Open Digital Architecture (ODA)

ODA transforms business agility, customer experience and operational efficiency by creating simpler IT solutions that are easier and cheaper to deploy, integrate & upgrade.

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.

Traditional Telco Era CSP domains

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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Join other world-leading companies who have publicly demonstrated their commitment to developing and implementing the ODA's open standards by signing the ODA manifesto.
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Discover how ODA is used in the real-world

Don't just take our word for the benefits of ODA. Discover how our members describe some of their real-world use cases, or learn more by reading our blogs and Inform articles.

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).

Improve your skills through Training and Accreditation

Further your knowledge-base or certify your current Open API implementations. TM Forum is here to support our members to become more efficient and productive.

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TM Forum provides a full set of interactive learning, skill certifications, and support services to build essential team expertise for maximum impact for your business and employees.

Starting from the ODF/ODA overview course through to the more detailed onsite practitioner courses such as Open API practitioner.

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