Cerillion Achieves "Ready for ODA" Status with TM Forum

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Cerillion (AIM: CER) has achieved 'Ready for ODA' status with TM Forum for two of its flagship products, following its Platinum certification in TM Forum's Open API programme. The recognition applies to CRM Plus, an omni-channel CRM solution, and Enterprise Product Catalogue, an AI-powered product lifecycle management solution.

This certification validates that Cerillion's products comply with TM Forum's Open Digital Architecture (ODA), which provides a blueprint for Communications Service Providers (CSPs) to enhance business agility, customer experience, and operational efficiency. The ODA status was awarded after a rigorous evaluation of Cerillion's expertise and implementation, signaling the company's commitment to creating simpler IT solutions that are easier and cheaper to deploy, integrate, and upgrade.

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• Achieved 'Ready for ODA' status, validating product quality and market competitiveness
• Received Platinum certification in TM Forum's Open API programme
• Two major products certified: CRM Plus and Enterprise Product Catalogue
• Products validated in multiple live customer sites

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• None.

LONDON, Jan. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cerillion (AIM: CER), a leading provider of BSS/OSS-as-a-Service solutions to the telecoms industry, today announced that it has achieved "Ready for ODA" status with TM Forum for two flagship products from its pre-integrated BSS/OSS product suite. This follows Cerillion's Platinum certification in TM Forum's Open API programme, where the company's APIs have been validated in multiple live customer sites, showcasing real-world performance and interoperability.

TM Forum's Open Digital Architecture (ODA) provides the blueprint that CSPs and suppliers need to transform business agility, customer experience and operational efficiency, by creating simpler IT solutions that are easier and cheaper to deploy, integrate and upgrade. Ready for ODA status signals that a supplier's products are compliant with ODA as a way of working, acting as a mark of quality for new and current customers. It is assessed by TM Forum through a rigorous evaluation of the supplier's ODA expertise and implementation, as well as their contribution to the on-going evolution of the ODA standard.

"Achieving 'Ready for ODA' status is a testament to our unwavering focus on delivering cutting-edge solutions that empower CSPs to innovate and scale with agility," commented Louis Hall, CEO of Cerillion. "By aligning our products with TM Forum's Open Digital Architecture, we are reinforcing our commitment to fostering collaboration, interoperability and streamlined operations for our customers worldwide."

The two products recognised with "Ready for ODA" status are pivotal to Cerillion's broader digital transformation strategy. The first is CRM Plus, a comprehensive omni-channel CRM solution that enables CSPs to deliver personalised customer experiences, drive engagement, and manage the entire customer lifecycle for both B2C and B2B business models. The second is Enterprise Product Catalogue, an AI-powered solution that uses natural language processing and image recognition to simplify product lifecycle management, accelerate time-to-market for new services, and supports the creation of complex, bundled offerings with ease.

"We're delighted that Cerillion CRM Plus and Cerillion Enterprise Product Catalogue have achieved the Ready for ODA accreditation. This is the result of strong commitment from Cerillion to implementing ODA's standards and frameworks, and also their contributions to the development of ODA in TM Forum's collaboration programmes," said Andy Tiller, EVP Products & Services at TM Forum. "We believe collaboration is the key for our industry to thrive, and Cerillion are playing their part for the benefit of the whole telecoms IT ecosystem."

Find out more about Cerillion's pre-integrated BSS/OSS Suite. 

About Cerillion plc

Founded in 1999, Cerillion (AIM: CER) is a leading provider of billing, charging and customer management systems delivering its solutions across a broad range of industries including the telecommunications, finance and utilities sectors. The Company has a global customer base, with c. 80 customer installations across c. 45 countries and customers include Liberty Global, Virgin Media, KDDI and Proximus. For more information visit: www.cerillion.com

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FAQ

What products received TM Forum's 'Ready for ODA' status from Cerillion?

Cerillion's CRM Plus and Enterprise Product Catalogue products received the 'Ready for ODA' status from TM Forum.

What benefits does TM Forum's ODA certification bring to Cerillion's customers?

The ODA certification ensures simpler IT solutions that are easier and cheaper to deploy, integrate, and upgrade, while improving business agility, customer experience, and operational efficiency.

How did Cerillion qualify for the 'Ready for ODA' status?

Cerillion qualified through a rigorous evaluation of their ODA expertise, implementation, and contribution to ODA standard evolution, along with validation of their APIs in multiple live customer sites.

What capabilities does Cerillion's CRM Plus offer to telecommunications providers?

CRM Plus offers comprehensive omni-channel CRM capabilities, enabling personalized customer experiences, enhanced engagement, and complete customer lifecycle management for both B2C and B2B business models.