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Predecessor |
OSI/Network Management Forum TeleManagement Forum IPsphere Forum |
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Formation | 1988 |
Type | Non-profit |
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Website | www |
TM Forum is a non-profit industry association for service providers and their suppliers in the telecommunications industry. Members include communications and digital service providers, telephone companies, cable operators, network operators, software suppliers, equipment suppliers, systems integrators and management consultancies. As of June 2017[update], the Forum had over 850 member companies that collectively generate US$2 trillion in revenue and serve five billion customers across 180 countries.
TM Forum provides an open, collaborative environment along with practical tools and information to help its members in their digital transformation initiatives. Its services include collaboration programs and proof-of-concept projects, industry research and benchmarks, technology roadmaps, best-practice guidebooks, business process guidelines and open APIs, as well as certified training, conferences and publications. The Forum also provides its member community with marketing and networking opportunities.
TM Forum's work includes Frameworx, Business Process Framework (eTOM), Frameworx Shared Information/Data Model (SID) and Telecom Application Map (TAM).