1、2024OPEN DIGITAL ARCHITECTURE:THE NEXT FRONTIER FOR TELECOM OPERATORSODA promises faster innovation at reduced costOpen digital architecture(ODA)is transforming the telecom industry.By standardizing software components and enabling API-driven business models,ODA promises faster development of innova

2、tive new services at reduced cost.However,to fully realize ODAs potential,communication service providers(CSPs)must navigate challenges like security risks,evolving policies,and cultural shifts.Embracing customer-centricity,operational excellence,and strategic partnerships are key to thriving in thi

3、s changing landscape.AUTHORSChristoph UfererMatthew GoddardMichael PapadopoulosVIEWPOINTOPEN DIGITAL ARCHITECTURE:THE NEXT FRONTIER FOR TELECOM OPERATORSWE ANTICIPATE ODA BECOMING A KEY ENABLER FOR GROWTH AND INNOVATION IN THE TELECOM INDUSTRYThe ODA framework,designed by TM Forum and adopted by a g

4、rowing number of telecom operators,provides a blueprint for this,with enterprise architecture that can be implemented across the industry.1 Often deployed on cloud-based infrastructure for its flexibility and scalability,ODA can be adapted to environments such as cloud,hybrid,and on-premises.By stan

5、dardizing back-end(BSS)and front-end(OSS)software architectures,ODA enables a plug-and-play approach to applications,fostering interoperability and fueling the ongoing API revolution in the telecom sector.The framework covers five key areas:(1)governance,(2)business,(3)information systems,(4)impleme

6、ntation,and(5)deployment/runtime,and its implementation means a dramatic transformation for CSPs as they seek future growth.THE IMPACT OF ODA ON TELECOM OPERATORSODA is expected to become a key driver of innovation and growth for telecom operators.Although no major CSPs have fully implemented all OD