The projects below are actively collaborating to create Frameworx best practices and standards specifically for the cable industry:
Next Generation IPDR - Next Gen IPDR has gained significant momentum as the standard for IP transaction data collection in the Cable industry. Working closely with CableLabs, existing standards and services definitions can be leveraged for Next Gen Applications for a wide variety of business needs. This program is focused on defining those next gen requirements.
- IPDR Next Gen has its own online community that can be found here
- Current project charter can be found here
Business Process Framework (eTOM) for Cable - Business Process Framework (eTOM) has been used to analyze, improve, transform, and structure business processes in the Cable Industry. This program is focused on developing extensions, translations, and use cases for the Cable Industry.
- Current project charter can be found here
- Working documents folder with work-in-progress materials can be found here
OSS/BSS Architecture - The Cable Industry OSS/BSS is in transformation. This program focuses on leveraging the TM Forum Frameworx to develop a nextgen cable industry set of architectures to enable converged services, wireline/wireless management, B2B, Cloud, and other new models for management.
- Meeting minutes from OSS/BSS Architecture calls can be found here
- Working documents folder with work-in-progress materials can be found here
Business Intelligence - Cable Business Intelligence and analytics are foundational to improving cable operations. This program focuses on standard definitions, benchmarking, KPI’s, and frameworks for enabling a comprehensive cable business intelligence program.
- Current project charter can be found here
- WIKI page with project summary can be found here
- Working documents folder with work-in-progress materials can be found here
Frequently Asked Questions
See examples of the recent Cable Deliverables:
Where can I find information for all Cable Projects?
On the Cable Group Community Page: /Community/groups/cable_initiative/default.aspx
How do I join the group? Is there a special process for this?
Any TM Forum member can join the group by clicking on the link above and then “Join the Group” button on the top of the page. In order to receive any updates, calendar notices of the meetings and general information all members should join the group first.
How do I choose what information I want to receive from the group?
On the Group page – Click the “Edit Subscriptions” button and select how often you want to receive information – Immediate, Daily summary, weekly summary or none at all.It is recommended that you set your email preference to Immediate so you don’t miss any last-minute updates such as changes in meeting information.
How can I open a new discussion thread?
By going to the Discussion area in the cable community and making a new post: /community/groups/cable_initiative/forum/default.aspx
I missed latest Cable General Update, where can I find a copy of the presentation?
The latest update van be found here: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/849936369