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Challenge: Telco networks consist of proprietary and standardized technologies, requiring interoperability.
Solution: Standardized interfaces and open-source technologies
To achieve interoperability in telco networks, implement standardized interfaces and leverage open-source technologies. Standardized interfaces, such as RESTful APIs based on industry standards like TM Forum's Open APIs, enable communication and information exchange between telco network components. Open-source technologies, such as Kubernetes, OpenShift, or StarlingX, ensure compatibility and reduce dependencies on proprietary solutions. Dell's Open Telecom Ecosystems LAB (OTEL) provides a dedicated facility for automated and reproducible testing. OTEL enables vendors and developers to validate their solutions and ensure compatibility and adherence to industry standards.
OpenAPI spec:
https://swagger.io/specification/
https://www.tmforum.org/oda/implementation/open-apis/