TM Forum’s Open Digital Architecture Continues Industry Impact as Verizon Achieves Running on ODA Accreditation

TM Forum announced that Verizon has become the latest Communications Service Provider to achieve ‘Running on ODA’ accreditation, demonstrating further industry adoption and momentum of Open Digital Architecture.

 

TM Forum’s Running on ODA recognizes CSPs building software architectures and delivery capabilities to TM Forum’s industry standard ODA and Open APIs – proven to deliver advanced business agility.

 

Verizon’s adoption of ODA underpins a strategic transformation of its IT and network operations. By using its ODA-based North Star Architecture as the default blueprint, Verizon ensures consistent governance, eliminates duplication across vendor solutions, and accelerates technology integration – saving both time and money. Its API-first design enables rapid onboarding of partners and services while reducing complexity across the IT stack.

 

This ODA foundation has significantly improved Verizon’s operational agility and customer responsiveness. By reusing certified Open APIs and modular ODA components, Verizon has reduced service development timelines by up to six weeks, bringing new capabilities to market faster and with less rework. Catalog-driven orchestration enhances personalization and speeds up changes, improving the overall customer experience.

 

A cornerstone of Verizon’s ODA success is how it has empowered its workforce. Through targeted upskilling aligned with TM Forum’s standards, Verizon has built internal capabilities to manage and evolve its ODA environment. This investment empowers its teams to innovate at scale, adopt AI-ready practices, and deliver future-proof digital services with confidence.

 

A valued and active member within TM Forum, Verizon is the latest CSP to be accredited as Running on ODA, joining AT&T, Axiata, BT Group, CityFibre, Deutsche Telekom, Entel Group, Jio, NTT Group, Orange, SES Astra, stc, Telefonica Germany, Telefonica Group, Telia, Telstra, TELUS, and Vodafone and many more CSPs are actively using and contributing to ODA. TM Forum estimates that more than two billion subscribers globally are now served by carriers that are Running on ODA.

 

Nik Willetts, CEO, TM Forum: “Verizon’s achievement is more than a milestone, it’s a marker of what’s possible when vision meets execution. Running on ODA isn’t just about alignment with industry standards; it’s about unlocking the speed, agility, and openness needed to thrive in a dynamic, AI-first market. As CSPs embrace composability, Verizon is showing what it means to lead, transforming architecture into a platform for innovation, growth, and exceptional customer experiences.”

 

Sudharsan Srinivasan, Senior Vice President - Technology, Security, Governance & Infrastructure, Verizon: “At Verizon, it is paramount that we continue to innovate to deliver the best in customer experience. Using TM Forum’s ODA framework ensures more than just compliance; it confirms that we’ve operationalized the industry’s blueprint for agility and innovation at scale. It underlines our commitment to leading from the front, equipping our teams with future-proof tools and open architectures that accelerate smarter, faster service delivery for our customers.”

Source: TM Forum media announcement