TM Forum - Frequently Asked Questions

Why Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) Benefit from OSS/J
OSS/J benefits ISVs by creating a market for component-based solutions that work together. Products that are OSS/J compliant are easier to sell because service providers are looking for open architected end-to-end solutions that adhere to well recognized industry standards and are easy to implement and maintain.

Network Equipment Providers

Why Network Equipment Providers Benefit from OSS/J
The demand for platform independence and component-based solutions that adhere to industry standards have create very different marketplace for Network Equipment Providers (NEPS). In the past, many NEPs assumed that software providers had to build solutions compatible with their platforms.

Service Providers

Why Service Providers (SPs) Benefit from OSS/J
At a time when economic and technical pressures are bearing down on the inefficiencies virtually all operations support systems (OSSs), service providers everywhere are turning to off-the-shelf, component-based integration software.

System Integrators

Why System Integrators (SIs) Benefit from OSS/J
The demand to keep costs low while addressing the needs of the lean operator have put added pressure on system integrators.