Through its "Lean Operator" initiative and flagship NGOSS program for developing, procuring and deploying OSS/BSS, the TeleManagement Forum creates collaboratively developed, industry standard solutions. These solutions, delivered through a set of guidelines and specifications, define the direction and specific roadmap to achieve business efficiency and operational flexibility. The TM Forum has 500 members worldwide, including incumbent and new-entrant service providers, equipment suppliers, software solution suppliers and systems integrators.