The Implications of IMS for the OSS/BSS Market

This IDC study examines the significance and impact of IMS on the OSS/BSS systems and market. It provides insights into the opportunities and challenges facing service providers and vendors as they plan and build support in their OSS/BSS systems for IMS environments.

"The IMS architecture and concept is rich with OSS/BSS implications," said Elisabeth Rainge, program director of OSS and Billing. "OSS/BSS systems will be deeply influenced and affected by the shifts in infrastructure and processes due to IMS."