917Ventures, one of Southeast Asia’s largest venture builders and the innovation arm of Globe, has partnered with GSMA Open Gateway to integrate Concati, its API marketplace, into a global initiative that enables a common interoperable network using open standard interfaces.

Concati is the newest addition to 917Ventures’ portfolio. It connects developers and businesses to a wide range of APIs making it easier to unlock, simplify, and monetize digital capabilities, driving faster innovation and supporting growth across various industries.

The partnership with GSMA Open Gateway strengthens Concati’s mission to foster a global, collaborative ecosystem that drives efficiency, scalability, and technological advancement.

“Concati is more than just an API marketplace— it’s a catalyst for transformation. By partnering with GSMA Open Gateway, we are not only extending our capabilities beyond our walls but also contributing to a global framework that prioritizes interoperability, innovation, and seamless connectivity,” said Vince Yamat, Managing Director of 917Ventures.

The GSMA Open Gateway brings together mobile network operators representing over 75% of mobile connections worldwide to create an open and scalable digital environment for businesses and developers. 

Julian Gorman, Head of Asia Pacific at the GSMA said, “This partnership aligns perfectly with GSMA Open Gateway’s vision of creating a harmonized, interoperable network that enables new digital services at scale. Concati’s robust platform and 917Ventures and Globe’s extensive technical ecosystem position us to drive substantial innovation and growth.”

As a signatory to the GSMA Open Gateway Memorandum of Agreement, 917Ventures collaborates with 34 existing partners in the Channel Partner workstream while contributing to key areas such as Product, Technical, and Business, shaping API development and standardization. 

Through this partnership, 917Ventures expands its role in the global API economy, enabling businesses to unlock new opportunities and drive innovation through API integration. 

For more information about 917Ventures visit https://917ventures.com/.   Learn more about Concati at https://concati.com/.

In a move to make efficient workflow and document management more accessible, MemoApp, 917Ventures’ newest startup, has launched a Basic subscription plan that provides a paperless document management system absolutely free, aligned to MemoApp’s vision of supporting businesses in their digital journey.

This initiative is designed to give clients a firsthand experience of the robust capabilities this fully automated document management tool brings to the table.

With thousands of users, MemoApp has been a game-changer for teams and businesses seeking a comprehensive and affordable solution for creating, approving, signing, and tracking memos. Recognized for its fast, reliable, and template-based memo system, MemoApp stands out in the crowded market of approval workflows.

The free Basic subscription plan offers features tailored for optimal office document management. Users can create up to five documents monthly, benefit from a rapid approval workflow, and access basic file templates such as General Forms, Request for Payments, and Leave Forms. The ability to download files in PDF format and receive email notifications further enhances the user experience.

“With MemoApp’s free basic subscription plan, we have a game-changer that empowers businesses and individuals to easily go paperless today, no barriers, no friction. Features such as fast approval workflows, basic templates, and document creation make it the ideal tool to boost productivity and organization in any workplace,” said Carla Bianca Yap-Sy Su, Entrepreneur-in-Residence at 917Ventures.

For those who find the Basic subscription plan aligning with their needs and are keen on exploring more advanced features, MemoApp’s flexible subscription model offers the option to upgrade to its Standard plan, which offers the use of e-signatures and an unlimited number of documents, on top of the use of basic templates, PDF downloads, and an approval workflow. The highest tier, Enterprise, offers all these features plus the use of customized templates, reports, and domain listing.

Myles Salud, Venture Builder for MemoApp at 917Ventures, said, “Whether you’re a small business owner or an individual looking to manage documents more efficiently, MemoApp provides the essential tools you need. We hope users grab this opportunity to elevate their workflow by signing up for MemoApp’s free Basic Account.”

MemoApp’s Basic Subscription Plan is an invitation to experience a smoother, more organized work journey. A company can register for a maximum of three free accounts.

For those interested, simply sign up at www.memoapp.ph/#contact-us, fill out the required details, and the MemoApp team will reach out to them. 

MemoApp is one of the ventures under 917Ventures, a wholly-owned corporate venture subsidiary of Globe. Learn more about 917Ventures and its startups by visiting https://917ventures.com/.