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Open Digital Framework

Member Resources

  • Open APIs
  • Open Digital Architecture
    • Open Digital Component Accelerator (ODA-CA)
  • Open Digital Framework1
    • Business Process Framework (eTOM)
    • Information Framework (SID)
    • Functional Framework
    • Application Framework (TAM)
    • TM Forum Metrics
    • Member toolkits
  • Member resource library

A blueprint for intelligent operations for the 5G era

The Open Digital Framework (ODF) comprises tools, code, knowledge and standards (machine-readable assets, not just documents).  Developed by TM Forum member organizations through our Labs.

The framework comprises our Open Digital Architecture (ODA), together with tools, models and data that guide the transformation to Open Digital Architecture (ODA). The aim is to transform business agility (accelerating concept-to-cash from 18 months to 18 days), enable simpler IT solutions that are easier and cheaper to deploy, integrate and upgrade, and to establish a standardized software model and market which benefits all parties (service providers, their suppliers and systems integrators).

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Open Digital Architecture

 

  • Architecture framework, common language and design principles
  • Open APIs exposing business services
  • Standardized software components
  • Reference implementation and test environment

Member toolkits

 

  • Member resources arranged by topic
  • Tools to support the migration to ODA

Labs

 

  • Drive real change as part of member projects where you can invent, build and test new solutions
  • Proof-of-concept Catalysts using ODF to build next generation solutions 

Training

  • Take ODF Awareness training to understand the future of architecture
  • Learn how ODF supports project delivery lifecycles  and the role of ODA

 

Core elements of the Open Digital Framework

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Member Resources

  • Open APIs
  • Open Digital Architecture
    • Open Digital Component Accelerator (ODA-CA)
  • Open Digital Framework1
    • Business Process Framework (eTOM)
    • Information Framework (SID)
    • Functional Framework
    • Application Framework (TAM)
    • TM Forum Metrics
    • Member toolkits
  • Member resource library
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