Geneva, 6 August 2003 — The International Telecommunication Union has agreed on a unique partnership deal with the TeleManagement Forum (TM Forum), which will allow TM Forum standards to be published by ITU as ITU-T Recommendations. ITU-T is ITU’s standards-setting body.
This partnership aims to leverage both organizations’ resources and expertise in order to enhance international standards in Telemanagement and Operational Support Systems (OSS). The move further cements ITU’s position as the leading Information and Communications Technology standardization body, and signifies a strong vote of confidence in the work of the TeleManagement Forum.
Houlin Zhao, Director of the Telecommunication Standardization Bureau (secretariat for ITU-T): "We believe strongly that a policy of cooperation with other standards development bodies contributes significantly to the process and will ultimately help to create a fairer market for businesses and consumers. The TM Forum’s work has long been complementary to that of ITU-T’s Study Group 4. This partnership means that we can avoid duplication of work and get standards to market in a far more efficient manner."
"This partnership with the ITU-T provides us with an efficient way to take our standards to the international community for formal adoption, quickly and without duplication of efforts," said Jim Warner, President of the TM Forum. "We are delighted with the decision to allow the TM Forum to contribute directly to the ITU-T, as it demonstrates a strong level of confidence in the timeliness and quality of the TM Forum’s technical work and it’s importance to the telecommunications industry".
For further information:
Greg Jones
ITU-T Communications Coordinator
Tel: +41 22 730 5515
Email: greg.jones@itu.int
Katie de Cozar
Liberty Communications for TeleManagement Forum
Tel: +44 208 748 2248
Email: katie@libertycomms.com
About ITU
ITU is a world-wide organization which brings governments and industry together to coordinate the establishment and operation of global telecommunication networks and services; it is responsible for standardization, coordination and development of international telecommunications including radiocommunications, as well as the harmonization of national policies.
To fulfil its mission, ITU adopts international regulations and treaties governing all terrestrial and space uses of the frequency spectrum as well as the use of all satellite orbits which serve as a framework for national legislations; it develops standards to foster the interconnection of telecommunication systems on a worldwide scale regardless of the type of technology used; it also fosters the development of telecommunications in developing countries.
ITU also organizes worldwide and regional exhibitions and forums bringing together the most influential representatives of government and the telecommunications industry to exchange ideas, knowledge and technology for the benefit of the global community, and in particular the developing world.
About the TeleManagement Forum
The TeleManagement Forum (TM Forum) is a non-profit global organization that provides leadership, strategic guidance and practical solutions to improve the management and operation of information and communications services. The TM Forum boasts 340 members worldwide, from incumbent and new-entrant service providers, equipment suppliers, software solution suppliers and Systems Integrators (SIs).
The TM Forum's New Generation Operations Systems and Software (NGOSS) program is a comprehensive, integrated framework for developing, procuring and deploying operational and business support systems and software. The NGOSS program forms part of the TM Forum's overall Technical program, which consists of member-driven collaborative activities that help identify, create, develop, and implement real world solutions that automate and streamline telecom operations.
For further information regarding The TM Forum, related programs and TeleManagement World, please visit
http://www.tmforum.org
Source: International Telecommunication Union
http://www.itu.int/
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