BSS Archives - Kai Waehner

Telecom OSS Modernization with Data Streaming using Apache Kafka and Flink for Cloud-Native BSS and OTT Integration

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Telecom OSS Modernization with Data Streaming: From Legacy Burden to Cloud-Native Agility

ByKai Waehner
9. September 2025

OSS is critical for service delivery in telecom, yet legacy platforms have become rigid and costly. They slow innovation just as 5G, cloud native networks and OTT partnerships demand agility. This article explores how a data streaming platform with Apache Kafka and Flink helps telcos modernize OSS step by step, cut costs, accelerate time to market and turn OSS into the real time backbone for AI and event driven operations.

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The State of Data Streaming for Telco

ByKai Waehner
2. June 2023

This blog post explores the state of data streaming for the telco industry. The evolution of telco infrastructure, customer services, and new business models requires real-time end-to-end visibility, fancy mobile apps, and integration with pioneering technologies like 5G for low latency or augmented reality for innovation. Learn about customer stories from Dish Network, British Telecom, Globe Telecom, Swisscom, and more. A complete slide deck and on-demand video recording are included.