The GSMA recognizes transformative impact of future-proof STP technology on mobile core networks
Barcelona, March 5th, 2025 – BroadForward has been honored with the prestigious 2025 GSMA Global Mobile (GLOMO) award for Best Digital Tech Breakthrough at MWC Barcelona. The award recognizes BroadForward’s cloud-native Signaling Transfer Point (STP) for its transformative impact on mobile core networks. The GLOMO judges summarized their choice as follows: ‘An elegant and innovative solution to a legacy problem of critical voice networks – fulfils an immediate market need’
The award was presented to BroadForward’s CEO by John Hoffman, CEO GSMA, during the ceremony at MWC Barcelona. This marks BroadForward’s second GLOMO win for signaling product innovation, reaffirming its leadership in intelligent signaling solutions. The company has been nominated nine times across various GLOMO award categories, reflecting its consistent contributions to advancing mobile network technologies.
The GSMA, the global association for mobile operators and technology providers, hosts the GLOMO awards annually, celebrating cutting-edge innovations in digital and mobile technologies. The Best Digital Tech Breakthrough category highlights groundbreaking advancements that drive efficiency, enhance network capabilities, and open new business opportunities.
BroadForward’s cloud-native STP provides a future-ready solution for telecom operators facing the challenges of aging STP infrastructure. Many have reached their end-of-life status, with vendors phasing out support, exposing operators to escalating costs, serious security and operational risks, and preventing them from integrating STP into modern cloud-based architectures. BroadForward’s innovative approach enables seamless migration and ensures uninterrupted global connectivity. The cloud-native STP empowers operators with increased flexibility, cost efficiency, and enhanced scalability, meeting the evolving demands of the telecom industry.
“Our continued commitment to telecom innovation drives us to push the boundaries of intelligent signaling software,” said BroadForward’s CEO Taco Schoute. “Winning this GSMA GLOMO award underscores our dedication to delivering future-proof solutions that empower operators worldwide. The migration to the cloud-native STP is one of our fastest-growing product areas, alongside our advancements in 5G SEPP and SCP, reflecting the industry’s rapid transition to next-generation network technologies.”
To further support network modernization, BroadForward has introduced a Legacy STP Replacement Program, enabling smooth transitions to its cloud-native platform while mitigating operational risks. This initiative ensures operators can confidently upgrade their infrastructure, benefiting from a fully supported, next-generation signaling solution.