Composable IT and Ecosystems
Join the mission to build a future-proof, agile, plug-and-play IT ecosystem
The connectivity industry has made huge advances in developing universal standards for composable IT systems through our Open Digital Architecture (ODA). The Composable IT and Ecosystems Mission continues this critical work.
Got it in 5
Accelerate change
Enable our industry and your business to run on AI-ready, composable software by delivering universal standards, components, Open APIs and more.
Transform business
Revolutionize business velocity and agility by moving from legacy IT to plug-and-play software architectures.
Monetize networks
Find new ways to drive network monetization and achieve greater ROI through the API economy.
Create partnerships
Embed composable business across the ecosystem to foster successful and profitable partnerships.
Make it happen
Deliver everything via ODA, through the frameworks, blueprints and assets that our Members have built to deliver real-world impact.
Build a future-proof, agile, plug-and-play IT ecosystem
The industry has made progress in moving away from legacy IT infrastructure towards greater interoperability, transforming business agility and velocity.
But significant challenges remain. The costs of servicing legacy technical debt can be colossal and the relevant systems and processes hard to replace. Businesses are still not as agile as they would like, meaning new products and services are slower to market than they need to be.
Our Mission tackles these challenges head on, so that you can:
Progress to a plug and play future
Achieve AI-enabled agility and velocity with TM Forum's ODA: the blueprints, code, frameworks and guidelines that provide pragmatic, real-world assets.
Find new ways to monetize your network
Create new opportunities for network monetization by opening the doors to the API economy and providing clarity on the use cases that will deliver the most value.
Evolve profitable partnerships
Composable IT ignites the B2B2X model through interoperability and plug and play software, so that partners and resellers can access new customers and create new revenue streams, all delivered with a smooth and seamless experience.
Latest news and insights
Start your journey
Explore the latest trends and insights
Stay abreast of progress as the industry moves towards a software driven plug and play architecture using ODA.
Discover the drivers for an open and composable architectures in the face of operators’ accumulation of complex legacy infrastructure in the Assessing CSPs' progress towards an open digital architecture report.
Vodafone Greece leads the way on automation with ODA Canvas and is already reaping several benefits from the implementation of ODA.
Accelerate innovation
TM Forum’s Innovation Engine enables Members to experiment and deliver proof-of-concepts and reference code to extend ODA, unlocking AI-enabled agility and velocity for Members.
Innovation Hub projects include ODA Accelerator and Component Conformance Tooling.
Proof-of-concept development in our Catalyst program includes agentic ODA for proactive customer experiences and AI-powered ODA in a box for B2BX as well as topics as diverse as Spatial Web operability and how we can accelerate dynamic network marketplaces using APIs and AI.
Build the standards
Our Collaboration projects bring together teams from across the ecosystem to standardize and patternize co-created solutions to add to the ODA's body of knowledge, code and frameworks.
For example, the standardization of wholesale broadband is creating new opportunities for CSPs and wholesalers to work together. Our wholesale broadband Member collaboration project is already identifying the scenarios, defining the standards and building the APIs to underpin harmonization.
Other projects evolving the standards including Open APIs and Digital Ecosystem Management.
Develop the skills and capabilities
Our Education programs equip teams to uplift their capabilities and use ODA to transform their business.
Demonstrate conformance
Our Conformance programs allow you to demonstrate your ODA adoption, so that you can partner quickly and easily with others, and integrate new products into your stack.
See the impact: Composable IT and Ecosystems in action
Our Mission identifies the stand-out opportunities for growth through a partner ecosystem, and provides the tools to deliver strong partner experiences and effective lifecycle management.
Meet up and join in at our industry events
Our Global Events are a platform to innovate, collaborate, and showcase real-world solutions to industry challenges. We have a range of inspiring events such as DTW Ignite where you'll connect with other experts from the connectivity ecosystem.
Don't miss our upcoming event Accelerate Asia where Members come together to accelerate innovation in one of Asia’s fastest-growing technology centers.
Leading the Mission
Meet the industry leaders who are driving our Composable IT and Ecosystems Mission.