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John Wilmes
Chief Technical Architect, Communications Sector
John Wilmes is Chief Technical Architect, Communications Sector at Progress, with a primary focus on Progress’ data interoperability product, DataXtend Semantic Integrator (DXSI). John is co-chair of the TM Forum’s SID Technical Program, leader of the TM Forum Catalog Management team, and an active member of other TM Forum technical programs. He also represents Progress in the OASIS Telecommunications Services Member Section. John is a member of the IEEE and has a Computer Science degree from Regis University.
Addressing Change Management and Impact Analysis (Part II)
This is the second webinar in a series build on last year's popular book, Application Integration Using the SID, co-authored by John Wilmes. During this webinar, you will learn about the value of impact analysis on a data interoperability layer through the use of a sample project from the recent E-bonding TM Forum proof Catalyst project.
Multi-standards Integration in Your Organization (Part III)
This is the third webinar in a series that builds upon last year's popular book, Application Integration Using the SID, co-authored by John Wilmes. Through the use of a sample project from the Harmony TM Forum Catalyst, this webinar presents the requirements for a multi-standards environment, how to broker exchange and mediation in a standards-to-standards environment, and how to manage this environment in the face of change.
Putting the Information Framework (SID) to Work for You
In combination with architecture, applications and process, information is one of the four pillars of the TM Forum Solution Frameworks (NGOSS). Listen as presenters provide examples from communication service providers who have achieved success in a range of projects -- from large transformation to simple application replacement -- using the Information Framework (SID). You will learn about the Information Framework from overview to implementation, including how it is structured, its relationship with other Solution Frameworks, and how to extend this information model to best meet your unique needs.
Leveraging the TM Forum Solution Frameworks (NGOSS) and SOA for a Service-oriented Enterprise
The problems of optimizing the function, content and granularity of SOA services – and putting them to work in a service-oriented enterprise – have existed as long as SOA itself. Listen as John Wilmes, Progress Software, and Iwan Gramatikoff, Edelweiss Consulting, talk about how to apply a comprehensive, repeatable process that supports the design and implementation of SOA-based Business Services based on TM Forum standard process and data models. You will also hear how to construct Business Services and Platforms that maximize the effectiveness of SOA within your enterprise and its partners and suppliers.
Reduce Order Fallout and Keep Profit in your Pocket
Has multi-play service delivery increased your IT complexity and accelerated order fallout? Multi-play service delivery, evolving products and services, and ongoing customer churn have increased order fallout exponentially for many service providers. Industry analysts have stated that more than 25% of consumer orders are lost, stalled, or inaccurate. For enterprise customers, rates can be even higher. This not only results in lost revenue and increased operational costs, it diminishes the customer experience and pushes customers to your competition.
Application Integration Using the SID (Part I)
Listen to the first in a new webinar series that will build on last year’s popular book on data interoperability, Application Integration Using the SID, co-authored by John Wilmes. In each session, John Wilmes and other experts will walk through a section of the book and present a demonstration to bring the concepts to life, highlighting how DXSI adds value to the process. The webinar will provide an in-depth explanation of scope definition and interface analysis through a review of the Enhanced eBonding Catalyst.
NGOSS Contracts: The Key to Improved Interoperability
Getting from NGOSS contract to implementation is not always clear. This webinar will provide an overview of NGOSS contracts and what role they play in enabling an adaptable OSS/BSS environment. In it, John Wilmes presents a case study that demonstrates how IBM is using NGOSS contracts as part of a solutions framework, and he'll give you an overview of SOA-based NGOSS solutions available today from IBM and Progress Software.
Why Use a Common Model for OSS/BSS Data Integration?
OSS/BSS integration for an SOA requires data interoperability. Successful data integration for SOA requires real-time mediation to keep data consistent. Listen to this on-demand webinar and learn how you can reduce the risk of incorrect results due to semantic mismatch, understand the impact of a requirement change on your SOA before it happens, and simplify the adoption and use of a common data model.
SOA and NGOSS Contracts: A Practical Approach to Integration
Many service providers are achieving success by applying the best practices of NGOSS to their IT transformation projects. This is because NGOSS standards cover the key technical aspects necessary for success — architecture (TNA), applications (Applications Framework - TAM), process (Business Process Framework - eTOM) and data (Information Framework - SID). You can use these standards and concepts to build a service oriented architecture (SOA) to help meet your IT Transformation goals. Listen to this archived webinar presented by John Wilmes and Ian Best, TM Forum, and learn how you can apply these frameworks toward your goals and how NGOSS and NGOSS contracts support the creation of a standards-based service oriented architecture (SOA).
Addressing Service Management Needs in Space and Satellite Communication
TM Forum's Government and Defense Initiative, a community of defense service providers, integrators and suppliers are focused on the use of multi-national space-based networks in communications for defense operations. The Catalyst project is focused on using TM Forum Solution Frameworks to standardize support for Network-Centric Operations (NCO) which emphasize the role of networked communications in enabling cooperating forces to share information and situational awareness. Listen to this webinar andl hear how the Solution Frameworks can enable collaboration between decentralized forces and improve their effectiveness in missions. Joining John Wilmes during this presentation is Christy Coffey, Sector Head for Government and Defense, TM Forum.
Application Integration Using the SIDThis book provides detailed, step-by-step guidance on scoping, analyzing and designing OSS/BSS integration projects that leverage NGOSS (New Generation Operations Systems and Software) frameworks and integration tools for data interoperability. Written by TM Forum's Sr. Technical Program Manager, John Reilly, and co-author John Wilmes, Progress Software, this book is the third in a series that describes how to adopt and apply the TM Forum's NGOSS program. This book is a companion to the previously released Getting Started Using the SID: A SID Modeler's Guide. You can purchase the book on Amazon.com. |
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Business Transformation with TM Forum Solution Frameworks and SOAThis book, the latest in a series that describes how to adopt and apply the TM Forum solution frameworks (NGOSS), focuses on the increasing need for business transformation: how to implement a "next-generation" business model by improving business process effectiveness to attain strategic goals. For success, the business must transform from technology - to market-driven which enables them to gain effective business processes, agile resource management and efficient resource allocation. Co-authored by Serge Garcia, Iwan Gramatikoff and John Wilmes, this book identifies the main challenge as finding the best path to follow for business transformation, and endeavors to provide a practical tool to guide enterprises to recognize and build their path to the next generation model. You can purchase the book on Amazon.com. |
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Winning the Future - Take the first step toward rapid business transformation.This E-book includes interviews with Susan McNeice, Stratecast, and John Wilmes, Progress Software. The E-book explores the business case for why transformation is critical for competing in the applications business. It also explains what NGOSS is and where the TM Forum is trying to take their standards. You'll also learn how some top CSPs have used SOA and the TM Forum Information Model to drive successful transformation. |
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Data Interoperability to Fulfill the Promise of SOAPresented By John Wilmes , Martin CreanerSOA relies on standards. To fulfill the promise of SOA, you need data interoperability. It stands to reason then that there need to be standards for data interoperability. Listen as presenters share the good news that the standards are here, and they're ready for prime time. |
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The Value of Standards in TelecommunicationsPresented By John WilmesPresented by John Wilmes, Chief Technical Architect, Communications Sector at Progress Software |
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The Value of Standards in TelecommunicationsPresented By John WilmesReap the benefits of standards when building a common model for your SOA infrastructure or enterprise. Listen to this podcast and hear how you can leverage the knowledge a group of industry experts instead of starting from scratch. You will also hear how Progress DataXtend SI can help extend the model you are working with. |
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