Podcast

Ep 26 – Avoid vendor lock-in with TM Forum Open APIs

September 28, 2021

TM Forum’s Open APIs are giving telcos a way to build IT solutions that are easier and cheaper to deploy, integrate, and upgrade. They give telcos freedom from vendor and cloud lock-in, driving lower costs and increased flexibility. They’re also a boost for disruptive startups (like Totogi!) that can use them to develop and deliver solutions with 10 times the functionality at one-tenth of the price.

I’m so psyched that telcos can now avoid lock-in – and even create their own applications – that I did a talk about them. It’s called, “Ride the public cloud dragon and avoid vendor lock-in by using the TM Forum Open APIs.” It’s so good that I decided to turn it into this podcast. Hit play to hear about:

Why your current BSS sucks [3:42]
Why API-based BSS is a far better solution [5:18]
How leveraging the tech stack of the public cloud can be a game changer for your business [8:08]
Why it’s time to change your thinking about the best way to build applications – and gain scalability, flexibility and cost savings along the way [11:39]

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Links and Resources

You can find the transcript for this episode here.
Here’s the video version of this talk.
Learn more about TM Forum Open APIs.
Take a look at TM Forum’s Open API leaderboard – check out who’s on top… Totogi!
Piqued your interest? Then take it to the next level by attending our October 7 workshop where you can learn how to build applications in minutes using TM Forum Open APIs with Totogi BSS and AWS. Send us an email to register.
Want to learn how the cool kids are using the public cloud? Then don’t miss our Formula 1-inspired virtual cocktail party on October 13, part of TM Forum’s Digital Transformation World Series. Register here or DM me on Twitter to get on the list.
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