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"Addressing interoperability head-on is very important. It is the number
one reason TEMs (telecom equipment manufacturers) aren't reaching the
mainstream market for standards-based communications platforms. Once this is
tackled, other challenges such as availability and management can be
effectively addressed. By developing a consistent methodology for
interoperability testing, CP-TA is a logical choice to take on these
challenges and help deliver the promise of interoperability that has been
unfilled to date."
∼ Brian Partridge, Senior Analyst, Communications Network Infrastructure, Yankee Group
∼ Brian Partridge, Senior Analyst, Communications Network Infrastructure, Yankee Group
Charter
The mission of the CP-TA is to drive the creation of a mainstream market for open industry standards-based communications platforms by actively developing an ecosystem that delivers certified interoperable building blocks from multiple vendors.
To achieve, CP-TA will...
- Whenever possible, base interoperability certification on specifications developed by other Industry Bodies
- When necessary, develop documents required to verify product interoperability
- Enable multi-vendor interoperability by certifying building block compliance to interoperability test requirements and platform compliance to SCOPE profile requirements
- Foster industry preference for certified interoperable building blocks through ecosystem collaboration