Be Open, Build Better: The Importance of Ready for ODA Status

Adaptability and collaboration are the cornerstones of success for communication service providers (CSPs)–and that principle extends to their enterprise architecture To integrate new technologies and deploy the services that customers need, CSPs must find a strong alignment between IT and strategy.

The first step to achieving this lies in the TM Forum Open Digital Architecture (ODA). The framework simplifies integration between software components,making it easy to build and bolster operator-partner relationships. Learn more about how ODA supports success in digital transformation, and ways that CSPs can benefit from a vendor with Ready for ODA status.

How Does ODA Help CSPs Innovate?

Achieving Ready for ODA status is much more than a title. It denotes that a vendor can help CSPs innovate and expand their footprint with greater ease and agility. The ODA framework lends CSPs the following advantages:

Build cloud-native solutions with more flexibility

ODA introduces a catalog-driven approach to OSS/BSS, defining open interoperability standards. This approach, along with ODA Components and Canvas, empowers CSPs and vendors to build agile, cloud-native solutions on top of their core services.

Gain clear picture of maturity levels

ODA is part of the broader Open Digital Framework (ODF), which includes transformational guides and AI-driven solutions. It helps organizations understand their maturity levels and guides them toward intent-based operations using AI and automation.

Lower costs encourage investment in innovation

ODA enables CSPs to invest in IT that transforms their business agility and operations. Following the framework makes it easier and more cost-effective to deploy, integrate and upgrade technologies.

Easily create partner ecosystems

TM Forum Gen5 Open APIs streamline interoperability across networks, opening up lucrative opportunities for CSPs and vendors to monetize connectivity capabilities. These APIs facilitate seamless integration and collaboration, promoting innovation and cooperation.

How CSPs Can Unlock Integration, Collaboration and Monetization with ODA

ODA represents an industry-led set of open standards and certified software, fostering a new era of collaboration, monetization and industry integration. Here are five ways CSPs can realize the greatest benefit from this framework:

1. Be open to seamless industry collaboration

ODA paves the way for seamless industry collaboration by establishing a common understanding that bridges the gap between operators, vendors and partners, accelerating the creation of unified ecosystems.

2. Be open to monetization

Working with the ODA framework, BSS vendors can enable a wide range of value-driven use cases and proven best practices. This, in turn, gives CSPs the widest range of opportunities to enhance their revenue streams.

3. Be open to industry-leading standards

ODA introduces industry-leading standards, such as the TM Forum Gen5 Open API portfolio. These standards ensure consistency and compatibility, making it easier for BSS vendors to stay aligned with CSPs evolving needs.

4. Be open to plug-and-play interoperability

ODA introduces a revolutionary concept of Components and Canvas, enabling plug-and-play interoperability within the operator’s software estate. This simplifies the integration process for vendors and operators alike.

5. Be open to industry-focused solutions

ODA facilitates the development of industry-focused, cross-competitive solutions that leverage zero-touch partnering, AI and automation. CSPs and their partners can leverage these solutions to stay ahead of the competition and meet the ever-growing demands of their joint customers.

Are You Ready for ODA?

Working with a vendor that has been awarded Ready for ODA status by TM Forum is imperative to a CSP’s long-term success. Embracing modern standards spurs new approaches to collaboration and transformation that open the door to endless possibilities.

CSG has always been at the forefront of the adoption of ODA key principles and standards and continues to pave the way for a more innovative, customer-centric and competitive industry.