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Contributing to the Future of Telco
MATRIXX is helping redefine the standards for the next era of telecommunications
The 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) unites multiple organizations to define and maintain the technology standards for mobile telecommunication services, including new standards for 5G. Member-driven, 3GPP specifications are developed in Working Groups.
Where MATRIXX Is Contributing
3GPP Project Coordination Group (PCG)
TSG RAN (Radio Access Network)
- RAN WG2
Radio Layer 2 & 3, Radio Resource Control - RAN WG4
Radio Performance & Protocol Aspects
TSG CT (Core Network & Terminals)
- CT WG1
User Equipment – Core Network Protocols - CT WG3
Interworking with External Networks & Policy & Charging Control - CT WG4
Core Network Protocols (Open API)
TSG SA (Service & System Aspects)
- SA WG1
System & Service Requirements - SA WG2
System Architecture & Services - SA WG5
Management, Orchestration & Charging
Gerald Görmer, MATRIXX, Chair of the SA5 Charging Working Group - SA WG6
Application Enablement & Critical Communication Applications
The Linux Foundation provides a neutral, trusted hub for developers to code, manage and scale open technology projects. It is supported by more than 1,000 members and is the world’s leading home for collaboration on open source software, open standards, open data and open hardware.
LF Networking (LFN) software and projects provide platforms and building blocks for network infrastructure and services across service providers, cloud providers, enterprises, vendors and system integrators for rapid interoperability, deployment and adoption.
Where MATRIXX Is Contributing
Cloud Native Telecom Initiative
Olivier Smith, MATRIXX – TSC Member
- Best Practices – Developing cloud native and Kubernetes native networking best practices for networking applications (CNFs)
- Test Catalog – Establishing an open source and vendor neutral testing catalog used to validate networking applications for adherence to cloud native best practices
- Certification – Developing an industry leading cloud native telecom certification program to build CSP confidence, drive adoption and reduce interoperability efforts
CAMARA
In Collaboration with GSMA
- Defining, developing and testing APIs that expose network capabilities to enable Network-as-a-Service (NaaS)
- Specifying a common platform exposing operator capabilities to customers/developers in a connect once, connect to many model
- Advancing the topic of charging related to the services enabled by CAMARA APIs
Nephio
- Leveraging Kubernetes to provide a uniform, scalable and efficient way to manage network functions. Nephio’s goal is to bring the agility, flexibility and efficiency of cloud native technologies to network operations, enabling telecom operators and enterprises to more easily adopt and manage cloud native network solutions.
- Simplifying and automating the deployment and lifecycle management of cloud native network functions (CNFs) and underlying infrastructure across edge and core cloud environments
TM Forum is an alliance of 850+ global companies working together to break down technology and cultural barriers between digital service providers, technology suppliers, consultancies and systems integrators. With TM Forum fostering an open, collaborative environment and practical support, it enables communications service providers and suppliers to transform their business operations quickly, capitalize on the opportunities presented in a rapidly evolving digital world and thrive in the digital era.
Where MATRIXX Is Contributing
Open Digital Architecture
Actively collaborating with industry teams in member projects to advance the Open Digital Architecture (ODA) with componentization, application of cloud native principles and further interoperability through Open APIs.
Open APIs
- Advancing Open APIs within the area of usage and balance management
- Adopting Open APIs to simplify and speed up the integration of BSS/OSS components
Open API Certification
Component & Canvas
- Component – Advancing the definition and specification of the functional aspect of components
MATRIXX is an ODA Component Directory Partner - Technical Architecture – Collaborating on the specification of supporting functions required for a fully functioning component
- Cloud Native Network – Defining the 5G Converged Charging System in the context of ODA
End to End ODA
- E2E ODA Call Flow Use Case – Driving the first use case around usage and balance management
Where MATRIXX Is Contributing
Catalyst Projects
Participating in TM Forum Catalyst projects to drive industry adoption of Open APIs and cloud native solutions for the monetization of 5G
2024
AI Chat Agent: The Game-Changer for Telecoms
AI-Powered Sustainable Smart Farming
Realtime Intelligent Customer Experience
2024 TM Forum Catalyst Team Award for Application of AI & Automation
2023
Building Customer Trust Through a Multi-Network Assurance Platform – Phase III
Unlocking B2B2X Value for 5G Smart Spaces – Phase III
2023 Outstanding Catalyst Finalist Award for Business Impact
2023 Outstanding Catalyst Finalist Award for Sustainability & Impact on Society
2022
- Edge Smart Spaces Beyond 5G – Phase II
- Supercharged Edge-Aware Marketplaces – Phase II
2022 Catalyst Team Award for Best Ecosystem Design
2021
- 5G Slicing as a Service for B2B2X over Convergent Cloud Central Offices
- Supercharge 5G Monetization with a B2B2X Marketplace
2021 Catalyst Team Award for Best Ecosystem Design
The Telecom Infra Project (TIP) is a global community of companies and organizations working together to accelerate the development and deployment of open, disaggregated and standards-based technology solutions that deliver the high-quality connectivity that the world needs — now and in the decades to come.
TIP Compliance Ribbons
Awarded for MATRIXX compliance to Open Core Network technical specifications
Awarded for MATRIXX CHF Charging Bridge compliance to Open Core Network technical specifications
Where MATRIXX Has Contributed
Open Core Network (Applications & Service Workstream)
- Defining requirements for interop between open source core network functions and commercial applications like the MATRIXX 4G/5G convergent charging solution
- Contributing to the development of core network requirements for private 5G
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