Comarch has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing telecommunications innovation by expanding its involvement in two significant TM Forum Catalyst projects. Collaborating with leading players such as KDDI, Vodafone, Deutsche Telekom, and AT&T, Comarch is addressing critical challenges in areas like autonomous network management and wholesale broadband ordering. These initiatives are set to be showcased at the upcoming DTW Ignite 2025 event in Copenhagen, a pivotal moment for industry stakeholders to explore cutting-edge solutions.

The first project, titled “Messy Data In, Treasure Out: Boosting Autonomous Networks,” is a joint effort involving Articul8, CTC, AXIAN Telecom, KDDI, and Comarch. The initiative focuses on the effective management of unstructured data using advanced AI tools from Articul8, enabling smoother application interfacing through the TMF639 API created by CTC. Comarch’s role includes not only the installation of its Inventory solution but also the integration with the CTC environment, allowing processed data to be represented within Comarch’s system effectively.

This project aims to transform chaotic input data into actionable insights that facilitate the evolution of autonomous network operations. Paweł Świerszcz, Product Manager at Comarch’s Telecommunications Division, stated, “At Comarch, building a complete, unified view of the network has always been at the core of what we do.” He highlighted the importance of high-quality data in feeding AI systems, positing that the efficacy of AI-generated results hinges significantly on the quality of the data provided.

The second initiative, dubbed “Broadband as a Service: The Future of Wholesale Broadband Ordering – Phase II,” builds upon the groundwork laid in a previous project recognised as a finalist at the TM Forum’s prestigious Catalyst Awards. This current phase seeks to enhance service and resource modelling while facilitating improved resource management within the wholesale fibre access market. Notable participants include Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Group, and BT Group, actively contributing to a collaborative framework aimed at standardising processes and data models. Carlos De Jesus Rodrigues, a Presales Consultant at Comarch, outlined that the project seeks to respond to the growing importance of NetCos, which manage access and aggregation fibre optic routes, but may not directly offer end-user services.

Comarch’s ongoing engagement in TM Forum Catalyst projects reflects its strategic ambition to shape the telecommunications landscape through collaborative innovation. The company is drawing on diverse partnerships to establish benchmarks for operational efficiencies across the network and broadband sectors. The results from all Catalyst projects will be unveiled at the DTW Ignite 2025 event from 17-19 June in Copenhagen, promising to provide a platform for the dissemination of industry-leading practices and innovations.

Moreover, Comarch’s involvement is not limited to the aforementioned projects. The company is also active in initiatives focusing on AIOps and autonomous service assurance, highlighting its role in harnessing AI to enhance customer satisfaction by automating issue detection and resolution in telecommunications networks. With its extensive contributions to TM Forum’s collaborative efforts, Comarch positions itself as a frontrunner in advocating for effective, standardised approaches in the fast-evolving telecom industry, thus reinforcing its reputation as a pivotal player in driving forward-thinking solutions.

This concentrated effort underscores the broader movement within telecommunications towards automation and the incorporation of artificial intelligence, aiming to create increasingly intelligent, responsive networks that can adapt to the dynamic demands of users and operators alike.

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Source: Noah Wire Services