Communication Service Providers (CSPs) have long sought to reduce operational costs and enhance efficiency through pre-integrated software solutions that streamline enterprise-wide processes. The Open Digital Architecture (ODA) addresses this by offering powerful Open APIs, enabling dynamic solutions without the high costs of systems integration.
This Innovation Pioneer Project aims to advance this framework by developing rigorous conformance tests for increasingly complex use cases. The goal is to foster a market of ready-to-deploy software suites that automate critical business processes at an affordable cost.
The ODA-in-a-Box project will demonstrate how ODA components can deliver end-to-end processes in the cloud for CSPs. Focused on the telecommunications sector, we will create a simplified, scalable ODA solution that enables rapid deployment of business and operational support systems (BSS/OSS) with minimal integration overhead—think of it as using larger, fewer blocks for faster, easier assembly.
Beyond mapping ODA components to system functions, this project will develop a comprehensive, scalable IT stack tailored to industries like IoT, smart cities, and cloud services. Participants will explore configuring ODA components into macro modules to efficiently implement processes across key telecom scenarios, including:
- B2C: Mobile connectivity for individuals
- B2B: Mobile connectivity for corporate groups, Enterprise private lines, IoT solutions for smart cities, Reselling cloud computing services, Pre-sales and in-sales activities (with a focus on lead and opportunity management)
What does this mean for Innovate Asia?
For Innovate Asia 24, this project is building a working demonstration of ODA-in-a-Box—a simplified version of the ODA architecture, designed for faster deployment and scalability. By leveraging macro components, CSPs will be able to adapt quickly to new technologies and growing connectivity demands.