Oracle- Unified CRM & BRM (UCB) Solution- Business Process Framework

Company: Oracle
Solution Title: Oracle Unified CRM & BRM Solution
Solution Version: See details below in Solution Description
Assessment Completion Date: December 2011
Detailed Certification Results: Oracle Unified CRM BRM eTOM Certification Report V1.3

Oracle Unified CRM & BRM Solution Overview

Worldwide, communications service providers are trying to hold onto existing customers and attract new ones by providing a more satisfying and personalized customer experience, one that strengthens loyalty while enabling carriers to effectively differentiate in the marketplace. Key to continued success is the ability to clearly understand the customers, their needs, and their behavior. To offer a true personalized experience, communication service providers need to enable their customer to use their channel of choice (including retail and partner settings, on-line self care, or traditional call centers) and to carry-on interactions across multiple channels. Also critical are the carrier’s ability to adjust the interaction with the customer based on the customer’s profile, behavior, and needs by making available within short timeframes new personalized offers, by proactively advise the customers on how to best manage their existing services, by proactively suggest the customer which promotional offers would be best for them, and by offering more efficient and engaging interactions that leverage existing customer data across systems and insights on customer behavior. Finally the communication service providers need to be able to foster the relationship with their customers and acknowledge and reward their loyalty. Carriers need to accomplish all this with lower operating costs.

Oracle offers a fully-integrated, product-based solution that enables delivery of a differentiated customer experience at a lower cost. Oracle Unified CRM and BRM (UCB) solution provides:

Consistent and Personalized Customer Experience.
Accelerated time to revenue
Low risk implementation and low OPEX

Oracle Unified CRM and BRM solution consist of Oracle’s Siebel CRM, Oracle Communications Billing and Revenue Management (BRM), and Application Integration Architecture (AIA) for Communications. Optional applications include Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition (OBIEE) and the Information Framework (SID) certified Oracle Communications Data Model (OCDM), Oracle E-Business Suite, and Oracle Product Hub for Communications.

Figure 1.1 Oracle Unified CRM and BRM – Solution Components

Over a five-year period, Oracle has proactively sought input from over 50 different Service Providers worldwide, via Customer Advisory Boards as well as Special Interest Groups, to understand, identify and prioritize their needs across the Concept to Cash processes. This led to a multi-year cross-applications roadmap and investment program to develop the productized Unified CRM BRM solution as well as the other solutions within the overall Concept to Cash process.

Solution Certification Versions

The following provides the versions of the primary components in the UCB solution that have been assessed as part of this certification. For additional application versions supported in the context of the UCB solution, please refer to Oracle’s documentation.

Oracle’s Siebel CRM [8.1.1.4]
Oracle Communications Billing & Revenue Management (BRM) [7.4]
Oracle Application Integration Architecture for Communications [2.5 IPS2]
- Order to Cash Process Integration Pack – BRM Option
- Order to Cash Process Integration Pack – CRM Option
- Agent Assisted Billing Care Process Integration Pack
- Revenue Accounting Process Integration Pack
Oracle E-Business Suite [R12.1.3]
Oracle Communications Data Model (OCDM) [11.2.3]
Oracle Fusion Middleware 11g Release 1 (11.1.1.5.0)

Business Process Framework version: 9.0
Assessment Completion Date: December 2011

TM Forum has reviewed and approved the self-certification of the solution listed here against Business Process Framework (eTOM) version 9.0 processes elements. Each process element was measured using the Business Process Framework (eTOM) compliance scale.

Scope of Assessment – Business Process Framework Footprint

The following figure represents Business Process Framework Level 2 processes that were presented in scope for the assessment, and the textual callouts represent the modules of the Oracle Unified CRM & BRM Solution that were assessed and support the corresponding eTOM processes.

eTOM – UCB Mapping

Solution Conformance – Summary

The following charts give an overview of the conformance scores granted to the Business Process Framework Level 2 & Level 3 processes presented in scope for the Oracle Unified CRM & BRM Solution Business Process Framework Assessment.

Business Process Framework R9.0 Conformance Result [1/2]

Business Process Framework R9.0 Conformance Result [2/2]

Solution Conformance – with comments

The following tables give details of the conformance scores granted to the Business Process Framework Level 2 & Level 3 processes presented in scope for the Oracle Unified CRM & BRM Solution Business Process Framework Assessment.

Assessed Business Process Framework Conformance – Oracle UCB Solution
Business Process Framework Process Element	Conformance Level	Comment
Within Level 1: 1.1.1 – Customer Relationship Management	N/A (Level 1 processes are not assessed)	The following Level 2 process elements were submitted in scope for this Level 1 process: 1.1.1.1 – CRM Support & Readiness 1.1.1.2 – Customer Interface Management 1.1.1.4 – Selling 1.1.1.5 – Order Handling 1.1.1.10 – Bill Invoice Management 1.1.1.11 – Bill Payments & Receivables Management 1.1.1.12 – Bill Inquiry Handling 1.1.1.13 – Charging 1.1.1.14 – Manage Billing Events 1.1.1.15 – Manage Balances These processes were assessed via the RODOD Solution Assessment. For further details see the Assessment Results at: ORACLE Rapid Offer Design
Within Level 2: 1.1.1.1 CRM – Support & Readiness	Partially Conformant (2)	Partially Conformant The following Level 3 process were assessed for conformance: 1.1.1.1.13 – Support Bill Invoice Management 1.1.1.1.14 – Support Bill Payments & Receivables Management 1.1.1.1.15 – Support Bill Inquiry Handling These processes represent 3 of 14 processes defined for this Level 2 process. Not all contained Level 3 process elements are in scope for the assessment. Note that the support provided can involve manual action facilitated by the automated support. See the Process Mapping descriptions in Chapter 3 for further details.
1.1.1.1.13 – Support Bill Invoice Management	Scope Fully Conformant (5)	Conformant Note that the support provided can involve manual action facilitated by the automated support. See the Process Mapping descriptions in Chapter 3 for further details.
1.1.1.1.14 – Support Bill Payments & Receivables Management	Scope Fully Conformant (5)	Conformant Note that the support provided can involve manual action facilitated by the automated support. See the Process Mapping descriptions in Chapter 3 for further details.
1.1.1.1.15 – Support Bill Inquiry Handling	Scope Fully Conformant (5)	Conformant Note that the support provided can involve manual action facilitated by the automated support. See the Process Mapping descriptions in Chapter 3 for further details.
Within Level 2: 1.1.1.2 Customer Interface Management [ FROM RODOD Solution Conformance Assessment]	Scope Partially Conformant (2)	Partially Conformant The following Level 3 process were assessed for conformance: 1.1.1.2.1 – Manage Contact 1.1.1.2.2 – Manage Request (Including Self Service) 1.1.1.2.4 – Mediate & Orchestrate Customer Interactions These processes represent 3 of 4 processes defined for this Level 2 process. Not all contained Level 3 process elements are in scope for the assessment.
1.1.1.2.1 – Manage Contact	Scope Fully Conformant (5)	Conformant The Conformance Level granted is based on the conformance result granted in the ORACLE RODOD Solution Conformance Assessment: For further details, please see the ORACLE RODOD Conformance Certification Results at: ORACLE Rapid Offer Design
1.1.1.2.2 – Manage Request (Including Self Service)	Scope Fully Conformant (5)	Conformant The Conformance Level granted is based on the conformance result granted in the ORACLE RODOD Solution Conformance Assessment: For further details, please see the ORACLE RODOD Conformance Certification Results at: ORACLE Rapid Offer Design
1.1.1.2.4 – Mediate & Orchestrate Customer Interactions	Scope Fully Conformant (5)	Conformant The Conformance Level granted is based on the conformance result granted in the ORACLE RODOD Solution Conformance Assessment: For further details, please see the ORACLE RODOD Conformance Certification Results at: ORACLE Rapid Offer Design
Within Level 2: 1.1.1.4 Selling [ FROM RODOD Solution Conformance Assessment]	Scope Partially Conformant (2)	Partially Conformant The following Level 3 process were assessed for conformance: 1.1.1.4.4 – Acquire Customer Data 1.1.1.4.5 – Cross/Up Selling These processes represent 2 of 7 processes defined for this Level 2 process. Not all contained Level 3 process elements are in scope for the assessment.
1.1.1.4.4 – Acquire Customer Data	Scope Fully Conformant (5)	Conformant The Conformance Level granted is based on the conformance result granted in the ORACLE RODOD Solution Conformance Assessment: For further details, please see the ORACLE RODOD Conformance Certification Results at: ORACLE Rapid Offer Design
1.1.1.4.5 – Cross/Up Selling	Scope Fully Conformant (5)	Conformant The Conformance Level granted is based on the conformance result granted in the ORACLE RODOD Solution Conformance Assessment: For further details, please see the ORACLE RODOD Conformance Certification Results at: ORACLE Rapid Offer Design
Within Level 2: 1.1.1.5 Order Handling [ FROM RODOD Solution Conformance Assessment]	Scope Partially Conformant (2)	Partially Conformant The following Level 3 process were assessed for conformance: 1.1.1.5.2 – Authorize Credit 1.1.1.5.4 – Track & Manage Customer Order Handling These processes represent 2 of 7 processes defined for this Level 2 process. All contained Level 3 process elements are in scope for the assessment.
1.1.1.5.2 – Authorize Credit	Scope Fully Conformant (5)	Conformant The Conformance Level granted is based on the conformance result granted in the ORACLE RODOD Solution Conformance Assessment: For further details, please see the ORACLE RODOD Conformance Certification Results at: ORACLE Rapid Offer Design
1.1.1.5.4 – Track & Manage Customer Order Handling	Scope Fully Conformant (5)	Conformant The Conformance Level granted is based on the conformance result granted in the ORACLE RODOD Solution Conformance Assessment: For further details, please see the ORACLE RODOD Conformance Certification Results at: ORACLE Rapid Offer Design
Within Level 2: 1.1.1.10 – Bill Invoice Management	Scope Fully Conformant (3)	Conformant The following Level 3 process were assessed for conformance: 1.1.1.10.1 – Apply Pricing, Discounting, Adjustments & Rebates 1.1.1.10.2 – Create Customer Bill Invoice 1.1.1.10.3 – Produce & Distribute Bill These processes represent the full set of 3 processes defined for this Level 2 process. All contained Level 3 process elements are in scope for the assessment. Note that the support provided can involve manual action facilitated by the automated support. Note that some aspects can involve interaction with external applications. See the Process Mapping descriptions in Chapter 3 for further details.
1.1.1.10.1 – Apply Pricing, Discounting, Adjustments & Rebates	Scope Fully Conformant (5)	Conformant See the Process Mapping descriptions in Chapter 3 for further details.
1.1.1.10.2 – Create Customer Bill Invoice	Scope Fully Conformant (5)	Conformant Note that the support provided can involve manual action facilitated by the automated support. Note that some aspects can involve interaction with external applications (e.g. for printing invoices). See the Process Mapping descriptions in Chapter 3 for further details.
1.1.1.10.3 – Produce & Distribute Bill	Scope Fully Conformant (5)	Conformant Note that some aspects can involve interaction with external applications (e.g. for non-electronic bill distribution). See the Process Mapping descriptions in Chapter 3 for further details.
Within Level 2: 1.1.1.11 – Bill Payments & Receivables Management	Scope Fully Conformant (3)	Conformant The following Level 3 process were assessed for conformance: 1.1.1.11.1 – Manage Customer Billing 1.1.1.11.2 – Manage Customer Payments 1.1.1.11.3 – Manage Customer Debt Collection These processes represent the full set of 3 processes defined for this Level 2 process. All contained Level 3 process elements are in scope for the assessment. Note that the support provided can involve manual action facilitated by the automated support. See the Process Mapping descriptions in Chapter 3 for further details.
1.1.1.11.1 – Manage Customer Billing	Scope Fully Conformant (5)	Conformant Note that the support provided can involve manual action facilitated by the automated support. See the Process Mapping descriptions in Chapter 3 for further details.
1.1.1.11.2 – Manage Customer Payments	Scope Fully Conformant (5)	Conformant Note that the support provided can involve manual action facilitated by the automated support. See the Process Mapping descriptions in Chapter 3 for further details.
1.1.1.11.3 – Manage Customer Debt Collection	Scope Fully Conformant (5)	Conformant Note that the support provided can involve manual action facilitated by the automated support. See the Process Mapping descriptions in Chapter 3 for further details.
Within Level 2: 1.1.1.12 – Bill Inquiry Handling	Scope Fully Conformant (3)	Conformant The following Level 3 process were assessed for conformance: 1.1.1.12.1 – Create Customer Bill Inquiry Report 1.1.1.12.2 – Assess Customer Bill Inquiry Report 1.1.1.12.3 – Authorize Customer Bill Invoice Adjustment 1.1.1.12.4 – Track & Manage Customer Bill Inquiry Resolution 1.1.1.12.5 – Report Customer Bill Inquiry 1.1.1.12.6 – Close Customer Bill Inquiry Report These processes represent the full set of 6 processes defined for this Level 2 process. All contained Level 3 process elements are in scope for the assessment. Note that the support provided can involve manual action facilitated by the automated support. See the Process Mapping descriptions in Chapter 3 for further details.
1.1.1.12.1 – Create Customer Bill Inquiry Report	Scope Fully Conformant (5)	Conformant Note that the support provided can involve manual action facilitated by the automated support. See the Process Mapping descriptions in Chapter 3 for further details.
1.1.1.12.2 – Assess Customer Bill Inquiry Report	Scope Fully Conformant (5)	Conformant Note that the support provided can involve manual action facilitated by the automated support. See the Process Mapping descriptions in Chapter 3 for further details.
1.1.1.12.3 – Authorize Customer Bill Invoice Adjustment	Scope Fully Conformant (5)	Conformant Note that the support provided can involve manual action facilitated by the automated support. See the Process Mapping descriptions in Chapter 3 for further details.
1.1.1.12.4 – Track & Manage Customer Bill Inquiry Resolution	Scope Fully Conformant (5)	Conformant Note that the support provided can involve manual action facilitated by the automated support. See the Process Mapping descriptions in Chapter 3 for further details.
1.1.1.12.5 – Report Customer Bill Inquiry	Scope Fully Conformant (5)	Conformant Note that the support provided can involve manual action facilitated by the automated support. See the Process Mapping descriptions in Chapter 3 for further details.
1.1.1.12.6 – Close Customer Bill Inquiry Report	Scope Fully Conformant (5)	Conformant See the Process Mapping descriptions in Chapter 3 for further details.
Within Level 2: 1.1.1.13 – Charging	Scope Fully Conformant (3)	Conformant The following Level 3 process were assessed for conformance: 1.1.1.13.1 – Perform Rating 1.1.1.13.2 – Apply Rate Level Discounts 1.1.1.13.3 – Aggregate Items For Charging 1.1.1.13.4 – Manage Customer Charging Hierarchy These processes represent the full set of 4 processes defined for this Level 2 process. Note that the support provided can involve manual action facilitated by the automated support. Note that some aspects can involve interaction with external applications. See the Process Mapping descriptions in Chapter 3 for further details.
1.1.1.13.1 – Perform Rating	Scope Fully Conformant (5)	Conformant Note that some aspects can involve interaction with external applications (e.g. for advice of charge). See the Process Mapping descriptions in Chapter 3 for further details.
1.1.1.13.2 – Apply Rate Level Discounts	Scope Fully Conformant (5)	Conformant Note that some aspects can involve interaction with external applications (e.g. for advice of charge). See the Process Mapping descriptions in Chapter 3 for further details.
1.1.1.13.3 – Aggregate Items For Charging	Scope Fully Conformant (5)	Conformant See the Process Mapping descriptions in Chapter 3 for further details.
1.1.1.13.4 – Manage Customer Charging Hierarchy	Scope Fully Conformant (5)	Conformant See the Process Mapping descriptions in Chapter 3 for further details.
Within Level 2: 1.1.1.14 – Manage Billing Events	Scope Fully Conformant (3)	Conformant The following Level 3 process were assessed for conformance: 1.1.1.14.1 – Enrich Billing Events 1.1.1.14.2 – Guide Billing Events 1.1.1.14.3 – Mediate Billing Events 1.1.1.14.4 – Report Billing Event Records These processes represent the full set of 4 processes defined for this Level 2 process. Note that the support provided can involve manual action facilitated by the automated support. See the Process Mapping descriptions in Chapter 3 for further details.
1.1.1.14.1 – Enrich Billing Events	Scope Fully Conformant (5)	Conformant See the Process Mapping descriptions in Chapter 3 for further details.
1.1.1.14.2 – Guide Billing Events	Scope Fully Conformant (5)	Conformant See the Process Mapping descriptions in Chapter 3 for further details.
1.1.1.14.3 – Mediate Billing Events	Scope Fully Conformant (5)	Conformant Note that the support provided can involve manual action facilitated by the automated support. See the Process Mapping descriptions in Chapter 3 for further details.
1.1.1.14.4 – Report Billing Event Records	Scope Fully Conformant (5)	Conformant Note that the support provided can involve manual action facilitated by the automated support. See the Process Mapping descriptions in Chapter 3 for further details.
Within Level 2: 1.1.1.15 – Manage Balances	Scope Fully Conformant (3)	Conformant The following Level 3 process were assessed for conformance: 1.1.1.15.1 – Manage Balance Containers 1.1.1.15.2 – Manage Balance Policies 1.1.1.15.3 – Manage Balance Operations 1.1.1.15.4 – Authorize Transaction Based on Balance These processes represent the full set of 4 processes defined for this Level 2 process. Note that the support provided can involve manual action facilitated by the automated support. See the Process Mapping descriptions in Chapter 3 for further details.
1.1.1.15.1 – Manage Balance Containers	Scope Fully Conformant (5)	Conformant See the Process Mapping descriptions in Chapter 3 for further details.
1.1.1.15.2 – Manage Balance Policies	Scope Fully Conformant (5)	Conformant Note that the support provided can involve manual action facilitated by the automated support. See the Process Mapping descriptions in Chapter 3 for further details.
1.1.1.15.3 – Manage Balance Operations	Scope Fully Conformant (5)	Conformant Note that the support provided can involve manual action facilitated by the automated support. See the Process Mapping descriptions in Chapter 3 for further details.
1.1.1.15.4 – Authorize Transaction Based on Balance	Scope Fully Conformant (5)	Conformant See the Process Mapping descriptions in Chapter 3 for further details.
Within Level 1: 1.1.2 – Service Management & Operations	N/A (Level 1 Processes are not assessed)	The following Level 2 process elements were submitted in scope for this Level 1 process: 1.1.2.1 – SM&O Support & Readiness 1.1.2.5 – Service Guiding & Mediation
Within Level 2: 1.1.2.1 – SM&O Support & Readiness	Scope Partially Conformant (2)	Partially Conformant The following Level 3 process were assessed for conformance: 1.1.2.1.5 – Support Service & Specific Instance Rating This process represents 1 of 5 processes defined for this Level 2 process. Not all contained Level 3 process elements are in scope for the assessment. Note that the support provided can involve manual action facilitated by the automated support. See the Process Mapping descriptions in Chapter 3 for further details.
1.1.2.1.1 – Manage Service Inventory	N/A	This process was not assessed.
1.1.2.1.2 – Enable Service Configuration & Activation	N/A	This process was not assessed.
1.1.2.1.3 – Support Service Problem Management	N/A	This process was not assessed.
1.1.2.1.4 – Enable Service Quality Management	N/A	This process was not assessed.
1.1.2.1.5 – Support Service & Specific Instance Rating	Scope Fully Conformant (5)	Conformant Note that the support provided can involve manual action facilitated by the automated support. See the Process Mapping descriptions in Chapter 3 for further details.
Within Level 2: 1.1.2.5 – Service Guiding & Mediation	Scope Fully Conformant (3)	Conformant The following Level 3 process were assessed for conformance: 1.1.2.5.1 – Mediate Service Usage Records 1.1.2.5.3 – Report Service Usage Records 1.1.2.5.4 – Guide Resource Usage Records These processes represent the full set of 3 processes defined for this Level 2 process. Note that the support provided can involve manual action facilitated by the automated support. See the Process Mapping descriptions in Chapter 3 for further details.
1.1.2.5.1 – Mediate Service Usage Records	Scope Fully Conformant (5)	Conformant See the Process Mapping descriptions in Chapter 3 for further details.
1.1.2.5.3 – Report Service Usage Records	Scope Fully Conformant (5)	Conformant Note that the support provided can involve manual action facilitated by the automated support. See the Process Mapping descriptions in Chapter 3 for further details.
1.1.2.5.4 – Guide Resource Usage Records	Scope Fully Conformant (5)	Conformant See the Process Mapping descriptions in Chapter 3 for further details.
Within Level 1: 1.1.4 – Supplier/Partner Relationship Management	N/A (Level 1 Processes are not assessed)	The following Level 2 process elements were submitted in scope for this Level 1 process: 1.1.4.5 – S/P Settlements & Payments Management 1.1.4.6 – S/P Interface Management
Within Level 2: 1.1.4.5 – S/P Settlements & Payments Management	Scope Fully Conformant (3)	Conformant The following Level 3 process were assessed for conformance: 1.1.4.5.1 – Manage Account 1.1.4.5.2 – Receive & Assess Invoice 1.1.4.5.3 – Negotiate & Approve Invoice 1.1.4.5.4 – Issue Settlement Notice & Payment These processes represent the full set of 4 processes defined for this Level 2 process. Note that the support provided can involve manual action facilitated by the automated support. See the Process Mapping descriptions in Chapter 3 for further details.
1.1.4.5.1 – Manage Account	Scope Fully Conformant (5)	Conformant Note that the support provided can involve manual action facilitated by the automated support. See the Process Mapping descriptions in Chapter 3 for further details.
1.1.4.5.2 – Receive & Assess Invoice	Scope Fully Conformant (5)	Conformant Note that the support provided can involve manual action facilitated by the automated support. See the Process Mapping descriptions in Chapter 3 for further details.
1.1.4.5.3 – Negotiate & Approve Invoice	Scope Fully Conformant (5)	Conformant Note that the support provided can involve manual action facilitated by the automated support. See the Process Mapping descriptions in Chapter 3 for further details.
1.1.4.5.4 – Issue Settlement Notice & Payment	Scope Fully Conformant (5)	Conformant Note that the support provided can involve manual action facilitated by the automated support. See the Process Mapping descriptions in Chapter 3 for further details.
Within Level 2: 1.1.4.6 – S/P Interface Management	Scope Partially Conformant (2)	Partially Conformant The following Level 3 process was assessed for conformance: 1.1.4.6.3 – Mediate & Orchestrate Supplier/Partner Interactions This process represents 1 of 3 processes defined for this Level 2 process. Not all contained Level 3 process elements are in scope for the assessment. See the Process Mapping descriptions in Chapter 3 for further details.
1.1.4.6.1 – Manage S/P Requests (Including Self Service)	N/A	This process was not assessed.
1.1.4.6.2 – Analyze & Report S/P Interactions	N/A	This process was not assessed.
1.1.4.6.3 – Mediate & Orchestrate Supplier/Partner Interactions	Scope Fully Conformant (5)	Conformant See the Process Mapping descriptions in Chapter 3 for further details.

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