What should your architecture look like?

The Challenge:
When your IT systems have grown and interlinked over a period of time as your needs evolve, there comes a point when the architecture itself chokes your ability to change any further. The ripples caused by just a small change to meet a new market need could put the whole structure at risk. But if you are going to bite the bullet and resolve this, how will you decide what your architecture should look like now? Where is there a model for IT in a service business that’s simple and agile?

Our Solution:
Virtualization unleashes the power of flexibility and agility whereby networks no longer need to be planned around a maximum capacity. Hardware becomes generic rather than proprietary and virtual functions, often relying on open-source software, will have a bigger role to play in making up the network. TM Forum has expert insight into the Virtualization of Telecommunications networks and how to structure them for lean, agile operations and are ready to lend a hand. Frameworx is a trusted reference model for your business and IT architecture. By mapping your processes, data, and applications to Frameworx you will be able to see how to untangle your systems and create a new architecture that is fit-for-purpose. Hundreds of TM Forum members depend on Frameworx to guide their systems design, resolve integration problems, and procure new software that meets their needs.