Is compliance the next major battleground for automation?

Compliance is a significant issue in telecommunications, as setting up an international network involves numerous legal requirements and documentation. Non-compliance can lead to service downtime, lost revenues, negative customer experience, poor brand perception, increased marketing costs, and hefty fines from regulators. The complexity of compliance increases with the number of countries involved, as each has its own set of regulatory standards. Automating compliance through APIs can help streamline this process by automating functions such as submission of required information to regulators, understanding local service restrictions, number porting, and verifying end-user details. However, some countries prefer using CSVs instead of APIs, making automation inconsistent in certain cases. Despite the challenges, automating compliance can save businesses time and allow them to focus on their core operations.