About ODA
The future of telecoms IT and network systems created for our Members, by our Members
What is Open Digital Architecture?
Open Digital Architecture (ODA) is a blueprint to build flexible, cloud-based telecom and enterprise IT systems. Developed by our Members, it provides the foundation for operators to simplify enterprise architecture designs, modernize software build for a plug and play ecosystem and automate IT and network operations.
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Reduce the need for RFPs
Replace individual, time consuming RFPs by enabling rapid proofs-of-concept build with ODA conformant software components on a standard canvas environment.
Leave legacy systems behind
By providing a framework for modernization and integration, ODA's component-based approach allows for the replacement of older systems with more agile ones.
Common ways of working
Common business frameworks and processes mean we’re all talking the same language when it comes making every step seamless, agile and efficient.
Increase speed to market
The ability to reuse existing platform capabilities and automate customer journeys lead to faster development and deployment.
Reduce cost
By streamlining operations, automating processes, and enabling zero-touch deployments, ODA can significantly reduce operational costs.
ODA interactive map
Using this ODA interactive map you can discover the vast amount of industry created assets ranging from the business process framework, through the framework and design principles of the architecture, to the specifications for standardized plug and play software of components, canvas and Open APIs.
Click on the interactive map to explore ODA assets or see how to Get started with ODA through our playbooks and toolkits.
ODA Governance describes the activities applied throughout the project lifecycle that ensure under-construction solutions adhere to ODA principles.
Business Architecture represents the suite of building blocks that provide context for how the organization delivers value to its stakeholders.
Information Systems Architecture provides the systems and data view within ODA. It contains the Functional Architecture, the Functional Framework and the Information Framework.
The Deployment & Runtime area of ODA provides guidance on how to turn a well-documented enterprise architecture into a real-world solution.
Here we define the Open APIs and reusable Components needed to evolve BSS and OSS systems into agile, cloud native solutions.
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Governance
A series of accessible guides and overviews that can help users manage the DevOps cycle. Governance is essential for creating a consistent approach to the lifecycle management of an organization’s products and services. It provides standards, policies and guidelines to reduce risk, and to ensure security and regulatory compliance.
Business architecture
Discover the suite of building blocks that deliver value to stakeholders including the business process framework (eTOM), capability framework and value stream framework to get the best results for your business. Improve strategic decision making, communication between business & IT teams and alignment of stakeholders and implementation strategies.
Information systems
This is the place for enterprise architects to discover ODA's information framework (SID), data architecture and functional framework.
Implementation overview
For engineers, this section introduces you to ODA's approach to creating IT and network systems from reusable, microservices-based software components. Discover how to save your team time and money through zero touch interoperability, and explore and understand Open APIs.
Deployment and runtime
A series of resources aimed at helping IT operations professionals understand how to implement and maintain ODA systems. The key asset is the ODA Canvas execution environment.
Open Digital Architecture (ODA) is the key enabler for our Missions
Our Members are driving three Industry Missions to build our AI-enabled future and bring the industry back to growth.
Composable IT and Ecosystems
A step change in business simplicity, velocity, partner-ability, customer experience and operating costs by enabling our industry to run on AI-ready, composable software.
Autonomous Networks
Transforming customer experience, business velocity, profitability and new services by unlocking the power of seamless end-to-end autonomous operations.
AI and Data Innovation
Accelerating the adoption of AI and data in the CSP industry at scale, responsibly and affordably, with unified architecture, migration roadmaps and industry benchmarks.