Open Digital Framework (ODF)

ODF helps companies migrate to a modern, flexible operating model as defined by the ODA blueprint.

Co-creating the future of the industry

Leading communications service providers (CSPs), vendors and system integrators have come together to co-create and design a migration path from legacy IT systems to modular, cloud-native software orchestrated utilizing AI. Be part of this industry leading member project that is driving the future of how we work as an industry.

Solutions to ignite growth

Discover more about our ODF solutions

The traditional telco model is under pressure to evolve. The telecoms industry has three to five years to be Inspired, Design and Build new solutions for a platform-ready ecosystem.

TM Forum’s Open Digital Framework (ODF) supports the telecoms industry to create agile solutions by inspiring new ways to implement services, that are designed on autonomous AI-driven networks, and by showing how to build composable architectures which are then run within both a CSP and vendor organizations.

Supporting the industry to navigate the 3 key paths to tangible business benefits:

Growth: Standardizes an easy-to-use architecture that creates scalability across the value chain, removing barriers to partnering and enabling growth through the fast deployment of new services.

Efficiency: Provides a framework and architecture for businesses to transform system and network operations and significantly reduce operating costs, freeing up resources across your IT team.

Experience: Change your business by rapidly redesigning and launching transformation projects, including leveraging AI to further automate and personalize your customer experience.

ODF: A complete set of assets to deliver on your vision

The Open Digital Framework (ODF) comprises the Open Digital Architecture (ODA) PLUS other key TM Forum assets such as the Maturity Models (AI, CEM etc), Metrics, Data depositories including AI training data and complete set of Transformational tool kits that can help any function implement the key changes and improvements within their organization.

The ODF is developed by TM Forum member organizations for our members through our Labs and includes such assets as:

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Discover how ODF 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.

Andreas Bohmann speaking at a TMForum event

Deutsche Telecom fulfilling customer needs with ODA

Deutsche Telekom’s Andreas Bohmann on how ODA helps collaboration with its partners through a scalable, fast changing architecture to deliver for their customers.

Oracle on the value of ODA

Oracle’s Azhar Mirza, Group VP of Product Development sees the value of ODA to the industry

Whale Cloud on why ODA is necessary for the industry

Whale Cloud’s Mr Steven Cho, Chief Marketing officer explains why RfODA helps solve the challenges and benefits both operators and vendors alike.

Huawei: Why ODA important for service providers

Huawei’s Mr Maurice Ma, President, Software Business, explains why ODA is so important to service providers to improve agility and interoperability.

Hansen aligns to ODA

Hansen’s Brian Cappellani, VP Technology Strategy why they needed to align to ODA

CityFibre: How RoODA brings speed and flexibility

CityFibre’s Victoria Higgin, Chief Digital and Information Officer explains how RoODA will enables them to new deliver services

Telstra benefits of RoODA

Mark Sanders Cheif Architecture at Telstra why RoODA ensures they can define and implement growth across all the business

Alvatross on start up benefits of RfODA

Gareth Kentish VP Global sales at Alvatross explains why being RfODA levels the playing field for start-ups

Telia COO discusses “Running on ODA’

Dr Rainer Deutschmann, Group COO, Telia Company talking to Nik Willetts, CEO TM Forum about why they excited to be recognised as ‘Running on ODA’ and the benefits it brings to their organization.

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.

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.

Aria Systems on building customer trust

Tony Jackson, Senior Product Manager at Aria Systems discusses the role a common language plays in the ability to collaborate and ultimately build customer trust.

Beyond Now on creating optimum efficiency

Andreas Polz, SVP for Technology and innovation at Beyond Now discusses providing easy choices in procurement, operations to create the optimum efficiency.

BMC explain support for ODA

Sara Coppo, Principal Solution Engineer, Telco, EMEA at BMC, explains how ODA and its wide ecosystem is critical to the vision of autonomous networks.

Deutsche Telecom fulfilling customer needs with ODA

Deutsche Telekom’s Andreas Bohmann on how ODA helps collaboration with its partners through a scalable, fast changing architecture to deliver for their customers.

Oracle on the value of ODA

Oracle’s Azhar Mirza, Group VP of Product Development sees the value of ODA to the industry

Salesforce follows open standard approach

Abhi Sur, Senior Director, Industry Solutions, Communications & Media at Salesforce discusses the benefits of using ODA.

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).

Aria Systems on building customer trust

Tony Jackson, Senior Product Manager at Aria Systems discusses the role a common language plays in the ability to collaborate and ultimately build customer trust.

Beyond Now on creating optimum efficiency

Andreas Polz, SVP for Technology and innovation at Beyond Now discusses providing easy choices in procurement, operations to create the optimum efficiency.

BMC explain support for ODA

Sara Coppo, Principal Solution Engineer, Telco, EMEA at BMC, explains how ODA and its wide ecosystem is critical to the vision of autonomous networks.

Deutsche Telecom fulfilling customer needs with ODA

Deutsche Telekom’s Andreas Bohmann on how ODA helps collaboration with its partners through a scalable, fast changing architecture to deliver for their customers.

Oracle on the value of ODA

Oracle’s Azhar Mirza, Group VP of Product Development sees the value of ODA to the industry

Salesforce follows open standard approach

Abhi Sur, Senior Director, Industry Solutions, Communications & Media at Salesforce discusses the benefits of using ODA.

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 become more efficient and productive.

ODF / ODA training

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 OpenAPI practitioner.

Conformance

Independently verify and certify how well your business processes, information models or Open APIs align with the defined industry standards.

Companies who achieve Conformance Certification for their products and solutions can formally demonstrate their conformance with supporting evidence.

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