TM Forum, CAMARA, and 3GPP - Open APIs & ODA

Unifying telco ecosystems with standardized APIs for future-ready networks

  • TM Forum Standards
  • Open APIs
  • Open Digital Architecture

TM Forum Standards

Vodafone's implementation of ODA across its Business Solutions Hub led to a substantial reduction in product launch timelines — from 12 months to just 4 months. (TM Forum)

By automating 76 customer journeys and reusing existing platform capabilities, Vodafone realized considerable cost savings. (TM Forum)

e& UAE (formerly Etisalat) attains TM Forum’s Open API Platinum level for 20 unique APIs, streamlining operations, minimizing manual errors, and enhancing service quality. (International Tele Times)

Communication Service Providers (CSPs) face challenges in integrating legacy systems, managing complex partner ecosystems, and rapidly launching new services to stay competitive. TM Forum’s standards, such as Open APIs and Open Digital Architecture (ODA), help streamline system integration, improve interoperability, and enhance service agility. By adopting these frameworks, CSPs can reduce operational costs, accelerate time-to-market, and improve customer satisfaction, ultimately driving business resilience and innovation.

We help you with:

Strategic Assessment and Customized Roadmap Development

We start by conducting a thorough assessment of your current infrastructure to identify pain points and opportunities for improvement. Our team collaborates with your stakeholders to develop a customized roadmap for adopting TM Forum standards, ensuring every step aligns with your business goals. This approach maximizes the value of your investment, driving operational efficiency and innovation.

Efficient API Development and Seamless Integration

Our experts specialize in developing APIs that adhere to TM Forum’s Open API specifications, ensuring seamless communication between your systems. Examples of these APIs include Order Management API (TMF641), Service Order API (TMF622), and Customer Management API (TMF644). These APIs facilitate plug-and-play functionality, reducing integration complexities and deployment times. By standardizing system interactions, we help you achieve operational efficiency and focus on delivering superior value to your customers.

Robust Partner Ecosystem Enablement

Efficient collaboration with partners is critical in today’s interconnected digital ecosystems. We help you establish a robust partner ecosystem by implementing not only Open APIs but also other TM Forum standards like the Process Framework (eTOM), Application Framework and ODA that simplify onboarding, architecture, business and Application system alignment and integration. This enables you to work seamlessly with partners, launch joint services faster, and create a cohesive value chain across your network.

Legacy System Modernization for Enhanced Agility

Many CSPs face challenges with outdated systems that limit scalability and agility. We guide you through the process of modernizing these legacy systems to align with TM Forum standards, such as the Open Digital Architecture (ODA), Application Framework and Business Process Framework (eTOM). Our approach ensures minimal disruption to existing operations while equipping your business with the tools needed to adapt to changing market demands and deliver cutting-edge services.

Continuous Optimization and Support for Sustained Growth

Our commitment doesn’t end with implementation. We provide ongoing support to optimize your API ecosystem and ensure it evolves with your business needs. From monitoring performance to scaling solutions, we’re with you every step of the way, ensuring sustained growth and innovation. We leverage TM Forum assets like the Information Framework (SID), Application Framework (TAM), Implementation Architecture and AIOps to continuously enhance your operations.

Open API Implementation - TM Forum, CAMARA, and 3GPP

40% faster service deployment is achieved by telecom providers using standardized Open APIs. (CAMARA Initiative)

Up to 30% reduction in integration costs when adopting Open APIs compared to traditional custom integrations. (3GPP Report)

At Torry Harris, we empower telecom providers with industry-standard Open API implementations, leveraging frameworks like TM Forum, CAMARA, and 3GPP. Our solutions streamline integrations, reduce vendor reliance, and accelerate the deployment of advanced services such as 5G, IoT, and network slicing. By adopting standardized Open APIs, we help businesses drive innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and build scalable, future-ready networks.

We help you with:

  • Implementing Open APIs that align with TM Forum, CAMARA, and 3GPP standards for seamless integration.
  • Reducing vendor lock-in by adopting open, interoperable standards that support a multi-vendor ecosystem.
  • Enabling the fast rollout of next-gen services such as 5G, IoT, and network slicing.
  • Streamlining integration processes to improve operational agility and reduce costs.
  • Ensuring robust security protocols are integrated, safeguarding data and communications across the network.
  • Providing comprehensive API lifecycle management, from design and testing to deployment and monitoring, ensuring optimal performance and adaptability to changing needs.

Key open APIs we enable compliance with:

  • 5G Network APIs: Enable seamless integration and management of 5G networks, ensuring compatibility across multi-vendor infrastructures and supporting advanced capabilities like ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC) and enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB).
  • Marketing & Sales APIs: Enhance customer acquisition and retention by enabling real-time integrations between marketing systems, customer databases, and sales platforms for unified campaign execution and performance tracking.
  • Product APIs: Streamline product management by offering APIs to automate catalog updates, pricing adjustments, and availability checks, ensuring quicker time-to-market for new offerings.
  • Customer APIs: Simplify customer relationship management by enabling seamless interactions across CRM systems, billing platforms, and service applications, resulting in superior customer experience.
  • Resource APIs: Facilitate efficient allocation and monitoring of network and IT resources by standardizing resource provisioning and scaling workflows.
  • Business Partner APIs: Enable smooth collaboration with partners through APIs that streamline onboarding, contract management, and revenue-sharing models.
  • Edge & IoT APIs: Support edge computing and IoT deployments with APIs designed for high-performance, low-latency interactions, and efficient device management.
  • Network Slicing APIs: Enable operators to dynamically allocate network resources for specific use cases, ensuring efficient service delivery for verticals such as smart cities, autonomous vehicles, and healthcare.
  • Location APIs: Provide location-based capabilities for services like asset tracking, emergency response, and customer engagement with precise geospatial data integration.
  • Service APIs: Drive operational efficiency by enabling seamless integration and automation across services such as order management, billing, and service fulfillment.

Transform Operations with Open Digital Architecture

85% of telecom executives say that adopting open architecture is critical for future growth. (TM Forum)

40% faster service deployment with ODA-based solutions, reducing time-to-market for 5G, IoT, and cloud services. (Industry reports)

30% cost savings by minimizing vendor lock-in and enabling flexible, scalable operations. (McKinsey & Company)

At Torry Harris, we empower telecom service providers with Open Digital Architecture (ODA)-based solutions, ensuring seamless integration and interoperability across ecosystems. Our expertise helps streamline operations, reduce vendor dependency, and accelerate the rollout of next-gen services like 5G, IoT, and network slicing. By adopting ODA standards, we drive innovation, efficiency, and scalability, enabling your business to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital world.

We help you with:

  • Implementing ODA components for seamless integration: Our solutions leverage ODA components such as the Digital Marketplace, Digital Ecosystem, and Digital Platform to ensure smooth integration and interoperability across systems.
  • Reducing vendor lock-in by adopting open, interoperable standards: By adhering to ODA standards, we support a multi-vendor ecosystem, reducing dependency on any single vendor and promoting flexibility.
  • Enabling the fast rollout of next-gen services such as 5G, IoT, and network slicing: Our ODA-based solutions facilitate the rapid deployment of advanced services, ensuring compatibility and efficiency across the network.
  • Streamlining integration processes to improve operational agility and reduce costs: By standardizing integration processes, we help you achieve operational efficiency and cost savings.
  • Ensuring robust security protocols are integrated, safeguarding data and communications across the network: Our solutions incorporate advanced security measures to protect data and communications, ensuring a secure and resilient network.
  • Providing comprehensive API lifecycle management, from design and testing to deployment and monitoring, ensuring optimal performance and adaptability to changing needs: We offer end-to-end API lifecycle management, ensuring that your APIs perform optimally and adapt to evolving business requirements.

Key ODA components we enable compliance with:

  • Digital Marketplace: Our digital marketplace product, TH-M, aligns with TMF standards for creating and managing digital marketplaces, enabling seamless interactions between buyers and sellers.
  • Digital Ecosystem: We implement ODA components for digital ecosystems, facilitating collaboration and integration across various stakeholders.
  • Digital Platform: Our solutions leverage ODA digital platform components to provide a robust foundation for service delivery and management.

Telco Transformation - Awards and Recognition

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Torry Harris is a finalist in TM Forum’s Moonshot Catalyst Awards 2024

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TM Forum Excellence award - Customer Experience and Trust – in partnership with 48 (Three, Ireland)

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Finalist - TM Forum Excellence Awards (Cloud native IT & networks | Customer experience & trust)

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Finalist - TM Forum Excellence Awards (IT Transformation)

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