Comptel Corporation reportedly announced that BT (News - Alert) and Progress Software will be taking part in the second phase of the Service Model Catalyst which studies the creation of new converged services that include cloud-based Software-as-a-Service, Infrastructure-as-a-Service and Platform-as-a-Service.


BT will be providing cloud brokering and cloud assurance services on Amazon Web Services’ (News - Alert) EC2 platform while Comptel will provide a consolidated product and service catalog.

 

Also, Network Cadence will provide systems integration with a service fabric broker for fulfillment and assurance orchestration while Progress will provide a management tool for the canonical data mode, as part of the collaborative effort.

Accordig to Gary Bruce, Catalyst lead, BT Innovate & Design,  “BT believes that, if customers and end-users are to see the huge, potential benefits of cloud computing, vendors, suppliers and communications service providers will need to work together to ensure interoperability.”

“The Service Model Catalyst presents an excellent opportunity for us to work together to push the boundaries of cloud computing management. We are keen to continue to work with TM Forum (News - Alert), to draw out further key business requirements for cloud and to continue to develop cutting-edge prototypes,” Bruce said.

The second phase of the Service Model Catalyst is expected to include a technical demonstration that shows how CSPs can reduce time to launch new converged products that also have cloud-based components, cost effectively. This will require a consistent model to define the service components before assembly.

“Delivering IT services is becoming more critical within the telecom industry, and the Service Model Catalyst is helping support these non-traditional, cloud-based activities,” remarked Gareth Senior, CTO, Comptel. “We’re excited to be a part of this collaboration that continues to extend the value of the PSA and shows that a holistic product and service catalog can improve time-to-market for the new generation of CSPs.”

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