Open Digital Architecture (ODA)
ODA: Telecom industry's single source of truth
The CEO playbook explains why communication service providers (CSPs) need to transition from a traditional telco to being a platform-ready 'digital' telco providing network and/or connectivity as a service. But as these CSPs evolve and their services, IT and networks become ever more complex they need a migration path to introduce intelligent operations across all areas of their business so they can become an AI-driven telco.
Open Digital Architecture (ODA) provides the blueprint that CSPs and suppliers/SIs need to change their IT and network systems to create new and differentiated services that improves productivity, reduces maintenance and integration costs whilst enhancing customer experience. It replaces traditional operations and business support systems (OSS/BSS) with a new approach that will simplify your design, modernize your build and automate your operation.
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Interactive ODA Map
Using this ODA interactive map you can discover the vast amount of industry created assets ranging from the business process framework, through the framework and design principles of the architecture, to the specifications for standardized plug and play software of components, canvas and Open APIs.
Click on the interactive map to explore ODA assets or see how to 'Get started with ODA' through our playbooks and toolkits.
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ODA providing value to CSPs and suppliers alike
Open Digital Architecture (ODA) is a standardized cloud-native enterprise architecture blueprint for all elements of the industry from Communication Service Providers (CSPs), through suppliers to system integrators. It accelerates the delivery of next-gen connectivity and beyond - unlocking agility, removing barriers to partnering, and accelerating concept-to-cash.
Discover how ODA is used in the real-world
CSG on the benefits of ODA
CSG’s Greg Tilton, Vice President, Catalog, Quote & Order, explains why they focused on becoming RfODA as a value propositions to the CSP’s customers.
ODA heroes: ODA adoption is critical
TM Forum members explain why they support the Open Digital Architecture (ODA), the innovation it enables and their vision of how the industry can collaborate for the benefit of operators, vendors and customers.
Telefonica on ODA and the importance of collaboration
Telefonica explains why they support ODA, and the importance of collaboration in building momentum and delighting customers. “Open APIs are a key aspect of our strategy.” Patricia Ventura, Head of Customer Engagement Architecture, Telefonica
TM Forum’s CTO introduction to ODA
George Glass TM Forum’s CTO introduces ODA and the reasons why it is critical for the industry going forwards
Vodafone ODA case study linked their DTS
Lester Thomas, Head of New Technologies and Innovation, explains Vodafone’s role as a founder of TM Forum’s Open Digital Architecture (ODA).
CSG on the benefits of ODA
CSG’s Greg Tilton, Vice President, Catalog, Quote & Order, explains why they focused on becoming RfODA as a value propositions to the CSP’s customers.
ODA heroes: ODA adoption is critical
TM Forum members explain why they support the Open Digital Architecture (ODA), the innovation it enables and their vision of how the industry can collaborate for the benefit of operators, vendors and customers.
Telefonica on ODA and the importance of collaboration
Telefonica explains why they support ODA, and the importance of collaboration in building momentum and delighting customers. “Open APIs are a key aspect of our strategy.” Patricia Ventura, Head of Customer Engagement Architecture, Telefonica
TM Forum’s CTO introduction to ODA
George Glass TM Forum’s CTO introduces ODA and the reasons why it is critical for the industry going forwards
Vodafone ODA case study linked their DTS
Lester Thomas, Head of New Technologies and Innovation, explains Vodafone’s role as a founder of TM Forum’s Open Digital Architecture (ODA).
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Starting from the ODF/ODA overview course through to the more detailed onsite practitioner courses such as Open API practitioner.