The Information Framework, commonly referred to as the SID, is an essential part of NGOSS. The past year has seen an extraordinary increase in interest and adoption. In fact, 80% of communication service providers (CSPs) surveyed are either using or planning to use the SID in integration projects. It is crucial for CSPs and the vendors who serve them to stay current with new developments in this common model, and to understand how it is being used in practical ways to improve the introduction and delivery of new products and services, reduce operational expenses and improve customer service.

Attend this free webinar to learn why the use of the Information Framework is critical for simplifying OSS/BSS integration and transformation and how it has improved IT agility and shortened cycle times. Topics covered will include:

• The role of the Information Model in NGOSS Contracts
• Highlights of the new book Application Integration Using the SID, including references to case studies
• A preview of the latest Progress® DataXtend® SID Model Browser
• SOA adoption for OSS/BSS and how standards enable loose coupling between systems
• An overview of the Information Framework, including what's new in Version 8

Special bonus: after the webinar, register to pick up your free copy of Application Integration Using the SID at Management World 2008 in Nice.