Learn more about the high priority Catalyst projects!
We encourage Catalysts projects that align with TM Forum's strategic plan for 2011/12. A number of these topics can be found below. These topics represent the needs of the industry as defined by TM Forum members, and they explore solutions to meet these needs.
Catalysts that meet the requirements of the selected Use Cases/Demo Scenarios will recieve higher priority in the selection process. These particular Catalysts that align with TM Forum’s strategic plan will be assigned a dedicated TM Forum mentor to provide guidance on the areas of Frameworx to be developed or demonstrated.
Participants in these Catalysts will be playing a key role in advancing the TM Forum’s strategic plan for 2011/12. The strategic plan represents the needs for the industry as defined by our members and lays out desired solutions to meet these needs. The majority of the focus on the Catalyst program for Management World 2012 will be on these Catalyst projects and TM Forum’s technical and marketing resources will be prioritized towards their success. TM Forum will be using the Catalyst program to accelerate development of these solutions for the industry.
Again, we encourage and welcome additional Catalyst projects. However, they will not receive the same level of marketing support as those projects that align with the TM Forum Strategic Plan.
Benefits
In return for the commitment of participating in a Catalyst project that can meet the requirements of the selected Use Cases/ Demo Scenarios, participants will receive an extensive array of marketing benefits that will position their company as a true thought leader in the communications industry by:
- Receiving wide publicity around the leadership role the company has taken in a key strategic area the highly targeted TM Forum audience
- Working closely with service providers and other end users to gain an in depth understanding of their real needs and their thoughts on proposed solutions.
- Gaining in-depth knowledge on the use of Frameworx through close working relationship with TM Forum staff
- Receiving extensive company recognition for key contributions to Frameworx, even after completion of the project
- Exclusive package of marketing benefits only available to Catalyst participants of those projects that meet the requirements of the selected Use Cases/Demo Scenarios (The details of the additional marketing benefits will be available at TM Forum Action Week in January.
Catalyst projects that align with the TM Forum Strategic Plan will also enjoy close oversight of the project by the dedicated TM Forum project mentor, entailing regular project reviews and meetings with key staff to ensure success in the use of the TM Forum best practices and standards.
Current Topic Areas
TM Forum has defined Use Cases/Demo Scenarios in 5 areas that align with the TM Forum Strategic Plan:
- Frameworx
- New Markets & Services including Cloud
- Frameworx for Cable
- Revenue Management
- Resource Alarm Management Interface
Through the selection process, TM Forum will determine whether a Catalyst submission aligns with the TM Forum Strategic Plan and the level of support it will receive.