adoption of the GSMA Open Gateway vision.”
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