The DTW 2023 is around the corner. In only one week, our team will be gathering with the rest of the TMForum community to showcase our collaborative efforts in shaping the future of the industry. And, of course, we couldn’t be more excited about it. On the 20thof September, the alvatross team will be standing along side other industry players to showcase our work in the AsyncAPI – Phase II Catalyst and the SATCOM Catalyst (read more here).
The AsyncAPI – Phase II Catalyst is a remarkable project within the Catalyst program. A global initiative that thrives on collaboration among industry giants to tackle challenges head-on and ignite innovation in the telecommunications sector. Phase II is all about taking scalability and performance to the next level. And alvatross is gearing up to be a vital cog in this transformative technology.
The primary goal of the Catalyst is to showcase the compatibility of ODA components operating synchronously and asynchronously within a unified architecture. The API Gateway plays a pivotal role in this endeavor by efficiently translating messages into protocols. In the Proof of Concept (POC) developed for this Catalyst initiative, alvatross’ components operate synchronously, while the remaining components function asynchronously, leveraging the asynchronous API definitions established in the previous phase of the Catalyst. This harmonious coexistence underscores the project’s commitment to demonstrating the versatility and adaptability of the ODA within a single architecture.
Moreover, the Catalyst also tackles those bottlenecks and performance challenges that often rear their heads during the integration of third-party applications. Imagine trying to integrate a multi-tenancy CRM system, which places governor limits on API handling. This could quickly lead to communication bottlenecks, causing a ripple effect of performance issues across the company’s platform. And that’s exactly what can be solved through this project.
The initiative builds on the first phase of the Catalyst, which focused on converged access. Now, it’s all about creating ODA components for event-driven architecture (EDA), using the AsyncAPI specifications as the standard for describing asynchronous APIs. And here is how this paradigm shift can benefit the industry:
But what does all this mean in human language? Well, it means enhanced customer experiences with end-to-end closed-loop assurance. It means a giant leap forward in the world of digital operators as they will become more service-resilient and support use cases in 5G networks, IoT, NaaS, and Industry 4.0.
The future seems bright from where we stand. And we see it taking shape right now. Low-code application platforms and API management tools will soon make event-driven architecture the norm in new application design. They will quickly become the backbone of modern digital operators.
However, to seize this opportunity, digital operators must invest in building competence in event-driven design and the technology, skills, policies, and culture of the IT organization to support it.
As we approach DTW23 and the AsyncAPI Catalyst takes center stage, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for being able to collaborate with industry leaders and shape the future of application integration. We are eager to witness where this journey will lead us and what the future holds. With each step forward, we’re not just advancing our own technology stack, we’re working together to make a positive impact on the world. And that’s the most rewarding feeling.
