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Open Digital Architecture

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TM Forum Open Digital Architecture (ODA) provides architectural blueprints for communication service providers (CSPs), based on modern patterns and technologies such as microservices or cloud-native solutions. It offers a number of benefits, including:

  • open, standards-based reference architecture for software development in the telco domain
  • faster time-to-market through a modular and flexible architecture
  • simplified management and updates to reduce cost and the risk of downtimes
  • enhanced customer experience by delivering personalized, high-quality services

As a TM Forum member, has signed both the Open API and the ODA Manifesto and is strongly committed to the values and visions behind these open standards.