\tThe Operations Support Systems Interoperability Initiative (OSSii) prepared to extend its work into the 5G domain, following backing from founders Ericsson, Huawei and Nokia.<\/p>\n
Its aim is to enable and simplify interoperability between OSS systems, reducing integration costs and enabling shorter time-to-market for 5G networks. It will also look to maximise the use of intelligent and autonomous technology across multi-vendor deployments.<\/p>\n
Ossi Timonen, VP of network management at Nokia, described this as a \u201ctentative understanding\u201d with OSSii renewed every three years, meaning a refresh was due.<\/p>\n
A final agreement is expected later this year, once the details have been hammered out.<\/p>\n
Ignacio Mas, head of technology strategy for Ericsson\u2019s OSS business, said: \u201cWe fully support and are committed to the initiative that has helped service providers globally to leverage advancements in telco networks and meet the demands for optimisation across their networks.\u201d<\/p>\n
Lin Guixiao, president of Huawei mobile network automation solutions, said: \u201cWe believe the initiative could provide support to enable scenario-based automation, simplify the integration between intelligent 5G network and multi-vendor operator\u2019s OSS systems.\u201d<\/p>\n
OSSii was initiated in May 2013 [1] by the three tech giants. This included an agreement to cross-licence OSS interfaces in order to provide easier interoperability. It was extended in July 2016 [2], giving it a wider technology scope.<\/p>\n
Other participants include Cisco, ZTE, Netscout, Anite, Empirix, Viavi Solutions, Radcom and Keysight Technologies.<\/p>\n[1] https:\/\/www.mobileworldlive.com\/featured-content\/home-banner\/ericsson-huawei-and-nsn-team-up-on-oss\/
\n[2] https:\/\/www.mobileworldlive.com\/featured-content\/top-three\/ericsson-renews-oss-partnership-with-nokia-and-huawi\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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