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December 2018
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Table of Contents
NOTICE .............................................................................................................................................2
1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................................4
2. Overview of the Evolution in this Release (Business Process Framework (eTOM) Suite Release
18.5.0) ................................................................................................................................................5
1. Introduction
This document provides the overview content of the Business Process Framework (also known as
eTOM) and it will identify the changes introduced in this current release.
For details on packaging and accessing the documents please refer to the Business Process
Framework Read Me First note which can be found in the Getting Started Pack zip file and other zip
files in the release.
This Release 18.5.0 is a release of the Business Process Framework Suite, integrated as part of
Frameworx Release 18.0. It is striving to ensure market relevance, Strategic Program alliance and
internal alignment.
This Release 18.5 of the Business Process Framework Suite is integrated as part of the Frameworx
Release 18.5, with major changes in the following main areas:
• Adding process relating the Fallout Management
• Combining Advertising with Marketing Communication
• Minor cleanup of issues
3. Release Definition
The following table outlines the contents of the Business Process Framework (eTOM) Suite.
The Business Process Framework (eTOM) Model is represented in an XML file derived from the tool
environment used by the framework Team (Casewise Corporate Modeler). The intention is to
provide the model in as easily consumable as possible, recognizing the current limitations that apply
on interchange of models amongst process analysis tools generally. This is an evolving picture, but
to facilitate open use of the Business Process Framework Model in a variety of tools, the Framework
(i.e. the process hierarchy as set out in GB912D and GB921DX) is also published in other formats.
These include a structured textual model, captured as an MS Excel spreadsheet file, and a linked
HTML structure that also allows the framework Model to be explored with normal web browsers.
The Model files provided are:
1. Business Process Framework R18.5.0 Processes (Excel)
2. Browsable HTML Frameworx R18.5
3. Browsable Visio Frameworx R18.5
4. Frameworx R18.5 Model Files – XML
5. Frameworx R18.5 Model Files – MDB
6. Frameworx R18.5 Model Files – Visio
The Business Process Framework is one of the key components of the TM Forum Frameworx. Frameworx
enables users to analyze their business operations against industry processes, applications and
information standards. They also provide a framework to support the procurement, development and
implementation of a comprehensive operations environment. Frameworx may be used as an integrated
system end-to-end or as components to solve particular problems. They can be applied throughout
organizations by operations staff, software developers and system integrators.
As a significant step forward for its Frameworx, TM Forum has launched the Initiative to identify common
elements and synergies among its core frameworks: Business Process Framework (eTOM), Information
Framework (SID), Application Framework (TAM) and Integration Framework.
For more information please go to the TM Forum Frameworx web page.
5. Administrative Appendix
This Appendix provides additional background material about the TM Forum and this document.