Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions
| Founded | 1983 |
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| Type | Professional Association |
| Focus | Information and communications technology |
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Area served | Worldwide |
Members | 150 member companies |
President and CEO | Susan M. Miller |
Employees | 27 |
| Website | www.atis.org |
The Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS) is a United States-based organization that develops technical and operational standards for the global telecommunications industry. Established in 1983, ATIS has been a key player in the development and implementation of innovative communication technologies and solutions to drive the evolution of networks and services. ATIS is the North American contributor to global standards body 3GPP.
History: ATIS was founded in 1983 as a non-profit organization, in response to the need for an industry-driven body to develop and promote technical standards and solutions in the telecommunications sector. ATIS was created to bring together various stakeholders, including service providers, equipment manufacturers, software developers, and other related entities, to collaboratively address common industry challenges and opportunities.
Since inception, ATIS has been involved in the development of many important industry standards, including those related to network interconnection, numbering and addressing, operations support systems, and wireless communications. The organization has played a pivotal role in advancing new technologies such as 5G, Internet of Things (IoT), and software-defined networking (SDN). Under the auspices of ATIS, the Next G is building the foundation for North American leadership in 6G and beyond.
Organization: ATIS is governed by a Board of Directors, which is composed of representatives from leading telecommunications companies, including AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile and UScellular, among others. The organization operates through various committees, working groups, and forums, focused on specific areas of interest within the information and communications technology sector.
ATIS members are encouraged to actively participate in these groups to contribute their expertise and work collaboratively to develop industry solutions. Through these efforts, ATIS plays an essential role in creating and maintaining a competitive and innovative telecommunications landscape.
Standards and Initiatives: ATIS has been involved in developing numerous industry standards, which have greatly impacted the evolution of telecommunications networks and services. Some key initiatives include:
Network Interconnection: ATIS has played a significant role in defining the standards for network interconnection, ensuring seamless communication across different service providers and technologies.
Numbering and Addressing: ATIS has helped develop and maintain the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) and the Centralized Operations Support System (COSS) for managing numbering resources, contributing to the efficient allocation and use of telephone numbers and other network resources.
Operations Support Systems: ATIS has worked on developing the standards for operations support systems (OSS), which are essential for managing network operations, customer service, and billing.
Wireless Communications: ATIS has been involved in the development of standards for various wireless technologies, including 3G, 4G, and 5G, and is developing 6G solutions to enable advanced mobile communications and connectivity.
Next-Generation Networks: ATIS has been at the forefront of initiatives aimed at developing standards for next-generation networks, such as software-defined networking (SDN), network function virtualization (NFV), and the Internet of Things (IoT).
Global Collaboration: ATIS actively collaborates with other international standards development organizations (SDOs) and industry bodies to promote global harmonization of telecommunications standards. Some of its key partnerships include the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), and the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI).
Over the past four decades, the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions has played a crucial role in shaping the global telecommunications industry. Through its collaborative efforts in developing technical and operational standards, ATIS has fostered innovation and competition, ensuring that the industry continues to evolve and meet the ever-changing needs of businesses and consumers alike.
